Until now, Victoria has rested in the shadow of Sydney. Having undergone extensive redevelopments in recent times, Melbourne Australia is challenging it's big cousin Sydney as Australia's new national icon.



Victoria is the capital city of Melbourne and is Australia's second largest city. Melbourne has become an international tourist hotspot and is a must inclusion for any itinerary when making the trip down under. Famous celebrities and actors that are a product of Victoria Melbourne include Kylie Minogue, Olivia Newton-John and Cate Blanchett.



Currently Melbourne holds the unofficial title of the worlds sporting capital - but within Australia it holds this title officially and un-disputed. 'Melbournians' are fanatical sports fans and will fill the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) to its capacity of 100,000 each and every time this venue hosts a sporting event. Aussie Rules is the primary sporting code in Victoria Melbourne and it's fans would equal any English F.A cup match when it comes to team loyalty and passion. Other sporting and social events hosted by Melbourne include: The Australian Tennis Open, The Grand Prix, Chicago The Musical , St George Melbourne Marathon, Toyota AFL Grand Final Week at Federation Square and the Melbourne International Arts Festival.***



The Famous Yarra River extends directly into the city of Victoria and links up with an array of art venues, parks and sporting venues. In and around the Southbank Promenade, you will f