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Wednesday 4 July 2012

Things to do in Melbourne


1.  Visit Eureka Tower and see Melbourne from above. Eureka Tower is a soaring 300 metres up in the sky. The observation deck is on the 88th floor and offers magnificent views of Melbourne and beyond.

2.  The Botanical Gardens is Melbourne’s green oasis with 38 hectares of landscaped gardens consisting of a mix of native Australian and non-native plants. The Botanical Gardens is the ideal spot for a romantic picnic.

3.  St Kilda is Melbourne’s most vibrant suburb. St Kilda is bohemian yet stylish and must be visited while in Melbourne. St Kilda beach is a popular destination in the summer with heaps of cafes, restaurants and bars.

4.  Luna Park is a theme park located in St Kilda and is a must visit for families with kids.

5.  For the sport fanatic you should pay a visit to Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) or simply referred to as "The G" by Melbournians. MCG is the largest sports stadium in Australia and home to some of the most magical sport memories this country has experienced.

6.  The Crown Complex is best known for being home to Melbourne’s most luxurious hotel, Crown Towers, and its casino, Crown Casino. The Crown complex is located on the Southbank in the CBD right next to the Yarra River.

7.  Take the train or drive to Williamstown and enjoy fish and chips or an ice cream on the beach. Williamstown is a sleepy seaside suburb with great beaches and where you can view the Melbourne skyline from a different angle.

8.  For food and wine lovers a visit to the Yarra Valley is a must. Yarra Valley is located about 80 kilometres east of Melbourne. Yarra Valley is home to numerous wineries and here you can sample some of the best wines in the world.

9.  Docklands is one of the newest inner city suburbs in Melbourne. Jump on a tram to Melbourne Docklands and take in its modern architecture, restaurants, cafes and bars.

10.  Melbourne Aquarium is another must visit for families with kids. This state of the art aquarium has over 1000 sea creatures, including sharks and stingrays. The not so faint hearted can book a swim with the sharks.



Eureka tower

The observation deck (Eureka Skydeck 88) occupies the entire 88th floor of the Eureka Tower and is the highest public vantage point in a building in the Southern Hemisphere at 285 m (935 ft). It opened to the public on 15 May 2007. An entry fee applies to access the Skydeck.

The Skydeck features thirty viewfinders that help visitors to pinpoint numerous significant landmarks around all parts of Melbourne, along with several free binoculars. There is a small outside area called 'The Terrace' which is closed in high winds. There is also a glass cube called 'The Edge', which extends itself from the building to hang over the edge of the tower and add to the viewing experience.

On 10 January 2005, Grocon, the firm building Eureka Tower, proposed adding a 53.8 m (176.5 ft) communications mast/observation tower. The proposal is currently before the local planning commission. This mast would be a significant structure, used for providing an adventure climb to the tip of the summit.

On 16 April 2006, a new proposal was announced that the construction company and developers were considering options for the building to have a "skywalk" that would take daring people up 350 metres high. The proposed structure may also include a communications tower.

The Edge

Skydeck 88 features 'The Edge' – a glass cube which projects 3 m (10 ft) out from the building with visitors inside, suspended almost 300 m (984 ft) above the ground. When you enter, the glass is opaque as the cube moves out over the edge of the building. Once fully extended over the edge, the glass becomes clear.
 

                    20 Things To Do in Melbourne on a Sunday            
 

In recent times, Melbourne has become a more lively place on a Sunday so we have compiled a list of 20 suggested things to do in Melbourne on a Sunday. Here they are:

  1. Have a lazy breakfast in Acland Street St Kilda and then browse the wares at the Esplanade Market. Nobody's in any hurry in St Kilda on a Sunday. More information at The White Hat Guide to St Kilda.
  2. Take the ferry to Willy. Williamstown (or Willy as the locals call it) still has a village atmosphere and the boat trip across the bay helps put you in a suitable relaxed mood. There is a farmers' market on the 2nd Sunday of the month and craft markets on the 1st & 3rd Sundays. The Historical Society Museum is also open on Sundays. More details at The White Hat Guide to Williamstown.
  3. Visit a historic house. Como, Rippon Lea, Black Rock House, La Trobe's Cottage and the Mansion at Werribee are open most Sundays. Villa Alba and the Portable Iron Houses in South Melbourne are open on the 1st Sunday of the month, Labassa is open on the 3rd Sunday of the month. More information at The White Hat Guide to Historic Houses in Melbourne.
  4. Enjoy a hearty Sunday brunch or even a full roast. Many hotels have a special Sunday lunch menu and if you choose one with, say, a view of the bay you can enjoy a relaxing Sunday whatever the weather.

Ride a tram - You can ride the City Circle Tram for free, but once you've done a complete circuit you probably don't want to go around a second time. On the other hand you could choose a particular tram and ride it to the end of the route and back. On a Sunday if you buy the right ticket, this will cost you next to nothing. and for visitors it can be a good way to get a flavour of Melbourne suburban living. You could for instance try the route 109 which runs through Collins Street in the city. If you are on a tight budget you could break your journey at either Victoria Street Richmond or the Box Hill terminus and enjoy a cheap warming Asian meal. If you have a little more to spend you could enjoy a meal at one of the restaurants overlooking the bay at the Station Pier terminus.


   

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Have a meal on the tramcar restaurant - Enjoy a leisurely meal in a heated tramcar restaurant while looking through the windows at the poor mugs out there walking around in the rain. Be warned that the wine (included in the price) keeps on coming so you're sure to feel nice and warm when you return to base.

  1. Go shopping or just window shopping in Chapel Street and watch the other window shoppers.
  2. Go to the Camberwell Sunday Market. This is one of Melbourne's most bustling market where people from all over Melbourne come to sell their second hand clothes and fashions, household goods and all manner of surprising stuff. If you are looking for fresh produce there are always farmers' markets somewhere in Melbourne on a Sunday or the South Melbourne Market is always a good standby. You can find a comprehensive list of Sunday markets at The White Hat Guide to Sunday Markets in Melbourne and Victoria.
  3. Most Sundays in Melbourne you will find a community, ethnic or multicultural festival and most have delicious home made food so there's Sunday lunch taken care of. You find a comprehensive listing of festivals at The White Hat Guide to Festivals in Melbourne.
  4. Enjoy free entertainments in the parks. Most Sundays throughout summer you will find free concerts or free entertainments of some sort in the parks and gardens. Lay back, kick off your shoes and enjoy a glass of bubbly. During the cooler months you will often find free indoor entertainment at places like the Melbourne Town Hall or Federation Square.
  5. Take some photographs. People are at their most relaxed and least self-conscious on a Sunday and you will get some atmospheric shots that would be difficult to take on a weekday.
  6. Experience Yum Cha in Chinatown. There are plenty of venues and price ranges to choose from. Take some friends and enjoy this typical Sunday tradition.
  7. Go bike riding. Melbourne has miles of wonderful bike paths and you can hire a bike or take your own. For short trips there are plenty of Melbourne Bike Share stations. For longer ones there are a number of places who will hire you a bike for a lengthier period. Why not take advantage of the cheap Sunday public fares where you can travel anywhere on the metropolitan public transport system all day for next to nothing. You are allowed to take your bicycle on the train for no extra cost so that gives you an opportunity to go for a ride on Melbourne's outskirts or even the country if you choose the appropriate train line. More information at The White Hat Guide to Cycling in Melbourne.
  8. Take a Guided Tour of Melbourne Cemetery. There is more life in the cemetery than you might think and it is an ideal introduction to Melbourne's history.
  9. Have a backyard barbecue. If you are visiting Australia, mention in public that you have heard of the Aussie tradition of the BBQ. Chances are that a local will invite you to one at their place.
  10. Spend a lazy afternoon in the sun at a rooftop bar such as the one on top of Curtin House.
  11. Go to a church service. You don't have to be Christian. You can just sit at the back and listen to the organ and the choir and the liturgy and see some of Melbourne's most iconic buildings doing what they were designed to do. Some notable churches in the city area are St Paul's Cathedral, St Patrick's Cathedral, Scots Church, Wesley Church, Collins Street Baptist Church and St Michael's Church.
  12. Go for a day trip. Some of the more popular day trips around Melbourne include sightseeing in the Dandenongs, Visiting wineries in the Yarra Valley or Mornington Peninsula, or a visit to the Macedon Ranges and spa country - maybe you could even have a picnic at Hanging Rock.
  13. Promenade. If you're feeling pretty good with the world and with yourself why not head out and strut your stuff. If your stuff is past the strutting stage nobody is going to mind on a Sunday or you could always just sit down and watch the passing parade. Some of the favourite promenading areas in Melbourne are Southgate, the St Kilda foreshore and Docklands.
  14. Roam around Docklands. On most Sundays there will be entertainment ranging from bands, markets and plenty of cafes, restaurants and pubs from which to drink in the relaxing view of boats, water and parks with barbecues and playgrounds. More information at The White Hat Guide to Docklands.
  15. Take a tour of Flinders Street Station. There are regular Sunday tours of this Melbourne icon. Details at Tour of Flinders St Station Tour.
  16. And finally, if it's raining then you could have a look at The White Hat Guide to 50 Things to do on a Rainy Day in Melbourne.

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