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About Melbourne | Climate
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About Melbourne.
Melbourne has an element of sophistication that is enhance by arts, food and wine. In fact there are over 3000 restaurants in
Melbourne. While Sydney has the harbour ferries that can be comfortably used to explore the greater harbour city, Melbourne has its famous trams. For a small
cost you can ride the trams and see all the city has to offer -down to Brighton Beach - to the swank suburbs of Toorak and beyond. Here is some Melbourne tourist information.
Melbourne's Climate.
What can be said about Melbourne's weather - other than it can be highly variable in a short period of time - and unseasonal weather conditions can
strike at any time of day! While the average daily maximum temperature in summer is 26 Celsius - it is not uncommon for the temperature to reach 40C. In
winter the temperature averages around 14C, but can be considerably cooler. Rain falls throughout the year, with the midwinter months slightly drier.
The rule of thumb for Melbourne - always carry rain protection and if warm, never assume it will stay that way all day!
Getting to Melbourne.
Fly to Melbourne cheaply by finding fares on all airlines with Webjet - click here
Many tourists and sightseers arrive in Melbourne via the
international or domestic terminals at the airport. Travelling the 10 km into the
city can be via the Sunbus. Book a bus from the airport
to the city or from the city
to the airport. A taxi to the city is approximately $28. If you are starting
a journey from Melbourne airport, you can also hire a car from one of the car rental companies.
Melbourne tourist activities.
Key events on the Melbourne calendar include The
Melbourne Festival, Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, Qantas
Australian Grand Prix, Australian Football League finals series, Spring Racing
Carnival and the Melbourne Cup, Australian Open, Melbourne Comedy Festival and
the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. Of course Melbourne is famous for its
shopping and you can join in a Melbourne
Shopping Spree Tour which visits all the best clearance outlets!
Melbourne has an integrated system of trains,
trams and buses, known as The Met. The city is made up of three zones and ticket prices depend on the origin and destination.
Travel around Melbourne is easy via an excellent tram network. Timetables are included below in the Melbourne
Tourist Resource Centre box. There is also a free tram that runs the circuit of the CBD at ten minute intervals. Met tickets can be purchased from vending
machines at train stations, on trams or buses, or pre-purchased at selected shops including newsagents. One ticket also allows you to travel on trams,
trains and buses. Repurchasing Met tickets is recommended as zones can be confusing and help in purchasing tickets on-board can be hard to find.
If this will be your first visit
to Melbourne, try the Melbourne
City Sights Full Day Tour. Or try a Lanes
and Arcades Walking Tour. You will be amazed at what is hidden away
right in the middle of the city!
One of the best ways to save money
in Melbourne is to purchase a 'Melbourne
and Beyond Smartvisit Card'. This card gives free entry into 50
attractions. Includes a Guidebook and maps.
Accommodation in Melbourne.
Before arriving in Melbourne, it is
worth booking some discount last minute
accommodation if you are arriving in a few days or in just a few weeks, or if longer
travels are planned you can book cheap hotel accommodation here.
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