| When travelling around Melbourne, Victoria's state | | | | right before you. It is a nice location to waste an |
| capital, then it' s all but required that you explore | | | | evening and the ideal time period to go is around |
| a number of the major tourist areas which this | | | | 1 hour prior to the sun sets so that you may |
| artistic city has on offer. Listed below is a | | | | witness Melbourne in the daytime plus at night |
| chronicle of a couple of the most prominent things | | | | time, typically when it truly springs to life. |
| to see in and around Melbourne. | | | | During the summer months the St Kilda beach |
| A leisurely drive south-west of Melbourne is | | | | and the sea baths are a fabulous location to |
| Victoria's main attraction for visitors, the historic | | | | spend an evening. On top of that you might walk |
| Great Ocean Road. Being a historic scenic drive | | | | along and experience the large number of retail |
| which weaves its route besides some of the best | | | | shop, restaurants, cafes and beer gardens in |
| seacoast in Australia this popular tourist spot | | | | neighbouring, cosmopolitan Acland Street, |
| encompasses the recognized 12 Apostles, which | | | | particularly the popular cake shops. For people |
| are earthen columns which were developed out | | | | who are feeling adventurous there is also Luna |
| of the mainland though centuries of erosion. | | | | Park with its rides and entertainment located |
| The Albert Park Lake and the formula 1 grand | | | | inbetween the beach and Acland Street. |
| prix track are positioned only 3kms south of the | | | | A commonly frequented location to explore when |
| Melbourne CBD. Assuming that you' re feeling full | | | | you're staying in one of numerous Melbourne |
| of energy it's possible to take a run all around the | | | | hotels is Lygon Street, Carlton's Italian restaurant |
| lake front track which is only 5kms in length and | | | | precinct. This street is renown for its ample |
| is going to supply you with beautiful views of the | | | | restaurants, coffee bars, boutique shops and |
| water, parklands, sporting ovals and the city in | | | | designer label shops. This street is positioned only |
| the distance. | | | | a short walk north of the Melbourne CBD. |
| People wanting that real old-world marketplace | | | | A major tourist attraction, the Fairy penguin |
| ambience you have to go to see the Queen | | | | parade is situated on Phillip Island, that's around |
| Victoria Market, which is positioned on the | | | | one hundred and fifty kilometres from Melbourne |
| northern fringe of the city CBD. Here you should | | | | city. Daily at dusk the penguins return to the |
| be able to get freshly picked fruits & veges, deli | | | | beach and march up to their burrow in the sand |
| produce and will even have time to grab a | | | | dunes. Be sure to take along a winter coat and a |
| shopping deal in the various apparel, toy retailers | | | | travel rug as it can get quite chilly at night on the |
| and craft stalls. | | | | island. |
| The hallowed turf of the famous MCG is home to | | | | Definitely 1 of the city's newest suburbs is |
| the AFL during winter time and cricket in summer | | | | Newquay or Docklands as it is commonly called. |
| time. The MCG was the home of the 1956 | | | | The waterfront precinct which was recently |
| Olympic Games and is a top notch ground that | | | | constructed comprises of numerous fine dining |
| hosts a number of events including concerts and | | | | restaurants, an extensive shopping centre, brand |
| major sports games. The MCG on top of | | | | new Docklands accommodation and a boating |
| everything else incorporates the National sporting | | | | marina, all of which is on the outskirts of the |
| museum and offers guided tours that' ll tell you all | | | | Melbourne CBD. |
| about the history of the stadium and also insight | | | | People who are fans of the country's favourite |
| with regard to special sports accomplishments. | | | | TV show 'Neighbours' you will be able to pay a |
| Located in the center of the Melbourne CBD and | | | | visit to the actual 'Ramsay St' where it is based. |
| a brief distance from many Melbourne | | | | The actual street in known as Pin Oak Court in |
| accommodation is the Rialto Observation Deck, on | | | | Vermont South and you can enjoy tours daily |
| which people can take a all-inclusive panorama of | | | | that' ll drive you there plus several extra |
| the city and the surroundings as it extends out | | | | prominent areas in the show. |