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INFORMATION ON THE CITY OF MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA
A map showing Melbourne and outlying areas
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When visiting Melbourne you are entering a city that is welcoming.
Built on Port Philip Bay the beaches are popular in summer and some of the best surf spots can be found once you
leave Melbourne and head to one of the coasts.
Melbourne is alive and has numerous activities with something on each month of the year.
The public transport system is efficient,the fares are reasonable and most destinations are easily reached by either tram, train, bus etc.
One of the many ferries found on the Yarra River at Southbank
One of the many ferries at Southbank. |
When visiting Melbourne you are entering a city that is welcoming.
Whether Whatever your interest is, albeit theatre, comedy, food, fashion, the arts, sports of all different kinds and motor sports you will find a festival or event for you.
Melbourne always has a Festival or Event
There are many festivals occuring in Melbourne all year round and here are a few major events to consider.
Looking over Melbourne from the Rialto Tower one of Melbournes tallest buildings
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Melbourne could almost be named the "Festival City' and waatson has listed a few for your informatio.
The Melbourne Festival, Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, Fosters Australian Grand Prix, Australian Football League Grand Final,
Cinzano Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, Melbourne Cup and Spring Racing Carnival, Australian Open, Melbourne Comedy Festival and Melbourne Food and Wine Festival.
As well, towns and cities across Victoria host a huge variety of special events, carnivals and celebrations, from large-scale jazz and folk festivals to smaller cultural occasions.
As Melbourne has so many different cultures the variety of foods is endless and the quality is excellent.
There are Thai, Greek, Lebanese, Italian, Chinese and Vietnamese restaurants just to name a few all throughout Melbourne
Melbourne can boast one of the best live music scenes in the world and there are countless hotels and clubs providing music any night of the week.
For those that want to have a flutter Crown Casino is open 24 hours and is a full entertainment complex.
Southbank a very popular destination for local and tourists in Melbourne
Southbank a thriving tourist favourite
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Melbourne once again was voted the most liveable city in the world and Australian's are world renown for their sporting
interest.
Melbourne is the sporting capital of Australia and has major sporting complexes within a few kilometre's of the CBD.
Whether on a sight seeing trip or shopping for clothes Melbourne has it all. There are many factory outlets through Melbourne and the outer suburbs.
Take a cruise on the Yarra River in one of the many ferries or visit one of the many beaches on Port
Phillip Bay.
There are bicyle tracks everywhere and for the tourist there are travel tours everywhere and lots of information is available in the tourist information section found at Federation Square.
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The incredible view looking up the Yarra River and over Melbourne from the Rialto Tower
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The Conservatory in the Fitzroy Gardens which are located on the fringe of Melbourne
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The tree lined Southbank a very popular tourist destination which is great for shopping and eating
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Looking towards Melbourne and one of the many ferries that go up and down the Yarra River
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Melbourne's Port Phillip Bay at dusk.
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Fitzroy Gardens in the heart of Melbourne.
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Looking down Melbourne's Yarra River at night time.
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Melbournes Concert Hall photographed from Federation Square
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A concert in Melbournes Federation Square
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Melbournes seen from the Sofatel building
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Enjoying the sunny weather on the banks of the Yarra River in Melbourne
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Telstra Dome in the Docklands, Melbourne
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A view of Melbourne in the background and a ferry on the Yarra River
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A view of Melbourne from the Rialto Tower
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The beach at Carrum on melbourne's Port Phillip Bay
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One of Melbourne's many trams
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Captain James Cooks' Cottage
Captain Cooks cottage a popular tourist destination
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It has been 75 years since the cottage of Captain James Cook, Britain's greatest explorer was dismantled and shipped from England to Melbourne to celebrate Victoria's centenary in 1934.
Cooks' Cottage has been a popular tourist attraction and to celibrate ist 75th Anniversary a full program has been arranged.
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Information on St Kilda
The sensational cakes of Acland Street, St Kilda, Melbourne
Luna Park a tourist favourite in St Kilda, Melbourne
Outdoor eating at one of the many outdoor cafes on the beach St Kilda, Melbourne
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St Kilda is located on Port Phillip Bay and a popular bayside suburb. Sightseers, backpackers, tourists and local flock to St Kilda during summer to enjoy the clean beaches or the great delis and cafes of Fitzroy Street.
Other sighseeing spots that are a must are Luna Park located on the St Kilda Esplande, the Sunday Market also on the St Kilda Esplande and the worlkd famous Acland Street a tourist must. The Cakes of Acland Street are famous with the Melbourne locals.
Popular with locals in winter and a must go in summer St Kilda has great beaches and any weekend people come from everywhere to enjoy and play in Port Phillip Bay.
Port Phillip Bay is popular for sailing, swimming, water and jet ski's and from various places there are ferries.
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