Graciously sitting on the southern bank of the Yarra river in Southbank is the Crown Towers. This is one hotel that is way above an average ‘5 star’ hotel in the whole of Australia. To say the least this is the benchmark of quality in terms of what a hotel should be like. And without [...]
Here are some of the exhibits that you will find in the Melbourne Zoo the oldest zoo in Australia.
The Asian rainforest. This is an original piece which meets the Trail of elephants, and the Sumatran Tigers, Asian Small-clawed Otters and two small aviaries for Asian birds have their paddocks in the Asian rainforest.
The Queen Victoria Gardens is a place that Melbourne dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria. When Queen Victoria died in 1901, it was thought respectful to declare a lasting monument or landmark to her memory. A statue was sculptured by James White. Made of Carrara mable, the queen in here ceremonial gowns was carved [...]
The Alexandra Gardens are part of the Domain Parklands together with The Royal Botanical gardens, the Queen Victoria Gardens and the King’s Domain. The magnificent gardens are located on the south bank of the Yarra River. The Alexandra Gardens are on the Victorian Heritage Register for their historical and archaeological importance in this state. The [...]
The Royal Botanical Gardens in Melbourne is one of the most popular spots for tourists. Receiving about 1.4 Million people visiting these great gardens, the Royal Botanical Gardens is a must visit for any visitor who happens to be in the Victorian state. The gardens are located at the Observatory Gate. They are about 4 [...]
The Melbourne Cricket Ground also known as MCG is located in the inner part of Melbourne In Yarra Park a walking distance from the central business district. It is the largest stadium in Australia. The Melbourne Cricket Ground is also home to the famous Melbourne Cricket Club.
Royal Arcade is a shopping arcade that right in the central business district of the Victorian capital Melbourne. This is one of the biggest tourist spots in Melbourne for its authentic and uniqueness. There are great fashion stores at the Royal Arcade.
In the recent past the state of Victoria has been hit with several bush fires. The number by now is well over a hundred bushfires. This is due to the very high heat waves that are hitting Victoria. Some are as high as above 38 degrees Celsius. The bush fires this time round have proved [...]
The Melbourne Central is a complex that is the hub of shopping, offices and public transport in the capital of Victoria. The complex is made of the Melbourne Railway station, which is a part of the City Loop underground railway, there is also an office tower in the Melbourne Central complex that is black in [...]
This is a combination of different parks, gardens and reserves right in the heart of Melbourne. These include The Domain, the King’s Domain, The Shrine Reserve, Alexandra Park, Queen Victoria Gardens and Alexandra Gardens. It encompasses the Government House Reserve, that is the home of the Governers of Victoria, The Sidney Myer Music Bowl, and [...]