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Melbourne Life and Melbourne Travel Tips
(Melbourne, Victoria - VIC, Australia AU)



Melbourne, one of the largest and most exciting modern cities in Australia, is a popular destination at any time of the year. With a bustling and lively atmosphere, Melbourne has a particularly interesting mixture of both historic and modern buildings, many of which date back to the late 18th century. Melbourne's combination of sunny weather, world-class tourist attractions and superb Melbourne beaches, attracts people from all over the world throughout the year.

Melbourne Life and Travel Tips: Melbourne Tourism and Melbourne Tourist Information - Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), Australia AU
There are a good selection of tourism and tourist information offices and outlets throughout Melbourne and these provide detailed Melbourne tourist information, such as brochures, maps of Melbourne, attractions information, opening hours, theatre information, directions and general Melbourne tourism and tourist information.




Here are the main tourist information offices in the Melbourne area.

Melbourne Life and Travel Tips: Tourism Victoria - 55 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 9653 9777
Tourism Victoria, in Melbourne city centre, is one of Melbourne's main tourist information offices and is full of useful tourist information, including glossy brochures, travel details, maps, theatre booking and the latest information about Melbourne's lively festivals.
Melbourne tourist information open: Monday to Friday - 08:30 to 17:15

Melbourne Life and Travel Tips: Victoria Visitor Information Centre - Melbourne Town Hall, Little Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 9658 9955
The Victoria Visitor Information Centre is located in central Melbourne, on the corner of Swanston and Little Collins Street is one of Melbourne's main tourist information offices. Providing in-depth information about Melbourne's tourist attractions, landmarks, museums, travel timetables and monthly calendars of Melbourne events, the Victoria Visitor Information Centre is manned by helpful volunteers, many of whom are also multilingual.
Melbourne tourist information open: Monday to Friday - 09:00 to 18:00, Saturday and Sunday - 09:00 to 17:00

Melbourne Life and Travel Tips: Williamstown Tourist Information Centre - Symes Street, Williamstown, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3016, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)3 9397 3791
Melbourne's Williamstown Tourist Information Centre is situated in the Williamstown district of Melbourne and also features a popular tea room, as well and a wealth of travel and tourism information.
Melbourne tourist information open: daily - from 07:00

Melbourne Life and Travel Tips: Melbourne Attractions: The Met Transport Shop - 103 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), 3000, Australia AU
Tel: 13 1638 (Victoria only)
The Met is Melbourne's public transport system and has a useful transport shop in central Melbourne, providing the latest Melbourne transport information and also a popular 'Discover Melbourne' kit.
Melbourne attraction open: Monday to Friday - 08:30 to 17:00, Saturday - 09:00 to 13:00

Melbourne Life and Travel Tips: Melbourne Safety - Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), Australia AU
When travelling in Melbourne, as in any large city, is it advisable to always maintain an awareness of your surroundings and not look like a tourist when visiting Melbourne. Although the crime levels in Melbourne are fairly low, try to blend in, look like you know where you are going and always be careful with hand baggage, handbags, purses and money.

Melbourne Life and Travel Tips: Places of Worship in Melbourne - Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), Australia AU
The vibrant, diverse city of Melbourne is home to a large number of different cultures and religious beliefs and most religions have a presence in the Melbourne area. Many Australians are at least nominally Christian in their belief, although this majority is getting noticeably smaller. Most Protestant churches in Melbourne have merged to form the Uniting Church, although the Anglican Church of Australia remains a separate entity. Catholic churches in Melbourne are particularly popular, due to a large population with an Irish or Mediterranean background. There are also numerous other religious minorities in the Melbourne area, such as Buddhists, Jews and Muslims.

Melbourne Life and Travel Tips: Melbourne Pharmacies / Chemists - Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), Australia AU
Tel: +61 0(2) 9235 0333
Most pharmacies in Melbourne city centre open from 08:00 until 20:00 or later and major pharmaceutical chains in Melbourne include Soul Pattinson and Amcal, who can fill and dispense prescriptions and medicines.

Melbourne Life and Travel Tips: Language in Melbourne - Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), Australia AU
English is the most commonly spoken language in Melbourne and Australia, although many other nationalities and ethnic cultures are well represented in Melbourne. Although Australian or 'Aussie' accents in Melbourne can be strong, they are not difficult to understand.

Melbourne Life and Travel Tips: Visas in Melbourne - Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), Australia AU
All visitors to Melbourne and Australia as a whole need a visa and application forms are available from either Australian diplomatic missions overseas or travel agents, where you can either apply in person or by mail. An increasing number of travel agents and airlines now also grant on-the-spot Australian visas for up to three months, using the Electronic Travel Authority system (ETA).

New Zealand nationals are the only country not requiring these Australian travel visas, although they do receive a 'special category' visa when arriving in Melbourne.

Melbourne Life and Travel Tips: Working in Melbourne - Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), Australia AU
There are extremely strict regulations allowing overseas visitors to work in the Melbourne area and these are issued by the Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMA). Many visitors aged between 18 to 30 from the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, Canada, South Korea, Germany, the Netherlands, Japan and Malta may be eligible for a Working Australian Holiday Visa, lasting up to 12 months.

Melbourne Life and Travel Tips: Tipping in Melbourne - Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), Australia AU
Most services in Melbourne don't expect to be tipped, although Melbourne's porters, waiters and taxi drivers are usually tipped small amounts. Most restaurants in the Melbourne area usually expect a tip of around 10%, to the nearest Australian dollar, in recognition of prompt, courteous service and good cuisine. Generally, no other public service workers in the city of Melbourne expect to be tipped.

Melbourne Life and Travel Tips: Taxes and Refunds in Melbourne - Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), Australia AU
Melbourne has a 10% goods and services tax (GST) that is applied to most items purchased in the city of Melbourne, although some fresh food produce can be exempt. If you purchase goods in Melbourne that have a combined, total value exceeding AUD 300 (from a single supplier), you can claim a full refund of the tax within 28 days. Cheque refunds are readily available at Melbourne Airport at designated booths.

Melbourne Life and Travel Tips: Smoking in Melbourne - Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), Australia AU
Smoking in Melbourne is not generally allowed in public buildings, restaurants, outdoor areas and sporting arenas and on public transport in Melbourne. When in Melbourne, it is sensible not to smoke in enclosed spaces unless others around you are also smoking.

Melbourne Life and Travel Tips: Invitations to Eat in Melbourne - Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), Australia AU
Much business is done over the dinner table in Australia and Melbourne is no exception. Business lunches are often held at restaurants throughout Melbourne and this is a popular way to conduct business in Melbourne. It is often advisable to book busy Melbourne restaurants in advance at peak times.

Melbourne Life and Travel Tips: Social Drinking in Melbourne - Melbourne, Victoria (VIC), Australia AU
Melbourne has a vast selection of public houses and wine bars, in and around central Melbourne. With a good selection of lively pubs and wine bars in Melbourne city centre, many with spectacular views of the city, most of the pubs and wine bars in Melbourne are friendly places to relax and popular with both locals and tourists alike.

 
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