Melbourne Tips

Melbourne Tips and HintsHelpful Melbourne Tips and Useful Hints

Emergency Services Number
000 is the number for all police, ambulance and fire services – calls are free

Tipping
Tipping is neither expected nor needed in Australia. If you do however receive good service, you can choose to leave a tip.

Free internet in the city
See free WiFi spots in the city post for more information. Available at Bourke St Mall, Queen Vic Market and city train stations, Fed Square, city libraries and some cafes/restaurants.

Shopping hours
Hours of operation or shopping hours will vary. In central Melbourne, shops are generally open from Monday to Saturday, 10am to 6pm. On Sundays, the hours are slightly less, for example open from 10am to 5pm. Find out late shopping hours and Melbourne bank hours.

Power Plug Type
Type I (two/three prongs in a V shape)

Things to do
See free things to do in Melbourne and Melbourne events page

Public transport
Get a Myki card from 7Eleven, train stations, some tram stops or Fed Square. Remember trams in the CBD are free!

Free city circle tram
Hop on and off in some of Melbourne’s major sights

Skybus
Save on your trip to the airport. Skybus offers one way and return airport ticket to and from the Southern Cross Station.

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