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Situated on the outskirts of the city, Carlton Gardens surround the magnificent Royal Exhibition Building and new Melbourne Museum. Built in 1880 as an exhibition centre--and still used as such--the Royal Exhibition Building ho... more
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actonsteve said
…>"Please do not feed the possums.." A sign said that in Fitzroy gardens today. For sheer novelty value… continue reading »
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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... more
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K'la said
…As my new friend Claire had the day off we decided to visit Melbournes Aquarium!There wasn't too… continue reading »
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Como House is one of Melbourne's best known historical landmarks. The Italianate mansion was originally built in 1847 by the pastoral Armytage family, and a visit today is a graphic reminder of how the upper classes of the day... more
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The home to the race that stops the nation, Flemington Racecourse is the place to be on the first Tuesday in November when Australia's richest horse race, the Melbourne Cup is run. The race attracts the premier thoroughbreds fr... more
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Established in 1917, the Moonee Valley Racing Club hosts Australia's best weight for age race on the national calendar, the Carlton Draught Cox Plate. Spectator facilities at the track are probably the best in Melbourne, with t... more
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Albert Park is one of the most popular inner city beaches for swimming and sunbathing. Just 20 minutes by public transport from the city center, it is a narrow strip of sand easing gently into Port Phillip Bay's shallow and cal... more
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This quaint little cottage may not rival the splendors of other historic homes like Como House, Labassa or Rippon Lea, but it is older than them all. Indeed, at more than 150 years old, it is one of the longest-standing structu... more
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Located between the manicured lawns of Birdwood Avenue, is the pretty Shrine Reserve. Come here and have a glimpse at the WWII memorial post. Stand in respect as the Australian Flag is lowered, everyday upon closing. The melodi... more
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The Atrium is located next to The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia in the bustling Federation Square. An architectural delight, it is a gallery-like structure made of glass, metal and zinc and gets its inspiration from the trad... more
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Gem Pier which was named after a paddle steamer that once operated between Williamstown and Port Melbourne, is located at the end of Syme Street. This long stone jetty was built in 1838. The original jetty has now been replaced... more
Melbourne Travel Experiences
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Melbourne: First Stop in Oz!
So arrived pretty early to Melbourne from Singapore. Bright and early at 7am. I was greeted to nice Aussie weather, accents, and tans. My... Continue reading »
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Fourth Leg: Melbourne
Everyone in Sydney kept telling me that everyone in Melbourne was prudish and proper, but I can't make that big o... Continue reading »
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Experience Melbourne
Melbourne is definitely one of the best cities to experience in the world. Home to a never-ending program of festivals, world-reputable d... Continue reading »
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Circus Market
Canberra wasn't all is was made out to be... in fact, if it weren't fot the buskers festival, it would have been really borning! So I got... Continue reading »
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F1 Grand prix, 'learning' and colder weather
Aloha!!Hello people, yes its me, back again for another installment from Oz...........As I write, the Melbourne area has moved from the t... Continue reading »
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Popular Melbourne Hotels
- Travelodge Southbank
- Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne
- Base St Kilda
- Marriott Melbourne
- The Nunnery
- Nomads Melbourne
- Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
- City Centre Budget Hotel
- Victoria Hall
- Mantra on Russell
Popular Melbourne Things to Do
- HMAS Castlemaine Maritime Museum Ship
- Fitzroy Falls
- Fitzroy Gardens and Captain Cook's Cottage
- Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
- Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum
- Cecconi's
- Gin Palace (The)
- City Museum at Old Treasury
- Melbourne Town Hall
- Old Melbourne Gaol
