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VICTORIA - Melbourne
Melbourne is one of the busiest and best known destinations in the whole of the Australian continent. It is situated on Port Phillip, a sizeable natural bay, while the city centre in on the Yarra River estuary. It is home to approximately 4 million Melbournians, who favour the busy city life combined with gorgeous surrounds and a rich sense of cultural and historical heritage.
Melbourne was founded in 1835 and named after the second Viscount Melbourne, William Lamb. It was declared an official city in 1847 and became the capital city of Victoria four years later. It was the gold rush of the mid-1800’s that created a sense of global recognition and wealth for this state and city. From
Melbourne skyline taken at sunrise Today, Melbourne promises to be a rewarding holiday destination, commercial capital and home to a wide spectrum of people with individual needs. In fact, it has been voted one of the world’s top three most liveable cities. It combines culture, history, architecture, sport, tourism and stunning landscapes within the vast confines of one city. The Melbourne borders contain botanical gardens, sports stadiums, skyscrapers, quaint Victorian homes, chic boutiques, comfortable coffee cafés, world-class restaurants and plenty to do for the little ones. Food and wine is of excellent quality and even the most discerning of palates is sure to experience sheer delight in the abundance.
Some “must-sees” and “definite-do’s” during one’s stay in Melbourne include:
Shopping – shopaholics are well rewarded with the range of specialist and retail outlets in this bustling city.
Out on the town – the nightlife in Melbourne is unbeatable. A range of cocktail bars, pubs, clubs and even sports bars create an after-dark buzz for the young and young-at-heart. In addition, there are many theatres showing world-class productions for the more culturally-inclined.
A day of culture – spend time in the many museums and galleries that expose the essence of Melbourne and the artistic expressions of its unique resident.
It’s all history – several historical buildings and various remains testify to times past.
Back to nature – Melbourne, like so many other Australian destinations, is home to beautiful and diverse plants and animals. These are accommodated within parks, reserves and zoos for the viewing pleasure and education of the public.
For more info, please visit: http://www.melbourne.com.au/
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