Melbourne Cruise Guide
Numerous parks and gardens and the winding Yarra River give a pleasant, open feel to the city. Its skyline mixes elegant spires with dazzling modern skyscrapers, dwarfing the elegant Victorian-era buildings that are dotted along leafy streets.
Narrow lanes filled with funky boutiques, bars and alfresco cafes intersect wide streets shared with Melbourne's colourful signature trams. The city has excellent public transport with links to an almost endless string of popular beaches.
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The city hosts a constant stream of festivals, theatre and sporting events, including the Australian Open, the Melbourne Cup, the Australian Formula One Grand Prix and the AFL Football Grand Final.
Travel further afield on a day trip along the stunning Great Ocean Road, sample award-winning wines in the Yarra Valley, or see Fairy Penguins come ashore after dark on Phillip Island. Enjoy a Devonshire Tea then ride the Puffing Billy steam train through the sub-tropical Dandenong Ranges 40km (24 miles) east of Melbourne.
Highlights
• National Gallery and the Victorian Arts Centre
• Melbourne Museum
• Parliament House
• Captain Cook's Cottage
• Melbourne Aquarium
• Royal Melbourne Zoo
• Yarra River Cruise
Tourist Information
Federation Square, corner of Swanston Street and Flinders Street
Tel: +61 (03) 9658 9658.
Website: www.visitmelbourne.com
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Tipping: 10% is customary for good service, but is not compulsory, as wages in the service industry are considered adequate without tipping.
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