Melbourne, State capital and financial center in Victoria, Australia
Melbourne spreads across 9,993 square kilometers of metropolitan area, incorporating 31 local municipalities around a central business district at the Yarra River mouth.
The settlement emerged in 1835 when free settlers from Van Diemen's Land established a community, receiving its name from British Prime Minister William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne.
The multicultural population shapes Melbourne through festivals, exhibitions, and international cuisine, particularly visible in neighborhoods like Carlton with Italian heritage and Richmond with Vietnamese influences.
The city maintains the largest urban tram network globally, complemented by trains and buses, with Flinders Street station serving as the main metropolitan rail terminus.
Melbourne developed its own distinct coffee preparation methods, with small independent cafes creating specialized roasts and brewing techniques throughout the central neighborhoods.
Location: Victoria
Inception: August 30, 1835
Elevation above the sea: 31 m
Shares border with: Barwon South West, Grampians, Loddon Mallee, Hume, Gippsland
Address: Melbourne VIC, Australia 3000–3207 Melbourne
Website: https://visitmelbourne.com
GPS coordinates: -37.81425,144.96317
Latest update: August 30, 2025 13:38
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Melbourne combines historic heritage and nature across several notable sites. The Queen Victoria Market, established in 1878, spans seven hectares and offers fresh products and local crafts. The Royal Botanic Gardens have housed over 8,500 plant species on 36 hectares since 1846. Flinders Street Station, built in 1910, marks the city center with its French architecture and green dome. Federation Square covers 3.2 hectares and hosts the Arts Centre, NGV Gallery, and restaurants. The surrounds of Melbourne provide various destinations. The Great Ocean Road stretches 243 kilometers between Torquay and Allansford, along limestone cliffs and rock formations of the Twelve Apostles. St Kilda is popular for its beach, pier, and Luna Park, an amusement park dating back to 1912. Phillip Island is a 100 km² natural reserve where penguins return to the coast each evening, and the island also hosts seal colonies. The Melbourne Museum displays natural history collections and Aboriginal culture, while the Eureka Tower offers views of the city from 297 meters high.
Collection of leading rooftop bars in Melbourne, offering elevated spaces to enjoy a drink with views of the city. These venues located in various districts of Melbourne provide terraces and rooftop areas for guests.
Melbourne Cricket Ground
1.9 km
Docklands Stadium
1.4 km
Eureka Tower
834 m
Australia 108
1 km
Melbourne Rectangular Stadium
2.2 km
West Gate Bridge
6 km
National Gallery of Victoria
1 km
HM Prison Pentridge
8.4 km
Crown Melbourne
939 m
Puffing Billy Railway
36.1 km
Shrine of Remembrance
2 km
Queen Victoria Market
972 m
Federation Square
628 m
Royal Exhibition Building
1.3 km
Old Melbourne Gaol
713 m
Melbourne Zoo
3.4 km
Waverley Park
23.4 km
Luna Park
6.1 km
Melbourne High School
3.6 km
The Southern Star
2.3 km
Harold Holt Memorial Swimming Centre
8.7 km
Sidney Myer Music Bowl
1.5 km
St Patrick's Cathedral
1.2 km
Melbourne Grammar School
2.5 km
Carlton Recreation Ground
3.4 km
St Paul's Cathedral
471 m
Melbourne Museum
1.4 km
Arts Centre Melbourne
810 mReviews
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