Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria and is the second most populous city in Australia and its inhabitants are known as Melburnians. Melbourne is often referred to as the cultural capital of Australia due to the presence of certain cultural institutions such as Australian film, Australian television, the Australian impressionist art movement and Australian dance styles such as New Vogue and the Melbourne Shuffle. Melbourne was also ranked as the World’s most livable city in 2011    and is also ranked among top 10 Global University Cities.

Tourism in Melbourne
Due to the amazing beauty of Melbourne, it has become one of the hot tourist destination in Australia and we can see a huge flow of tourist to Melbourne during peak tourism periods. This creative and ever changing city offers some of the best shopping experience, bars, sight seeing and other enjoyment for the travelers. Since Melbourne has an amazing sea front, you could have a great time enjoying cruises, sailing and water tours.

Melbourne is home to one of the biggest tram network in the world and you can enjoy a tram ride in Melbourne, which is sure to bring an amazing travel experience. Due to its affordable climatic conditions, tourism in Melbourne is almost active throughout the calendar. Its unique collection of old and new architecture and the elegant streetscapes makes Melbourne a dream destination for travelers.

Arts and Culture in Melbourne
Melbourne is home to some of the best art centers which sheds light of the amazing arts and culture of the city. Since Melbourne is an international cultural center, you would be able to enjoy the arts and culture of Melbourne in areas such as drama, music, comedy, art, architecture, film, literature etc. Melbourne is also named as “City of Literature” by UNESCO.

The festivals in Melbourne are really mind blowing due to its vibrant and unique nature. Some of the major arts and festivals in Melbourne include Melbourne International Arts Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival,  Melbourne International Film Festival, Melbourne Fringe Festival, The Australian Ballet etc. There are always arts and cultural performances in the major theatres of Melbourne, which acts as an additional enhancement to the overall tourism development in Melbourne.

Attractions and Destinations in Melbourne
In Melbourne, you would be able to experience everything that you expect from such a dynamic city. Some of the major attractions in Melbourne include the Old Melbourne Gaol, Melbourne Zoo, Melbourne Town hall, Queen Victoria Market, Federation Square, Melbourne Aquarium, St Kilda Sea Baths, Luna Park, Parliament House, Gasworks Arts Park,  Royal Botanic Garden, Royal Exhibition Building etc. There are also certain destinations which have something more and unique travel experience to offer and one should make sure that they do not miss out on these place while travelling to Melbourne.

Transportation in Melbourne
Travelling in Melbourne is such an amazing experience that you cannot stop with just one ride. Such is the transportation facility that you can see in Melbourne and this has been playing a major role in the tourism Industry of Melbourne. Melbourne is well connected to the other major cities by air, rail, road and sea. You can also enjoy a great time by riding on the Trams in Melbourne and you can also get a better feel of the city by taking a trip on Melbourne Metro rail.

Accommodation in Melbourne
Since Melbourne is one of the major Australia cities, almost all the big names in hotel and accommodation industry have their base in the city. You can select from budget to high luxurious hotels and all the hotels and lodges in Melbourne are well equipped with all the modern facilities and amenities.