Melbourne guide

Melbourne is the more common name for the geographic region and statistical division of the Greater Melbourne metropolitan area. It is the second most populous city in Australia, with a population of approximately 3.8 million (2007 estimate) and serves as the state capital of Victoria.[1] Melbourne is located on the lower reaches of the Yarra River and on the northern and eastern shorelines of Port Phillip and their hinterland.

In the 20th and 21st century Melbourne has hosted many international conferences and events, including the 1956 Summer Olympics and the 2006 Commonwealth Games. It was the location of the 1981 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting and the 2006 G20 summit.

Today, Melbourne is a major centre of commerce, industry and cultural activity. It is consistently ranked one of the most liveable cities in the world. The city is recognised as Australia's 'sporting and cultural capital'cultural and sporting events and institutions. It has been recognised as a gamma world city by the Loughborough University group's 1999 inventory. Melbourne is notable for its mix of Victorian and contemporary architecture, its extensive tram network and Victorian parks and gardens, as well as its diverse, multicultural society.

 


Latest Tweets featuring Melbourne

  • lukeayresryan

    My account of the utterly extraordinary Prince secret show myself and 80 others attended last night. Still buzzing: http://t.co/32EPIp6t

    Today, 08:27

  • Futbol_Mercado

    El Melbourne Victory de Australia negocia el pase del defensor italiano de la Juventus, Fabio Grosso.

    Yesterday, 19:27

  • Calum5SOS

    I love you Melbourne :)

    Yesterday, 04:01

  • ash_nicol

    RT @stylesfaggot: I wish I lived in Melbourne....

    Today, 13:47

  • b_directioner

    RT @5secsofsummer: Farewell Melbourne, heading to airport now. We had so much fun <3

    Today, 13:47

  • JCBaggie

    @Queen_UK, thanks Ma'am but we have been lacking rain in Melbourne since I moved here 4 years ago to get a days holiday for your Birthday.

    Today, 13:47

  • Jayden_Tweet

    @1DAusCrew lol, u seem like a melbourne girl. Tweeting or on fb 24/7 :D

    Today, 13:47

  • LuisaAntonia_D

    Cirque Du Soleil in January, a weekend in Melbourne and staying at the Langham #bestboyfriend #21stpresent #excitment

    Today, 13:47

  • _monoofay

    RT @chelsea1D_: #10SecretsAboutMe 10. i won tckets to one directions last concert in melbourne.

    Today, 13:47

  • BestofMelbourne

    New pubs Twitter buzz: http://t.co/pegfdpRH

    Today, 13:47

  • DianeTelford1

    @benjaminmadden If you come back to Melbourne I will hahaha

    Today, 13:47

  • MissAnonFatale

    RT @karwalski: Melbourne rally almost has 1000 RSVPs to Defend Julian #Assange http://t.co/9JW82ej3 #WikiLeaks

    Today, 13:47

  • honestthief

    @zoecello Rufus Wainwright once said something about Melbourne being a lot like San Francisco. what's your opinion?

    Today, 13:47

  • QWMobileDaySpa

    Happy Tuesday FBF On our way to Melbourne for a Spaah-rific Day

    Today, 13:47

  • ArnetteSpain

    RT @ArnetteAus: Check the super slow footage from the rail jam at the Melbourne @snowtravelexpo http://t.co/1y3ayhvk

    Today, 13:47

  • keziabbygail

    @jeesicha , lu melbourne nya di bagian mana ? Hehe soalnya kalo jadi gw juga mau brkt tanggal segituan . Tp sendiri , mau kerumah sodara dlu

    Today, 13:47

  • melbourne_toppo

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    Today, 13:46

  • gables12

    @molliemcclymont Me and my friend just got tickets to your melbourne concert at Crown. So excited. Love you guys! @StaceTl

    Today, 13:46

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  • Cecconi's Restaurant
  • Centro Citta Restaurant
  • ANDY'S HARLEY RIDES .COM.AU
  • Melbourne Aquarium
  • The Westin Melbourne
  • Melbourne River Cruises
  • Le Gourmet Restaurant

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