Melbourne
Melbourne, Australia Profile
Just one hour’s drive from the city takes you to
a world away. You can enjoy spectacular scenery and wildlife, choose from 100+
local vineyards, rest and relax at award-winning day spas, or tee-off at a
world-class golf course. See the beauty of this city with our Melbourne photos.
Voted many times as one of the world's most livable cities,
Melbourne is celebrated for its friendly locals, fine wine and dining, and
world-class facilities.
A leader in innovation, Melbourne is home to Australia's newest and most
flexible Convention Centre - the world's first to be awarded a '6 Star Green
Star' environmental rating.
The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, which includes a
5,553-seat plenary, an entry level foyer for 8,400 guests, and 52 meeting
rooms, is situated on the picturesque Yarra River in inner-city South
Wharf and is surrounded by restaurants, cafes and shopping strips.
Melbourne, Australia's events capital, offers year-round entertainment,
including the Australian Formula 1™ Grand Prix, Spring Racing Carnival and
Australian Open Tennis Championship.
Melbourne Convention and Visitors Bureau Profile
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Melbourne Convention + Visitors Bureau (MCVB) is a not-for-profit organisation which
works with government partners and members to market Melbourne and Victoria
nationally and internationally as a world-leading Business Events destination.
MCVB has staff and representatives in Melbourne and New South Wales
(Australia), Singapore,
Hong Kong, Shanghai, New York, London and Seoul. Our services are tailored to
meet our clients’ needs in every aspect of bidding, planning advice and support
for conventions, meetings, incentive programs and special events. |
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Air Travel
| Number of international flights to & from Melbourne Airport per week |
585 |
| Number of domestic flights to & from Melbourne Airport per week |
3,200 |
| Airport - distance from the city centre |
22 km |
| Number of international airlines that service the destination |
27 |
| Number of domestic airlines that service the destination |
6 |
Accommodation
| Total number of rooms in Melbourne tourism region (includes city) |
25,500 |
| Total number of rooms within City of Melbourne (6km radius of city centre) |
16,250 |
Download the Melbourne Fast Facts sheet (PDF)
Visit the Melbourne Convention & Visitors Bureau website