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Reviews of Hotels, Flights and Vacation Rentals - TripAdvisor. Lonely Planet Travel Guides and Travel Information. Google Maps. MELBOURNE Train & Tram map. Map M1 - Melbourne Train and Tram map This map covers the downtown and greater metropolitan area of the city of Melbourne. Melbourne is Australia's second-largest metropolitan area - with a population of 3.5 million people.

Amongst Melbourne's most famous products are Fosters Lager beer, Australian Rules Football, Olivia Newton-John, Barry Humphries (aka Dame Edna Everage - note Moonee Ponds on the map!) , Dame Nellie Melba, Rupert Murdoch, and the Melbourne Cricket Ground - home of the 1956 Olympic games and the world's greatest cricket arena (known to locals as 'the G').

Melbourne is a key shipping port of the southern hemisphere, indeed at 37 degrees South, there is no city in the world larger than Melbourne lying further South. Melbourne, along with San Francisco, is known probably more so than any other city in the world for its trams. Always in the shadow of the more famous trams, Melbourne's suburban train network is also of impressive size and efficiency. Some Useful Links. Bikes & Riding. Walking and hiking. Pack a picnic lunch and follow a scenic track through a lush rainforest.

Walking and hiking

Meet the shy wildlife of an outback desert or hike a challenging alpine trail to a secluded waterfall. Victoria's abundant walking tracks put you in the heart of the region's vast and diverse landscape. Many walking trails are in close proximity to Melbourne and most are within easy driving distance of the city. At your own pace Great Ocean Walk Trek the Great Ocean Walk from Apollo Bay to the magnificent 12 Apostles and weave through beautiful parks, deserted beaches and rugged coastline. Read more Short walks Meander along beaches or hike up mountains as you take a short walk through some of Victoria's most spectacular regions.

Read more Overnight walks Explore Victoria overnight and on foot. Read more Activities and attractions Business name or keyword. Melbourne Public Transportation. Melbourne's public transport is the easiest and best way to get around the city.

Melbourne Public Transportation

Trams, trains and buses Buy a Myki smartcard for flexible travel between trains, trams and buses. You'll be able to use public transport in and around the city for just a few hours or all day. Plan your trip, buy or top up your Myki card online and download maps and timetables from Public Transport Victoria, the one stop shop for information about travelling on public transport (phone 1800 800 007). NightRider bus service The NightRider is a late night bus service that operates on Fridays and Saturdays. NightRider buses leave from safe locations in the central city and make over 300 stops along ten NightRider routes. Visit Public Transport Victoria for maps, timetables, tickets and route information. Melbourne Visitor Shuttle The Melbourne Visitor Shuttle is a great way to explore inner city Melbourne.

The shuttle bus operates daily (except Christmas Day), departing every 30 minutes from 9.30am to 4.30pm. Home - Public Transport Victoria. Cheap Flights, Discount Hotels and Package Holiday Deals by ZUJI.com.au. Flights. Qantas. Book flights & holidays with Virgin Australia. Velocity Frequent Flyer.