Melbourne Travel Guide
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Consistently rated among the "world's most livable cities" in quality-of-life surveys, Melbourne is built on a coastal plain at the top of the giant horseshoe of Port Phillip Bay. The city center is an orderly grid of streets where the state parliament, banks, multinational corporations, and splendid Victorian buildings that sprang up in the wake of the gold rush now stand. This is Melbourne's heart, which you can explore at a leisurely pace in a couple of days.
Melbourne Hotels
Fodor's local writers visit every hotel we recommend. Look for our discerning Fodor's Choice picks or search by price and location.
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Melbourne Restaurants
Melbourne has fabulous food, and is known in some circles as Australia's food capital. The restaurants themselves are often exceptionally stylish and elegant—or...read more
Things To Do in Melbourne
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Melbourne
- Australia from L.A. w/New Zealand Stop (R/T w/Tax) Air New Zealand
- Australia Experience IExplore
- Australia from L.A. w/New Zealand Stop (R/T w/Tax) — $1,265 Air New Zealand
- Australia & New Zealand Experience — $4,829 IExplore
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