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The distinctive burgundy and gold City Circle tram provides a free and convenient way to move around Melbourne, and passes a number of sights and attractions including NewQuay dining and entertainment precinct. It circles the CBD's perimeter, running along Flinders Street, Harbour Esplanade, La Trobe Street and Spring Street, a journey that takes nearly 50 minutes. Hop on and off the service and visit the Immigration Museum, Melbourne Aquarium, Melbourne Museum, Old Melbourne Gaol, and some of M... Melbourne, Melbourne Area
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Nothing you have ever experienced will prepare you for the awe inspiring views from the highest viewing platformin the Southern Hemisphere at Melbourne's Eureka Tower, currently the world's tallest residential building.
Skydeck 88 is Melbourne s new must see attraction.
Two dedicated lifts propel visitors to Level 88 in under 40 seconds and only Skydeck 88 can take you to The Edge a switchable glass cube which slides out from the building with you inside!
Apart from the unfo... Southbank, Melbourne Area
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Few cities can boast a garden as magnificent as Fitzroy Gardens so close to the city centre. Valued for its historic, aesthetic, architectural, and horticultural significance, the garden is classified by the National Trust and is definitely worth exploring. Originally set aside as a reserve in 1848, the garden is home to the historic Cook's Cottage, presented to the people of Victoria as a gift for the state's centenary in 1934. The cottage was transported from the Yorkshire village of Great Ayt... Melbourne, Melbourne Area
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Once the city’s historic post office, the beautiful GPO building is home to three soaring levels of boutiques selling Australian and international designer labels, from Akira to Belinda, Leona Edmiston to Spacecraft and Mandarina Duck to Camper shoes. Covering an entire city block it houses more than 60 stores, including some of the best names in fashion. Discover funky threads for guys and girls at Roy, Ben Sherman and Camper Shoes. Find gorgeous gear for girls at Wayne Cooper, Akira, Zimmerman... Melbourne, Melbourne Area
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Travelling from Melbourne to Adelaide is one of Australia's great driving journeys. Travel one of the world's most scenic roads through an extended area that includes the world-famous Twelve Apostles, the Otways rainforest, Bells Beach on the Surf Coast, Mount Gambier's Blue Lake, the Coonawarra Wine region and the World Heritage Naracoorte Caves.Torquay, Great Ocean Road Area
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Get into the heart of the stunning Australian Alps on a new guided walk along the Great Walhalla Alpine Trail. The alpine walk extends from Mt Baw Baw to the quaint historic township of Walhalla, home to less than 20 permanent residents. The challenging 40km guided walk follows the first section of the Australian Alps Walking Track, one of the world’s best walks, and travels past snowgum glades, rainforest, patches of wildflowers and abundant wildlife. Held two days/three nights, the walk includ... Mt Baw Baw, Gippsland Area
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The pretty seaside town of Lorne has great fishing from its pier, with mullet, garfish and trevally popular catches, along with Australian salmon, barracouta and delicious calamari. Day and night the pier is lined with fisherfolk and families trying to hook some dinner in picturesque surrounds. With its Mediterranean feel and picture-postcard scenery, Lorne has been attracting visitors for more than a century. Set between the waters of Loutit Bay and the cool Otway forests, Lorne has a charm tha... Lorne, Great Ocean Road Area
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Melbourne 360, the Melbourne Observation Deck at Rialto, is the perfect place to begin your visit to Melbourne. Conveniently located in the heart of the city, on Level 55 of the impressive and iconic Rialto Towers.
It offers locals and visitors alike an unparalleled viewing experience, affordable admission prices, and dining facilities.
Offering spectacular 360 degree views from the top of the renowned Rialto building, this Melbourne institution is a must-see experience for every Melbo... Melbourne, Melbourne Area
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Nestled in the farming and wine-producing King Valley, the renowned Milawa Gourmet Region is full of opportunities for food and wine buffs to sample local produce in an historic and spectacular natural setting. Enjoy a range of homemade cheeses including sheep and goats milk varieties at the Milawa Cheese Factory Café (housed in an old butter factory), taste locally made mustards, herb vinegars and preserves at Milawa Mustards at the historic Old Emu Inn, try award-winning olive products at The ... Milawa, Victoria's High Country Area
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Cycle through the peaceful Ovens River Valley, enjoying stunning views of the mountain landscape and experiencing the hospitality and rich heritage of the local towns, on this fascinating rail trail. Following historic railway lines from Wangaratta to Beechworth and/or Bright, the Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail provides 94km of bitumen-sealed track well suited to both cycling and walking. The trail journeys deep into pine forests and natural bushland, out through valleys and past some of the... Wangaratta, Victoria's High Country Area
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Paynes Hut is situated in one of Victoria's most remote Valleys at Shannonvale. Paynes Hut, designed deliberately around the history of the area, provides a backdrop for experiencing life in the high plains & alps. The buildings are simple, built out of slabs of timer corrugated and iron. Offering a double bedroom with all the trimmings for comfort and relaxation.
Tess & Graham Payne pride themselves on keeping their property historically and authentically connected to the area. The property... Shannonvale, Gippsland Area
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The Princess Theatre is a landmark Melbourne building dating from 1886. It has a fa ade as magnificent as any in the world and is undoubtedly a unique cultural asset to the city of Melbourne.
The theatre has hosted shows such as Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserable, Cats, Dirty Dancing and many more.Melbourne, Melbourne Area
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Public Record Office Victoria (PROV) manages and archives records created by the Victorian State Government from the 1830s to today.
The collection includes records relating to areas of health, education, justice, natural resources, environment, mining, transport and the arts.
Every year thousands of people visit PROV s Victorian Archives Centre, in North Melbourne and Ballarat Archives Centre to research immigration, family and local history or to find intriguing information about gover... North Melbourne, Melbourne Area
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Noted for its opulence, the Regent Theatre embodies the glamour, fantasy and escapism of yesteryear.
Reopened in 1996, following 3 years of meticulous restoration work, the Regent Theatre has hosted a diverse range of productions, from musicals, internationally acclaimed singers and magicians, to chart-topping rock bands, cinema screenings and organ performances featuring the magnificent 35-rank WurliTzer Organ, the largest and finest theatre organ outside of the USA.Melbourne, Melbourne Area
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Melbourne is renowned for its atmospheric laneways and beautiful old arcades that house edgy cafes and unique shops. The Block Arcade (1891) is one of the finest examples of a 19th century shopping arcade in Australia, featuring Italian mosaic floors, glazed ceilings, elaborate iron-lace columns and octagonal glass domes. Some of the city's most exclusive retailers reside at Block Arcade, offering jewellery, fashion, leather goods, handmade toys, lingerie, shoes and cosmetics. Local brands inclu... Melbourne, Melbourne Area
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The Royal Exhibition Building is one of the world's oldest remaining exhibition pavilions. On 1 July 2004, it became the first building in Australia to achieve a World Heritage listing.
Located in Carlton Gardens, the pavilion was originally completed in 1880 for the first of two international fairs hosted by Melbourne. On May 1st, 1901, the initial Commonwealth Parliament was held here, an event commemorated in 2001, the centenary of Australian Federation.
Today, with its meticulo... Carlton, Melbourne Area
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Melbourne's most recognisable landmark, the Shrine of Remembrance, was built between July 1928 and November 1934 in remembrance of those 114,000 men and women of Victoria who served and those who died in the Great War of 1914-1918.
89,100 of them served overseas and 19,000 did not return. The people of Victoria felt that their debt to these volunteers, who had defenced them at such great costs to themselves and their families, should be recognised by a worthy permanent monument of remembran... Melbourne, Melbourne Area
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EXPERIENCE SOUTHGATE
UNIQUE DINING AND SHOPPING ON THE YARRA RIVER
Located on the banks of the Yarra River with beautiful views of the city skyline, Southgate is the hub of Melbourne's cosmopolitan arts and leisure precinct.
Discover 17 of Melbourne's favourite restaurants, cafes and bars, over 40 unique stores, over 4 levels, a riverside food court and undercover parking.
Southgate Arts and Leisure Precinct - on the banks of the Yarra
Visit our website for more information.Southbank, Melbourne Area
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The scenic 1160-kilometre drive from Melbourne and Sydney takes in national parks, surf beaches, Victoria's lake district and unique and important ecosystems. Dolphin watching tours depart from Jervis Bay, and seals, dolphins, and turtles are a common sight at Montague Island Nature Reserve, near Narooma. Eden's Killer Whale Museum reveals the importance of whales to the town's history, the resort town of Merimbula is known for its for great beaches and seafood, Berry for its art galleries and a... Mallacoota, Gippsland Area
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Tower Hill State Game Reserve sits inside an extinct volcano and is a haven for wildlife and water birds. There are over 200 kangaroos and koalas in this tiny crater-bound eco system, many living around the visitor car park, as well as kangaroos, emus, echidnas and wallabies and water birds. Boardwalks, nesting boxes and a bird hide have been constructed to assist bird watchers. Visit Tower Hill’s Natural History Centre to experience the history and evolution of Tower Hill. Learn about its reveg... Tower Hill, Great Ocean Road Area