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Melbourne, Victoria

As the capital of Victoria state, Melbourne is the largest city in the southeastern part of Australia and in fact, it stands as the second most populated city in the entire country, with a population of about 37.4 million, according to a recent survey. A metropolis in the south, it bursts with commercial, cultural, and industrial energy, making it a favourite place not only of tourists, but of international investors as well. Read more...

Located along Port Phillip Bay, it is often dubbed as Australia's sports and cultural capital as most of the nation's cultural and sports events happen here. Melbourne is a city where Victorian and modern architecture harmonize. Together with its parks, gardens, tram network, and its prevailing multiculturalism, Melbourne becomes a place ideal for an urban getaway.

Melbourne was not all these when the free settlers first came to the area in the year 1835. Among the first European settlements in the area, it was only a small pastoral town near the Yarra River. It has to be two decades later, during the 1850s Victorian fold rush, that Melbourne rose from its grazing land past to become an important centre for trade. The city continued to grow to a time in 1901, when it was declared the nation's capital until it was finally moved to Canberra in 1927. Despite that, the Melbourne of today has remained steady and growing through years.

There are many reasons why you should come to Melbourne. One of these are the events. This city literally comes alive with arts and culture festivals. After all, this is Australia's cultural capital. Most noted of these festivals is the Asian Food Festival which happens every year. Over thirty restaurants participate in this event where they display their culinary cunning in Chinese, Indian, Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Malaysian cuisine. Melbourne also has its own fashion event every September, the Melbourne Fashion Week, where the city has established its name as the premier fashion capital of Australia. Its Laneways Commissions is another annual fare you would dare to forget. Every June, you'll see art works transforming the city's lanes into one artistic landscape. If these are not enough reasons to come, wait till it becomes football season, where you'll meet the Qantas Socceroos, Australia's number one soccer team. In the annual World Cup at the MCG, you'll see them play soccer together with some of the world's great soccer teams.

Melbourne is comprised of many unique and interesting destinations all worthy of visiting. These destinations include St Kilda, South Yarra, Richmond, Dandenong, Elwood and of course Australia's cultural centre; Melbourne CBD. This is the Melbourne after all and it has a place for you. In addition to that, it's good to visit the city any time of the year. In the spring while gardens flourish everywhere, there is also the Spring Racing Carnival, announcing the coming of summer. There are cold and beautiful autumns also here. Dappled leaves piling on the parks may be a usual sight during this season. But then again, this is Melbourne, where it's goodness all year round.

With so much to see and do Melbourne is a must for any traveller to Victoria and Australia. Melbourne Hotels with deluxe and luxury suites are easy to find in the city. For those on a tight budget, cheap Melbourne accommodation is also available online with Cheap Holiday Accommodation. Book your next Melbourne Holiday today!

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Melbourne CBD, Melbourne

Melbourne CBD

The Melbourne Central Business District (CBD) is an area located in the northern banks of the Yarra River, right in the heart of the city.

It is the oldest part of the city and is the location of several heritage buildings. One of the ... Read More..

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St Kilda, Melbourne

St Kilda

St Kilda is a suburb of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. Situated on the northern edge of the Port Phillip, it was named after the ship 'The Lady of St Kilda', in turn named after an ... Read More..

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South Yarra, Melbourne

South Yarra

South Yarra is a suburb of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. Its place-name was derived from its geographic location, on the southern banks of the Yarra River.

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Richmond, Melbourne

Richmond

Richmond is a suburb located in the inner part of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. It is named after Richmond Hill in London.

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Dandenong, Melbourne

Dandenong

Dandenong is a suburb of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. It is also situated along the Dandenong Creek and is a known manufacturing center of the area. The place-name was derived from an ... Read More..

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Elwood, Melbourne

Elwood

Elwood is a suburb of Melbourne in Victoria, Australia. It is located facing the Port Phillip and is between the suburbs of St. Kilda and ... Read More..

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