Melbourne

Capital
Canberra

Language
English

Currency
Australian Dollar ($)

ATMs
Easily found in cities mainly in shopping and tourist areas.

Transaction fees are high so you should consider Revolut or Transfer wise cards.

Credit cards
Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted

American Express is also taken by most establishments

Other cards include DinersClub and CarteBlanche

Time zone
Australia has three time zones

Perth: GMT + 8

Adelaide, Darwin: GMT + 9, 5

Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney: GMT + 10

From October to March add one hour to the time differences in New South Wales, the ACT, Victoria and South Australia ( due to daylight savings)

Emergencies free number
Dial 000
(police, ambulance and fire department)

Visas
All visitors need a visa, except New Zealanders.

For stays of up to three months get an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) or an eVisitors (depending on your nationality)

Electricity
Electrical current is 240–250 volts AC

Sockets take two or three flat, not rounded, prongs.

Driving
On the left

Your driving licence must be in English

Carry your license at all times when driving

Seat-belts are compulsory

Making calls while driving is illegal

Mobile Phones
Activate international roaming (be aware of high costs) or bring your phone (if compatible) and buy a local Sim card once you have arrived from Optus, Telstra, Virgin or Vodafone mobile phone service providers.

Etiquette
Smoking is prohibited in all public buildings, transports and stores

Ask for permission before taking some­ one’s photograph

Dress codes are casual but you should to cover up when sitting in a café or restaurant

Public Holiday Dates 2020

Christmas Day public holiday: 25 December (Friday)

Boxing Day: 26 December (Saturday). Additional Day 28 December)

Public Holiday Dates 2021

New Year’s Day: 1 January (Friday)

Australia Day: 26 January (Tuesday)

Good Friday: 2 April

Holy Saturday: 3 April

Easter Sunday: 4 April

Easter Monday: 5 April

Anzac Day: 25 April (Sunday)

Queen’s Birthday: 14 June (Monday)

October Long Weekend (Labour Day): 4 October (Monday)

Christmas Day: 25 December (Saturday). Additional Day 27 December

Boxing Day: 28 December (Tuesday)

• Victoria’s capital
• Many Melburnians were born overseas
• The city has an European-style architecture
• It’s a cosmopolitan city with lots of culture, shops, restaurants, fashion sites , music concerts, nightlife and so on…
• Melburnians really wear a lot of black? Reality or stereotype? Just one more reason to visit Melbourne and form your own opinion

TRAVEL SEASONS

High Season
December to January
June/July school holidays
Easter

Shoulder Season
February to May

Low Season
April to November

Our recommendation
March – May & September – November
Moderate temperatures
Less tourist crowds
Lower airfare rates

WEATHER

Spring – Sep to Nov
Autumn – Mar to May
Summer – Dec to Mar
Winter – Jun to Aug

School vacation dates 2020

Summer vacation: 19 December to 26 January 2021

AIR

Melbourne International Airport
wwww.melbourneairport.com.au

Located 22km/14 miles from the city center

Also known as Tullamarine Airport

Covid info update

Green and red zones have been created at airport to ensure the separation of passengers arriving on ‘quarantine-free’ flights from other passengers required to enter 14 days mandatory quarantine

Melbourne City Express (Skybus)
Airport <-> Southern Cross Station
15 minutes between 6am-6pm, 7 days/week
Approximately 25 minutes ride

Ticket Prices
	One Way	Round trip
Adult	A$15.00	A$28.00
Child	A$2.00	A$4.00
Senior	A$13.50	A$25.00

TRAIN
Interstate trains arrive (and depart) at Southern Cross Railway Station.

Train
Our recommended way to move around

City Circle is the main underground railway system (Stations: Central, Town Hall, Wynyard, Circular Quay, St James and Museum)

Many major attractions can be accessed from City Circle line

Other rail lines are connected to the City Circle.

Trains are operated by CityRail

Fares vary based on distance and time traveled

Buy an Opal card (reloadable)

Bus
Two main terminals: CBD and Circular Quay

Expect traffic jams and delays mainly during rush hour

Fare determined by distance traveled

Single ticket ride ( less 3 km): A$2.80
Opal card ride ( less 3 km): A$2.20

Hop-on, Hop-off Bus Tour

Unlimited rides throughout its validity

1-day validity or 2-day validity

Up to 33 stops to Hop-On and Hop-Off

Cruise and attraction entrance (optional)

Commentary in chosen language

“ Sightseeing Bus Tour Hop-on, Hop-off” prices
Adult price (1 Day): A$52
Child price (1 Day): A$32

Adult price (2 Days): A$63
Child price (2 Days): A$40

Taxi
Fare determined by distance traveled

Approximate price per km: A$2.20

Hiked fares may apply during peak hours (10 pm – 6 am) and on weekends

You can also use Uber and Taxify