Melbourne Pictures

On a sunny day, head across the Yarra River for breathtaking views of the Melbourne skyline. Boy_Anupong Getty Images

You'll find the City Circle Tram traveling on the Harbour Esplanade and Flinders, Spring, Nicholson, Victoria and La Trobe streets in Melbourne's CBD. Helen K Flickr

Although you'll likely come to the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne to see the property's impressive 31 plant collections, see if you can spot native fauna like black swans, short-finned eels and brush-tailed possums during your visit. 4FR Getty Images

Not all of Melbourne's art is confined to the National Gallery of Victoria. Melbourne's buildings and alleyways feature some of Australia's best street art. Andrew Flickr

Historic Melbourne artifacts, dinosaur fossils and hundreds of taxidermied animals are just a few collections housed in the Melbourne Museum. Travis Flickr

Wine aficionados cannot visit Melbourne without exploring the Yarra Valley, one of the area's most popular wine regions. Australian Scenics Getty Images

Melbourne is filled with stunning architecture. One of the city's most unique structures is Webb Bridge, a pedestrian bridge named for its curved web design. Artie Photography (Artie Ng) Getty Images

Head to the Melbourne Cricket Ground to witness Melburnians' passion for sports. GaryRadler Getty Images

This lively public square in the CBD is where you'll find the National Gallery of Victoria's Ian Potter Centre and a variety of shops and restaurants. Matteo Colombo Getty Images

Melbourne's alleyways boast an array of sidewalk cafes. Drewtre Flickr

Before entering the National Gallery of Victoria's main building on St Kilda Road, take some time to admire the entrance's famous water wall. François Philipp Flickr

Though you won't be able to hold koalas at the Melbourne Zoo, you'll find several of these furry creatures sleeping in the attraction's eucalyptus trees. nedjelly Getty Images

During the city's annual White Night celebration, iconic Melbourne buildings like Flinders Street Station and the Royal Exhibition Building come alive with bold colors and designs. Coal Photography/Alexander Legaree Getty Images

For a dose of Melbourne history while sampling some of the city's best fare, peruse the halls of The Block Arcade. John Benwell Flickr

Grand architecture and stunning views of downtown Melbourne await you at the Shrine of Remembrance. Wojtek Gurak Flickr

Coffee is a vital part of Melburnian culture, and no caffeinated beverage is more synonymous with Melbourne than the flat white. The drink is prepared by pouring microfoam over a shot of espresso. Sharon Lapkin Getty Images

One of the State Library Victoria's most notable features is its La Trobe Reading Room, an octagonal domed room that's six stories tall and holds approximately 32,000 books. TerrySze Getty Images

If you love natural wonders, go see the Twelve Apostles at Port Campbell National Park. Pascal Charpentier/EyeEm Getty Images