Melbourne Transport - A guide to Getting Around Melbourne

Melbourne a great holiday destination!

Melbourne, Victoria, is the second largest city in Australia and a great holiday destination. Apart from the never-ending events held in Melbourne, there are many other great attractions in the city. An excellent way to see these is via the superb Melbourne public transport network, beginning with the world-class airport.

Melbourne trains are efficient and affordable, with train lines stretching across the city, suburbs and into regional Victoria. This is a good way to get to places such as the Melbourne Zoo or Melbourne University. The newly revamped Spencer Street train station in Melbourne is an attraction in itself, as is the amazing Flinders Street Station.

Part of the unique character of the city of Melbourne is definitely drawn from the trams. The only operational trams left in Australia, the Melbourne tram is so frequent and easy to use. The City Circle Tram is a free service that operates daily around the city's perimeter and is the best way to see many of the famous landmarks.

For those who enjoy a late night on the town of a weekend, the Melbourne bus service provides a NightRider bus to take people home during the early hours of Saturday and Sunday mornings.

An ideal way to experience the glorious Yarra River is on one of the variety of Melbourne river cruises.

If public transport doesn't appeal to you, perhaps you would prefer the convenience of a Melbourne taxi or the flexibility offered by a Melbourne car rental. Whatever your preference, there are plenty of options in Melbourne, Australia.