About Melbourne

Welcome to Melbourne, a vibrant and dynamic city that effortlessly combines culture, history, and modernity. Nestled in the heart of Victoria, Melbourne's Central Business District (CBD) is a hub of activity, offering an array of attractions, culinary delights, and shopping experiences.

Melbourne must see sights

Federation Square: an iconic gathering space home to cultural venues, art exhibitions, and lively events

National Gallery of Victoria: Australia's oldest public art gallery showcases an impressive collection of local and international artworks

NGV Australia: a dedicated collection of historical and contemporary Australian art

State Library of Victoria: houses a vast collection of books, manuscripts, and historical artifacts

Melbourne Museum: featuring diverse exhibitions ranging from natural history to cultural heritage

Queen Victoria Market: this historic market offers fresh produce, gourmet delights, unique crafts, and a bustling atmosphere

Melbourne Zoo: a conservation focussed zoological garden featuring diverse species including unique Australian marsupials

Food

Melbourne CBD is known for its diverse culinary scene, offering a wide range of international cuisines. Some notable restaurants where you can enjoy flavours from around the world are:

Attica (innovative Australian cuisine)
Chancery Lane (French cuisine)
BKK (Thai)
Flower Drum (Chinese)
MoVida Aqui (Spanish)
Cumulus Inc. (European)
Grossi Florentino (Italian)
The Secret Recipe
Indian Fusion Restaurant

Grocery stores/supermarkets nearby

Woolworths Carlton

Woolworths Metro City North

Aldi City-CBD

Coles Central Melbourne Central

IGA Lygon Street

Public Transport

Visit Melbourne website has practical information about using public transport in the city

Hospitals

University of Melbourne Health Service

Royal Melbourne Hospital

Carlton Medical and Urgent Care Clinic

Pharmacies

Pickford Pharmacy

Chemist Warehouse, Elizabeth St Victoria Market

First published on 3 November 2025.


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