Melbourne is Australia's second biggest city. It’s a cosmopolitan, multicultural destination set around the shores of Port Phillip Bay. The city is fashionable, diverse and tolerant. Holidays in Melbourne can include fine restaurants, great gardens, world class sporting occasions, chic shops and varied nightlife. It's a city which, once you've arrived, you'll want to get under the skin of.
Lively lifestyle.
Festivals.
Gardens.
Port Phillip Bay.
Sporting occasions.
Those who want to strut their stuff. Melbourne is quite understated.
You’ll need a visa to enter Australia. You can apply for one electronically.
You’ll also need a passport with at least six months validity.
Local laws change from state to state in Australia as do the penalties for breaking them.
Weather in Melbourne is variable with distinct seasons. December to February (summer) is warm to hot. March to May (autumn) is mild. June to August (winter) is damp and September to November (spring) is cool.
Average temperatures during the warmest months usually have a minimum average of 15°C/59°F and a maximum of 26°C/79°F.
Flights from the UK take around 23 hours.
Motorists drive on the left hand side of the road in Melbourne. Hire car companies increasingly advise visitors to travel with a camera so if there’s an accident you can record the damage. UK visitors can drive in Australia on a valid UK licence but only for a maximum of three months, after which you must apply for a local licence. If you hire a car you must carry your driving licence and a copy of your passport with you when you drive. There are on the spot fines for not having your licence with you.