Melbourne is a multi-faceted city that combines the “charm of a small town” with the “hedonism of a modern metropolis.”

“This will be the place for a village” - John Batman, founder of Melbourne, in his diary in June 1835

”Once you tell people about a secret, it doesn’t stay that way for long” Weekly Review

“Melbourne has quite the cornucopia of boutique hotels” Concrete Playground

“There's a special joy in doing, eating, drinking or wearing something fabulous that you've hardly paid a thing for” Time Out

Everything you need to know about visiting, navigating and surviving in Melbourne