Melbourne makes for a great base to explore Victoria’s manybeaches, ski resorts and the stunning natural wonders within her countryside.
For adrenaline junkies there is hot air balloons to enjoy, hang gliding, mountain
climbing, water activities and many others to get a thrill from.
St Kilda
Exuding a ‘shabby chic’ atmosphere, St Kilda is a popular
former seaside town which is quite a harmonious blend of contrasts – on one
hand it is quite a residential area but has an energetic party scene, has a
stylish atmosphere but borders on being seedy. Fitzroy Street is St Kilda’s red
light district and not really the place to be for single women. However, the
waterfront is popular, especially with its beach and the long pier stretching
across the water. The best way to see St Kilda is on the tram, which you can
jump on at South Melbourne and Albert Park.
Como Historic House and Gardens
Como Historic House and Gardens is a sophisticated and grand
white mansion which boasts beautiful views over the river. The mansion is a
fusion of Regency and Italianate architecture and emphasizes the styles of
properties created in the 19th century by rich landowners.
Brunswick Street
The center of Fitzroy is undoubtedly Brunswick Street. This
area is where you will find a number of chic art galleries and performance
centres, Spanish bars, charity stores, minority supermarkets, restaurants of
all cuisine and cafes where artists, painters and writers etc. all hang out.
This is definitely a place to wander around and soak up the unique and
invigorating atmosphere.
Richmond
One of the city’s oldest industrial sections, Richmond was
initially a mixture of grand mansions, bars and tanners but by the beginning of
the 20th century the elite had begun to move elsewhere. In the 1960s, there was
a surge of Vietnamese, Greek and Italian immigrants who settled here with the
development of several high rise apartment buildings. Today, it is a vibrant
and colourful place to explore, close to the CBD district and features a range
of bicycle and walking routes.
Melbourne Zoo
Melbourne Zoo opened its doors to the public in 1862, the
first of its kind in the entire country. Indeed, as you wander around you can
see elements of its initial construction which includes plant life from all
over the world. Some of the more popular attractions include the Orangutan
House, the Gorilla Rainforest, the Asian Rainforest, the Trail of the
Elephants, the Australian Area, the Great Flight Aviary, the Butterfly House
and the Platypus House. On summer nights, the zoo stays open late and features
live music.
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