Situated on the coast of southeastern Australia, Melbourne is the country’s coolest city — literally and figuratively. From its discreet laneways to its underground arcades, the city is filled with eclectic boutiques, cafes, bars, and bookstores. With some of the world’s most impressive street murals plastered on every corner too, there’s something cool to catch your eye everywhere you go. However, each area of the city is wonderfully distinctive; while Fitzroy is an edgy hipster enclave, the CBD gives fast-paced lifestyle vibes, and the Docklands will allow you to sit back and relax by the Yarra River.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) is the city's main international airport, providing direct flights to and from major cities across the Middle East, Asia, and the USA. It is located 20 km to the north of the city centre, which can be reached by taxi, shuttle bus (SkyBus, Starbus, VHA Airport Shuttles), and public bus.
Avalon Airport (AVV) is the second largest airport, located 50 km south-west of the city (towards Geelong), and serves mainly Asian and domestic routes. Melbourne city centre is accessible by taxi and SkyBus shuttle transfer.
In the event of having the choice of flying into Melbourne Airport (MEL) or Avalon Airport (AVV) for roughly the same price, people travelling into Melbourne to visit Melbourne Park should use Melbourne Airport (MEL), due to its closer proximity to the city centre, where Melbourne Park is located.
Melbourne is usually hot in January, with highs of 26°C and an average temperature of 20°C. The climate tends to be damp, with an average 31% chance of rain each day.