Tourist traps Melbourne is home to a number of theme restaurants which shall remain anonymous! You can recognise them by the garishly coloured exteriors and paintings and puppets outside. The food is ordinary and so is the show. Not for the discerning traveller.

Tipping etiquette No service charge applies in Australia. Tipping is not mandatory but a 10% tip in restaurants and hotel bars is normal for good service. Internet cafés E Fifty Five, 55 Elizabeth Street, Tel: (03) 9620 3899. Global Chat, 22 Elizabeth Street, Tel: (03) 9654 3666 and at 228 Flinders Street Tel: (03) 9663 7899. Global Gossip Australia Pty Ltd, 440 Elizabeth Street, Tel: (03) 9663 0511.

Gifts to buy Head to Collins Street for stylish gifts, or try the Flinders Quarter for a more edgy gift or Melbourne Central for a huge selection of shops. See the shopping section below for more ideas.