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Activities in Melbourne City


Tourist Attractions in Melbourne City


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    MELBOURNE EXHIBITION CENTRE [Jeff's Shed]

    The home of all trade exhibitions
     
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    MELBOURNE AQUARIUM

    A MUST SEE FOR ADULTS & KIDS ALIKE
     
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    RIALTO OBSERVATION DECK

    Great place to view Melbourne & surrounds. High above the city.
     
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    TELSTRA DOME

    THE HOME OF THE A.F.L.
     
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    Fraus

    Think of pancakes savoury and sweet! Hot chocolate and alcohol all thrown in for a lazy day!

    Homepage

    0393288999

     
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    Dendy Beach Bathing Boxes

    Go for a stroll along the Brighton Dendy Beach foreshore to view the colourfull bathing boxes. Walk to Green point to get a misty amazing view of the skyline from Melbourne City
     
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    Federation Square

    Unique architecture in public open space. Free week-end entertainment, great eateries and bars, regular exhibitions. Melbourne tourist info centre here also.
     
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    Melbourne Zoo

    The Melbourne Zoo is full of wildlife, see some of the amazing animals on display at this world reknown Zoological Gardens, Fantastic atmosphere and a great day out for all the family

    Homepage

    61-3-9285 9355

     

Restaurants in Melbourne City


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    NEW QUAY

    GREAT EATING PLACES. CLOSE TO TELSTRA DOME.
     
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    Southbank

    Heaps of great restaurants.
     
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    The Levenson

    Local roo boy Corey Mckernon's hotel is layed back but classy! Great menu, great beer and great TV screen to watch all sports (including Commonwealth Game Highlights!)

    Homepage

    0393281109

     
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    The Castle Hotel

    Another Great little attraction, based on the Cnr Arden, Courntey & Wrecklyn Street. Try the local Abbey Brew - very enticing! The menu is pub based with a bit of sophistication thrown in!

    Homepage

    03 93489692

     
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    Burger Republic

    A healthy taste revolution! Macca's doesnt even deserve to be in this sentence which I have written! But Burger Republic does!

    Homepage

    0393281781

     
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    Rubicon

    Dinner, brunch, coffee and its all Rubicon! One of North Melbourne's/Melbourne's best restaurants/bars/cafe! It rocks!

    Homepage

    0393293389

     
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    Sumo

    Another great find in the Errol Street precinct! With great restaurants such as Rose, noodle town, baba house, this place does both Aussie and Japanese! What more could you want?

    Homepage

    0393292882

     

Entertainment in Melbourne City


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    Telstra Dome

    Hear the crowd roar! A 400 meter walk from 'One' on William experience the excitement of an Aussie rules football match. It is a spectacluar event.

    Homepage

    +613 8625 7277

     
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    Melbourne Aquarium

    Verrry Fishy.....
     
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    CROWN CASINO

    YOUR TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE.
     
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    Mosskito

    New boy on the block! Recently opened, its a Restaurant, cafe or bar! Your choice! Menu is simple, but the booze and atmosphere rock!

    Homepage

    0393283888

     
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    Brunswick Music Festival

    March 30th -April 9th 2006. Following the Commonwealth Games, and Festival Melbourne 2006, the Brunswick Music Festival program again presents an excellent mix of top class international and Australian performers, some of whom are old friends. Based in Sydney Road, Brunswick, the festival showcases Harry Manx from Britain, The Pigram Brothers from Broome, Mozaik, Judy Small, Paul Wookey, Jugularity and many many more.

    Homepage

    03 9388 1469

     
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    Crown Casino

    Glitz and glamour of what you would expect from a world class casino. Also an entertainment centre with Cinemas; Bowling Centre; Game Play Centre; Shopping; Food; Drinks.
     
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    Southern Star Observation Wheel

    Southern Star presents a spectacular and unforgettable experience. Day or night, you’ll feel the euphoria of soaring flight within Southern Star’s orbit. Rising gently to 120 metres in one of 21 air-conditioned cabins, you’ll experience breathtaking panoramic vistas of Melbourne, Port Phillip Bay and up to 40 kilometres beyond

    Homepage

    +61 3 8688 9688

     

Things To Do in Melbourne City


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    For Cyclists

    Melbourne has many cycling tracks, the following weblink should take you to the VicRoads website page that has a list of maps...
     

Local History in Melbourne City


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    POLLY WOODSIDE

    1800's Clipper
     
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    OLD MELBOURNE GAOL

    VISIT THE GAOL WHERE NED KELLY WAS HANGED. TOURS AVAILABLE
     
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    Errol Street, Queensberry & Leveson Street

    One of Melbourne's best kept secrets! Bars, pubs, take away and restaurants! Highly recommended for the traveller looking for something different!
     

Shopping in Melbourne City


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    SHOPPING ARCADES

    Melbourne has a host of shopping arcades. A must see is Block Arcade on Collins Street
     
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    Brighton Church Street

    Come and enjoy the Brighton relaxed coffee late style mix and mingle with the locals in Church Street. Shop until you drop...and enjoy lunch or dinner in one of the 23 restaurant with international cuisine
     
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    Boutiques

    Collins Street shopping is door to door with Gucci; Loui Vutton; Hermes; Chanel and an endless count of unique boutiques and high end retail therapy
     
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    Smith St Outlet Shopping

    Take the 86/89 tram to Smith St, Collingwood to browse many outlet shops between Johnson St and Alexandra Pde. All the big sports ware outlets are there, along with many others
     
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    BIKERS WORLD

    GREAT RANGE OF MOTORCYCLE WEAR, LEATHERS AND CORDURA RANGE, BOOTS, GLOVES AND MUCH MORE FROM BLACKROSE LEATHERS AT 449 GRAHAM ST, PORT MELBOURNE VIC 3207 NEAR DOCKLANDS/EXIBITION CENTRE

    Homepage

    03 9646 8006