Overview
Melbourne is one of the world’s most liveable cities and benefits from a competitive and dynamic business environment, world-class infrastructure, and Australia's highest concentration of convention facilities in the city centre. It’s also a global destination for major events, including the AFL Grand Final, the Spring Racing Carnival, the Australian Open Tennis, the Boxing Day Cricket Test and the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Key Facts
Region:
Victoria
Population:
4 million
Getting there:
Over 550 international flights from 26 airlines arrive in Melbourne each week.
Local food:
Melbourne is known for its fantastic range of international cuisine, including Lygon Street for Italian, Lonsdale Street for Greek and Victoria Street for Vietnamese food.
Famous locals:
Well known Melburnians include Hollywood actors Guy Pearce, Eric Bana Geoffrey Rush and Rachel Griffiths, and singer Kylie Minogue.
Gallery
Average Temperatures
Melbourne has a Mediterranean climate.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature °C | 26° | 26° | 24° | 20° | 17° | 14° | 13° | 15° | 17° | 19° | 22° | 25° |
| Temperature °F | 78° | 78° | 75° | 69° | 62° | 57° | 56° | 59° | 63° | 67° | 71° | 75° |
Featured Venues
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
The world’s only Six Star Green Star rated convention centre provides access to the latest technology and amazing spaces.
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
The world’s only Six Star Green Star rated convention centre provides award-winning food and wine, access to the latest technology and amazing spaces.
- T: +61 3 9235 8210
- F: +61 3 9235 8201
The Melbourne Cricket Ground
The home of the Boxing Day Test is an unrivalled function centre with spectacular views of the city skyline and over the arena.
The Melbourne Cricket Ground
The home of the Boxing Day Test is an unrivalled function centre with spectacular views of the city skyline and over the arena.
- T: +61 3 9284 2340
- F: +61 3 9650 4348
Featured Activities
Rush Hour
Get hearts pumping as your CEO is ‘kidnapped’, and use all the latest gadgets to find the boss - based on just one clue!
Rush Hour
Big Stick Adventures
Get hearts pumping as your CEO is ‘kidnapped’, and use all the latest gadgets to find the boss - based on just one clue!
- T: +61 3 5261 9181
- F: +61 3 5261 4379
Sailing
Learn the basics of yachting on picturesque Port Phillip Bay then race in teams or sail to Sorrento.
Sailing
Big Stick Adventures
Learn the basics of yacht racing along the picturesque Port Phillip Bay then either race in teams or sail to Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula.
- T: +61 3 5261 9181
- F: +61 3 5261 4379
