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| Melbourne Travel |
| Melbourne is one of the world's most liveable cities and has something to offer everyone.Its highlights include impressive architecture, great shopping, endless entertainment with theatres, bars, sporting events and for the culture lover, the Victorian Arts Centre.It's also a food-lovers' paradise. The multi-cultural diversity makes it ideal for food connoisseurs with an almost unlimited choice of flavours, from Vietnamese noodles and Greek Souvlaki, to the exotic tastes of Nepal and Africa.Melbourne, a spirited, colourful city is a stark contrast to the surrounding landscape of rugged mountain ranges, roaring waterfalls and jagged coastal cliffs. |
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Melbourne Hotels Offers |
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Discount Hotels in Melbourne - Bayside by easystay from - £22.5
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Cheap Melbourne Hotels - Kingsgate from - £24.5
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Cheap Melbourne Hotels - Victoria from - £25.25
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Cheap Melbourne Hotels - Explorers inn from - £24.75
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Melbourne Hotel Reservations - Grand chancellor from - £34.75
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Melbourne Flights Offers |
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Singapore Airlines - £668.00 |
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China Eastern Airlines - £576.00 |
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Qantas Airways - £557.00 |
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Melbourne- Need to Know |
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| Airport Directions |
There is a comprehensive bus service between Spencer Street Station terminus and Tullamarine Airport. |
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| Transport |
Trams are the most common form of transport in the centre, while trains operate in the outskirts. Bus services tend to be more limited. |
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| Currency |
Australian dollar |
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| Cost of Living |
Compares very favourably with the UK and Europe. Travel costs and eating out are at least 25% lower. |
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| Health and Hospital |
Australia has a good standard of health care. |
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| Embassy Numbers |
Canada (1 613) 236 0841; US (1 202) 797 3000; Germany (49 30) 880 08800; Italy (3906 852 721); UK (44) 207 379 4334; France 4059 3300. |
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| Public Holidays |
Anzac Day 25 April; Queen"s Birthday 14 June; Melbourne Cup 2 November; Christmas Day 25 December; Boxing Day 26 December |
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| Time Zone |
GMT plus 10 |
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| Dial Codes |
Country code 61; city code 3 |
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| Etiquettes |
Australians are generally much more relaxed than Europeans. Dressing smartly is rarely necessary and locals tend to avoid formalities. |
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| Visas |
Most members of the EU (including UK residents) and Americans can get an ETA (electronic travel authority) available online and valid for three months. |
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| Language |
English |
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| Safety |
There are no real safety issues. |
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