Melbourne, the state capital of Victoria is situated near Port Phillip Bay and is the second largest city in Australia, in terms of population.

Home to major cultural and sporting events and institutions, Melbourne is often called the ‘Sporting and Cultural Capital of Australia’. The city is known for its contemporary architecture, extensive tram network and Victorian parks and gardens.

Melbourne is the “Fox Capital” of the western world, with 6-23 foxes every square kilometer in the metropolitan area.

Before being name Melbourne the city was called Batmania, Bearbrass, Bearport, Bareheap and Bearbury.

The oldest amusement park in the world under private management is Luna Park in Melbourne’s bayside suburb of St Kilda.

The world record for the highest attendance at a cricket match is held by Melbourne.

Melbourne is the eighth largest telecommunications market in the world.

Melbourne was home of the Australian Parliament for 26 years and was the largest city in Australia at the time of Federation (1901).

Foster’s Lager Melbourne’s famous beer was actually produced by two Americans.

‘The National Gallery of Victoria’ in Melbourne has the world’s largest stained glass ceiling.

Melbourne is the only city in the world that has five international standard sporting facilities on the fringe of its central business district and hosted Australia’s first Olympic Games in 1956.

Melbourne has the largest tramway system, fourth largest in the world outside the European continent.

There are interesting tours and trips for which car rental in Melbourne are your best option. That way you can be independent. – Just remember to drive on the left side.

The operators are Avis, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, Thrifty and Redspot.

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