Melbourne travel guide
Where to drink in MelbourneWhere to shop in MelbourneHotels in MelbourneTourist infoCurrency in MelbourneMelbourne populationEmergency numbersKnow before you goTelephoneDid you know?Page 1: Introduction to Melbourne
Where to drink in Melbourne
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Spleen Bar - An unpretentious lounge bar in the Central Business District that lets its patrons have a go on the decks. Good-priced and tasty cocktails (they will even make custom recipes), never too crowded, and always an interesting Clientele. Highly recommended!
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Corner Hotel - Located in Richmond, this place is great for summertime drinking, with a big open terrace upstairs, and live music on the ground floor all year round.
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Madame Brussels - Cocktails by the jug, bar snacks, and a good wine list. Has a retro / garden party atmosphere.
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St. Jerome's - The Quintessential dive bar, outdoors. Sit on crates and soak up a cool bit of Melbourne without having to spend a fortune.
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Supper Club - Get there early to grab a couch. Huge drinks list, and a great view of Parliament House
Where to shop in Melbourne
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Queen Victoria Market - Melbourne's biggest market, selling everything from food to clothing and jewelery. Pick up some Tim Tams and trademark Engrave yourself a souvenir
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Street / Craft Markets - Dotted around the city, these are the ideal places to pick up local (and affordable) designs. Rose Street, Esplanade, and South Melbourne Markets are among the best. Check for opening times.
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Myer and the Bourke St Mall - located in the Central Business District, Myer is the Melburnian equivalent of Selfridges. It's an ideal one-stop shop for shopping Highstreet.
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The Central Business District - Whether it's vintage gear, books, records, or Oddities're after, the Central Business District is packed with enough boutiques to cater. Meander up from Flinders St and through the arcades to La Trobe, between Elizabeth and Exhibition Streets. Leave no Stone Unturned!
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Chapel Street and Brunswick Street - the hubs of shopping trends. There's no Dior or YSL, but here you'll find what all the cool kids are wearing.
Hotels in Melbourne
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Melbourne Oasis YHA, 76 Chapman Street North Melbourne 3051, +613 9328 3595 - A Youth hostel without bunk beds, this central accommodation Serves a $ 2 pancake breakfast and has a garden gazebo.
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Atlantis Hotel, 300 Spencer St, +613 9600 2900 - Cheapest rates available online
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Rydges Melbourne, 186 Exhibition Street, +613 0085 7922 - Located in the heart of Melbourne, just a stone's throw away from several theaters.
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Boutique Stays, various locations, - Serviced apartments around Melbourne. See website for more details.
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Park Hyatt, 1 Parliament Square, off Parliament Place. +613 9224 1234 - Luxurious hotel with marble bathrooms and sunken baths.
Tourist info
Most people will require a holiday visa to enter Australia, but these can be Obtained for $ 25 at the airport without having to complete paperwork. If you have Electronic Travel, this May not be necessary, but it is best to check with your tour operator. It is illegal to bring plants, animals or soil into or out of Australia.
Currency in Melbourne
The currency in Melbourne is the Australian Dollar (AUD) in denominations of 100, 50, 20, 10, and 5 Credit cards are Widely accepted and ATMs are freely available Throughout the country. Check xe.com for current exchange rates. For the up to date currency conversion please use the Pampo exchange rates calculator.
Melbourne population
3.9 million people
Emergency numbers
For all emergencies (Police, Fire, Ambulance included) call 000
Know before you go
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Electrical current is 240/250 volts, 50Hz. Three-pin flat blade plugs are used but are different to those in most other countries, with an adapter is normally required.
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Tipping in Australia is entirely at your discretion
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Australia is divided into three timezones, Melbourne is in Eastern Time, Which is GMT +10
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Travellers to Australia over 18 years do not have to pay customs duty on 2.25 liters of alcohol, 250 cigarettes or 250 grams cigars or other tobacco products.
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Internet cafes are cheap and easy to find around the city.
Telephone
International Dialling Code: +61
Area code: 3
Did you know?
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Australian banknotes are waterproof
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Melbourne is the homeplace of the TV show Neighbours, and draws many tourists for the fact.
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Giant sculptures are scattered around the city, including a huge purse on Bourke St, Which is OFTEN used as a meeting point.
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Melbourne flourished during the Victorian Gold Rush