Australia is a land of contrasts: sweeping golden beaches, coral reefs rich with marine life, tropical rainforests, mountain ranges, vast grazing lands and sparse deserts. One of the oldest continents, Australia is the only country to occupy an entire continent.
Surrounded by the Indian and Pacific Oceans, Australia has many animals and plants, which are unique on the planet. The surface geology is typically old and flat with a major mountain range stretching down the eastern coast and another mountain range in the north west of the continent. Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria with a population of over 5 million people. It is Australia’s second largest city.
The city offers wonderful experiences, a great climate, friendly people and quality education. Situated on the Yarra River and around Port Phillip Bay, the city has beautiful beaches and excellent water sport facilities. It is a spacious city with many parks & gardens, sporting venues, and scenic attractions.
One quarter of Melbourne’s population was born overseas, making it one of the world’s most multicultural cities. Melbourne is among top 10 most liveable cities in the world as surveyed by CNN travel index.
Melbourne enjoys a temperate climate with four distinct seasons in the year – spring, summer, winter and autumn. Below is a guide to the average daily temperatures. Melbourne does not have a specific wet season; it can rain at any time of the year.
Melbourne has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons :
Temperatures range
from 10-15°C
Temperatures range
from 17-22°C
Temperatures can rise
above 35°C
Temperatures range
from 17-24°C