Melbourne

When to go?

Melbourne is a city that is comfortable to visit all year round, however Melbourne’s summer’s can get very hot on the odd day. Autumn is a great time of year to visit Melbourne because the weather is fine during the day and the nights are mild. In spring there is often a lot of rain, though not the downpours that you would expect further north. Melbourne’s winters as expected are quite cold, particularly in the mornings and nights.

Average minimum and maximum temperatures
Summer   14 C – 25 C
Autumn    11 C – 20 C
Winter      6 C – 14 C
Spring      9 C – 20 C


What to do and see

Melbourne is renowned for being one of the top international travel destinations and is often labelled Australia’s ‘Cultural Capital’. Melbourne is a city of contrasts, there is a huge cultural and artistic pride and an equal commitment to sports, entertainment and glamour.

Treat your taste spuds to some of Melbourne’s world-class coffee, a great way to start your day. Sit yourself down at a cafe on one of the many alleyways off Bourke Street and take in the wonderful aromas and flavours of an Italian or local roast. Enjoy Melbourne’s superb variety of cuisines throughout the city and its surrounding suburbs – Chinese and Japanese in the city, Italian in Carlton, Vietnamese in Richmond, Spanish in Fitzroy and a whole range more.

If sport’s more your flavour, then watch an Australian Rule’s Football match at the M.C.G and get amongst the action and excitement with another 80,000 screaming fans. In March, head to the Grand Prix at Albert Park for some serious adrenalin-fuelled racing. Or watch the Australian Open tennis tournament and watch the champions play.

Go on a “discover Melbourne tour” and learn about the people that shaped and built this amazing city. Explore the grand architecture, historic buildings, arcades and hidden laneways that make up Melbourne’s cultural heritage.


Hot Spots -  The Eureka Tower

Make your way to Southbank and head for the Eureka Tower where a lift awaits to take you to the 88th floor where you will have stunning views over Melbourne’s CBD. The looking point is the highest in the southern hemisphere and for those that don’t mind a thrill, there is a glass cube-like structure that extends out from the main building so you can see around as well as down…a staggering 285 metres.