Melbourne & Victoria - Understand Melbourne & Victoria & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
All the info you need on everything from history, culture, food and drinks to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet... you name it. Get hints on the gay and lesbian scene and tips for women travellers, travelling with kids and travellers with disabilities, as well as a handy language guide and glossary.
a rundown on Melbourne’s sporting obsessions
info on the best places to shop in Melbourne
full coverage of Melbourne & Victoria’s gourmet scene
details on Melbourne’s vibrant arts culture and history
Coverage includes: Melbourne & Victoria Today: Melbourne’s Liveability, City Limits, City–Rural Divide, History – from Creation Stories to Political & Social Machinations, Food & Drink: From Fine Dining to Small Plates, Cafes & Coffee Culture, Victorian Vino, Fashion & Shopping, The Arts: Painting, Contemporary Art, Street Art, Literature, Music, Cinema & Television, Theatre, Dance, Architecture & Urban Planning, Sport: Australian Rules Football, Cricket, Soccer & Rugby, Formula One Racing, Tennis, Horse Racing, Directory A–Z, and Transport.