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Melbourne
Attractions - Things to do
1. Chinese Museum
22 Cohen Place, Chinatown
http://home.vicnet.net.au/~mcah |
What is it? The Chinese Museum was established in 1985 to
preserve and display the history of Chinese Australians since the
mid-1800s. It has become a living part of Melbourne's modern
Chinatown, with its five levels of galleries, showcasing artefacts
and photographs depicting the life and culture of Chinese
Australians. The museum is also the home of Dai Loong, the world's
largest dragon. There are numerous other museums catering to
different national cultures in the heart of
Melbourne.
Hours of Operation: Daily 10am to 5pm
Phone:(0)3 9662 2888 |
2. Cooks' Cottage
Fitzroy Gardens, Wellington Parade Street
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What is it? This cottage was originally built in the
village of Great Ayton in Yorkshire, England, in 1755 by James and
Grace Cook, the parents of Captain James Cook. When the cottage was
offered for sale in 1933 it was bought by a prominent Melbourne
businessman, Sir Russell Grimwade, for 800 British Pounds. He
arranged for it to be taken apart brick by brick and transported
via ship and train to Melbourne. In early 1934 the cottage was
rebuilt on its present site in Fitzroy Gardens, East Melbourne.
Today it provides visitors with the opportunity to glimpse what
life was like in 18th century England.
Hours of Operation: Daily 9am to 5pm (April to October), 9am to 5.30pm
(November to March)
Phone:(0)3 9419 4677 |
3. Yarra River
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What is it? A visit to Melbourne would not be complete
without a good look at its main river system - the Yarra River.
Often the centre of many jokes due to its brownish colour, it is
actually not dirty - just muddy. The Yarra has become the focus of
much development in the central business district, with many new
buildings, walks and parks having been created along its banks in
recent years, including the relatively new Riverside Park. For the
best view of the Yarra River walk to Princes Bridge, St Kilda Road,
or take a cruise along the river from Princes Walk (below Princes
Bridge).
Hours of Operation:
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4. Handspun Visual Theatre
57 Miles Street, Southbank
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What is it? For a performing arts experience with a
difference visit Australia's premier adult puppetry and visual
theatre company. The Handspun company's innovative performance
techniques are adapted from traditional puppetry styles. Handspun
has created more than 40 full-length productions and have toured
internationally.
Hours of Operation:
Phone: |
5. Government House
Government House Drive
www.governor.vic.gov.au/govhs.htm |
What is it? Government House is the official residence of
the Governor of Victoria, located within the Botanical Gardens. The
house is built in the style known as Italianate, and is one of the
finest examples of this type of architecture in Australia. The
house was built during the gold rush and is said to be the grandest
house in Victoria. Tours of the state apartments start from La
Trobe's Cottage (home of Victoria's first Lt Governor, Charles la
Trobe) on the corner of Birdwood Avenue and Dallas Brooks Drive,
South Yarra.
Hours of Operation: Visits are by advance booking only and tours operate
on Mondays and Wednesdays
Phone:(0)3 9656 9800 |
6. Old Melbourne Gaol
Russell Street
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What is it? Victoria's oldest surviving remand prison
gives visitors a chilling insight into prison life in a model
19th-century gaol. Behind the thick and forbidding walls Ned Kelly,
the infamous bushranger, was one of 135 men and women who were
hanged on the gaol's scaffold. Visitors can view the Hangman's Box,
the Particulars of Execution book and other exhibits relating to
this grim period of Victoria's history, as well as the death masks
used in the study of phrenology to predict criminal behaviour. The
Women in Prison exhibition reveals the fascinating stories of the
crimes committed by the female inmates. There are free performances
every Saturday of The Real Ned Kelly Story - Such is
Life at 12.30pm and 2pm, and night performances on
Wednesday, Friday and Sunday with hangman 'Michael Gately' as he
recounts stories of the gaol by candlelight (not for the faint
hearted or children under 12 years of age).
Hours of Operation: Daily 9.30am to 5pm (Closed Good Friday and Christmas
Day)
Phone:(0)3 9663 7228 |
7. Royal Botanic Gardens
Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra
www.rbg.vic.gov.au |
What is it? Established in 1846 by the first Governor of
Victoria, Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens are considered one of
the worlds finest. They contain extensive landscaped gardens
covering 35 hectares (86 acres) and are home to more than 51,000
individual plants, representing over 12,000 different species. The
gardens have become a natural sanctuary for native wild life
including black swans, bell birds, cockatoos and kookaburras,
filling the air with their distinctive song. Free guided walks are
available.
Hours of Operation: Daily 7.30am to 5.30pm (April to October); daily
7.30am to 8.30pm (November to March)
Phone:(03) 9252 2300 |
8. National Gallery of Victoria
International collections: 180 St Kilda Road; Ian Potter
Centre: Federation Square
www.ngv.vic.gov.au |
What is it? The National Gallery collections are divided
between the redeveloped gallery at St Kilda Road, which houses
Victoria's impressive international collections (including
Picasso's Weeping Woman) and the Ian Potter
Centre, the spectacular new home for the country's most important
Australian collection.
Hours of Operation: Daily 10am to 5pm (closed Mondays except when a
public holiday)
Phone:(03) 8620 2222 |
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system, known as The Met, is an integrated service utilising trams,
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