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Situated on Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia (population of about 3 million people) and is the capital of Victoria, which is located at the south-eastern tip of the Australian mainland.
It is often said that Melbourne can experience all 4 seasons in one day. This may be true, but the best thing is that it also means that you'll never be bored! As you can see from the chart below, Melbourne has a temperate climate and dry heat. However, don't be fooled - Melbourne is also very capable of scorching summer days of 30° C plus (86° F)...
| Month |
Avg. High |
Avg. Low |
Avg. Precip. |
| January | 26° C / 79° F | 14° C / 56.5° F | 6 cm / 2.2 in |
| February | 26° C / 78.6° F | 14° C / 57.6° F | 4 cm / 1.7 in |
| March | 24° C / 75° F | 13° C / 54.5° F | 5 cm / 1.8 in |
| April | 20° C / 68.5° F | 10° C / 50.2° F | 5 cm / 2.1 in |
| May | 16° C / 60.4° F | 8° C / 45.9° F | 6 cm / 2.4 in |
| June | 14° C / 56.5° F | 6° C / 42.6° F | 3 cm / 1.3 in |
| July | 13° C / 55° F | 5° C / 41.2° F | 5 cm / 2 in |
| August | 14° C / 57° F | 6° C / 42.1° F | 5 cm / 2 in |
| September | 16° C / 61° F | 7° C / 43.9° F | 5 cm / 1.9 in |
| October | 19° C / 66.4° F | 8° C / 47.1° F | 5 cm / 2 in |
| November | 22° C / 70.9° F | 10° C / 49.5° F | 4 cm / 1.7 in |
| December | 24° C / 74.8° F | 12° C / 53.4° F | 6 cm / 2.3 in |
If you want to see what weather has been forecast for Melbourne this week, click here.
Note: If you prefer to see the weather displayed in Fahrenheit, select the o F setting on the top right hand side screen once it has opened.
Victoria has the second largest population of any Australian state (about four and a half million people) and this makes it the most densely populated state in the country - and three quarters of the state's population live in it's capital city, Melbourne.
Victoria is Australia's smallest mainland state (228,000 square kilometres) and is slightly smaller than the US state of California, but about the same size as the the US state of Minnesota or the United Kingdom.
 Map of Australia with the state of Victoria highlighted |
 State of Victoria showing regions and some points of interest. |
Melbourne is a multi-cultural city housing some of Australia's best restaurants, cafes, art galleries, theatres, sporting venues and the perfect base for day trips around Victoria!
Hire a plane from MFS and in 10 minutes you could be doing a city orbit of Melbourne. Get a bird's eye view of the MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground), the Tennis Centre, the Arts Centre, the Royal Exhibition Building, Southbank, Government House and the Shrine of Remembrance to name a few.
 Aerial View - The Yarra River in the centre, with the tennis centre and MCG to the left of it and the Royal Botanical Gardens to the right |
 Aerial View of Southbank |
 Aerial View - City in top right corner, Fitzroy Gardens, Royal Exhibition Building and the new Museum of Victoria |
 Ground level view of Southbank |
 Melbourne Aquarium |
 Flinders Street Station |
 Queen Victoria Market - sells products ranging from fresh produce, meat and seafood to apparel and souvenirs! |
 \Melbourne tram in front of the Arts Centre |
 Aerial View of City during a formation flight. Arts Centre spire is visible under the aircraft's logo |
 View of the Arts Centre spire by night |
 Melbourne by Night |
 West Gate Bridge as seen during another formation flight |
 Shrine of Remembrance |
 Melbourne at dusk |
Alternatively, in 20 minutes, you could be having a picnic lunch on the beach at Phillip Island. Stay the night and watch the famous Penguin Parade.
 Penguin Parade |
 Phillip Island coast line |
Feeling a bit more adventurous? Fly up to Bendigo for lunch - only an hour away in the Piper Warrior. Located 150km North of Melbourne, Bendigo is a historically rich city with a culturally diverse population of over 65,000.Bendigo was one of the greatest goldfields in the world during the 19th century with over 22 million ounces of gold recovered from more than 35 gold-bearing reefs in an area extending over 360 square kilometres.
 Lake Weroona - and a local lunch spot. |
 The talking tram - very popular way to learn about the town. |
 Bendigo's Conservatory Gardens. |
 Central Deborah Gold Mine. Underground tours are available. This is also a stop on the tram tour. |
How about visiting the Great Ocean Road? Fly to Apollo Bay and then take in some of the sights.
 The 12 Apostles |
 Loch Ard Gorge area - Island Arch |
 More of the Apostles |
 A view of the Apostles at sunset |
Interested in wine tasting? How about visiting one of Melbourne's many wineries. Of course, if you're planning on sampling then you can stay at one of the nearby lodgings!
 Yarra Valley |
 Sunbury |
 Mornington Peninsula |
 Macedon |
If spending a relaxing weekend away is more your scene, book yourself into one of the lovely Bed & Breakfasts in Echuca, on the Murray River - yet again, only an hour's flight away. Take a ride on a paddle steamer in the Historic Port district or have lunch at one of the many eating establishments.
 Echuca - Paddle Steamer on the Murray River |
 Echuca - Local Eatery and Pub |
For more information on country airstrips around Victoria, we recommend that you purchase the Victoria and Tasmania Country Airstrip guide from Airservices Australia.
This book contains information about unlicensed landing areas in Victoria and Tasmania.
It includes such information as:
Airstrip Guides are available for all Australian regions.
Of course if you prefer, we can do the flying for you! Check out our Scenic Flights and Adventure page for more information.
We suggest that if you are interested in taking a driving tour of Melbourne and its surrounds, that you contact A Day Outdoors Touring. Check out their website (www.adayoutdoorstouring.com.au) or call them on: .
Within Australia: (0 3) 9714 8833
Outside Australia: 61+3+9714 8833
A Day Outdoors Touring specialises in personalised tours (which can include airport pickup), presenting Victoria's wine regions and nearby attractions. Tours feature Melbourne and our state's fine wine, great food, the arts and wonderful open space.