Melbourne, Australia’s second-most populated city, is located on Port Phillip Bay and expands along the Yarra River. This metropolis, which is the capital of the southeastern state of Victoria, is the main financial hub in the Asia-Pacific region and is also a major cultural centre for arts, theatre and music (an important arts complex can be found in the city centre, namely in the Southbank area). Due to its great conditions in terms of education, healthcare, entertainment and tourism, it has been considered the world's most liveable city for several consecutive years. See for yourself on the live high definition webcams.

Population: 4.5 million inhabitants

Main attractions: Federation Square, Royal Botanic Gardens, Yarra River, Queen Victoria Market, National Gallery of Victoria, Arts Centre Melbourne

Nearest Airports: Melbourne Airport (MEL), also known as Tullamarine Airport, is the second busiest in the country

If you would like to rent a car in Melbourne, there are several vehicle options available.