Melbourne is the capital of Victoria and is situated atop Port Phillip Bay. Melbourne is also the second largest City in Australia.

There are plenty of tourist attractions in Melbourne. Art lovers from all over the world flock to the National Gallery of Victoria, the Victorian Arts Centre and the Myer Music Bowl. History buffs must visit the Captain Cook's cottage in Fitzroy Gardens, Ripponlea near St Kilda and the Old Melbourne Gaol. Some of the other major attractions include St Paul's Cathedral and the Rialto Towers observation deck on the 55th floor.

There are numerous crowd pulling events which are a major touristy attraction in Melbourne. The Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, the Melbourne Fashion Festival and Spring Racing Carnival are known to draw huge crowds.

Melbourne is famous for its sporting events. The city hosts a number of sporting events in the world such as the Australian Motorsports Grand Prix, Australian Open Tennis Championships, Australian Football League and cricket. These sporting events are not only popular among locals but also tourists, who come especially for the championships from all over the world, to participate and to enjoy.

A major tourist attraction in Melbourne is the glittering shopping malls and stores. The city is known to be a style setter and is home to some of the popular stores all over the world. Apart from shopping, Melbourne is also known for its nightlife, on-stop program of film and food festivals, art exhibitions and musical extravaganza. There are more than 3000 restaurants, cafes and bars in Melbourne serving about 75 different types of ethnic cuisine. You will come across distinctive dining precincts and award-winning epicurean icons whichever way you head in the city for a meal.

Melbourne is a city of non stop action which attracts tourist from all over the world all through the year.