The greater city of Melbourne stretches along the Hobson’s Bay and Port Phillip coastlines, while the city’s Central Business District is set on the Yarra River. It has a generally mild climate, with temperatures dipping to around 7 degrees Celsius during the winter months. 

Melbourne is culturally diverse, with around 30% of its population born overseas. Dynamic and vibrant, the city features lush parks and sports facilities, as well as a thriving arts and culture scene. 

Melbourne’s highlights include Federation Square. A focal point in the city, Federation Square is surrounded by restaurants, cafes and shops, and hosts numerous events throughout the year. Flinders Street Station is another well-known landmark and meeting point. Eureka Tower, the city’s tallest building, offers panoramic views of Melbourne and excellent photo opportunities, as does Hosier Lane Art Street, adorned with colorful graffiti by artists from around the world. For shopping, the expansive Queen Victoria Market is the city’s hot spot. Other places to visit in Melbourne are the Melbourne Zoo, the Royal Botanic Garden, the National Gallery of Victoria, the Melbourne Museum, St Paul's Cathedral, and the home of the illustrious British captain, James Cook. 

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About Melbourne Airport 

Turkish Airlines flights flies into Melbourne Airport city's largest, busiest airport and the second largest airport in Australia. The airport is about 23 kilometers from the Central Business District. The world's fourth busiest airport, Melbourne Airport receives up to 20 million passengers each year.