The temperate climate, casual lifestyle and low crime rate has endeared the city to both its residents as well as the tourists who keep returning for the experiences
Melbourne is a safe and friendly city that is easy to negotiate your way around. The Met is Melbourne's clean and effective public transport system. Tram, train and bus services are all included on the one Met ticket and operate between 5am and 12 midnight Monday to Saturday and 8 am to 11 pm on Sundays and public holidays.
Melbourne offers a diverse selection of places to eat, from small cafes to large bistros and elegant top end restaurants. The options available reflect the cultural diversity of the population, and it is often said that you can eat in every language in Melbourne.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT INFORMATION AND MAPS :
Finding your way to AUSBATAR on public transport.
Contact METLINK on Tel: 131 638 or Email: feedback@victrip-info.com for information.
Alternatively, visit METLINK which is the official Melbourne public transport site. This site includes information on timetables, maps and routes.
Website: http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/
MELTRIP is Melbourne's unofficial public transport site. This site is easy to use and very helpful as it integrates information on the three modes of transport in the suburb area you are living. It also has an excellent link to information on getting to universities on public transport.
Telephone Typewriter (TTY)
For customers with hearing or speech impairments wanting public transport information contact the Metcard Helpline (TTY) on 1800 652 313
For information on Disability Access visit the following website at:
http://www.doi.vic.gov.au/easygoing
PASSENGERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS :
Contact Metlink on Tel: 131 638 or V/line on 136196 – from 6am to 10pm daily
To book the St Kilda/Port Melbourne wheelchair accessible minibus
call toll-free 1800 012 061
Disability services: for assistance at Spencer Street train station and
country stations Tel: 9619 2300
Travellers Aid Tel: 9654 2600 (8am – 5pm Mon – Fri )
or Spencer Street Tel: 9670 2873 (7.30am – 7.30pm Mon –Fri and 7.30am – 11.30am Sat & Sun)
