About Melbourne
Melbourne is the coastal capital of the southeastern Australian state of Victoria. At the city’s centre is the modern Federation Square development, with plazas, bars, and restaurants by the Yarra River.
Melbourne is a hip, dynamic metropolis, with an exciting city centre, inner-city neighborhoods that are full of unique character, and lush green parks and mountain ranges where you can enjoy Australian nature at its finest.
The Melbourne Visitor Centre located at Federation Square – opposite Flinders Street Station, open seven days a week from 9.00am to 6.00pm, will happily offer tailored advice for your time in Melbourne. Please visit these websites for information on Melbourne including maps and guides:
- www.thatsmelbourne.com.au
- General information about Melbourne
- Public Transport Victoria (PTV) app
- Smartphone apps for your trip to Melbourne
- Melbourne CBD WiFi hotspots
Here is some extra information we’d like to share:
- Guide to Melbourne – Australia’s Coffee Capital
- Melbourne for free
- Exhibitions in Melbourne
- Melbourne’s live music scene
- Local dining options (Melbourne and surrounding suburbs)
WEATHER
This is the second coldest month of the year with an average daily temperature of just 11°C. You will probably need a jacket throughout the day in order to ward off the chill. The day time temperatures only reach an average of 14°C at this time of the year. The average overnight low temperature falls to 7°C. Combined with the wind that often occurs it can also feel much colder in both the morning and the afternoon.
GETTING AROUND
MAPS
View the Inner Melbourne Map for an overview of tram, train and bus routes, parks, landmarks and attractions, bike paths and walking trails. Street and transport maps are also displayed on the wall at many train stations, at tram and bus shelters and are available from visitor information centres.
TRAINS
Melbourne’s metro trains run between the outer suburbs and Flinders Street Station in the city. The city loop is Melbourne’s underground system, with five stations in the central business district: Southern Cross Station, Flagstaff, Melbourne Central, Parliament and Flinders Street. Southern Cross Station is Melbourne’s hub for regional and interstate trains. Plan your trip with Public Transport Victoria’s journey planner.
TRAMS
Passengers can board trams at signposted stops displaying maps, route numbers and a timetable. Route numbers are also displayed on the front of the tram. Travel within the central area of Melbourne by tram is free, though you will need a myki card if you plan to start or finish your journey outside of this central area. For more information on the area covered by the Free Tram Zone and a downloadable map, go to the Public Transport Victoria website.
MYKI CARDS
myki is Melbourne’s ticket to travel on the city’s trains, trams and buses. It’s a plastic smartcard with stored value which can be topped up and re-used again. Purchase your myki online at the PTV website, premium train stations, retail outlets displaying the myki sign (including 7-Elevens), or by calling 1800 800 007 (free from a land line) in Australia.
MELBOURNE AIRPORT INFORMATION
Melbourne international and domestic airport is located approximately 30 minute drive (25km) from Melbourne CBD.
Airport Shuttle
Melbourne Sky Bus operates a return express airport shuttle service 24/7, including all public holidays, from Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) to either Melbourne CBD Southern Cross Station or to 5 stops within the Docklands and Southbank precincts. Tickets are available to purchase online, or via the ticketing booths at either Melbourne Airport or Southern Cross Station. There is free wifi available on the airport shuttle.
For details on their departure times, check pick up/departure locations, or to book tickets please visit the Sky Bus website.
Hotel Transfers
Sky Bus also operate a free city hotel shuttle from a variety of hotels in Melbourne between 06:00 – 22:30 weekdays and 06:00 – 19:00 on weekends. For more information about the Free city hotel shuttle please visit their website.
Taxis & Ride Share
Taxi ranks are conveniently located across each terminal at Melbourne airport. A trip from Melbourne airport to Melbourne CBD will cost approximately $65-$62 AUD one way (traffic dependent). Estimate your fare here.
Uber is regularly available within Melbourne. Uber drivers pick up travellers from two locations at Melbourne Airport, for Qantas, International and Virgin Australia passengers, the ride-share pick up zone is lane 1 of the forecourt. For Jetstar, TigerAir, Rex or AirNorth passengers, the pick up zone is level 2 inside the T4 Ground Transport Hub.
For more information see the Melbourne Airport website.
Chauffeur Services
