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Melbourne (pronounced /|mel.b@n/) is the second most populous city in Australia, with a metropolitan area population of approximately 3.7 million (2006 estimate). Located in the country's south-east, Melbourne is the state capital of Victoria and is home to over 70% of all Victorians.^Melbourne has a seemingly endless list of attractions. Here is a listing according to their respective districts. Please go to the respective district pages for full details.
City Centre
The probably has the most to attract the traveller than any other in Melbourne. Hit the streets and soak in the energy, and make sure that you take as many coffee breaks as possible in between your sight-seeing and shopping so that you can make the best of the many cafes the City Center has to offer.
- Docklands - an entire new precinct filled with shops, bars, restaurants and a stadium with a waterside setting
- Eureka Tower - tallest building in the southern hemisphere, panoramic views of the whole of Melbourne
- Parliament House of Victoria - the first seat of the Australian federal government, free tours are available on week days
- Queen Victoria Market - huge and colourful, fresh and dry produce and tonnes of souvenirs and other interesting things
- State Library - pretty good if you're into books, city architecture and free internet
- AFL Sensation - a great introduction to Australian Football
- Southbank - pretty promenade on the south bank of the Yarra, good restaurants, bars and a Sunday art & craft market
- Federation Square - modernistic but wonderful space to see Melbournians live life plus popular bars and tourist info centre
Carlton
The attractions in are mostly historical as it houses the museum, and cultural with its strong Italian heritage.
- Lygon Street - chock-a-block with Italian restaurants, gelatelerias and coffee shops
- Melbourne Museum - this billion dollar museum, unfortunately, is really not worth the hefty admission price. By trying to be "all things for all people" this museum has no focus and ends up being very bland with few if any compelling exhibits.
- IMAX Cinema - right next to the museum
Parkville
- Melbourne Zoo - usual assortment of zoo animals in a natural-like setting with lots of Australian native species too. Jazz at the Zoo is a popular weekend evening function over the summer months for a picnic, music and evening stroll around the animal enclosures
- University of Melbourne - hub of students, architecture and pleasant gardens
St Kilda
is Melbourne's beachside suburb and is tremendously popular.
- Luna Park - historic amusement park built in 1912
- St Kilda Pier - popular spot for fishing and walking
- St Kilda Esplanade - fine place for walking, skating, sunbathing and on Sundays, the Esplanade Sunday market
- St Kilda Botanical Gardens - first trees planted in 1859
- Jewish Museum of Australia - depicts history of the Jewish community in Australia
- Jewish Holocaust Museum
South Yarra
Greenery and high-end living are the main draws to .
- Royal Botanic Gardens - water restrictions limit traditional floral gardens. It does have nice old trees, drought tolerant displays, a cafe and grassy places to loll about. In summer you can see outdoor movies and Shakespeare plays
- Toorak Road - kilometre-long strip of fashionable but often unaffordable shops plus some very nice restaurants
Prahran
lies to the south of the city and shopping is the main draw.
- Chapel Street - famous for its street cafes, boutiques and op shops
- Prahran Market - smaller version of Queen Victoria Market with excellent quality, albeit slightly pricey, fresh food
- Commercial Road- known for its gay-friendly eateries, shops and clubs
Northern Melbourne
Tullamarine
- Woodlands Historic Park - immediately north of Melbourne Airport, contains an 1840s homestead and a nature reserve
Southern suburbs
Brighton
- Brighton Beach - one of Melbourne's favourite beaches
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