MelbourneMelbourne is a city that has it all. With the incredible distinction of being voted The World’s Most Liveable City for six consecutive years (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016), it’s the capital of the state of Victoria, and Australia’s most multicultural, lively, and inclusive city.
In 1835, John Batman sailed up the mouth of the Yarra River and wrote of the site he discovered, “Land of the best description, equal to any in the world.” Here Melbourne was founded – a city with endless charms. Its 4.5 million inhabitants enjoy its famous arts scene, coffee culture, live music, nightlife, recreational activities, restaurants, shopping and a renowned obsession with sport.
As a general rule, Melbourne enjoys a pleasant climate, with an average summer temperature of 25˚C, more moderate weather in spring and autumn of around 20˚C, and cool winters averaging 14˚C. “Four seasons in one day” is a well-known saying about Melbourne’s weather, so be prepared for anything!
Melbourne is also celebrated for its world-class events, with over 8,000 diverse exhibitions, events, and festivals hosted in the city each year, including the Formula 1 Grand Prix, the Melbourne Writers Festival, Melbourne Spring Fashion Week, and Moomba, amongst others.
Welcome to Melbourne.
Getting aroundMelbourne has an excellent public transport system, consisting of buses, trams and trains, which you may travel on using a single, reusable ticket, called a ‘myki’ card. It’s an affordable, easy and safe way to get around the city. You can plan your trip using the Journey Planner on the government’s website and also find further information about the public transport system (fares, ticket types and timetables).
Public transport users must ensure they have purchased a valid ticket for their trip, as fines are regularly issued to people caught travelling without one. Be aware that international students do not qualify for the student concession rate on public transport, and must therefore pay full fare.
