what some of the best streets are for eating out in one of Australias

Australia's most charming cities what are its best museums

and what are its best parks go nowhere because here 10 things you need to know about

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located in the southern east par of Australia and famed for it's

café culture and sporting events Melbourne is a city you simply must

visit if you're going to Australia life here's a

bit more laid back here in comparison to some

its counterparts but it still has that big city feel

it offers some great day trips has beautiful parks

and is easy to get around so if you're thinking of visiting

sit back and check out these ten tips which will help you plan your trip

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and is home to approximately four million people

its city centre is known as the central business district but is better

known as the CBD it's here that you'll find Center Street Station

which is the city's best-known landmark

along with the river which flows through it the river Yarra

but by far the best place for viewof Melbourne is Eureka sky-deck 88

which at 285 metres high, is the highest observation deck in the southern hemisphere

from up here you can see each and every part of the city

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in Melbourne first of all you've got trains which serve

both inner and outter suburbs secondly and more famously

are the cities trams which can be seen transporting people

all over the city by far the most popular tram though

is the free City Circle Tram This tram which is route number 35

loops the CBD stopping at or close to many of the city's best-known

attractions along with this free tram there is also a

free shuttle bus in operation

Melbourne is the unofficial sporting capital of Australia

and unquestionably the most famous venue here as Called the Melbourne Cricket Ground better-known

as the MCG when it's full it fits over 100,000 people

and while it's called the Melbourne Cricket Ground as well as cricket

you can also see auzzie rules football here. Other well-known sporting grounds

include the road labor arena where the Australian Open tennis final is played

and the Flemington Racecourse for the famous Melbourne Cup horse race is held

located right across the road from fender Street Station

is Federation Square better known as Fed Square this an entertainment and cultural center

that you really should visit the main attraction here as the Australian

Centre for the moving image which is full of hands-on exhibits and is

definitely worth spending a couple of hours in

Fed Square is also where you will encounter a part of the National Gallery of Victoria

called the Ian Potter centre which is the world's first

major gallery which is dedicated exclusively to Australian art

when you're in Fed square you might even be lucky enough up to be treated to some

free entertainment while it's also good to note that free wifi

is available throughout the entire square

Melbourne is home to some great parks and gardens to explore

close to the CBD are the Queen Victoria Gardens which are popular with walkers

while beside it are the Royal Botanic Gardens which covers 38 hectares

and are home to over 10,000 species of plant as well as the imposing government

house Carlton Gardens in front of the Royal Exhibition

Building are also worth checking out. Albert Park

in the neighborhood of the same name is one of the city's best loved parks

it's built around Albert Park Lake and among other things

boasts amazing views of Melbourne skyline central Melbourne is full of alleys, lanes,

arcades and narrow streets to explore such as The

Grange Street which is the perfect place to stop off for

a coffee, others worth checking out are centres place which is just

across the road from the grave Street the blocker arcade which is full specialist

shops and Haigh place e which is good for fashion

and you can pick a map of these of these alleys and lanes from the Melbourne

visitor center in Federation Square

(instrumental) those who like culture will be in their element

in Melbourne as the city is home to a host of fascinating

museums and galleries these include the National Gallery of Victoria

which is has over 65 thousand works

spanning thousands of years the Immigration Museum which explores the

stories of people who migrated to Victoria and the National Sports Museum at the MCG

which is home to Australia's finest collection of sporting heritage

you can even have a go at the country's most famous Sport

the city's flagship museum is Melbourne Museum which can be found in the Carlton neighborhood

north of the city centre this award-winning museum has eight galleries

focusing on everything from natural environment to culture

and history one of the most popular things to do when

in Melbourne is go on a trip down the great Ocean Road

it's one of the world's most famous coastal drives

passing by the famous Bells Beach as well as true seaside towns

such as Lawn and appollo bay but by far the highlight of the Great Ocean

Road is a collection of limestone stocks

known as the twelve apostles which are one of Australia's most iconic landmarks

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Melbourne has lots of great neighborhoods to explore st Kilda is extremely

popular with backpackers which is largely due to its golden beach it's

also where your'l find the famous Luna Park Williams town is

also worth visiting as it's a great place to catch sunsets and get

shots of the skyline overlooking the water, if you like to go shopping

then you need to check out central Melbourne

in particular the area around Bourke Street Mall

along here on and other streets such as Collins Street

and Swanston Street you'll find all types of shops

another neighborhood you should try and visit is South Yarrow

which is where your'l find one of the city's best-known streets

Chapel Street which is also great for shopping (instrumental)

One thing Melbourne is well known for is its restaurants

and there are certain streets that are well known when it comes to eating out

such as lygon street up here in the Carlton neighborhood which is lined

with Italian restaurants other streets well known for their restaurants

include Little Bourke Street in the CBD

which is the heart of Melbourne's Chinatown Ackman Street in st Kilda

which is aligned with places serving all types of cuisine

Victoria Street in Richmond which is where to head

if you're looking for Vietnamese food and Brunswick Street in Fitzroy

which is where you will also find a great selection of bars

and remember wherever you see the letter BYO It means you can bring your own alcohol

So there you have our 10 things you need to know about Melbourne

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