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Melbourne, is known for the good things in life - fashion, food, entertainment and sport. This is a city of style, architecture, trams, theatres and art.
Melbourne Attractions:
> St Paul's Cathedral
Corner Flinders and Swanston Streets, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Tel: +61 3 9653 4333 | Fax: +61 3 9653 4307
This Anglican church was constructed between 1880 and 1891 and is designed in the Gothic transitional style by English architect William Butterfield.
> National Gallery of Victoria
180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Tel: +61 3 8620 2222 | Fax: +61 3 8620 2555
The National Gallery offers a Picasso, several William Blake watercolours and many other local and international works. Equally, it offers the opportunity to enjoy the unusual architecture of the building itself, which is surrounded by a moat. It is largely constructed of concrete and was designed in 1968.
> Parliament of Victoria
Parliament House, 110-160 Spring Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3002
Tel: +61 3 9651 8911 | Fax: +61 3 9654 5284
This building houses the Victorian parliament, which you can watch in session from the public gallery.
> Block Arcade
280-286 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000
This shopping arcade dates from the 19th century, built during the early 1890s and restored in 1988.
> Royal Botanic Gardens
Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Victoria 3141
Tel: +61 3 9252 2300 | Fax: +61 3 9252 2350
This free attraction is a landscaped garden, the current design of which dates from 1873. A guided tour around the gardens is a perfect way to see some of the 12,000 species of native and imported flora and fauna; free guided walks are available at 10:00 and 11:00 daily.
Botanical Gardens and Zoos:
Melbourne Aquarium
Corner Queenswharf Road and King Street, Melbourne, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)3 9620 0999
The world-class Melbourne Aquarium is a fascinating journey into subspace. Ground level houses coral atolls, shadow dwellers and natural born killers from around the world. On level one is the less scary billabong and mangrove swamp, where hands-on activity includes feeding the locals. Subspace 2 is deep sea territory where sharks and other predators prowl inches from your head, literally. The undersea tunnel ends in a theatre and a simulator ride, where you can experience a fish's view of life. Riverside cafes and restaurants provide pleasant views and the gift shop sells 'fishy' memorabilia.
Melbourne Zoo
Elliott Avenue, (Parkville), Melbourne, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)3 9285 9300
Melbourne Zoo is Australia's oldest and the third oldest in the world. It has changed greatly over the years, replacing the old barred cages and pits with more animal friendly enclosures. The zoo is divided into bio-climatic zones using landscape immersion to help animals acclimatise to the Australian environment and is at the forefront of the captive Lowland Gorilla breeding program. The butterfly house, lion park and primate enclosure are among the highlights. In summer locals flock to the twilight jazz sessions.
Best Hotels:
Pacific International Apartments - Melbourne
318 Little Bourke Street, City
Pacific International Apartments - Melbourne offers convenient apartment-style accommodation in the very heart of city's thriving business, shopping, restaurant and theatre district.
Melbourne Short Stay Apartments
186 City Road, Southbank, Southbank
Melbourne Short Stay Apartments offer a range of one, two and three bedroom quality executive apartments for the corporate and leisure traveller in a residential tower giving you a feeling of home.
Riverside Apartments Melbourne
474 Flinders Street, City
Situated on the top four floors of a modern 18-storey building, Riverside Apartments feature panoramic views of the Yarra River, Port Phillip Bay and the City skyline.
Knightsbridge Apartments Melbourne
101 George Street, East Melbourne
Experience the luxury of superbly finished studio apartments and family Suites at Knightsbridge Apartments Melbourne that are surrounded by a pleasant ambience.
Travel Inn Hotel Melbourne
Corner Grattan & Drummond Street, Carlton
The terrific location makes The Travel Inn a perfect accommodation choice for your next family holiday or business trip.
Quest On Chapel Melbourne
651 Chapel Street, South Yarra
Quest on Chapel is situated only 3 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD. Conveniently located within minutes walk to Chapel Street's fashionable shopping and restaurants it is also within close proximity to
Vibe Savoy Hotel Melbourne
630 Little Collins Street, City
Vibe Savoy Hotel's convenient location, superb accommodation and exemplary service ensure that guests are treated to a memorable stay in the exciting city of Melbourne.
Metro Apartments Melbourne
18 Bank Place, City
Tucked away down a quiet cobblestone lane, Metro Apartments offer guests a relaxed and tranquil escape amongst the hustle and bustle of downtown Melbourne.
Rydges Riverwalk Hotel Melbourne
649 Bridge Road , Richmond
Enjoying a picturesque setting, overlooking the Yarra River, this stylish boutique hotel is an ideal travel destination for both business and leisure stays in the city of Melbourne.
Quest On Barkly Melbourne
180 Barkly Street, St. Kilda, St Kilda
Located in the heart of St Kilda, Quest on Barkly is just a short tram ride to the commercial hub of St Kilda Road and Melbourne's city centre. The cosmopolitan atmosphere of Acland Street.
Hotels by Brand:
* Best Western hotels Melbourne
* Crowne Plaza Melbourne
* Holiday Inn Melbourne
* Hilton hotels Melbourne
* Hyatt hotels Melbourne
* Marriott hotels Melbourne
* Novotel hotels Melbourne
* Pacific International hotels Melbourne
* Radisson hotels Melbourne
* Rydges hotels Melbourne
* Stamford hotels Melbourne
Hotels by Location:
* Melbourne airport hotels
* Melbourne city hotels
* Abottsford hotels Melbourne
* Albert Park hotels Melbourne
* Alphington hotels Melbourne
* Box Hill hotels Melbourne
* Brunswick hotels Melbourne
* Carlton hotels Melbourne
* Chadstone hotels Melbourne
* Chinatown hotels Melbourne
* Docklands hotels Melbourne
* East Doncaster hotels Melbourne
* East Malvern hotels Melbourne
* East Melbourne hotels Melbourne
* Eltham hotels Melbourne
* Essendon hotels Melbourne
* Fawkner hotels Melbourne
* Federation Square hotels Melbourne
* Ferntree Gully hotels Melbourne
* Fitzroy hotels Melbourne
* Flemington hotels Melbourne
* Flinders Lane hotels Melbourne
* Forest Hill hotels Melbourne
* Frankston hotels Melbourne
* Glen Waverley hotels Melbourne
* Hawthorn hotels Melbourne
* Kew hotels Melbourne
* Moonee Ponds hotels Melbourne
* Moonee Valley hotels Melbourne
* Narre Warren hotels Melbourne
* Noble Park hotels Melbourne
* North Melbourne hotels Melbourne
* Nunawading hotels Melbourne
* Oakleigh hotels Melbourne
* Parkville hotels Melbourne
* Patterson Lakes hotels Melbourne
* Prahan hotels Melbourne
* Prahran hotels Melbourne
* Preston hotels Melbourne
* Richmond hotels Melbourne
* Rowville hotels Melbourne
* South Melbourne hotels Melbourne
* South Yarra hotels Melbourne
* Southbank hotels Melbourne
* Southgate hotels Melbourne
* Spencer St Station hotels Melbourne
* St Kilda hotels Melbourne
* Taylors Lake hotels Melbourne
* Thornbury hotels Melbourne
* Toorak hotels Melbourne
* Wantirna hotels Melbourne
* Werribee hotels Melbourne
* West Melbourne hotels Melbourne
* Williamstown hotels Melbourne
* Williamstown North hotels Melbourne
Beaches and Island:
13th Beach
Black Rock Road , Melbourne, Australia
Phone - +61 (0)3 5275 5797 or 1800 620 888 (Freecall: Australia only) Visitor Information Centre
13th Beach has a range of left and right hander breaks with powerful and popular waves. As it is only a short drive.
Albert Park Beach
Beaconsfield Parade , Albert Park , Melbourne, Australia
Phone - 13 2842 (Local calls only. Tourism Victoria Information Line)
Albert Park is one of the most popular inner city beaches for swimming and sunbathing. Just 20 minutes by public.
Albert Park Lake
Lakeside Drive , Melbourne, Australia
Phone - 13 1963 (Local calls only) Parks Victoria Information Line
Located just three kilometres from the city center, Albert Park Lake is a 45 hectare expanse of water, set in parkland.
Gunnamatta Surf Beach
Truemans Road , Melbourne, Australia
Phone - 1 800 804 009 Mornington Peninsula Tourism (Freecall: Australia only)
Gunnamatta is one of the closest surf beaches to Melbourne, but it is not for the novice surfer. It can sometimes be.
Middle Park Beach
Beaconsfield Parade , Middle Park , Melbourne, Australia
Really just a continuation of Albert Park Beach, which it seamlessly blends in to, Middle Park is perhaps the best
Port Melbourne Beach
Beach Street , Port Melbourne , Melbourne, Australia
Located at the end of the long strip of beaches that runs parallel with Beaconsfield Parade from St. Kilda, through.
Portsea Back Beach
Back Beach Road , Melbourne, Australia
Phone - 1 800 804 009 Mornington Peninsula Tourism (Freecall: Australia only)
The best waves are often found to the west of the surf lifesaving club. Beware though, the rips here are very.
National Park:
Alexandra Gardens
Off St. Kilda Road, Melbourne, Australia
Tel: 13 2842 (Local calls only) Tourism Victoria Information Line
Providing a splash of green between busy Alexandra Avenue and the Yarra River, the Alexandra Gardens are a focal point for Melbourne's Moomba festivities and are a perfect vantage spot for the water sports, which are run during the festival. Elegant boat sheds dot the river bank, still routinely used by university rowing clubs. A walk along Capital City Trail leads to Southbank Promenade and the path is a popular spot for cyclists, joggers and inline skaters. During warmer months, Melbournians take advantage of the many barbecues dotting the riverbank.
Gumbuya Park
Princes Freeway, Melbourne, Australia
Tel: +61 (0)3 5629 2613
You know you are approaching Gumbuya Park when you spot the huge, colourful cassowary at the entrance. It is a day trip from Melbourne, but there is plenty to occupy children of all ages. After inspecting Aboriginal artefacts, walking through the aviary and meeting the native animals in the petting zoo, they can go crazy in the amusement park. You can eat in the cafe and ice cream parlour or use the many barbecues and picnic tables scattered around the park.
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