Hello I'm Colm Hanratty from Hostelworld.com and if you want to know
what some of the best streets are for eating out in one of Australias
Australia's most charming cities what are its best museums
and what are its best parks go nowhere because here 10 things you need to know about
Melbourne (instrumental)
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located in the southern east par of Australia and famed for it's
café culture and sporting events Melbourne is a city you simply must
visit if you're going to Australia life here's a
bit more laid back here in comparison to some
its counterparts but it still has that big city feel
it offers some great day trips has beautiful parks
and is easy to get around so if you're thinking of visiting
sit back and check out these ten tips which will help you plan your trip
(instrumental) Melbourne is capital of a state called Victoria
and is home to approximately four million people
its city centre is known as the central business district but is better
known as the CBD it's here that you'll find Center Street Station
which is the city's best-known landmark
along with the river which flows through it the river Yarra
but by far the best place for viewof Melbourne is Eureka sky-deck 88
which at 285 metres high, is the highest observation deck in the southern hemisphere
from up here you can see each and every part of the city
(instrumental) there are two main modes of public transport
in Melbourne first of all you've got trains which serve
both inner and outter suburbs secondly and more famously
are the cities trams which can be seen transporting people
all over the city by far the most popular tram though
is the free City Circle Tram This tram which is route number 35
loops the CBD stopping at or close to many of the city's best-known
attractions along with this free tram there is also a
free shuttle bus in operation
Melbourne is the unofficial sporting capital of Australia
and unquestionably the most famous venue here as Called the Melbourne Cricket Ground better-known
as the MCG when it's full it fits over 100,000 people
and while it's called the Melbourne Cricket Ground as well as cricket
you can also see auzzie rules football here.
Other well-known sporting grounds include the road labor arena where the Australian
Open tennis final is played and the Flemington Racecourse for the famous
Melbourne Cup horse race is held located right across the road from fender
Street Station is Federation Square better known as Fed Square
this an entertainment and cultural center that you really should visit
the main attraction here as the Australian Centre for the moving image
which is full of hands-on exhibits and is definitely worth spending a couple of
hours in Fed Square is also where you will encounter
a part of the National Gallery of Victoria called the Ian Potter centre which is the
world's first major gallery which is dedicated exclusively
to Australian art when you're in Fed square you might even be
lucky enough up to be treated to some free entertainment
while it's also good to note that free wifi is available throughout
the entire square Melbourne is home to some great parks and
gardens to explore close to the CBD are the Queen Victoria Gardens
which are popular with walkers while beside it are the Royal Botanic Gardens
which covers 38 hectares and are home to over 10,000 species of plant
as well as the imposing government house
Carlton Gardens in front of the Royal Exhibition Building
are also worth checking out.
Albert Park in the neighborhood of the same name is one
of the city's best loved parks it's built around Albert Park Lake and among
other things boasts amazing views of Melbourne skyline
central Melbourne is full of alleys, lanes, arcades
and narrow streets to explore such as The Grange Street
which is the perfect place to stop off for a coffee, others worth
checking out are centres place which is just across the road from the grave Street
the blocker arcade which is full specialist shops
and Haigh place e which is good for fashion and you can pick a map of these
of these alleys and lanes from the Melbourne visitor center
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those who like culture will be in their element in Melbourne
as the city is home to a host of fascinating museums and galleries
these include the National Gallery of Victoria which is has over 65 thousand
works spanning thousands of years the Immigration
Museum which explores the stories of people who migrated to Victoria
and the National Sports Museum at the MCG which is home to Australia's finest collection
of sporting heritage you can even have a go at the country's most
famous Sport the city's flagship museum is Melbourne Museum
which can be found in the Carlton neighborhood north of the city centre
this award-winning museum has eight galleries focusing on everything from natural environment
to culture and history
one of the most popular things to do when in Melbourne
is go on a trip down the great Ocean Road it's one of the world's most famous coastal
drives passing by the famous Bells Beach as well
as true seaside towns such as Lawn and appollo bay
but by far the highlight of the Great Ocean Road is a collection of
limestone stocks known as the twelve apostles which are one
of Australia's most iconic landmarks (instrumental)
(instrumental) Melbourne has lots of great neighborhoods
to explore st Kilda is extremely popular with backpackers
which is largely due to its golden beach it's also where your'l
find the famous Luna Park Williams town is also worth visiting as
it's a great place to catch sunsets and get shots of the skyline
overlooking the water, if you like to go shopping then you need to check out
central Melbourne in particular the area around Bourke Street
Mall along here on and other streets such as Collins
Street and Swanston Street you'll find all types
of shops another neighborhood you should try and visit
is South Yarrow which is where your'l find one of the city's
best-known streets Chapel Street which is also great for shopping
(instrumental) One thing Melbourne is well known for is its
restaurants and there are certain streets that are well
known when it comes to eating out such as lygon street up here
in the Carlton neighborhood which is lined with Italian restaurants
other streets well known for their restaurants include Little Bourke Street
in the CBD which is the heart of Melbourne's Chinatown
Ackman Street in st Kilda which is aligned with places serving all types
of cuisine Victoria Street in Richmond which is where
to head if you're looking for Vietnamese food and
Brunswick Street in Fitzroy which is where you will also find a great
selection of bars and remember wherever you see the letter BYO
It means you can bring your own alcohol So there you have our 10 things you need to
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