Melbourne
Whether you are travelling for business, pleasure - or both - it is hard not to fall in love with Melbourne. With its gardens, art galleries, museums, and outdoor eateries, Melbourne has a distinctly European feel, which is tempered with a liberal dose of the vibrant Australian way of life. The people of Melbourne are not only passionate about the city's flourishing arts culture - they are also passionate sports fans. Indeed, Melbourne is viewed as the spiritual home of Australian sports events, and many international corporate meetings and conferences in Melbourne coincide with the Australian Open Tennis or the Formula One Grand Prix. As the nation's second largest city, Melbourne is recognised as a leading conference and convention destination. It offers a range of hotels to suit every requirement. The city's rich multicultural heritage means that it is home to a large number of top-class restaurants serving a wide variety of cuisines. It is also a fashion haven, making it an ideal place to shop for the latest designer clothing.  View itineraries for Melbourne Download a PowerPoint presentation for Melbourne Melbourne Convention and Visitors Bureau 
Weather: Melbourne enjoys four distinct seasons with temperatures varying from 5 degrees Celsius in winter to 26 degrees Celsius in summer. Distances: Just one hour flight away from Sydney, Tasmania, Adelaide and four hours from Perth. Airport: Melbourne international airport is 25km from the city. Average Costs: Airport transfer $13 by bus and $40 by taxi. Transport: The airport is 25km from the city and there is no train service to the airport. There are efficient bus, train and tram services that link the city with suburbs. There is a free City Circle Tram that travels around Melbourne's city centre throughout the day. 
Victoria enjoys four distinct seasons. Summer (December to February) has plenty of warm, sunny days around 26 degrees Celsius, though the weather can be changeable so bring a light jacket just in case. Spring (September to November) is fresh and invigorating, and autumn (March to May) is a superb time to visit with the changing leaves and moderate temperatures. Winter (June to August) can be cold - alpine snowfields are just three hours from Melbourne by car, a perfect opportunity to enjoy some skiing.
° C = Celcius Source: Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) - climate averages
Time Zones: Melbourne and the state of Victoria operate under Australian Eastern Standard Time (EST). Eastern Standard Time is ten hours ahead of GMT. Daylight Savings:
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