A 15-minute tram ride will get you into the city of Melbourne, offering some serious shopping, restaurants, art galleries, museums, bars and pubs, a fabulous market and all that a major city has to offer. Melbourne is the cultural capital of Australia and there is always something happening - art exhibitions, multicultural festivities, comedy and music festivals. It is also known for the quality and variety of food, which has a strong multicultural influence and of course, GREAT COFFEE! Victoria Market, an absolute must, is on the same tram route and going in the other direction is Dame Edna's famous Puckle Street, Moonee Ponds. The food, live music and nightlife of Carlton, Fitzroy and Brunswick, and the zoo and major hospitals are all an easy 10-15 minute drive away.