Melbourne in Victoria is a great town.  It is just as great as Sydney but since it is smaller is just seems more cozy.  I stayed at the Le Meridien downtown but the Hyatt is a great hotel as well.  When you are there you need to check out the Royal Botanic Gardens, the Aquarium and Hobson's Bay.  Walking across Princes Bridge and looking at the Yarra River at Southgate is very pretty at night.  Don't forget to buy a footie when shopping at Bourke Street Mall.  Go cats...