Stylish, arty Melbourne is both dynamic and cosmopolitan, and is proud of its place as Australia’s sporting and cultural capital. It’s long been commented that Melbourne’s inner city is the most European of any in Australia; the leafy eastern section of Collins St was dubbed the ‘Paris end’ in the 1950s. There’s a bit of New York in the mix as well, thanks to the city’s well-ordered grid and scattering of art-deco high-rises. A packed agenda of food, wine, sports and arts is your introduction to the best of Melbourne.