Melbourne is the capital and largest city of the state of Victoria in Australia. Known for its vibrant and diverse culture. Melbourne is a shopping paradise with various shopping precincts catering to different tastes. Bourke Street Mall is a popular shopping destination in the city center, while Chapel Street in South Yarra is known for its boutique stores and fashion outlets. Popular tourist attractions include the Eureka Skydeck, where visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the city, and the Melbourne Zoo. The Great Ocean Road, a scenic coastal drive near Melbourne, is also a major tourist destination.
Myki cards are needed for trains, trams and buses and can be topped up at stations, 7-eleven stores or online.
Trams within the central city are free.
Melbourne is known for its unpredictable weather. Be prepared for “four seasons in one day” so pack layers, including an umbrella and sunscreen.
Melbourne is known for its festivals and events, like the Melbourne International Comedy Festival (March-April) and the Melbourne Cup (November)
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@mollythompson A FREE GUIDE TO MELBOURNE!!🇦🇺💰(From a tourist AND a traveller, because I’m definitely both) Australia can be expensive, but a lot of the best things to do in this city are FREE! Save this and come back to it when you’re planning your own trip 📌🙏 📍 Locations 🎪Queen Victoria Market, the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere! Check the opening times/days as it does change seasonally! 📚The State Library of Victoria, a particularly impressive HUGE library right in the middle of the city! Famous for it’s dome galleries but also notable: a GREAT place to work as the wifi is amazing 🎥The ACMI museum is free to enter and has constantly changing exhibitions, super interactive and great on a rainy day 🌴The Royal Botanical gardens are a huge green space right in the middle of the city, absolutely stunning on a sunny day and well worth a walk around 🏙️The Shrine Of Remembrance, is not only an incredible panoramic view but also steeped in super interesting and important history! If you’re planning a trip to Melbourne any time soon and want a more in depth look at what you can do for free in this city I’ve just uploaded the top 10 free activities over on my YouTube channel! 🎥🥰 #melbourne #freethingstodo #melbourneforfree #visitmelbourne #melbs #melbournefoodie #travelguide #travelitinerary #reel #travelreel #free #aus #cityguide #trending #trendingaudio #fyp ♬ original sound - Molly Thompson🦋