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Being a cosmopolitan city in Australia, Melbourne is a dynamic cultural melting pot that makes it a unique destination, especially among young visitors. You can easily find some knickknacks and crafts in the vintage markets spread across the city and enjoy the beautiful sunset at St. Kilda Pier before continue on a delicious culinary adventure in Melbourne’s hot spots. Aside from its artsy destinations, Melbourne also presents family friendly theme parks, one of them being Luna Park Melbourne. Enjoy many exciting rides to pump up your adrenaline and spend a fun quality time with your family at the park for a memorable holiday experience.

Get to Know Melbourne

Take a tour of this destination's highlights

Travel Tips for Melbourne

What you need to know before traveling here

Getting Around Melbourne

A guide to Melbourne's local transportation

Tram

Bus

Metro

Taxi

The tram in Melbourne has 24 routes that you can check here. You can buy the ticket known as "Myki Pass", which can be purchased online or at shops with a "Myki" sign, train stations, bus terminals, and tram stops. Taking a tram ride is free as long as it is still in the Free Tram Zone (FTZ) area. For travel outside the FTZ, fares range from AU$2.70 to AU$3.90, depending on the zone. Use the YarraTrams app to check the real-time position of the tram you will ride.

Practical Tips for Melbourne

Things to prepare and best way to visit

Passport/Visa Policies

Unless you are a New Zealand citizen who can apply for a visa exemption on arrival, you will need to obtain a visa prior to visiting Australia. Citizens of all European Union countries, as well as Andorra, Norway, Iceland, San Marino, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, and Vatican City are eligible for an e-Visitor visa, which can be applied for online. For citizens of the United States, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Brunei, South Korea and Malaysia, the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) entry permit is available, which can be applied for online and grants holders the right to enter Australia an ulimited amount of times for stays of no longer than 3 months per visit. Citizens of all other world countries (with the exception of Somalia) are also able to apply for a visitor visa online. For more information, visit the official website of the Australian government's department of home affairs: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/lega/lega/form/immi-faqs/what-visa-do-i-need-to-visit-australia

Best Time to Visit

The best seasons to visit Melbourne are autumn (March - May) and spring (September to November). Since the weather and temperatures are the most pleasant, you will be able to explore the city on foot or by bike and enjoy the large array of outdoor activities.

How to spend 24 hours in Melbourne?

If you just have one day to explore this awesome city, we recommend you go see the city from up above at Skydeck at Eureka Tower, walk along the Princess Bridge and Yarra River (or take a river cruise), and explore the city attractions that showcase history and culture like Melbourne Museum and the Immigration Museum. Taking a day tour to Great Ocean Road or Phillip Island can also be a good option for nature lovers.

Is there free Wi-Fi in Melbourne?

There is free Wi-Fi in train stations, airports, museums, and libraries. Other places to find free Wi-Fi include the Bourke Street Mall, Queen Victoria Market, and South Wharf Promenade at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. This Wi-Fi is called "VicFreeWiFi".

Where can I get the best exchange rates in Melbourne?

Swanston Street, Elizabeth Street, and Collins Street are some of the areas you can find the best money exchange shops.