The capital of the 'Garden State' Melbourne, is located on Port Phillip, with the picturesque Yarra River meandering through it. By any standard, it is a sophisticated and vibrant city. The grand-scale city architecture, wide streets, symmetrical grid design and formally landscaped parks and gardens are all legacies of the goldrushes in nearby Ballarat and Bendigo. Melbourne's trams give the city an old-worl charm. Quiet and pollution free, they are an efficient and attractive means of transport.
