The cruise terminal at Station Pier is only 15 minutes from Melbourne's city center, directly linked by a tram service (Route 109). Your best bet is a day pass that can be purchased from the IGA by the tram stop. Before each journey, and sometimes to gain access to the station platforms, a Metcard must be "validated" by inserting it into a validation machine. On trams, the Metcard must be validated after boarding the tram; however, tickets purchased on the tram (from the machine) are already validated.

Melbourne's international airport (Tullamarine) is less than 20 minutes from the cruise ship terminal. Taxi services from the pier are provided on cruise ship visit days.

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Melbourne is Australia's second largest city, and the capital of the south-eastern state of Victoria, located at the head of Port Phillip Bay.

The Melbourne city centre is a beautiful and interesting mix of the old and the new. You can't miss the Eureka Tower and the Rialto stands out as well but look closely and you will notice some intricate buildings from a bygone era.

Melbourne has an amazing range of attractions and activities to keep you entertained all year ‘round.

Enjoy a cruise along the Yarra River, re-live some great sporting memories on a tour of the MCG or see some spectacular 360-degree views from the Melbourne Observation Deck. There are several stands selling tickets for river cruises

Explore the animal kingdom at the Melbourne Zoo or dive with the sharks at the Melbourne Aquarium. Enjoy the international art on offer at NGV International and Australian art at The Ian Potter center: NGV Australia.

The ride from Port Melbourne to the city center takes 20 minutes, and once there, lots of the best sites are within walking distance. The central district also has a free City Circle tram that operates daily in both directions every 12 minutes, making a large loop along the perimeter bounded by Flinders, Spring and Latrobe streets and the harbor Esplanade at Docklands. A complete circuit takes about an hour. These trams provide a commentary, are maroon in color, marked "City Center" and provide a good overview.

It pays to compare your cruise line shore excursions here.

Many of Melbourne's precincts have a culinary character their own, from the Greek atmosphere of Lonsdale Street or Carlton's ‘Little Italy', to the wide choice of Chinatown around Little Bourke Street.

Or take a stroll over the Yarra River to the Southgate complex or a quick tram ride to Docklands, where you can enjoy striking views of the city and spectacular waterfront while you dine.

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Several Internet cafes line Elizabeth Street in the heart of Melbourne between Latrobe and Flinders Streets. Rates are very reasonable.

Shops and services are generally open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and until lunchtime on Saturday. In cities and larger towns, many shops stay open late on Thursday or Friday evening - usually until 9pm - and all day on Saturday. Shopping malls are often open on Sundays as well.

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