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Melbourne

Victoria

WOULD YOU LIKE TO LIVE THE AUSTRALIAN EXPERIENCE FROM AN ARTS AND CULTURE SETTING? MELBOURNE IS YOUR HUB

Melbourne, with approximately 3.6 million inhabitants, is the second most populous city after Sydney. It is also considered the most “European” in Australia because of its architecture and varied cultural life. In Melbourne, you will find trendy cafes, beautiful botanic gardens, world-class shopping, modern buildings, many international cultural & food festivals, cinemas and shows.

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Top things to do in Melbourne

  • Start with coffee. Melbourne is known as the coffee capital of Australia and many believe it offers the world's best coffee. For an authentic experience, head to Carlton.
  • Ride a wooden roller-coaster built in 1912 in Luna Park.
  • Check out the street art. The city is considered one of the street art capitals of the world.
  • Rock out, Melbourne is known for its live music scene.
  • Participate in the sports culture of Australia by attending a cricket match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
  • Go gallery hopping. There are over 100 galleries in Melbourne.
  • Learn about the convict past at Old Melbourne Gaol, a museum that used to operate as a prison.
  • Enjoy the hustle and bustle of the old Queen Victoria Markets.
  • Go penguin-watching at the pier of St Kilda, where you will also find a gorgeous beach and iconic Victorian beach houses.
  • Visit the The Yarra Valley is a place near Melbourne that offers great food and wine, beautiful scenery and lots of fun activities.
Yarra Valley VIC
The Yarra Walley

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The weather in Melbourne

Melbourne is known for its changeable weather and it is often said that it offers four seasons in one day.

The city has a mild climate with moderate summers but with dry heat, pleasant springs and autumns and cold winters. Temperatures reach an average of 25°C in summer and 14°C in winter.

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Did you know...?

Melbourne has been awarded ‘most liveable city in the world’ for seven consecutive years, from 2010 to 2017. And, since the Global Liveability index started in 2002, the city has always been in the top 3.

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ABOUT THE STATE:

Victoria

THE EDUCATION STATE

Located in southeastern Australia, with a population of over 6.5 million, Victoria is the most densely and the second most populated state after New South Wales.
But great attractions are packed into this compact area, with open coastlines, pristine beaches and national parks teeming with flora and fauna, plus wineries, lakes and mountains where you can ski, climb and hike. Best of all, many of these unique spots are easily reached on a day trip from Melbourne.

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