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Melbourne has consistently recieved high rankings in the Mercer and Econnomist's Livable city survey, it's easy to see why. Melbourne is a sprawling city with many green open spaces and is regarded as the cultural center of Australia. Melbourne offers it's residents and visitors a wealth eating options with many resteraunts. You have the Victoria street district for fabulous and cheap Vietnamese food, Chinatown has a variety of Chinese restaraunts ranging in price and quality andthe lively Lygon street will give you a taste of italy. Whatever national cusine you desire, Melbourne will surley be able to cater.

There is also a seemingly endless number of options for bars, pubs, cafes and clubs. In the CBD (central business district) your orienteering skills will be put to the test in finding some of Melbourne's coolest and hippest bars hidden down the meandering laneways. Brunswick Street is home to the bohemian crowd and student culture with many bars clubs and band venues. Chapel Street and St Kilda offer you options on the south side of the river with St Kilda giving you a various assortment of quality dining establishments, bars, pubs and band venues in a picturesque location right next to the bay.

Toll Roads

Melbourne's toll roads are currently split into two networks. If you are coming from the airport then you will most likely find yourself on the Tullamarine Freeway. This is operated by City Link. Day passes for this road can be purchased by calling city link or by visiting their website. The other toll road network operates from the Eastern Suburbs down to the bayside suburb of Frankston and is operated by connect east. Note that you will need purchase seperate day passes if you are planning to travel on each of these roads.

It is recommended that you purchase a day pass if you are renting a car, as the car rental company may charge you a hefty processing fee.
www.citylink.com.au
www.connecteast.com.au

Short Trip Suggestions

If you are looking for places to drive for a day trip or a short break, there are many options not far from Melbourne. Take a scenic drive through the Dandenong Ranges and stop off at one of the many picnic areas such as the Fern Tree Gully Picnic Ground, One Tree Hill or take a walk through Sherbrooke Forest. There is a huge selection of Bed and Breakfast options, antique/craft stores, cafes and resteraunts. One well known and noteable establishment is the German themed Cuckoo Restaraunt.

The Mornington Peninsula is home to some of the most beautiful destinations Melbourne and Victoria have to offer. Take a drive down to Portsea on a sunny day and have lunch at the famous portsea hotel. Stop off along the way at Arturs Seat or visit the vineyards and wineries of Red Hill.