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Melbourne

Melbourne is the capital of Victoria. This city of three and a half million is a scenic bayside community on the Yarra River and is deservedly famous as a cosmopolitan, suburban and cultivated haven for the avant-garde

This stylish city is widely seen as the cultural capital of Australia, and it is frequently host to art exhibitions, theatrical events, musicals and major film festivals.

The city features many attractions to lure the visitor, including a wealth of architecture that give it a much more European feel than any other Australian city. Leafy parks, open air cafés, a city serving tram service, a gentle climate and an increasingly world class selections of restaurants and eateries combine to make this an unmissable stop on your trip to Australia.

Attraction
Age Group
Fun Factor
All
*****
Emerald Lake All ****
Puffing Billy All ****
Murray to the Mountains Middle kids up ****
Moonraker Tours Older Children *****
Healesville Sanctuary All ****
Werribee Park All ****
Melbourne Aquarium Middle ****
Melbourne Museum 3 and up ****
Central Deborah Bendigo Middle ****
Flag Staff Hill Maritime Musuem All ***

 

   
 
 
 
   
 
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