Melbourne is Australia's second largest city and the capital of the state of Victoria. The city is often mentioned as Australia's finest and offers numerous galleries, parks, museums and theatres alongside beaches, cafes and shopping. Many people use the city as a base from which to explore the surrounding areas of the Great Ocean Road and the Grampians National Park. Introduction to Melbourne - Overview - Culture - Climate & When To Visit - Orientation - Sightseeing Highlights - Federation Square - Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) - Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne - National Gallery of Victoria - Eureka Skydeck 88 - Melbourne Zoo - Old Melbourne Gaol (Jail) - Scienceworks - Beaches - Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Places to Eat & Drink - Places to Shop