Now a city of casual elegance Melbourne represents the very best of Australia. Cosmopolitan and confident yet graciously relaxed, Melbourne revels in it's glorious architecture, lush ornamental and zoological gardens, superb hotels, fascinating art and culture, tempting and innovative cuisine, endless shopping opportunities, and a multitude of sports. With nearly one third of the population born overseas or having parents born overseas, Melbourne is not only a 'multi-cultural metropolis' but also a vibrant, genuine crossroads for intellectual and cultural endeavours.

Victoria is in the temperate climate zone. Summer (Dec-Feb) is warm with an average temperature of 25°C (77F); spring (Sep-Nov) and autumn (Mar-May) have comfortable day temperatures with cool evenings and nights. In winter (Jun-Aug) it is cool to cold.

(Text courtesy of Tourism Victoria)