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MELBOURNE:
Is the grand lady of Australian cities. Elegant, stylish
and with a keen eye for good food and the arts. She is
also the shopping capital.
Inner Melbourne |
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GETTING
AROUND: Melbourne has a terrific public transport
network based on trains, trams and buses. While easy to
use it can trip up visitors with its ticket system.
Getting Around
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SPORTS
MAD: If you are a sports lover then Melbourne is the
city for you. Cricket, golf, tennis, soccer, rugby league
and the best of them all - Australian Rules Football.
Sports Mad Melbourne |
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PARKS
AND GARDENS: Visitors to Melbourne often comment on
how pretty the city is. Much of this is down to the beautiful
public parks and gardens around the city.
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EATING
OUT: Melbourne is renowned for its restaurants and
small eateries, which offer great food and value in equal
measure. Any cuisine you want you can eat.
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THE
ARTS: Melbourne's galleries are highly regarded in
world art circles with magnificent collections of both
European masters and Australia's top painters.
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YARRA
CRUISES: Take time out and enjoy a trip on the Yarra
River. Better yet hop aboard for a dinner cruise with
top food and see the city lights as never before.
Yarra River Cruises
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ARCHITECTURE:
Melbourne not only has some of the grandest Victorian
and Edwardian buildings around, her new architecture
is adventurous and fun.
Architecture
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ST
KILDA: Bayside St Kilda is a must-see. A short tram
ride from the central city, St Kilda has the fun rides
of Luna Park, a great pier and cake shops to die for.
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BIRD'S
EYE VIEW: See Melbourne as the birds do from way up
on high. The Skydeck is 88 floors up and gives you amazing
city views - both night and day.
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STH-WEST
OF MELBOURNE: To
the south west of the big city there are wonderful spots
to enjoy. Geelong, historic and beautiful Queenscliff
and much more.
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GREAT
OCEAN ROAD: This is one of the world's most stunning
coastlines. Drive through pretty towns, beside huge
breakers and stunning rock formations.
The Great Ocean Rd
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HOME
ON WHEELS: The best way to explore Victoria is in
a campervan. TikiTouring's team took a drive down the
Great Ocean Rd and loved every moment.
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GEELONG:
Victoria's
second city Geelong is a great mix of history and a vibrant
modern culture. Its waterfront offer terrific places to
eat and drink.
Geelong |
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BALLARAT:
Gold
fields, the living museum of Sovereign Hill and the site
of the only armed rebellion in Australia's history. Ballarat
has plenty to see.
Ballarat |
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BENDIGO:
Situated
in central Victoria, Bendigo's history is one of wealth
dug out of the ground from the richest goldfields in the
world. You can see just how wealthy.
Bendigo |
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ECHUCA:
This
inland port is the paddlesteamer capital of the world.
Cruise down the Murray River in style - and enjoy some
of the best weather in the country.
Echuca |
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STH-EAST
OF MELBOURNE: Explore
the Mornington Peninsula with its rolling hills and beaches.
Visit the penguins on Phillip Island, or head to Gippsland's
Lakes.
Mornington Peninsula |
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YARRA
VALLEY: For
a relaxed time the Yarra Valley offers it all. Fabulous
wineries, great food, the Healesville Sanctuary zoo or
hop in a balloon.
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