Melbourne is an artistic powerhouse with a vibrant and multicultural soul. Nicknamed "Paris of the southern hemisphere", Melbourne is not only known to be Australia’s cultural hotspot, but is also famous for its major sporting events and its culinary delights from all across the world. With its high-rise city centre and far-reaching suburbs, it is hard not to be dragged in by the life of the capital of Victoria, but day trips to the wild nature of the state are also extremely attractive.
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Facts| Population: | 5.3 million (2024) |
| Currency: | Australian Dollar (AUD) $1 = 100 cents |
| Emergency Numbers: | Ambulance, fire or police: 000
(call 112 if using a mobile without network)
Poisons information: 13 11 26
Lifeline: 13 11 14 |
| Newspapers: | Herald Sun: www.heraldsun.com.au
The Australian: www.theaustralian.com.au
The Weekly Times: www.weeklytimesnow.com.au
The Age: www.theage.com.au
Southern Cross Austereo |
| Website: | www.visitmelbourne.com » |
| Opening Hours: | Most shops and businesses are open between 9am and 5:30pm on weekdays and Saturdays. Sunday trading is also becoming more common with shops being open from 10am to 4pm. |
| Tourist Information: | Melbourne Visitor Hub at Town Hall
Corner Little Collins & Swanston Street, Melbourne
+61 3 9658 9658
Open daily 9am–5pm
whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au |
