Melbourne

In Victoria the premier tourist destinations are in its capital city, Melbourne. It is the second most populous city. The city is on the lower reaches of the Yarra River and on the northern and eastern shoreline of Port Phillip.

In Melbourne there is the Crown Entertainment Complex. It has a wide range of entertainment facilities. There is the five-star Crown Towers. The complex’s restaurants are some of Australia’s finest. Diners at the restaurants can enjoy the view of Melbourne’s skyline and Yarra River. Crown Entertainment Complex’s location is convenient for tourists as it is a short walking distance from sports venues and the arts precinct.

Melbourne also has Federation Square. It is on the edge of the Yarra River and close to Flinders Street Station. Federation Square has a diverse mix of attractions including cinemas, restaurants, cafés, bars, galleries and events. The Square has also some very unique architecture. Melbourne Museum is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest museum complex. The museum has the latest technology that helps in giving insight into Australia’s plant and animal life as well as its culture.

The Melbourne 360 offers a 360 degree view from a great height. From this spot the city vast city and its surrounding areas can be observed. While there you can get drinks and meals from the café and bar. Souvenirs and gifts are also available. Located on the banks of the Yarra River is the Melbourne Aquarium. The Aquarium has many creatures from the Southern Ocean. Creatures range from cuttlefish, eels, crabs and sharks. There is also a coral atoll and a large collection of sea jellies. There is also a simulated underwater roller coaster ride. Melbourne Aquarium also has a café, restaurant, shop, an amphitheatre and lecture halls.

The city is also home to Melbourne Zoo. It is Australia’s oldest zoo. On display are over 300 animal species from all over the world. Tourists can see wildlife from overseas such as gorillas, tigers, otters and mandrills. Australian animals on display are koalas, platypuses and wombats. There is also the Butterfly House, containing Australian butterfly species.

Melbourne River Cruises provide scenic cruises with commentary on the city’s waterways. There is an upriver cruise along the Yarra River. Visitors go past Melbourne’s parks and gardens; Herring Island, and the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The downriver cruise is where visitors learn the path of early pioneers of Victoria. There is also a ferry service to Williamstown, a historic village with bay views, and a café and restaurant area.