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Welcome to Melbourne • Australia

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Dandenong Ranges National Park

Pink Lake

Melbourne Museum

Melbourne Zoo

Melbourne Star Observation Wheel

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SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

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One of the biggest cities in the world and Australia’s second largest city, Melbourne is known as Australia’s sporting capital and is notable for its mix of Victorian and contemporary architecture, its extensive tram network, parks and gardens and its diverse, multicultural society. Home to world-class arts and cultural heritage institutions, surprises can be discovered in every basement, rooftop and laneway. Shop until you drop with high-end and local designer brands, watch world-class sports and if you like coffee, you’ll love Melbourne – there are countless coffee shops serving the best coffee in the world.

Experiences • The undisputed coffee capital of Australia boasts innumerable cafés from international chains to local artisan street side baristas. Try a cup at Brother Baba Budan on Little Bourke Street, BBB on Berkeley Street and Cup of Truth at Campbell Arcade off Degraves Street. • Unique dining experiences are aplenty in the city. Enjoy a meal on the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant or for an Arcti meal in the centre of Melbourne, head to Chill on Ice Lounge and Ski Lodge. Try Dinner in the Sky for a meal in the clouds. • Melbourne is a hub for fashionistas with its array of department stores, chic boutiques, warehouses and street markets. Visit Collins and Bourke Streets, the Sundays Market at the Arts Centre, Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne Central shopping centre and don’t miss Chapel Street in South Yarra. • Families can spend hours having fun and creating lasting memories at Melbourne Aquarium, Scienceworks & Melbourne Planetarium, Melbourne Zoo, The Historical Theme Park of Sovereign Hill and Phillip Island Penguin Reserve. • Thrill seekers can enjoy hot air ballooning and step over the Edge at Skydeck 88 above Melbourne’s tallest building.

Sightseeing Hidden Secrets Walking Tour: This tour is a fabulous introduction to the lanes and arcades of Melbourne. Discover quirky cafés, urban designers, street art, stunning architecture, hidden stairwells that descent into lesser known local haunts and learn more about this fascinating city along the way. Puffing Billy steam Train & Healesville Wildlife Tour: A tour perfect for a family day out. Drive through the Dandenong Ranges, enjoy views of Melbourne’s skyline and ride the Puffing Billy steam train to the Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary.

Ballarat and Sovereign Hill: Take a journey back in time and experience the Australian gold rush era as you explore the quaint township of Ballarat and Sovereign Hill’s unique outdoor heritage museum, a replica of an old gold- mining town. Watch traditional blacksmiths and craftsmen at work, ride a stagecoach and pan for gold. Yarra Valley Orchard Tour: This full-day tour will teach you how to swirl, sniff and slurp. Visit Balgownie Estate and enjoy lunch with a glass of grape to compliment your meal.

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