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Melbourne at a glance
She is a chameleon city where the world's continents come together in a blend of understated charm. She is magnificent yet welcoming, and the most jaded traveller will fall in love with her as they realise that a foreign city can feel like home.
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Melbourne history
Melbourne's story is one of a bayside settlement that grew beside a river to become one of the world's most exciting cosmopolitan cities. From the humble beginnings of a few tents and bark huts, the city has experienced boom and bust periods, gold fever, two world wars and an influx of immigrants. It is today a vibrant cultural melting pot loved dearly by all who live there.
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Melbourne local information
State/Province:
Victoria

Country:
Australia

Melbourne by the Numbers:
Population: 3,100,000

Elevation: 433 feet

Average Annual Rainfall: 22.3 inches

Average January Temperature: 68 degrees F

Average July Temperature: 48 degrees F

Quick Facts:
Major Industries: Tourism, Mining, Food Processing, Chemicals, Steel, Industrial and transport equipment

Ethnic Mix: 92% Caucasian, 7% Asian, 1% Aboriginal & Other

Electricity: 240 volts, 50Hz, angled two and three pin plugs

Time Zone: GMT+10

Country Dialing Code: 61 Area Code: 3

Did You Know?
The Melbourne Cup is the most exciting Australian sporting event. Every November an unofficial holiday draws hundreds of thousands to Flemington or to their local bar to watch the big stakes races, when millions of dollars change hands as everyone bets their favorite nag. You'll be sure to see the most outrageous fashions in hats on the women at this event.

Orientation:
Victoria is Australia's southernmost mainland state. Though there is breathtaking coastline nearby, the city center is about two miles inland.
Melbourne weather
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Average Annual Rainfall:
21.9" / 55.3 cm
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Top Rated Activities
13th Beach
Good waves
Aboriginal Heritage Walk
Melbourne's hidden history
Adventurama
Bringing out the weekend warrior!
AFL Grand Final
All eyes on the Melbourne Cricket Ground
Albert Park Beach
Popular Inner-City Melbourne beach
 
Top Rated Places To Stay
Westin Melbourne (The)
Luxury accommodation in the heart of Melbourne
Prince (The)
Innovative, creative and elegant hotel
Boutique Hotel Tolarno
1950s-'60s-style accommodation
Grand Hotel Melbourne
A slice of urban Europe
Nomads Industry
 
Top Rated Restaurants
Claypots Seafood Restaurant
A steaming claypot just for you
European (The)
Exquisite continental fare
Galleon (The)
Hearty home-style cooking
Cookie
Fancy bar food
Hairy Canary
A funky place for a drink or meal
 
Top Rated Nightlife
Forum Theater
Variety Theater
9T4
Devoted regular clientele
ACMI cinemas
Seriously cinema
Amber Lounge
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