Melbourne Locality Guide

"What a place! Melbourne has been named in an international poll
as the world's most liveable city."

The Garden City of Melbourne

Melbourne a sophisticated world city inspires a deep passion in those lucky enough to reside here. There s a vibrant energy about the city with its staggering choice of restaurants offering the best foods, fantastic accommodation, boutiques that can't be beaten, Night clubs and bars. Melbourne probably has the best galleries in the country. Parks and gardens are abundant and many are set along the Yarra River almost in the heart of the city. There is much to do and enjoy in Melbourne.

Melbourne is one of our shining lights, set on the Yarra River. Home of many world events, like the Australian Open and the Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne is the city of trams and culture, art galleries, theatres and restaurants. There are fantastic places to drive like the Great Ocean Road, where you will see the Twelve Apostles rock formations. Surfers will have heard of Bells Beach and Torquay which is where they invented board shorts. The Dandenong Ranges and many wine cellar doors and farming communities are just a short drive from the city centre.

Melbourne is a much loved city by those who live here and by the thousands that visit every year. Melbourne is very much about lifestyle the people are friendly and passionate about there city. Visit the most popular attractions, Visit the most popular attractions, Cruise or take a walk along the wonderful Yarra River, visit the great shops and cafes or restaurants of the Southgate Arts and leisure precinct. The Melbourne zoo has much to offer, exhibiting more than 350 animal species. Visit the Melbourne Royal Botanical Gardens or Fitzroy Gardens home to captain Cooks Cottage. Go to goal! At the Old Melbourne Goal or spend some time at the Polly Woodside Museum and learn about Melbourne's maritime history. A mudt would be a visit to the Rialto Observation deck to take in the spectacular 360 degree views of the city. The Phillip Island penguin parade is really a site to see. Go through the MENU above and you will find tours to just about everywhere. Jump on a free City Circle tram which Stops at many of best places.

Geelong is the second largest city in Victoria and home to over 250,000 people. Set on the bay front 74 k. of Melbourne and the gateway to the Great Ocean Road. Over the years it has been transformed into a modern, cosmopolitan city. Offer beautiful landscaped dozens eateries, accommodation, museums and galleries. Put it on the list as a must see. Geelong and Melbourne are famous for the worlds very first organised and registered football clubs.

Melbourne's night life, Night clubs - Bars - Opera - Clubs - Cruising - live bands. Melbourne comes to life at night. It's a city that caters for all taste and activities, start with dinner in one of the dozen and dozens of world class restaurants, then take in the sites on a Yarra cruise or spend time in one of the many night clubs.

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