Melbourne is most definitely the cultural centre of Australia. There are many restaurants, bars and theatre productions to visit, as well as museums, shopping complexes and let’s not forget Fed Square.

If you’re planning to stay longer to soak up the culture, here’s a list of some sightseeing places you could visit while meandering through the streets of Melbourne.

• Federation Square is a must. Even if it’s just to try and walk in heels on the tiles that are laid down everywhere. Regular exhibitions are located in the ACMI theatre and the outdoor presentations highlight the beauty of the Melbourne lifestyle. It has a Melbourne Visitor Centre, providing information to practically anything and everything that is available in Melbourne. An excellent place to start your tour of Melbourne and in a convenient location opposite Flinders St Station.

• Lose yourself in Melbourne Laneways… a campaign that is currently being run in Melbourne to attract tourists to meander through the treasure-filled laneways of Melbourne. It’s all too easy to become lost in their opulent bars and exclusive restaurants.
• If history is preferred, why not visit Captain Cook’s Cottage located in the Fitzroy Gardens off of Lansdowne street. There’s also the Old Melbourne Gaol and Ned Kelly’s armour at the State Library of Victoria.
• A worthwhile place to visit is Crown Casino. Situated on the banks of the Yarra, it’s made to impress. In addition, there is the advantage that it’s open 24 hours, 7 days a week during a delegate’s stay in Melbourne. Why not immerse yourself in the nightly fire shows?
• Eureka Skydeck - for the brave, make a trip into this glass cube that projects 3 metres out from the building. Let’s not forget that this is 300 metres above ground!
• There are Galleries upon galleries in Melbourne. An array of public galleries are scattered around the city ranging from the Ian Potter Centre in Fed Square and NGV International to the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art. Other galleries include the Melbourne Museum situated right next to IMAX theatres and the Royal Exhibition Building and an abundant of galleries scattered along Flinders Lane. For a more Historical view on Melbourne, visit the Immigration Museum, Maritime Museum and the Gold Treasury Museum.
• For the Shopping lovers, Melbourne will provide something to suit each individual’s needs…Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne Central, DFO on Spencer Street (right next to the station for easy travelling) are just a few places to shop in the city. There’s also Chapel Street, Bridge Road, Chadstone Shopping Centre…the list goes on.
• There’s also the Melbourne Zoo and the Melbourne Aquarium for animal enthusiasts

• Why not stop off at the Arts Centre to catch a play, production or musical?
• Melbourne is renowned for its restaurants. The dining hotspots are too numerous to name, however, there are several renowned restaurant districts including; Chapel Street, Brunswick street, Lygon Street, Degraves Street, Flinders Lane…

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