Top 10 Things to do in Melbourne
Welcome to the second half of the top 10 things to do in Melbourne. Follow this link for the top 5.
No. 6 Boat ride down the Yarra
A Down River Cruise
If you take a cruise down river you will see Southgate, the Crown Casino, Melbourne Aquarium, the World Trade Centre, Exhibition Centre, Maritime Museum and the famous Westgate and Bolte Bridges.
Up River Cruise
It’s a little more scenic in the other direction with the tree-lined Yarra River offering up many historic, attractive and interesting things to see. These include Herring Island, the Royal Botanic Gardens and the Melbourne Cricket Ground. You may also enjoy the National Tennis Centre, Toorak Mansions and ornate bridges.
Top 10 Things to do in Melbourne
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No. 7 Royal Botanic Gardens
The 36 hectares of Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens contain over 50,000 plants. Don’t try to see all of them as there is much more to do than that. Commence your exploration with a trip to the Visitor Centre. They will ensure you get the most from your time in the gardens. Entrance to the park is free.
Royal Botanic Gardens’ Discovery Walk
Experience the gorgeous landscapes and diverse plant collections with a free and friendly Royal Botanic Gardens guided tour. Leave with lasting memories of Melbourne’s finest garden. The tours last for about an hour and a half. The meeting point is at the Visitor Centre by the Observatory Gate. The tours don’t like Mondays and special days like Good Friday.
No. 8 Flinders Street Railway Station
Show a picture of Flinders Street Station to someone in Australia and most people will think of Melbourne. Flinders Street Station is a cultural icon; “I’ll meet you under the clocks” is a famous phrase referring to the row of clocks above the main entrance. The station is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.
French Renaissance?
The architectural style of the building is unique in Victoria. The main building has been described as French Renaissance in style, strongly influenced by French public architecture of the 1900s.
Flinders Street Railway Station
No. 9 Lygone Street – Melbourne’s “Little Italy”
You can’t visit Melbourne and not go to Lygone Street, the street that started off whole cafe / coffee thing in Melbourne. Leafy Lygone Street is Melbourne’s Little Italy with so many Italian restaurants and cafes ensuring only the very best survive. Whilst you are there don’t lose sight of the beautiful Victorian terraces as you pass, or try to pass, the numerous Lygone cake shops and gelato bars. Delight in the understated fashion boutiques and book shops. Once you have had your fill, head off to Carlton Gardens the Royal Exhibition Building.
No. 10 The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG or just ‘The G’)
The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) has a wonderful history of great sporting triumphs, drama and controversy. It hosted the first Ashes cricket test in 1877. The MCG has been used for many sporting and cultural events and is used regularly by Australian Football League (AFL). AFL was previously known as Victorian Football League or VFL. The highest ever recorded attendance was for the VFL/AFL Grand Final in 1970. 121,000 fans crammed into the MCG for the 1970 decider between Carlton and Collingwood. Tours are available, click below for more details
Top 10 Things to do in Melbourne
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