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Melbourne is Australia’s second largest city, with a population of 4 million. It is a modern yet safe city, ensuring Melbourne is constantly one of the top five most liveable cities in the world as rated by The Economist.

Melbourne is set around the shores of Port Phillip Bay. The city itself, laid out in a large rectangle and boasting a lively and cosmopolitan pulse, sits on the northern banks of the Yarra River, about five kilometres from the bay.

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Melbourne's climate in April

April occurs in Autumn in the Southern Hemisphere. So you can expect mild days, extremely pleasant for exploring. The average high temperature in April is 21 degrees celcius and the average low is 10 degrees celcuis. Melbourne experiences rain on an average of 10 days at this time of year. The state of Victoria, of which Melbourne is the capital, has been experiencing extended drought conditions, however, so it's likely to be warmer and drier than the averages. There's an old joke that Melbourne often experiences "four seasons in one day" ... and there's a kernel of truth in that, so it's wise to plan for all occurances on any day out!

More about Melbourne

One glance at a map and it’s obvious that Melbourne is a planned city: a tidy, balanced grid of neatly angled streets. But beneath this sense of everything in its place restraint lies a restless creative energy constantly pushing back at the city’s seeming conservatism. The CBD is made up of precincts – distinct enclaves each with its own flavour and charm. Some are just a lane or two, while others cover the banks of the Yarra River or a busy CBD street.

Melbourne is a city with something for everyone. From chic fashion stores to buzzing laneway cafés and trendy bars, botanic gardens to sports stadiums, elegant Victorian-era streetscapes to Manhattan-style skyscrapers, film and food festivals to galleries and opulent theatres, Melbourne has an activity and attraction that will interest you.

Enjoy some of Australia’s best eating and drinking, explore historic arcades and laneways lined with cafes and boutiques and see sporting spectaculars, art exhibitions and performing arts productions throughout the year.

City fringe: Extending around the bay are a number of inner suburbs, each with its own distinct character and personality. A short tram ride from the city centre, Melbourne’s suburban neighbourhoods are a must see for anyone wanting to experience what life here is really all about.

Melbourne is an ideal gateway to explore Victoria, taking in gorgeous beaches and stunning sights like the Great Ocean Road. You can also fly from
Melbourne to the rest of Australia, heading to the Outback, the Great Barrier Reef or perhaps visiting the Opera House and Harbour Bridge in Sydney.

Learn more at Tourism Victoria's website.

(Images and copy reproduced from Tourism Victoria Website) 

Federation Square

Vibrant cafe culture

Explore laneways and art scene