Melbourne is Australia’s second city with half a million fewer people than Sydney. For those who live there, however, there is no better place in the world to live. It has parks and gardens and plenty of excellent restaurants. The city was founded early in the 19th century and became a major financial centre during the Gold Rush. It was Australia’s capital city until the Federal capital, Canberra, was founded in 1927. The city has a warm, open feel to it, though as any local will tell you the weather can change from fine and warm to cold and windy in no time at all.