Melbourne Australia
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The City is the capital of Victoria and is situated on the northern end of Port Phillip Bay.

The city itself, more of a pleasant place to stroll rather that a hectic race to win, offers diverse options to explore, rich in history and with a full multicultural background.

Melbourne City Skyline And Yarra River

Melbourne Australia is a great place to visit for Sports lovers with superb, modern stadiums offering fantastic vantage points to take in the days play!

Plenty of venues for shopping, places to go and stacks to do, offering you and your family great choices.

Whether you are a local or an overseas tourist, planning a visit to Melbourne, will reward you with everlasting memories.

In Melbourne, Australia there are so many places to see and so many exciting things to do. 

Melbourne - Australia HDR Timelapse

Compliments of Filip Laureys

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RhoiS9W4R8

Where Is Melbourne, Australia?

The city is situated on the northern end of Port Phillip Bay, Victoria, just a little inland from the coast. Surrounded by pretty suburbs filled with tree lined streets and a vibrant, thriving community.

Offering unique and fascinating attractions in the heart of the city and plenty of excursions into the Melbourne countryside.

Eureka Skydeck and Princess Bridge

Easy exciting day trips just a few short hours away.

Pristine family beaches, beautiful parks and gardens to enjoy a memorable family picnic and plenty of other top things to do.

Whether your visit is for a short or long time, Melbourne offers you and your family a top place for a memorable getaway.

Accommodation is no worry here in Melbourne, Australia as the City has excellent venues for the budget conscious traveler, quality Cheap Hotels and some of the worlds best Luxury Hotels for those who want that extra pampering.

Explore Melbourne, Australia my hometown easily by just clicking onto any of the images in the grid below.

One Family Friendly City

Melbourne's Outer Surprises

Melbourne Australia's Variety

That Little Bit Extra

Up, Up And Away

Some Teasers.

Swim with the Sharks at the Melbourne Aquarium.

The Aquarium is a Southern Ocean and Antarctic aquarium situated in the CBD and located on the banks of the Yarra River beside and under the Flinders Street viaduct and the King Street bridge.

Indulge in a leisurely stroll along the banks of the Yarra river.

Melbourne's Southbank Precinct offers a great opportunity to sit and relax in one of the modern Cafes or yummy Melbourne Restaurants.

Enjoy a game of 10 pin bowling or sit back and relax watching the very latest movies at the Crown Casino, just some of the entertainment that you can enjoy at this top Hotel.

If you are at Southbank at night experience the rush of the flaming towers as they erupt in an exciting display reflected in the waters of the Yarra river.

And while you are here don't miss out on a visit to the Royal Melbourne Zoo. Heritage listed and with an amazing collection of exotic, unusual and endangered species.

Melbourne Zoo Ape Inhabitant

There are two other Zoos within a short drive from the City's centre.

Werribee Open Range is an amazing wide open prairie filled with animals that roam free. Here you can experience African beasts in a natural setting.

For a close encounter of the animal kind visit the Healesville Sanctuary and really get to know some of Australia's unique species.

Wander through Federation Square and set up a picnic in Birrarung Marr.

Federation Square

Or stroll through one of the magnificent parks and gardens in and around the city, all very accessible using Melbourne's public transport system.

Botanical Gardens

Take advantage of the Free City Circle Tram and travel around the city on Melbourne's burgundy Heritage Tram.

City Circle Tram

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