There are plenty of places to hang out late. The city's multi-cultural mix of people from more than 100 countries has created a myriad of cafes and restaurants. Old immigrants from Italy and Greece and new settlers from Asia, the Middle East and Africa vie with leading Australian chefs to provide taste sensations to please every palate and every pocket. Gourmet or just hungry, you can choose from the big names in fast food to the finest five-course dinner with a view and silver service. Victoria produces superb wines and great beers.
Shopping is a way of life.
Fine fashions from leading Australian and international designers draw women from every part of Australia to the city's boutiques and department stores. Markets are so popular the vast Queen Victoria Market draws more visitors than any other attraction in Victoria . Melbourne is a city all about lifestyle, and best suits adults who are free to enjoy its after dark attractions. Most hotels think so too, and have child-minding services. Kids of any age will love the Melbourne Zoo, an afternoon watching Aussie Rules, the beach at St Kilda, or maybe a cruise on the Yarra River.