Melbourne
Observation Deck*
- Come and see the view!
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Rialto
Towers - Observation Deck
The
Observation Deck is located on the tallest office building in the Southern
Hemishere (level
55 - 253 metres high),
offering a spectacular 360 degree panoramic view of Melbourne and
surrounding areas.
On a clear day
see up to 60 km into the distance.
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Federation
Square -
'The Centre of Melbourne'
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Federation Square
is Melbourne's
new central square and meeting point. There are many restaurants,
cafes and open spaces where you can sit, relax and take in Melbourne's
cosmopolitan atmosphere.
From
Federation Square you can take a stroll along the grassy banks of the
Yarra River to Birrarung Marr (Melbourne's newest parkland in 100 years).
Visit
the Tourist Information centre (located at Federation Square) for
brochures, tour information and Melbourne latest attractions and
events.
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Melbourne
Aquarium*
-
'Expect the Unexpected'
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Melbourne
Aquarium is great fun &
educational treat for the whole family. Treat
your senses to a totally involving experience. Visit the fascinating
world of the Southern ocean and meet exotic marine creatures.
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Royal
Botanic Gardens
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Melbourne
at its best - the
Royal
Botanic Gardens
are located at the south-east corner of
the city centre and are surrounded by the Alexandra Gardens, Queen
Victoria Gardens and Kings Domain.
Allow
2-3 hours to walk the
Royal
Botanic Garden Trail.
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Royal
Melbourne Zoo*
Royal
Melbourne Zoo - Experience
the excitement of this world-famous zoo, with more than 350 animal species
exhibited in naturalistic habitats, just 4km from city centre.
Check
out the Zoo's Twilights Festival - January to March each year.
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Arts
& Live Theatre
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The
Art Centre -
Melbourne
boasts fine theatres, galleries and wonderful performing arts. Visit
the information Centre for the latest updates on what's on where at the
Opera, Live Theatre, Orchestral Performance and Comedy Festivals. During
summer checkout live theatre and cinema performances conducted outdoors in
the Botanic Gardens. Check
out the HalfTix Booth at the Melbourne Town Hall for discount theatre
tickets of same day performances
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Victoria's
Open
Range Zoo*
& Werribee Mansion
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Victoria's
Open Range Zoo
is an unforgettable wildlife safari experience.
It
is located approximately 30kms south-west of Melbourne.
Werribee
Park
is an outstanding historic and cultural attraction, providing an insight
into the heritage of the Australian pastoral industry and life in the
1880s.
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City
Circle Tram - It's FREE
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Throughout
Australia Melbourne is known for its tramcars. The
city circle trams operates a free and convenient way to get around central
Melbourne. Tourists, shoppers, office workers and families can use the
City Circle Tram to travel to major attractions, shops and city events. Trams
run in both directions every ten minutes, seven days a week between 10.00
am and 6.00 pm (except Christmas Day and Good Friday), and during daylight
saving extended hours, 10.00 am-9.00 pm every Thursday, Friday and
Saturday.
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Major
Sporting Events
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It
seems like every month Melbourne is hosting a major sporting event, no
wounder a lot of people consider Melbourne to be the sporting capitol of Australia (if not the world). Australian
Tennis Open, Australian
Grand Prix (March),
Australian
Bike Grand Prix
(October),
Commonwealth
Games (March 2006), International Golf Tournaments,
Cricket/ Football (Aussie Rules) at the MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground) and much,
much more...
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Commonwealth
Games 2006
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Commonwealth
Games (March 2006), The City of Melbourne will host the 2006
Commonwealth Games. Sporting events will be conducted in the inner
city of Melbourne and across Regional Victoria.
The
Yarra Valley will host the
Shooting
program which will be held at the Melbourne Gun Club at nearby
Lilydale
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River
Cruises
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The
Yarra River is the heart of the city. To see the city from a
completely different view take on of the many day or evening
cruises. The city looks spectacular as you cruise down the river of
an evening.
Melbourne
River Cruises
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