As Australia’s second-largest city and capital of the state of Victoria, Melbourne is a vibrant, multicultural centre, renowned for the arts, a dynamic food culture, cutting-edge architecture, brilliant shopping and its passion for sport.

About one quarter of the population were born overseas and this brilliant cultural mix is reflected both in the remarkable diversity of Melbourne’s dining scene and the variety of its cultural events and festivals. It is a cosmopolitan city that is host to a multitude of international sporting events including the Australian open Tennis, the Australian Formula Grand Prix, International One Day and Test Cricket matches and the world famous Melbourne Cup.

Melbourne provides a vibrant gateway to the wine making areas, breathtaking coastline, spa country, snow regions and amazing regional food that make this state Australia’s most diverse and interesting destination.