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DISCOVER MELBOURNE

Most Liveable City in the World
Melbourne was voted the Most Liveable City in the World for five consecutive years from 2011 to 2015. It is situated on Port Philip Bay which offers excellent swimming and water sport options. Melbourne is surrounded by parks and gardens: the city is organised, clean, safe and is serviced by an extensive public transport system of trains, trams and buses. 

Food

The city is often referred to as the coffee capital of Australia due to its extensive café and restaurant culture. Melbourne is also a deeply multicultural city with a long tradition of embracing other cultures which means that you can eat great food from all over the world.

Economy and Employment

Melbourne has a strong growth economy with an unemployment rate, in inner Melbourne, of between 3 - 4%. It is very common for international students with working rights to find employment opportunities in Melbourne’s extensive cafe, restaurant and bar culture. 

Sport

Melburnians like to think that Melbourne is the sporting capital of the world. Melbourne is one of only four cities in the world to host a grand slam event for professional tennis.  Melbourne is also the home of Australian football and boasts 9 professional clubs. Australian football is unlike any other football code and it is great fun to choose a team and attend a game. 

Arts and Culture

Melbourne prides itself on being the cultural capital of Australia. It has a vibrant arts scene with numerous galleries, concert halls and museums of varying sizes. Many galleries and museums are free to students. Melbourne also has an unusual architectural heritage featuring a unique blend of Western European neoclassicism and experimental postmodernism.

Climate

Melbourne’s weather is officially called ‘temperate,’ however, what everyone knows about Melbourne is that it's weather is unbelievably changeable. You may need a good sunhat and sunscreen, umbrella, scarf, warm hat and swimming costume all in the one day. Melbourne is generally hot in the summer and cool in the winter – ski fields are a 3 hour drive from the city. 

10 THINGS TO DO IN MELBOURNE THAT YOU WON'T FIND IN A TOURIST BROCHURE

Community Cup, Elsternwick

This is an Australian football match between community radio station staff and the iconic Espy hotel. Live music, family event. Takes place in June.

Claypots Bar and Pure Pop on a Sunday night, St Kilda

Visit the cosy Claypots bar and meet some local St. Kilda identities and then go next door to Pure Pop records and see some live music on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

The Sun Cinema, Yarraville village area

Attend a screening at the amazing art deco Sun Cinema in Yarraville. Take a step back into the past when a night out at the cinema was something to remember. 

St. Andrews Market, St. Andrews

A one hour drive from Melbourne, this relaxed country market is a taste of life in rural Australia.

Camberwell market every Sunday, Camberwell

Trash and treasure second hand Market every Sunday, 15 minutes from the centre of Melbourne in the Camberwell shopping precinct.

Open microphone night at the Drunken Poet, North Melbourne

A bit like Karaoke without the music. Poetry, song, rap – anyone can get up and take the microphone at this cosy North Melbourne pub. 

$1 pintxos at Naked for Satan Mon-Wed, Fitzroy (great roof top view)

Great cheap food and an incredible 360 degree view of the city from the rooftop. Fun night out.

See some live music at the Corner Hotel, Richmond

Iconic pub where some of Australia’s and the world’s most promising musicians perform. Must visit at least once – dearly loved by Melbournians.

Half Moon Bay Beach, Black Rock 

Probably one of the best bay beaches in Melbourne. Beautiful water and not too crowded.

Footscray Market, Footscray

Vibrant multicultural market. You’ll never know what you’ll find at the Footscray markets.

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