Flights Sydney to Melbourne - Information About Melbourne
Want to find out more about Melbourne? Melbourne has something to offer everyone no matter what your specific needs and tastes are. Situated around Port Phillip Bay in south eastern Australia, Melbourne is a major port for commercial and economic activity in Australia. You will soon find out what it is about Melbourne that visitors love!
Information about Melbourne: The City of Melbourne is home to one of the most diverse range of cultures of any major city in the world. Melbourne is the economic centre of the state of Victoria and is Australia's second largest city with a population of 3.8 million.
About Melbourne Entertainment. Melbourne is home to many national and international festivals. Some of these festivals include the Melbourne Comedy Festival, Melbourne Film Festival, Melbourne Arts Festival and the Fringe Festival. Melbourne is also the host of many large scale sporting and entertainment events including the Australian Open, the Australian Grand Prix, the AFL Grand Final, the Boxing Day Test, the Melbourne Cup and the Logies.
Information about Melbourne Transport. Getting around and about Melbourne is easy with the access to most of Melbourne via the Melbourne public transport system which includes Buses, Trams and Trains. Trams are free around the Melbourne inner city circle making getting around the city quick and easy.
Where you stay in Melbourne will depend on the purpose of your trip whether it's a business trip, relaxing holiday or a romantic getaway. Find out more about Melbourne accommodation here at Sydney to Melbourne. We give you great tips about Melbourne hotels and where to stay.
Information about Melbourne Weather. Melbourne's climate has warm summers and cold winters. In summer temperatures average around the mid 20's but can climb as high as the high 30's. In winter the temperature in Melbourne itself rarely goes below two degrees Celsius. The average yearly temperature range in Melbourne is between 10-20 degrees Celsius with the warmest months being January and February and the coldest month being July.
Melbourne is often regarded as being able to have four seasons in a day by residents of other states due to its rapid weather changes. The best time to travel to Melbourne is from November through March. January and February being peak holiday season.
Information about Melbourne Things to do. Melbourne is the social capital of Australia, home to Australia's most vibrant restaurants, cafes and bars. Host to many of Australia's largest sporting and entertainment events. Melbourne is used to catering for a wide range of audiences and has tastes and influences which are enough to wet anybodies appetite.
When visiting Melbourne be sure to have a stroll along Southbank, a bite to eat in Chapel Street and a quiet drink in Saint Kilda. If you are holidaying in Melbourne make sure you are prepared to shop and visit the surrounding vineyards including the renowned Yarra Valley vineyards. Also don't forget to take a drive down the famous Great Ocean Road to see the 12 Apostles or to take the drive to Ned Kelly country to see the old mining towns of Bendigo and Ballarat.
Information about Melbourne Airports: Travellers can travel to Melbourne from interstate by bus, train or plane via Avalon or Tullamarine Airports. Tullamarine Airport is Australia's second busiest domestic airport and it is a short 90 minute flight from Sydney to Melbourne. Flights from Sydney to Melbourne on low cost carriers can often be purchased for under $100. Book flights from Sydney to Melbourne.