Introduction Melbourne is set around the shores of Port Phillip Bay. The city itself, laid out in a large rectangle and boasting a lively and cosmopolitan pulse, sits on the northern banks of the Yarra River, about five kilometres from the bay. This exciting and vibrant city has something for everyone - the best in fashion and retail, restaurants from the four corners of the globe and top class sporting and cultural events. Come and enjoy our parks and gardens, or explore the treasures hidden in Melbourne's historic laneways. ,