What You Need to Know When You’re Moving to Melbourne

You have to carefully consider the pros and cons of the relocation process as part of your move to Melbourne. One element that needs consideration is the remote nature of the city: as the capital of Victoria State, Melbourne lies at the southern tip of the island of Australia. It takes around nine hours to drive to Sydney, and around 7 hours to drive to the Australian capital of Canberra. This distance from major cities, plus from other countries, can make shipping your goods to “the land down under” a long process.

Yet, the relative isolation that makes moving a difficult task is also an exciting draw. Expats love that Melbourne is close to beautiful beaches and still maintains wide access to cultural activities, like ballet and opera.