{"id":77551,"date":"2020-09-21T16:11:30","date_gmt":"2020-09-21T16:11:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.expatinfodesk.com\/?page_id=77551"},"modified":"2023-08-14T08:07:17","modified_gmt":"2023-08-14T08:07:17","slug":"melbourne","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/destinations\/melbourne\/","title":{"rendered":"Melbourne"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;three-top-tips&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599875304748{margin-left: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;border-right-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<div class=\"page-header\" style=\"margin-top: 0px;\">\n<h2 class=\"lead\"><strong>The Cultural Capital of Australia<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Australia\u2019s second-largest city is a vivacious, cosmopolitan and multicultural gem that attracts people from all over the world. Located in parklands along the banks of the stunning Yarra River, within a stone\u2019s throw of Port Phillip, Melbourne has the sea to the south and the Mountains to the north and is perfectly positioned for enjoying life to the fullest. The city itself is frequently listed as one of the most livable places in the world as a result of its extensive gardens and public parks, spacious living environment, high standard of education, reliable public transport and a low crime rate.<\/p>\n<p>Melbourne has a thriving caf\u00e9, bar, and restaurant scene and inspiring neighborhoods, such as the bohemian enclave of Fitzroy, the beachside suburb of St Kilda and the quirky charm of Collinwood offer access to some of the best art, cuisine, entertainment and music in the world. Beyond the city, in the Victoria region, you can experience the penguins, scenery, outdoor pursuits and motorsports of Phillip Island, learn about the fascinating history of the Aboriginals while enjoying the panoramic Grampians, enjoy fine wines on the banks of the stunning Murray River, be dumbfounded by Gippsland&#8217;s serene beaches, lakes and peaks and trek along the rugged coast of the Great Ocean Walk.<\/p>\n<p>Melbourne is a city that is extremely welcoming to expatriates. The people who call this city home herald from more than 200 different nations and over half the population were either born overseas or have a parent who was born overseas, making this a place that is characterized by multicultural diversity and rich culture in which all newcomers are welcome.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>What\u2019s the draw?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A fascinating city that blends European style with Australian easy-going charm to create a fascinating cultural hub.<\/li>\n<li>A lively passion for social eating and drinking that manifests itself in a vast array of cafes, restaurants and bars.<\/li>\n<li>A stylish and sophisticated city that offers a high standard of living.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Live there:<\/h3>\n<p>Without insider knowledge, it is easy to miss the delights that are available in a city that is characterized by hidden treasures in its lanes and alleyways. The Expat Info Desk guide to living in Melbourne contains plain English information about housing, schools, hidden pitfalls, cultural differences, social interaction, and bureaucracy and includes everything you need to know to make this city your home.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy a lifestyle experience set in breathtaking surroundings with The Expat Info Desk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;city-side-bar&#8221;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-one&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Top Tips&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-condensed sidebar-section-one-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">01<\/td>\n<td>Get involved with Aussie rules football. The quicker you learn the rules and pick a team, the quicker you\u2019ll be bonding with the locals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">02<\/td>\n<td>Melbourne is filled with culinary goldmines. Be brave, be willing to look around the graffiti covered corner and you will be rewarded.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">03<\/td>\n<td>As fantastic a city as Melbourne is, some of the landscape that surrounds it is better. Some of Australia\u2019s most amazing scenery is on your door<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">04<\/td>\n<td>While Southbank is a nice, bright area, full of gleaming new shops and restaurants, it is unequivocally viewed by Melbournians as a tourist trap.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">05<\/td>\n<td>While Melbourne has a bit of a reputation for being cold and blustery, with unpredictable weather patterns, the city comes alive in the warmer summer.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-two&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Useful links&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; el_class=&#8221;useful-links&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;useful-links&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/www.newcomersnetwork.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.newcomersnetwork.com\/\">http:\/\/www.newcomersnetwork.com<\/a><br \/>\nWebsite for expatriates living in Melbourne.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/www.whitehat.com.au\/melbourne.asp\" href=\"http:\/\/www.whitehat.com.au\/\">http:\/\/www.whitehat.com.au\/<\/a><br \/>\nGuide to what&#8217;s on in Melbourne.<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"http:\/\/www.candidcuisine.com\" href=\"http:\/\/www.candidcuisine.com\/\">http:\/\/www.candidcuisine.com<\/a><br \/>\nNo holds barred reviews of Melbourne restaurants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-three&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Interesting fact&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23333333&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#eeeeee&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-condensed sidebar-section-three-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"fa fa-snowflake-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>Melbourne was the largest city in Australia at the time of Federation (1901) and as such became the nation&#8217;s interim capital and home of Federal Parliament from 1901-1927. 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