Melbourne City

Melbourne city is alive with theatre, art, cultural and food festivals, meat pies and footy, shopping and the finest places to dine.

You couldn't ask for any more in Melbourne city, which is positioned to the south east of the Victoria, Australia by the Yarra River.

Also known as the shopping capital of Australia, Melbourne city has much, much more to offer.

Melbourne parklands

Melbourne city has many beautiful park lands that you can escape into, such as the Royal Botanic Gardens, Albert Park, Birrarung Marr and Melbourne Zoo also has spectacular flora along with its animals.

Melbourne arts and culture

But film, theatre and art has always been a stand out feature in Melbourne city.

You will want to go to Federation Square, so you can visit the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI).

There's also the Arts Centre, in central Melbourne city. The Arts Centre is home to Melbourne city's leading art establishments are from, including the National Gallery of Victoria and the Melbourne Theatre Company.

The Malthouse Theatre, the National Theatre and the Melbourne Opera Company, which performs from Her Majesty's Theatre are also prime art establishments that you'll love.

Melbourne festivals

If you love to attend festivals, then you're in the right spot in Melbourne city.

Each year you can attend the Melbourne Fringe Festival, the Melbourne International Arts Festival and the Melbourne Film Festival.

You also won't want to miss the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival and the world-famous Melbourne Cup Carnival in Melbourne city.

Melbourne sport

When you've overdosed on Melbourne city's arts scene, it's time to see Melbourne city sport.

Watch Australia's great sporting events at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Melbourne Park.

The city of Melbourne hosts the AFL Grand Final, the Australian Open Tennis and the Australian Grand Prix.