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Mornington Peninsula
Great Ocean Road
Melbourne Airport
July climate
Where to get more information

Melbourne

Melbourne, the capital city of Victoria with a population of 3.3 million people, has been voted the most liveable city in the world. And for good reason.

Melbourne has a life of its own. Vibrant, friendly, with a fervent spirit and a youthful outlook. Melbourne's appeal is universal. Culture, style, sports and history are just a few of the elements embodying the city's persona.

Melbourne is surrounded by beautiful parks and gardens, an idyllic escape from the busy world of the city. A variety of native birds and animals have made Melbourne's parks and gardens home, promising sights and sounds to delight those enjoying a stroll, picnic or quiet, lazy afternoon

Mornington Peninsula

This boot-shaped promontory separate Port Phillip and Westernport Bays and provides Melbournians with a beachside playground. It is a mixture of resort towns, varying in size and tourist development, and inland countryside which is still rural.

As well as safe bayside beaches, there are excellent surf beaches, particularly along the stretch or rugged coast between Portsea and Cape Schanck at the end of the Peninsula.

Great Ocean Road

This road is a photographer's dream. At almost every one of its bends is a scene waiting to be shot. Jagged bluffs. White beaches. Restful fishing villages and sudden hills.

See the spectacular temperate rainforest of the Otway Ranges. Pass through beautiful lush green farmland, steep cliff faces and rugged coastline.

Long stretches of cliff faces and craggy coastline, long stretches of white beaches and sheltered inlets. Quiet fishing villages and seaside resorts dot the road.

Melbourne Airport

For flight details and terminal maps please see Melbourne International Airport's website.

Location

Melbourne Airport is located 22km north-west of the city along the Tullamarine Freeway, which is about a 30 minute drive from the centre of the city. Both international and domestic flights depart from this airport using a single terminal complex. There are no curfews and the airport operates 24 hours a day.

Transport

All bus and coach services collect passengers outside of the terminal along the ground floor level.

The City Shuttle Bus

Skybus operates an Airport To City And Return shuttle bus service. A one-way fare is AUD$10 for adults and children under 15 are AUD$4.50. Tickets are available from the Travellers Information Service Desk on the ground floor of the International Terminal. Buses depart at regular intervals and drop-off or pick-up at various points in the City. See Skybus website for more information.

Taxis

Taxi cabs are available outside of the terminal along the ground floor level and three pickup ranks. Allow 30-45 minutes by taxi to the city centre at a cost of approximately AUD$25.

Rental Cars

All major Australian rental car companies have offices at the Airport.

July climate

Where to get more information

Please visit the Tourism Victoria web site at http://www.visitvictoria.com.