Top 10 Must Visits in Melbourne Australia
November 15, 2016Blog , Family Accommodation Melbourne , Featured Houses , Group Accommodation Melbourne , Melbourne Properties
Melbourne is the coastal capital of the southeastern Australian state of Victoria. It’s one of the most livable city in the world. So why not get your bags packed, bring your family or group, find the finest accommodation and go travel Melbourne Australia. Go not just on holidays to get the best rates. Here are ten of the most visited places in Melbourne.
- St Pauls Cathedral
Melbourne’s Anglican St. Paul’s Cathedral is located on the corner of Flinders and Swanston Street opposite Fed Square. http://www.visitacity.com/en/melbourne/attractions/st-pauls-cathedral
St Paul’s Cathedral has been an integral part of Christian Melbourne since the city’s foundation: it stands on the site where the first public Christian services in Melbourne were led by Dr Alexander Thomson in 1836. cathedral.org.au
The church has a wonderful pipe organ constructed by T.C. Lewis and Co in England and was first played in the church in 1891. The church is strongly associated with music, not only because of the organ but also because of their well-known choir. www.visitacity.com - The Ian Potter Center
The Ian Potter Center houses one of two branches of the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne. It is located on Fed Square, in the heart of the city. www.visitacity.com
The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia is the world’s first major gallery dedicated exclusively to Australian art. It is a spectacular showcase comprising over 20 galleries housed within a landmark architectural complex. fedsquare.com - Federation square
Fed Square is in the heart of Melbourne at the corner of Swanston and Flinders Streets. Fed Square is built on a level above busy railway lines. The area is made up of St. Paul’s Court and The Square which are open squares as well as the covered Atrium. www.visitacity.com
Fed Square has seen more than 100 million visits and has recently been named the 6th Best Public Square of the World in a list of 10 international icons including Naghsh-e Jahaan Square in Iran and Red Square (Krasnaya ploshchad) in Moscow, Russia. www.fedsquare.com - National Gallery of Victoria
The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is the oldest and most visited gallery in Australia. Situated over two magnificent buildings – NGV International and NGV Australia – the Gallery hosts a wide range of international and local artists, exhibitions, programs and events. www.ngv.vic.gov.au
- EUREKA TOWER
Eureka Tower is a Melbourne skyscraper in the Southbank precinct on the southern bank of the Yarra River. www.visitacity.com
Eureka Skydeck 88 is the highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere.
The top of the Tower can flex up to 600mm in high winds and The glass on Eureka’s top 10 levels is 24 carat gold plated www.eurekaskydeck.com.au - Royal Botanic Gardens
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria plays a leading role in the conservation of plant through biodiversity research, programs to protect rare and threatened plants, and the study of habitats. This work is supported by education and visitor programs about the importance of plants to life. www.rbg.vic.gov.au
The plant collection has two locations, the historic Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne and the bush land and native Australian garden in the Melbourne suburb of Cranbourne. www.visitacity.com - Shrine of Remembrance
Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance is Victoria’s way of honoring those who have served in the country’s armed forces during war time and peace time. www.visitacity.com
Enter the building’s Classical interior and discover the reverent solitude of the Sanctuary. View breathtaking vistas of Melbourne from the Balcony. Special exhibitions and events are held throughout the year providing an ever changing experience. www.shrine.org.au - Melbourne Aquarium
Home to over 10,000 animals, includingone of the world’s largest Saltwater Crocodiles in the state-of-the-art Croc Lair exhibit. SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is completely undercover so even if it is raining you can still have a fantastic time! We are also completely air conditioned so SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is the perfect place to visit when it’s hot.
SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is open from 9:30am to 6:00pm every day, with last admissions 1 hour prior to closing time. Located on King Street is the Melbourne Sea Life Aquarium. www.melbourneaquarium.com.au - IMAX Melbourne Museum
IMAX Melbourne is home to the second largest screen in the world. IMAX provides the most immersive cinematic experience in the world. IMAX Melbourne Museum has attracted over 5 million visitors who have experienced everything from visually stunning IMAX 3D documentaries to the biggest Hollywood blockbusters. museumvictoria.com.au - Melbourne Zoo
The Royal Melbourne Zoological Gardens also known as The Melbourne Zoo , is located in the city center and is home to more than 300 species from across the globe. Melbourne Zoo is Australia’s oldest zoo and was modeled on London Zoo. Some of the zoo highlights include the Growing Wild exhibit. The zoo is also the site of the Zoological Gardens, a lush treasure trove of Victoria’s indigenous plants and trees. Other sections of the zoo include the Australian Outback where you can see Australian animals.
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