Melbourne - Australia
Youthful, vibrant and friendly, Melbourne is Australia’s cultural capital - making the city a perfect choice for travellers intent on getting to the heart and soul of the country.
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An Australian alternative
Locked in a friendly tourism battle with Sydney, while Melbourne doesn’t have the photo-opportunities of its rival’s opera house and harbour bridge, it easily outclasses its larger counterpart when it comes to its handsome Victorian architecture, excellent programme of cultural events and its wonderful shopping.
A pleasing cityscape
Australia’s second largest city, Melbourne rises from the natural harbour of Port Philip Bay. Its compact centre is a pleasing cityscape of parks, malls, museums and pedestrianised thoroughfares.
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A cosmopolitian choice
A popular student city, Melbourne’s also a great place for cheap eats, buzzing nightlife and gigs galore. In the Fitzroy area, you’ll enjoy an up-and-coming bohemian quarter alive with thrift stores, laid-back cafes and boutique hotels.
A cosmopolitan choice, well-placed for exploring Australia’s warm and dry southern coast, Melbourne is an accessible, friendly and surprising city to visit in the summer or winter.
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Five Melbourne Experiences not to miss
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Catch a local band in the cool suburb of Fitzroy
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Brave the panorama at the Sky Deck, on its overhanging glass-floored observation platform
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Sample the hidden delights of the ‘laneways’ - with their delightful shops and cafes
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Take a trip to North Yorkshire, in Melbourne - at Cook’s Cottage
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Walk through the Kingdom of the Deep at Melbourne’s Aquarium