The best times to visit Melbourne are between March and May and September and November. These shoulder seasons feature moderate temperatures and tourist crowds, plus lower airfare rates.

The best way to get around Melbourne is by tram. Trams operate throughout the day and offer multiple routes that criss-cross the city. There's even a free tram designed just for tourists.

The Melbourne to Sydney drive is an incredible place for scenery and wildlife. Don't miss our ultimate guide to roadtripping ...

The map below shows the location of Victoria and Melbourne. The blue line represents the straight line joining these two place. The distance shown is the straight line or the air travel distance ...