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Check out our photos of Melbourne and discover what makes this distinctive Australian city a popular destination. Melbourne’s appeal lies in its combination of traditional and contemporary elements.

As Australia’s second-largest and Victoria’s largest city, Melbourne sits in the southeast of the country, bordering Port Phillip Bay. The city is renowned for its unpredictable weather, which can oscillate between cold and blistering hot, sometimes even within a single day.

Melbourne is a melting pot of cultures, celebrated for its diverse cultural and culinary scene. In the Central Business District and nearby Chinatown, visitors can indulge in an array of cuisines from around the world. Those in search of retail therapy can head to The Docklands, while Eureka Tower provides breathtaking vistas of the city. St Kilda, located to the west, boasts a beautiful beach and a bustling market. Make sure not to miss Federation Square with its striking modern architecture and terracotta tones.

For nature lovers, Melbourne has many options. The Melbourne Botanic Gardens, Kings Domain Gardens, and Phillip Island to the south of the city offer scenic beauty and opportunities to observe wildlife including the Phillip Island penguins. The Dandenong Ranges are a hilly forested area on Melbourne’s doorstep. During the winter months, skiing enthusiasts can head to Hotham or Mt Buller. The Great Ocean Road further afield is considered Australia’s most magnificent coastal drive, featuring remarkable rock formations, caves, and sandy bays and coves. Further still sre the Grampians Mountains which offer spectacular mountainous terrain with forests that contain a wealth of Australian fauna like wallabies and large colorful parrots.

Melbourne is a big city in a small state that is packed with man-made and natural attractions.

Click on the posts below to see photos of Melbourne and to learn about this great city.

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