Location from the most livable city in the world
Melbourne's inner-city atmosphere is fuelled by a creative, culturally diverse community and is globally recognised as one of the most concentrated dining and fashion cultures in the world. Our city's interlocking laneways and the buzzing inner-city precinct reveal one-off boutiques, hidden cafes and world-class restaurants, while our larger modern department stores and shopping complexes compete to enchant the most discerning shopper.
No matter what time of year you visit, Melbourne city pulses with a dynamic and cutting-edge arts and culture scene. Explore the Southbank precinct in the city centre where the Arts Centre, Melbourne Theatre Company, Malthouse theatre, Recital Centre and National Gallery of Victoria supply the oxygen for our beating cultural heart.
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With an eclectic range of restaurants, cafes and bars to choose from, Melbourne's dining scene will satisfy the most discerning palate with its fusion of culinary traditions serving up a smorgasbord of the world's finest cuisines from popular favourites to groundbreaking gastronomy
Numerous parks and open public spaces in the middle of our bustling city provide ample opportunities to relax. Enjoy some peace and solitude in the tree-lined pathways through the Treasury and Fitzroy Gardens, the sculptured terraces of Birrarung Marr and the expansive Royal Botanic Gardens.
Source: 1. Economist Intelligence Unit, Global Liveability Report | 2. Expat Insider 2014 Survey.