Better known as the sporting capital of Australia, Melbourne situated on the head of Port Phillip and on the banks of Yarra River is different to other capital cities. Tram cars, posh boutiques, hundreds of BYO restaurants, elegant Victorian churches and Victorian commercial buildings, beautiful public gardens, tree lines boulevards, the world famous Melbourne Cricket Grounds, Australian Rules Football and somewhat unpredictable weather makes Melbourne different and unique from most other capital cities in Australia.
Due to the influx of migrants the city of Melbourne has become a cosmopolitan city and it is also the home to the largest Greek population in Australia. The cosmopolitan culture and the ever increasing migrant population has contributed to the variety of restaurants, eateries, delicatessens, takeaway food outlets and ever so exciting markets which has made a visit to Melbourne so enjoyable.
Melbourne became a boom city in the 1860’s with the discovery of gold fields in Bendigo, Ballarat and Castlemaine. Today Melbourne has positioned itself and known as a commercial and financial centre. The decision to retain and still operate the electric tram cars has earned Melbourne the reputation of being one of the least polluted cities of its size in the world.
Melbourne boasts a variety of several up market retail stores. Those visitors who indulge in retail therapy will love the shopping areas of Southgate across the Yarra River and shopping in Greater Melbourne suburbs of South Yarra, Carlton, Camberwell, Prahran, Armadale and Toorak.
We invite you to beautiful Melbourne. If looking for holiday accommodation in Melbourne, a variety of short term accommodation in Melbourne including a Melbourne hotel in Australia or Melbourne apartments are available for you to book.
We have short listed a few attractions, things to do and places to see when you are holidaying in Melbourne.
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCC) world famous grounds which hosts cricket as well as many other popular sporting events, concerts and entertainment events. In MCC is the Australian Gallery of Sports, The Olympic Museum and The Melbourne Cricket Club Museum displaying various memorabilia dating back as far as late 1800s.
- Arthurs Seat if you love to enjoy panoramic views over Port Phillip and Western Port.
- Colonial Tramcar Restaurant where you enjoy a meal while enjoying a city tour in a tramcar.
- Visit the world famous Flemington Racecourse the home of Melbourne Cup. Well, you will not want to miss the races if you are in Melbourne during the first week in November.
- Healesville Sanctuary displays a superb collection of native fauna.
- The Melbourne Park Tennis Centre the home of Australian Open Grand Slam Tennis Tournament held in January each year. The centre court with its retractable roof can seat 16000 spectators. This venue is used for many other entertainment events through the year.
- The World Trade Centre which display many international trade events.
- The famous Crown Hotel and Crown Casino alongside Yarra River.
- Flinders Street Station the hub of the suburban rail system.
- Take the City Explorer tourist bus from Flinders Station hourly form 10am until 4pm for a city tour. On the way the bus stops at major attractions.
- Take a cruise on the Yarra River to marvel and view the city of Melbourne from water.
- Take a ferry to Williamstown a fascinating former maritime village.
- National Gallery for an excellent Australian collection.
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