About Melbourne

Exploring Albert Park and Melbourne's CBD

RMA17 is being held at Pullman Melbourne in Albert Park. Albert Park is only three kilometers from Melbourne's CBD and is popular for a range of activities including walking, running, cycling, sailing and rowing.

Within and around Albert Park there is a range of playgrounds, restaurants, boat and canoe hire, a golf driving range, and a five kilometer walking and running track through the parklands and around the picturesque lake.

Where to eat

Great restaurants, cafes and bars are in abundance in Melbourne so trust us when we say you will not go hungry. Albert Park offers a variety of cozy cafes, busy burger joints, fine and fancy dining, yummy yum cha, and irresistible ice-cream parlors.

For breakfast or a quick cup of coffee you can try The Guilty Moose, Truman Café or Mart 130, all within close surrounds to the Pullman Melbourne. For the days you are not attending RMA17, you can try anything from burgers, to Mexican, to Vietnamese, to good old fish and chips.

If you want to delve in a little deeper and make your way into the CBD, your options become endless.

Some highly recommended Melbourne restaurants include:

• Le Bon Ton
• Chin Chin
• The Town Mouse
• Cumulus Inc., amongst many more.

If you have a specific place in mind, be sure to call ahead and book a table.

Art and culture

Melbourne offers an extensive array of art galleries, museums, and exhibitions right across the city and its surrounds. If this scene is what you are after, you may need to prioritise your options. If you haven't been to Melbourne before the best places to start include:

• Melbourne Museum
• National Gallery of Victoria
• Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, and
• National Sports Museum

Transport

If you would like to make your way into Melbourne's CBD you can catch a tram directly into the heart of the CBD. Trams run from 5am through until approximately midnight. This is a great opportunity to see other exciting sights in and around the city. You will need to purchase a 'myki' card before catching public transport. For more information on 'myki', please visit the Public Transport Victoria website.

If you do decided to make your way into Melbourne's CBD, make sure you put your walking shoes on and explore the concealed laneways, eccentric street art, hidden bars, and quirky cafes that make Melbourne so unique.