Melbourne, “the world’s most liveable city” is famous for its picturesque botanic gardens and parks and it’s yearly calendar packed with festivals and sporting events. Situated on the Yarra River, Melbourne is an exciting city to explore. Modern architecture and design is juxtaposed with heritage buildings reflecting Australia’s cultural history. But beneath the city’s impressive façade, lies the true heart and soul of the city; laneways which snake the city grid to reveal cafes and bars, fashion houses, boutiques, innovative cuisine, galleries, theatres and museums. Within an hour’s drive of the city visitors can enjoy some of Australia’s most spectacular coastlines, wildlife reserves, wineries, temperate rainforests, surf beaches and historic townships.

MELBOURNE ATTRACTIONS

Melbourne Aquatic Centre - http://www.msac.com.au/
Rialto Towers Observation Deck - http://www.melbourne360rialto.com.au/
Scienceworks - http://scienceworks.museum.vic.gov.au/
Melbourne Zoo - http://www.zoo.org.au/visiting.cfm?zoo_id=1
Colonial Tramcar Restaurant - http://www.tramrestaurant.com.au/
National Gallery of Victoria http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/
Melbourne Aquarium - http://www.melbourneaquarium.com.au/
Queen Victoria Market - http://www.qvm.com.au/home.php

VICTORIAN ATTRACTIONS

Yarra Valley Wineries  http://www.yarravalleywinerytours.com.au/
Healesville Sanctuary - http://www.zoo.org.au/
Victoria’s Open Range Zoo - http://www.zoo.org.au/visiting.cfm?zoo_id=3
Phillip Island Nature Parks -  http://www.penguins.org.au/
The Great Ocean Road - http://www.greatoceanrd.org.au/
Parks and Gardens - http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/

TOURISM INFORMATION

General Tourism- http://www.tourismvictoria.com.au/
Things to do in Port Phillip - http://www.portphillip.vic.gov.au/things_to_do.html
That’s Melbourne - http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au
General Guide - http://melbourne.citysearch.com.au
City of Melbourne - http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au