MELBOURNE
As Australia's events capital, Melbourne is celebrated for its friendly locals, fine dining, world-class facilities and year-round entertainment.
MELBOURNE
As Australia's events capital, Melbourne is celebrated for its friendly locals, fine dining, world-class facilities and year-round entertainment.
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Melbourne
City Profile
Voted many times as one of the world's most liveable cities, Melbourne is celebrated for its friendly locals, fine wine and dining, and world-class facilities.
Constantly innovating, Melbourne is home to Australia's newest and most flexible Convention Centre - the world's first to be awarded a '6 Star Green Star' environmental rating. See the beauty of this city with our Melbourne photos.
The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, which includes a 5,553-seat plenary, an entry level foyer for 8,400 guests, and 36 meeting rooms, is situated on the picturesque Yarra River in inner-city South Wharf and is surrounded by restaurants, cafes and shopping strips.
Melbourne, Australia's events capital, offers year-round entertainment, including the Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival and Australian Open Tennis.
Just one hour's drive from the city takes you to a world away - enjoy spectacular scenery and wildlife with Melbourne tourism. Choose from 100 local vineyards, rest and relax at an award-winning day spa, or tee-off at a world-class golf course.
Bureau Profile
Melbourne Convention Visitors Bureau (MCVB) is a not-for-profit organisation which works with government partners and members to market Melbourne and Victoria nationally and internationally as a world-leading Business Events destination. MCVB has staff and representatives in Sydney, Singapore, Hong Kong, New York, Chicago and London. Our services are tailored to meet our clients' needs in every aspect of bidding, planning advice and support for conventions, meetings, incentive programs and special events.
Air Tavel
| Number of international flights to & from Melbourne Airport per week |
484 |
| Number of domestic flights to & from Melbourne Airport per week |
3,207 |
| Airport - distance from the city centre |
22 km |
| Number of international airlines that service the destination |
27 |
| Number of domestic airlines that service the destination |
6 |
Accommodation
| Total number of rooms in Melbourne tourism region (includes city) |
24,000 |
| Total number of rooms within City of Melbourne (6km radius of city centre) |
15,100 |
Download the Melbourne Fast Facts sheet (PDF)
Visit the Melbourne Convention & Visitors Bureau website