About Melbourne

General Information

Weather in Melbourne

Melbourne is generally known as having cloudy weather. All year round, the rainfall amounts are very low and weather can change suddenly throughout the day.
The average temperature is between 6℃ and 26℃. It is good to be prepared by taking an umbrella and wearing clothes that can be easily be taken off and on.
Please do not forget to check UV Index prediction and protect yourself by applying SPF30+ sun-screen and wearing sunglasses and a hat.
Melbourne Forecast: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/melbourne.shtml

Monthly average maximum temp（℃） / average minimum temp（℃）, average rainfall mm / average rainy days

	SUMMER			AUTUMN			WINTER			SPRING
	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov
Maximum temp	24	26	26	24	20	17	14	13	15	17	19	22
Minimum temp	13	14	14	13	11	8	7	6	6	8	9	11
Average rainy days	10	8	7	9	12	14	14	15	16	15	14	12
Average rainfall mm	59	48	47	52	57	58	49	50	59	59	66	60

Airport Information

There are four terminals at the Melbourne (Tullamarine) Airport, T1, T3, T4 (Domestic Terminal) and T2 (International Terminal) are just a short walk away.
Transfer time is approx. 5-15 minutes.
Melbourne Airport is located 30 minutes from Melbourne city center by Taxi or Shuttle bus.

Accommodation

The most convenient area is around Southern Cross Station or Flinders Street Railway Station.
There are different types of accommodation such as backpackers or luxury 5 star hotels.

City Info

Southern Cross Station

This station is the main entrance for Melbourne city centre. The airport shuttle bus " Sky bus" departs / arrives at Southarn cross station.

Flinders Street Railway Station

One of the famous landmarks of Melbourne is located on the corner of Flinders and Swanston Streets.
Located next to the station in Federation Square is the visitors center, which can provide information and advice on what to see and do in Melbourne and across Victoria.

Shopping in Melbourne

Shopping Mall: Melbourne Central is in the centre of the CBD. There is a station at the underground level and more than 300 shops.
Shopping Mall: Bourke Street Mall - featuring shops like Myer, David Jones, jewelry shops, cafes and restaurants.
Shopping Mall: Harbour Town outlet shopping center is located at the south side of Southern Cross Station.
Market: Queen Victoria Market opens from 6am Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat and from 9am on Sun. Discover a variety of clothing, jewellery, souvenirs, and fresh local foods.

Restaurants in Melbourne

Explore the CBD, Docklands and Southbank to find your perfect dinner in Melbourne. You'll find a mix of cultural food experiences.
One of the most famous Melbourne dining attractions, The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant, departs from and returns to Tramstop # 125 on Normanby Road, daily.