Modern and futuristic, Melbourne still boasts architecture dating to the Victorian period, which lends the city a certain old world charm. Unlike most major urban areas around the planet, life in Melbourne occurs at a slow, leisurely pace. Holiday goers will only be too happy to slip into the laid back lifestyle encouraged by this beautiful city. It seems that every day there’s some sort of cultural show or sports exhibition to attend. And many of the events are large enough to attract visitors from other countries. The Australian International Motor Show being one of them.

Frequented by car enthusiasts, the exhibition is more than just a car show (although this year there is to be a whopping 400 motor vehicles to be put on display). A large cross section of visitors come to find out more about cars before making an actual purchase, while still more come to pass a little time in the company of some of the most revolutionary concepts in modern day transport. So whether you’re looking to buy a car or you just happen to have an hour or two to spare, you can consider a visit to the Australian International Motor Show, time well spent.

The first show was held in 1925 and every year since until 2009, when it was decided to hold the show biennially, the venue of the program to be held alternatively at Sydney and Melbourne each year. In July 2011, the show returns to Melbourne and you can catch it at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Special rates are available for tickets that are purchased before the 17th of June.

Getting to the convention centre is fairly easy as the venue is a key attraction therefore is well serviced by public transport. The Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle, is a free bus service that stops at major attractions; you can also get there by train- the station being a short walk away. But if you want to get there in true Melbourne fashion, you have to take the tram. A very popular mode of transport in the city, it is a ride that will not only take you places, but also take you back in time.

Finding a place to stay in the city is also easy. Serviced apartments Melbourne such as Somerset Gordon Place offers the comforts and privacy of a home while taking your worries away. This Corporate Apartment Melbourne is home to is located right in the heart of the urban centre, ensuring that you are never too far from the buzz and energy of the city.