There is much to love about Melbourne. Just ask the locals. This sophisticated world city in the south-east corner of mainland Australia inspires a deep passion in those lucky enough to live here. They love its vibrant energy, staggering choice of restaurants, funky boutiques, café-filled laneways, cool bars, unbeatable galleries, luscious parks and village-like inner suburbs, each with its own special character. They also have a love and passion for Moomba and the Moomba Masters!

The city of Melbourne and the Moomba Masters are synonymous. Sport is such an integral part of the city's culture and Melbourne has gained national and international recognition as an unrivalled global sporting capital. In 2006 Melbourne was voted as the world’s best sporting city along with the most livable city in the world.

Melbourne which is less than 200 years old, never sits still. New futuristic designs add to the fascinating mix of architecture and ensure the skyline is constantly changing. Melbourne is very much about lifestyle. If you’re not at the ski site you need to truly explore everything Melbourne has to offer.

Major sporting facilities include the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Telstra Dome, Rod Laver Arena, Vodafone Arena, Olympic Park, Flemington Race Course, Albert Park (Formula One Grand Prix) and of course the famous Yarra River all within minutes of the city centre. And don’t forget the shopping! The best place to shop in Australia is right here in Melbourne.

Melbourne is truly one of the great cities of the world.

To find out more on Melbourne visit http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au