Melbourne, Australia
The state capital of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia, Melbourne is a multi-cultural hub, and one of the country's most vibrant cities. A centre of commerce, education and tourism, it is famous for its architecture, its tram network, and of course, its famous parks and gardens.
Widely regarded as the cultural capital of Australia, the city is famous for its many festivals, including the Melbourne Fringe Festival, the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, the Melbourne International Film Festival and the Melbourne International Arts Festival. Visitors to the city would also do well to attend a performance of the Australian Ballet, or the Victorian Opera, both performing arts groups that are excellent at what they do.
In recent decades, Street Art too has become a major part of the city's urban culture, and visitors will notice artistic depictions on a variety of surfaces. Hoiser Lane, in particular, has many great examples of the kind of work this genre is famous for. Tourists who are intrigued by this phenomenon might want to check out the Melbourne Stencil Festival, which is held yearly.
Often called the national sports capital, Melbourne has hosted or co-hosted a number of prestigious leagues and tournaments over the years, including the annual Australian Open, the 1956 Summer Olympics and the 2003 Rugby World Cup. Home to professional teams like Melbourne Storm
(Rugby League) and Melbourne Victory (A-League Football), the city's sporting tradition is a long and established one, and sports fans would do well to catch a game or two while in town.
Of course, if you would pick a walk in the park over an afternoon at a game, then Melbourne has something in store for you as well. From the Royal Botanic Gardens to the National Rhododendron Gardens, the city boasts a number of different green locations to use as breathing space.
From street art, to sport and just plain leisure, Melbourne's diversity is sure to provide you with exactly what you need during your stay, and should, above all, give you a little taste of what Australia is all about.
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Your 2 night stay in Melbourne, AU
Check-in: Friday, September 17, 2010
Check-out: Sunday, September 19, 2010
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Sofitel Melbourne On Collins
This city-center hotel is located in Melbourne, close to City Museum at Old Treasury Melbourne, Treasury
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Grand Hyatt Melbourne
heart of the city546 guest rooms offer floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic city viewsand state-of-the-art technology and comfort, including spacious $21.14
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Hilton On The Park Melbourne
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Overlooking Fitzroy Gardens, this East Melbourne hotel is across from the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Rod Laver Arena, and $20.01
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Bayview On The Park
Situated in the business district, this Melbourne hotel is close to Jewish Museum of Australia and Chapel $9.11
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The InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto
Situated in the business district, this Melbourne hotel is close to Melbourne Observation Deck, Immigration $16.84
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Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
This city-center property is located in Melbourne, close to Immigration Museum and Eureka Tower. Also nearby are $15.96
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Rydges on Swanston - Melbourne
This Carlton hotel is situated near the beach, close to Melbourne University, Royal Exhibition Building, and $13.70 Best Price
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The Hotel Windsor
This city-center hotel is located in Melbourne, close to Parliament House of Victoria and Princess Theatre. Also $17.13
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Stamford Plaza Melbourne
This city-center property is located in Melbourne, close to Melbourne Town Hall and Federation Square. Also $15.73
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Holiday Inn On Flinders
This city-center hotel is located in Melbourne, close to Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre, Melbourne $15.27 7-Day Advance Purchase Special
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Vibe Savoy Hotel Melbourne
This city-center hotel is located in Melbourne, close to Spencer Street Station and Melbourne Observation Deck. $13.41
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Mantra on the Park
This city-center hotel is located in Melbourne, close to Old Melbourne Gaol, Royal Exhibition Building, and $14.23
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Novotel St Kilda
This city-center hotel is located in St. Kilda, close to St Kilda Pier, Luna Park, and Royal Botanic $16.33 Early Booking Bonus
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Mercure Welcome Melbourne
Mercure Welcome Melbourne is in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. The hotel faces the Bourke Street Mall area and its shops and restaurants. Melbourne’s Town Hall is one-quarter km $12.32
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The Swanston Hotel, Grand Mercure
This city-center hotel is located in Melbourne, close to Melbourne Town Hall, State Library of Victoria, and $13.78
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Bayview Eden Melbourne
Situated in the business district, this Melbourne hotel is close to Shrine of Remembrance and Royal Botanic $9.63 Stay 2 nights or more and SAVE Only 3 rooms left!
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Crossley Hotel Melbourne, managed by Mercure
This Melbourne hotel is close to Princess Theatre and Parliament House of Victoria. Also nearby are City $12.19 Save 20% on this stay!
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Crowne Plaza Melbourne
This city-center hotel is located in Melbourne, close to Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre, Melbourne $18.37
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Novotel Melbourne On Collins
This city-center hotel is located in Melbourne, close to Melbourne Town Hall and St Paul's Cathedral. Also $17.14
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Punthill South Yarra
Situated in the entertainment district, this South Yarra hotel is close to Toorak Road and Royal Botanic $9.31 Stay 2 nights or more and SAVE
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Key Attractions
- Albert Park
Albert Park is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3 km south from Melbourne's central business district. Its Local Government Area is the City of Port Phillip.
- Chapel Street
Chapel Street is a shopping, dining and entertainment precinct in Melbourne, Australia. It has myriad shops ranging from exclusive upmarket fashion designers at the South Yarra end to old fashion pawnbrokers towards Windsor.
- City Museum at Old Treasury Melbourne
The old Treasury Building, along Spring Street in Melbourne, was once home to the Victorian government Treasury department, but is now a museum of Melbourne history.
More Attractions from Melbourne, Australia
- Collins Street
- Crown Casino
- Eureka Tower
- Federation Square
- Federation Square
- Fitzroy Gardens
- Flinders Street Station
- Immigration Museum
- Jewish Museum of Australia
- Jewish Museum of Australia
- Luna Park (Melbourne)
- Melbourne Aquarium
- Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
- Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre
- Melbourne Museum
- Melbourne Observation Deck
- Melbourne Town Hall
- Melbourne Zoo
- Monash University
- Museum of Victoria
- National Gallery of Victoria
- Old Melbourne Gaol
- Parliament House of Victoria
- Princess Theatre
- Queen Victoria Market
- Rialto Towers Observatory
- RMIT University
- Royal Botanic Gardens (Melbourne)
- Royal Exhibition Building
- Scienceworks & Melbourne Planetarium
- Shrine of Remembrance
- St Patrick's Cathedral
- St Paul's Cathedral
- St. Kilda Beach
- State Library of Victoria
- Treasury Gardens
- Tullamarine Airport
- University of Melbourne
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