Melbourne is a city of contrasts and it is these that make Melbourne one of the most livable cities in the world.

Melbourne is accepted as Australia's leader in fashion, culture and the arts, a style setter, a great place to shop. It is a historic city retaining many of its heritage landmarks, famous parks, old buildings and its iconic trams but one that provides a modern lifestyle mixing dining and eating out, indeed a passion for food and wine, with cuisines influenced by the many nationalities residing here along with an exciting nightlife of live theatre and music, bars, lounges, pubs, clubs, events and film.

The contrasts continue with Melbourne being Australia’s busiest trading port and major commerce centre and acknowledged home of Australian sport. The Australian F1 grand prix, motorcycle Moto grand prix, Australian Open Tennis, Melbourne Cup and surfing and golf championships are held here. Melbourne is the home (and origin) of our unique brand of football, Australian Rules.

Melbourne is a multicultural city and in the warm summers, the bayside beaches are shared by all. Melbourne can be taken quietly with a visit to the National Gallery, world famous zoo or an early morning balloon flight or maybe go rock-climbing, marathon running or snow-skiing. Do a training run by pushbike along the beach road next to the bay or sit at one of the many bayside cafes and admire the view over a coffee or two - contrasts that make Melbourne a great place to visit or live.