Many people visit Melbourne with very different needs. Whether its shopping, or sports , or ethnic dining, or cultural events, or site seeing or simply just on holiday, Melbourne is one city that will never disappoint you. Everyone who visits Melbourne takes with him/her an experience that stays fresh in their minds for a very long time to come
For you who would want to experience Melbourne in a special way here is a quick guide to ensuring that you capture the authenticity and essence of Melbourne.
To move around Melbourne the best way would be using a tram. Melbourne has the oldest tram network in the world. It runs over 200 miles at the moment but its being expanded. Ensure that you experience this historic piece when you are in Melbourne. You get to navigate through the city very easily and a chance of a lifetime to be in Melbourne’s tram.
Tickets for single journeys within the city and to inner suburbs are very affordable. To get the best deal for sightseeing buy a 2-Hour Metcard, good for unlimited transport on buses or trams for up to 2 hours.
One of the places where you can stop for a view is the Parliament House tram. Here you get a view of some landmarks in Melbourne such as the grand Windsor Hotel, Parliament house, the St.Patrick’s Cathedral, the Princess Theatre and the Paris End of the Collins Street.
For a bird’s eye view of Melbourne, climb up to the Melbourne Observation Deck. You will be able to see more land marks like the Yarra River, and the marvelous Botanical Gardens. This is a way to spot other landmarks you would like to have a close look at.
In the inner city in Melbourne, there are many green spots. This part of the city is reserved for leisure and hence you will find it greener and leafy than any other part in the city. A walk through the Treasury Gardens, or Fitzroy Gardens would be a memorable experience. Don’t leave out the Cook’s Cottage as well.
Melbourne Aquarium is the place for those who love wildlife, to top it up experience the bars, restaurants and the shops on the south bank of the river.
We are still on with the trip in the city center. A stop at the Victoria Market to look through the goods. While at it grab a bite in one of the many food outlets here. The Victoria Market is the biggest open air market in the southern hemisphere. You will find everything in this market. Be it groceries, clothing, leather goods, jewelry, handicrafts, pieces of art. This one place you can buy gifts for people back home, very authentic souvenirs.
For art lovers saunter over to the Federation Square and experience a wide range of galleries. Here you will find the Australian art collection in the Ian Potter center. And just next door is the new Gallery of Victoria International. Some of the collections you will find include, four Constables, works by El Greco, works by Monet, pieces by Manet and four Gainsboroughs
There is a mouthful one can experience in a day in Melbourne. You can never exhaust it all in a day. Melbourne is rich with diversity, and has something for everyone regardless of culture, hobbies, or tastes. In a nut shell those are just a sample of the things and places you can visit in a day in Melbourne.
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