Local Information - Melbourne & Surrounds

Melbourne is the second-largest city in Australia and the capital of the state of Victoria. It is located at the head of Port Phillip Bay, spreading southwards along the shoreline of Port Phillip Bay, east towards the Dandenong Ranges, westwards towards the city of Geelong and northwards towards the plains of central Victoria.

Melbourne is generally regarded as Australia’s cultural capital, with its many art galleries, film festivals, orchestras, choral and opera productions, vibrant live music scene, and a strong food, wine and coffee culture. 

The city’s features include Victorian-era architecture, extensive shopping, many cultural institutions such as museums, galleries and theatres, and large parks and gardens. The population of 4 million is both multicultural (with large Greek, Italian, Jewish, Vietnamese and other immigrant communities) and keen sporting fans.

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