Melbourne Travel Guide
Melbourne |
A vibrant cosmopolitan city, located on the magnificent Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne is the state capital and cultural heart of Victoria. The locals’ claim that …
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Heide Museum of Modern Art
Heide Museum of Modern Art
The Heide Museum of Modern Art in Bulleen is made up of three buildings, all set within large gardens. Explore inside Heide I, II and III to see the contemporary collections or wander among…
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Upcoming Events in Melbourne |
 | GlobalGathering Australia - Melbourne Nov 2009 (annual) Sidney Myer Music Bowl Having captivated audiences in the UK, Poland and Russia, legendary dance music… more... |
 | Melbourne Symphony Orchestra 30 Jan - 13 Dec 2009 (annual) The Arts Centre The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra provides an annual season of concerts from late… more... |
 | Summadayze Jan 2010 (annual) Sidney Myer Music Bowl Summadayze starts Melbourne's year off with a huge dance party at the Sidney Myer… more... |
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Nightlife |
Melbourne is Australia’s bar capital and hub of live music. With the addition of a rockin’ clubland, the city covers all styles and caters to all tastes. The central business district not only serves its after-work drinkers but also attracts a young, trendy crowd of inner-city professionals. Many of Melbourne’s smarter bars are tucked away in the city’s numerous narrow lanes. Across the Yarra River, Southgate provides the arts precinct with a strip of bars with riverside views. Many Melbourne ve…
Sightseeing |
Melbourne has a wealth of places to visit throughout the metropolitan area and is also an ideal city for visitors to stroll around, savouring the ambience and lifestyle. The central business district has a stunning skyline with some intriguing modern architecture. One of the latest examples of this is the enormous and controversial civic hub Federation Square, with its rolling paved courtyard, wacky design, galleries, bars and restaurants. However, aficionados of Australian colonial history will…
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