About Melbourne
Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, is situated on the picturesque tree-lined banks of the Yarra River. Melbourne is located on the south-east coast and is the 2nd largest city in Australia. Over 3.5 million people live in the city, which has been voted The World's Most Liveable City on a number of occasions. It is a thriving and cosmopolitan city with a unique balance of graceful old buildings and stunning new architecture surrounded by parks and gardens. Melbourne is Australia's leader in the arts, sport and fashion, and has some of the finest restaurants in the country. The National Gallery of Victoria which has one of the finest collections in Australia is situated on St Kilda Road, not far from the conference venue.
For the night cats, Melbourne has the most live music venues in Australia and a burgeoning number of chic and groovy inner city bars for every level and style of socialising imaginable. Melbournians are also spoilt by the quality and range of gastronomic delights available to them. And for the shop-a-holics Melbourne fashion is the envy of many, from the Paris end of town in ritzy Collins Street to the urban cool of Chapel Street in South Yarra.
For more information on Melbourne including maps and guides, please visit this site:
That's Melbourne City.
You can also get tailored advice once you have arrived by going to the Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square, open 0900 to 1800 7 days a week.
Climate
May is late autumn and the weather in Melbourne is often variable. It can be fine and warm, windy and cool or showery. Average May temperatures are: minimum 10oC and maximum 17oC.
