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Melbourne Suburbs

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.

One glance at a map and it's obvious that Melbourne is a planned city: a tidy, balanced grid of neatly angled streets. But beneath this sense of everything in its place restraint lies a restless creative energy constantly pushing back at the city's seeming conservatism. The CBD is made up of precincts - distinct enclaves each with its own flavour and charm. Some are just a lane or two, while others cover the banks of the Yarra River or a busy CBD street.

Extending around the bay are a number of inner suburbs, each with its own distinct character and personality. A short tram ride from the city centre, Melbourne's suburban neighbourhoods are a must see for anyone wanting to experience what life here is really all about.

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• Accommodation [3]
• Charters and Day Trips [1]
• Dive Clubs [1]
• Dive Gear [3]
• Dive Shops [11]
• Environmental Organisations [1]

Photos

Spring Racing Carnival - Photo courtesy of Tourism VIC

Werribee Park Mansion - Photo courtesy of Tourism VIC

Brighton Beach Bathing Boxes - Photo courtesy of Tourism VIC

Underwater Recommendations

There are so many dive sites to choose from that there will always be a few that suit the current weather conditions. Explore the wrecks of the J-Class submarines. Interact with Australian Fur Seals. The seals are very comfortable around divers and will come up close to check you out. Melbourne?¢¬Ä¬ôs suburbs offer wonderful shallow water dives, teeming with life. Have a look at the small things and find sea stars, zoanthids, nudibranchs, crustaceans and sea spiders.