Australia's second-largest city, Melbourne, capital of Victoria,
is the most European in style with trams rattling through streets
past Victorian buildings, parks and outdoor cafes. The city centre
is laid out in a simple grid pattern, the long, wide north-south
streets gently sloping down to the Yarra River, crossed by a mix of
narrow lanes, and the main shopping streets such as Bourke and
Collins Streets. The CBD is easily navigable by foot, and if a rest
is needed after a session of sightseeing or shopping there are
numerous parks nearby, such as the Royal Botanical Gardens, Fitzroy
Gardens and Carlton Gardens. Alternatively, you can take one of
Melbourne's signature attractions, a tram. The burgundy-coloured
City Circle tram is free, and is a good way to get your bearings as
well as explore the inner city, while for those wanting to go
further afield the tram network extends about 10 miles (15km) into
the Melbourne suburbs.Melbourne's population of over three million is made up of a
variety of cultures, including Chinese, Italian, Vietnamese,
Lebanese and Greek, who have all added their touch to this thriving
city. A fierce rivalry exists between the cities of Melbourne and
Sydney, but local residents bask in the satisfying knowledge that
Melbourne beats Sydney hands-down on the cultural front, noted for
its wide variety of high standard performing arts, as well as its
sport. The city plays host to world-renowned sporting events like
the Melbourne Cup, Australian Open Tennis and Qantas Australia
Grand Prix. Around the city, within an hour's drive, there are
numerous places worth visiting, including the Macedon Ranges, which
is Australia's spa capital with its world-renowned mineral springs,
as well as the spectacular Great Ocean Road along the coast, which
passes stunning rock formations such as the Twelve Apostles. One of
the most popular self-drive routes for tourists to follow is the
circular Great Southern Touring Route, which includes spectacular
scenery and takes in some of Victoria's most beautiful, scenic and
cultural attractions.
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