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Melbourne is Australia's
second biggest city and the most European in architecture
and style. Recent modern landmarks like the Rialto Towers,
Victorian Arts Centre spire and opulent Crown Casino have
given the city a more modern aspect. The city prides itself
on its art, theatre, fashion and food. It is also very multicultural,
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| Trams, buses and trains are frequent and easy to
use. Flinders St Station is the main train station in
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Melbourne
has a fine balance of old and new giving the city
a modern yet refined ambience.
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The city centre is bustling with activity day and
night. The Southbank of the Yarra River is home to
Australia's largest Casino and entertainment complex
with food, drink, shopping and gambling as well as
the Victorian Arts Centre and the National Gallery
near by. South East of the city extensive parks and
gardens stretch on both sides of the river to the
Melbourne Cricket Ground.
North East
of the city, the suburbs of Carlton and Fitzroy abound
with cafes and restaurants such as Greek in Lonsdale
Street, Italian in Lygon Street or Vietnamese in Victoria
Street. In the city, Little Collins Street has several
nightspots like The Gin Palace, Kitten Club and Hairy
Canary.
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Melbourne is also host to many of Australia's best known
sporting events including:
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The Melbourne
Cup and Spring Horse Racing Carnival in October
and November
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International
cricket from October to March
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Australian
Rules Football from March to September
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The Australian
Open Tennis in January
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The Australian
Grand Prix in March
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South Yarra is just south east of the CBD and has many fashionable
shops and restaurants along Toorak Road and Chapel Street. It's
well serviced by trams and train with cinemas and markets as
well. The location is ideal if you like being near the city
but in more suburban environs.
South of the city
to the east and west, St Kilda and Williamstown lead onto Port
Phillip Bay and Melbourne's calm beaches. You'll have to go
further out for surf beaches but they are fine for a swim on
a hot day or join the locals on an evening promenade. St Kilda
is quite cosmopolitan and has many eateries and cafes.
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| St Kilda beach and promenade |
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