Resources

So much has been written about Melbourne, why re-invent the wheel? Check out these existing sources of information.

	Wikipedia entry for Melbourne
	Gaycities has a comprehensive entry for Melbourne.
	Timeout has a comprehensive guide for Melbourne including neighbourhoods, bars, restaurants and things to do. They also have a small LGBT guide
	Lonely planet has a has a Melbourne city guide featuring attractions, trips and activities.
	Travel Gay have a comprehensive Melbourne gay guide.
	Rough Guides have a guide to Melbourne and the region.
	Mister B&B's city guide includes listings of bars, clubs, saunas and of course accommodation.
	Queer in the World have a queer guide to Melbourne
	Encyclopedia of Melbourne covering the city's history from pre-European settlement up to the present day

The gay street press is always a great way to get a sense of a city's gay scene. Pick up a copy of local publications in bars and shops around Melbourne that cater to a queer crowd.

Star Observer contains listings of gay bars, events and scene pics. The online version covers both Melbourne and Sydney	Frooty is a monthly national gay street press containing articles from across the country, however there is a section for each state.