Melbourne, Victoria — City Information
City Facts
- Location
- Victoria, Australia.
- Time Zone
- GMT + 10 (GMT + 11 from first Sunday in October to first Sunday in April).
- Electricity
- 240/250 volts AC, 50Hz; square three-pin plugs are standard.
- Average January Temperatures
- 26ºC (79ºF).
- Average July Temperatures
- 13ºC (55ºF).
- Average Annual Rainfall
- 655mm (25.8 inches).
Cost of Living
| 1.00 GBP = 1.51 AUD |
| 1.00 USD = 0.94 AUD |
| 1.00 EUR = 1.32 AUD |
| Currency conversion rates as of 19 July 2011 |
Special Events
AustralianOpen
January
Annual international Grand Slam tennis tournament.
Melbourne Park Tennis Club
Website: www.australianopen.com
MelbourneFoodandWineFestival
Late February-early March
This feast of a festival includes 220 food- and wine-based events across Melbourne over 16 days. A highlight is the World’s Longest Lunch, where more than 1,000 people dine on either side of a very long table.
Various venues
Website: www.melbournefoodandwine.com.au
AustralianGrandPrix
Mid March
The Australian Grand Prix kicks off the Formula One season.
Albert Park
Website: www.grandprix.com.au
MelbourneInternationalComedyFestival
March-April
One of the world’s largest comedy festivals features comedians and performers from all over Australia as well as from overseas.
Various venues
Website: www.comedyfestival.com.au
MelbourneInternationalFilmFestival
July-August
Major film festival featuring hundreds of films from over 50 countries.
Various venues
Website: www.melbournefilmfestival.com.au
RoyalMelbourneShow
Mid-late September
Annual country show with agricultural and farming displays.
Royal Melbourne Showgrounds, Epsom Road, Ascot Vale
Website: www.royalshow.com.au
MelbourneInternationalArtsFestival
October
17-day arts festival featuring music, theater, opera, visual arts, multimedia and dance.
Various venues
Website: www.melbournefestival.com.au
Melbourne FringeFestival
September-October
Smaller arts festival which features alternative art, shows and comedy over three weeks.
Various venues
Website: www.melbournefringe.com.au
SpringRacingCarnival
October-November
Around six weeks of racing, street festivals and exhibitions. The highlight is the world-famous Melbourne Cup, held on the first Tuesday in November.
Flemington Race Course
Website: www.racingvictoria.net.au
