Welcome to Melbourne - Heart of Australia's classic south. Home to the Australian Open Tennis, Australian rules football, the Melbourne Cup and for a short time Australia's capital. Melbourne is known for its gardens, restaurants, cafes and markets, arcades and laneways, galleries, the arts and its relaxed elegant charm. Inhabited by peoples from all corners of the globe its cosmopolitan people give generously and share passionately in the riches of this dynamic and elegant city.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Old Melbourne Gaol
- Lygon Street - cafe culture & 'Little Italy'
- Prestigious Melbourne University
- Royal Exhibition Buildings & Museum
- Parliament House and Princess Theatre
- St Patrick's Cathedral (photo stop)
- Visit Captain Cook's Cottage (own expense) and Fitzroy Gardens
- East Melbourne - ornate Victorian terraced homes
- Take a guided walk through some of Melbourne's best arcades and laneways - Royal Arcade, Block Arcade, Centre Place and Degraves Street
- Perhaps enjoy a coffee from a local barista (own expense)
- Flinders Street Station
- Federation Square
- Collins Street - Paris end
- Visit Queen Victoria Market - look for a bargain, wander around the fresh produce and take in the vibrant cosmopolitan atmosphere
- Walk through Chinatown and take in the character of this colourful area.