Melbourne is Victoria’s capital city and the business, administrative, cultural and recreational hub of the state. The entire Greater Melbourne area covers 9,992.5 km² and has a population of around 4.5 million.

Climate

Melbourne has a temperate climate with warm to hot summers, mild and sometimes balmy springs and autumns and cool winters. However, the weather can be unpredictable and changes quickly.

Top Attractions

• Crown Melbourne
• Great Ocean Road
• Healesville Sanctuary
• Philip Island Nature Park
• Port Philip
• Puffing Billy Railway
• Queen Victoria Market
• St Kilda Beach
• Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium
• Werribee Open Range Zoo
• Yarra Valley

Universities in Melbourne

• Australian Catholic University
• Deakin University
• Federation University
• La Trobe University
• Monash University
• RMIT University
• Swinburne University of Technology
• University of Melbourne
• Victoria University