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Travel Melbourne – Travel in Australia

There are many ways to travel Melbourne. In the city, don’t miss a ride on a famous Melbourne tram! This guide will help you decide on one of many the options for your travel in and around Melbourne.

Melbourne Tours - wilderness, relaxation, luxuray or adventure

From Melbourne you can enjoy a great many Melbourne tours and day trips. There is everything from Yarra valley wine tours, to the Great Ocean Rd, relaxation, luxury, penguins and wilderness.

Skiing Australia – Skiing Victoria, NSW and Snow Tours from Melbourne

Skiing Australia may not match world-class conditions, but there are snow resorts in Victoria and NSW. Melbourne is only 3 hours away form the snow and many Australians now regularly ski or snowboard.

Melbourne Public Transport – a great option to travel Melbourne

Melbourne public transport is easy to navigate. There are the famous Melbourne trams, trains and busses, including some free services. An integrated ticketing system makes it easy to travel Melbourne.

Businesses for Sale in Melbourne – Tips on buying a business

You can find great businesses for sale in Melbourne. With a successful business you can create your dreams. Yet a wrong business can turn into an endless nightmare. Here are tips on buying a business…

Australia Business Visa – Business for Sale Melbourne Australia

Australia likes business investment. To get sponsored for establishing, managing or developing an Australian business, get an Australia Business Visa by applying to the state of Victoria directly.

Australia Working Visa – Skilled Migration Scheme

Get an Australia working visa through the skilled migration scheme. If you are aged 18-45, skilled and experienced in one of the many industries required, Australia welcomes you with open arms.

Australia Working Holiday Visa – travel and work in Australia for one year

If you are aged 18-30 you can apply for a 12 months Australia Working Holiday Visa. This is a great way to experience Australia, supplement your travel funds and immerse yourself in the local life.

Tourist Visa Australia - Visit Melbourne Victoria

If you want to visit Melbourne Victoria you will need a Tourist Visa Australia, unless you are holding an Australian or NZ passport. You can apply for this online or through Immigration directly.

Visa Australia - Visit, Live or Work in Melbourne

Whether you are travelling or wanting to work, a visa Australia is necessary. There are various types of Australia Visa – depending on whether you are a visitor, skilled migrant or business person.

Cheap Flights to Melbourne – How to Get International Discount Airfares

Cheap flights to Melbourne may not really be cheap compared to shorter northern hemisphere travel, but you can save a lot on this large expense if you plan it right and know where to find a good deal.

Flights to Australia – Flight to Melbourne Australia

There are daily flights to Australia with a choice of many airlines. But Australia is remote and flights are not as competitive as other parts of the world. To get a good deal you need to plan ahead.

Car Rental Melbourne – budget, luxury or campervan

Check out car rental Melbourne deals to get out of the city. To travel between Australian cities, car rental Melbourne and campervan hire are great ways of getting around. Just remember to drive left.

Melbourne tourist attractions – Melbourne city guide to attractions

Here are Melbourne tourist attractions that will give you a good sense of Melbourne – from Federation Square to the Yarra, to historical attractions, to city laneways and cafés, to observation decks.

City Shopping Melbourne – Fashion Capital Australia

Within only three blocks is the fashion triangle of city shopping Melbourne. Tucked away in lanes and shopping areas are local designers, unique international labels as well as recognized brands.

Bargain Shopping Melbourne – Melbourne discounts & factory outlets

If you want to go bargain shopping Melbourne is renowned for its direct factory outlets and whole streets dedicated to clearance warehouses. You can pick up brands and labels for any style or wallet.

Melbourne Markets – vintage and pre-loved treasures

There a many Melbourne markets specialising in pre-loved goods and books, vintage clothes, trash and treasure and bric-a-brac. You never know what you will find on your Melbourne market adventures.

Queen Victoria Markets Melbourne – food, bargains & atmosphere

The Queen Victoria Markets Melbourne are entertaining and cheap. It’s the place for fresh food, delicatessen and atmosphere. The night market is a great insiders Melbourne summer experience.

Melbourne Bookstores – Insiders Book and Melbourne Games Shopping

There are some very special local Melbourne bookstores and games shops. Books and games are a popular past time in Melbourne. Here is how to find an insiders bookstore or a Melbourne games shop.

Insiders Melbourne shopping tips – quirky & eclectic Melbourne shops

Intimate shopping in the eclectic inner city village communities is an insiders Melbourne hot tip. Each area has its own distinct style, intimate atmosphere, original shops, bars and cafes.

Melbourne Shopping, Markets, Glamour & Coffee Culture

Melbourne shopping is anything from high end boutique fashion to artesian shops, vintage accessories, markets and Mediterranean delicatessen – each precinct with unique Melbourne style bars and cafés.

Melbourne Sport and Recreation – one of Melbourne’s Passions

There is passion in Melbourne sport - endless opportunity to be gripped by the sports fever of Melbourne, international sports capital: Australian Open, Melbourne Cup, Australian Football league…

Melbourne Cricket Ground – Melbourne’s Sports Icon

The Melbourne Cricket Ground, or MCG, is a sports icon. It was the centrepiece of the 1956 Olympics and the Commonwealth Games. It is the largest Australian stadiums and host of the AFL and Cricket.

Melbourne Airport Shuttle – the Easy Way to Get to You Hotel

The Melbourne Airport Shuttle is a personal and convenient way to get directly to your hotel. It saves the hassle of changing buses and having to work out where you need to go.

Melbourne Airports – Option for Flights to Melbourne

There are a few Melbourne airports but just one Melbourne international airport, the Tullamarine. Avalon Airport handles some domestic traffic. Both are accessible by bus and Melbourne airport shuttle

Cheap Airfares Melbourne – How to Get Cheap Domestic Flights

Within Australia, cheap airfares Melbourne, Sydney or to any other city are available from the domestic airlines. To get these discount airfares some times are better to travel than others…

Domestic Flight Australia – Jetstar, Tiger, Virgin and Quantas

If you need a domestic flight Australia has a number of airlines that are competing against each other. Qantas runs discount airline Jetstar in competition with low cost fares from Virgin and Tiger.

AFL Football – Australian Football League Teams

During the AFL football season footy takes over Melbourne. Each team has a mascot that represents their team spirit. Here is an overview of the ups and downs of the AFL footy teams.

Activities Melbourne – Leisure and Adrenalin Experiences

If you thrive on action, there are many activities Melbourne offers that will challenge your body and mind. From golf, to balloon rides, to bike tours, to beaches and extreme adrenalin experiences.

John Batman and John Pascoe Fawkner – Founders of Melbourne

There are two faces to Melbourne’s founder John Batman: hardened rogue or entrepreneur with a cunning plan? Yet, he keeps his legendary status as a pioneer pursuing his goals with boldness and flair.

Tasmania Travel – Tours from Melbourne

I’ve got to make a special mention of Tasmania travel, one of our favourite tours from Melbourne. It is a place so different for experiencing real tranquillity, nature, friendly people and adventure…

Melbourne Culture – City guide to the arts

Melbourne culture is alive. Art and music are part of life in lanes, bars and cafes, at numerous festivals, exhibitions and galleries. The Melbourne style is sophisticated, playful and multi-cultural.

Melbourne Museum – Melbourne Culture, History and Science

The Melbourne Museum is the largest museum in the southern hemisphere. You can learn about science, history. There are many more museums in Melbourne, from immigration to aviation, trams and more…

Melbourne Zoo – Natural Environments for Australian, African and Asian Wildlife

Melbourne Zoo is a place many people come back to. It is only 10 minutes from the city. Melbourne also has an African Safari at Werribee Open Range Zoo, and a Native Wildlife Sanctuary at Healesville.

Fairy Penguins – Little Penguin Parade in Phillip Island, Melbourne

Visiting the Fairy Penguins at Phillip Island gives you a rare glimpse into the world of these adorable birds. You get to watch them up close on their return from fishing to their sand-dune burrows.

Melbourne Vacation – an Insider Melbourne Travel Guide

If you are after a Melbourne vacation, you are probably North American. Melbourne is a place to fall in love with, a must on your Australia vacations. Here is your insider Melbourne travel guide.

Australian Slang – a Unique Australian Language

Australian slang has its roots in Cockney English and Aboriginal sounds. It is a rhythmic slang with many funny expressions and idiosyncrasies. Here is a guide to some common Australian language.

Melbourne Information – Melbourne Tourist Info

Need to find some Melbourne information? Here is an overview of Melbourne maps, pictures, facts, history and Melbourne tourism.

Map of Melbourne – Melbourne Maps

A map of Melbourne is essential in getting where you want to go – it’s a big city. Here is help in how to get a free city map, how to locate any Melbourne destination online – or a street directory.

Melbourne Aquarium – Gateway to the Great Southern Ocean

The Melbourne Aquarium is the world’s only Southern Ocean, soon to be Antarctic Aquarium - with Grey Nurse and Broadnose sharks, sea turtles, giant stingray, Weedy Seadragons, a billabong and more.