Melbourne lives up to its reputation as a melting pot of arts, cuisine, wine and fashion, and is heaven for culture buffs, trendsetters and keen foodies alike.

Melbourne's famous for its artistic bent, gourmet dining culture and high-fashion shopping precincts. It's also renowned as a cultural mecca with impressive architectural features and stunning galleries, and has a massive sporting influence — check out the sacred MCG. With year round festivals and events, there's always plenty of reasons to visit this great Victorian city.