Melbourne Tourism: November 2013

Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
The Melbourne Cricket Ground is one of Victoria’s leading tourist attractions and a must see destination for sports lovers throughout the world. The MCG has an outstanding significance to this nation as the tenth largest stadium in the world, and largest in Australia. In 2009, the MCG was named one of the seven sporting wonders of the World.

Address: Brunton Ave, East Melbourne VIC 3002

Phone: (03) 9657 8888
Website: http://www.mcg.org.au/
Hours: Monday- Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

How to get there:
Trains

There are two train stations close to the MCG. Jolimont (otherwise known as MCG Station) is north of the ground .From any railway station in the central business district, take the Hurstbridge or Epping lines.

The other station is Richmond on the south eastern side of the MCG.

To get to Richmond station from the city, take any train on the Lilydale, Belgrave, Alamein, Glen Waverley, Dandenong, Pakenham, Cranbourne, Frankston or Sandringham lines.

Trams

Three tram routes provide access to the MCG.
No. 75 (City-Vermont South) travels along Flinders St and connects with the eastern suburbs via Wellington Parade.

No. 48 (Docklands/City-North Balwyn) travels along Collins St and connects with the eastern suburbs via Wellington Parade. Both these routes stop just outside the MCG.

No. 70 (Docklands/City-Wattle Park) travels along Flinders St then detours via Melbourne Park and the tram stop is a short walk across the footbridge to the ground.

Buses

The 246 Bus stops in Punt Road, very close to the ground.

Taxis

Taxis are available from the ground at the conclusion of each event. Otherwise the venue is a 15 minute walk from the city.

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Eureka Tower (Skydeck)

Eureka Tower
‘Created to reach for the sky, nothing you have ever experienced will prepare you for the awe inspiring view of Melbourne from the Southern Hemisphere's highest viewing platform.’ The Eureka sky tower is a 297.3m high skyscraper. Take an amazing view from the Eureka sky deck, featuring a glass cube which projects 3 meters out from the building suspended almost 300 meters above the ground. For a thrilling experience that’s hard to forget, visit the Eureka Tower in Southbank, Melbourne.

Opening hours: 10am - 10pm

Website: http://eurekaskydeck.com.au/index.asp

Location: 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006

Phone: (03) 9693 8888

General admission:
Adult Skydeck: $18.50          Child Skydeck: $10.00
Family Skydeck:$42.00        Concession Skydeck: $14.00

How to get there:

Walking

Set on the Southbank of Melbourne's Yarra River on Riverside Quay, Eureka Tower is hard to miss, just look up! It's an easy walk from the CBD, Federation Square or Crown Casino.

By Car

Wilson Car Park is our preferred partner for Car Parking and is available underneath the Eureka Tower, cnr City Road and Southgate Avenue

By: Claudia Tohi
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Melbourne's State Library

State Library of Victoria

A Melbourne landmark and cultural icon, the State Library is a magnificent 19th-century building with some of the city’s most beautiful heritage interiors.

The State Library's collections include over two million books, hundreds of thousands of pictures, newspapers, maps, manuscripts, masses of audio, video and digital material – all reflecting the culture of Victoria over the past 150 years.

Location:

328 Swanston Street
Melbourne Vic 3000

Contact details:

Phone: 8664 7000

Opening hours:

Mon: 10am – 9pm

Tues: 10am – 9pm

Wed: 10am – 9pm

Thurs: 10am – 9pm

Fri: 10am – 6pm

Sat: 10am – 6pm

Sun: 10am – 6pm

By: Brittany Huynh

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Melbourne's Chinatown

Chinatown:

Little Bourke street or also famously known as Chinatown is located in the center of Melbourne's central business district. It is an exciting place to visit with Asian themed streets locating some of the city’s top restaurants and historic buildings. There are a range of buildings along the street itself and the small side streets leading off of it.

This is the place to try traditional Chinese cuisine and other Asian cultured food. There are excellent restaurants specializing in Chinese regional cuisines, with a few Korean, Japanese and Thai options as well.

A living part of Melbourne's modern Chinatown, the Chinese Museum documents, preserves and displays the history of Australians of Chinese descent.

The museum’s five floors showcase the heritage and culture of Australia's Chinese community. Exhibitions highlight Melbourne's Chinatown history, the experience of Chinese gold miners Melbourne's dragons – including the Dai Loong millennium dragon, the largest Chinese dragon in the world.

Location:

22 Cohen Place
Melbourne Vic 3000

Contact details:

Phone: 9662 2888

Opening hours:

Mon: 10am – 5pm

Tues: 10am – 5pm

Wed: 10am – 5pm

Thurs: 10am – 5pm

Fri: 10am – 5pm

Sat: 10am – 5pm

Sun: 10am – 5pm

By: Brittany Huynh

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Queen Victoria Market

The Queen Victoria Market or also known as ‘Vic Market’ or ‘Queen Vic’ has been the center of the bustling and trading as well referred to as the ‘heart and soul’ of Melbourne for more than a century! The Queen Victoria Market is a historic landmark that covers over two city blocks and is open five days a week. Come by to the hustle and join the locals on a mini trip of mayhem through various sections of the market such as the Deli Hall where all the dips, pates, imported and local cheese, terrines, cured and preserved meats are found as well as dropping by the General Merchandise department where shopping is offered to you in a whole different level, be sure to keep an eye out beneath the Markets Shed’s lays a range of home & lifestyle products and gifts suited for about every occasion possible. For a more details and memorable experience drop by to the Queen Victoria Market today and experience the heart and soul of Melbourne.

Location: The Market is on the corner of Elizabeth and Victoria Streets in Melbourne's CBD (Central Business District).

Enter the Market from Elizabeth Street, Victoria Street, Peel Street or Therry Street.

How to get there:

· By Train
The Market is within walking distance of Melbourne Central Station (Elizabeth Street exit, head north) and Flagstaff Station (north along William Street).

· By Bus
The Melbourne Visitor Shuttle goes to the Market for free! Get off at stop 8.

· By Bike
There is free bike parking in and around the Market. Major bike lanes leading to the Market run along Royal Parade and Victoria Street.

· By Tram
Take the free City Circle tram. Get off at the corner of La Trobe and Elizabeth Streets and walk north to the Market. Catch any tram heading north
along Elizabeth or William Streets.

a) From Flemington, take the 57 tram along Racecourse Road.

b) From Moonee Ponds catch the 59 service to the Queen Victoria Market stop.

c) If you’re in Brunswick, take the number 19 tram along Victoria Street.

Opening Hours: Tuesday & Thursday - 6am-2pm
Friday - 6am-5pm (General Merchandise to 4pm)
Saturday - 6am-3pm
Sunday - 9am-4pm

Closed Mondays, Wednesdays & Public Holidays

More Contact Details: http://www.qvm.com.au/contact-us/

By: Selina Tsang

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Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens

Why not visit Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens during the spring peak where flowers bloom and the alluring scenery draws people to the heart of Melbourne? Located just outside of Melbourne’s Central Business District lays the breath taking collection of some of Australia’s native flora and living plant collections which are renowned for both their visual attraction and heritage as well as their scientific and horticultural interest. With the continuous aroma of brewed coffee from nearby cafes and romantic scenery a visit to the Royal Botanic Gardens with family, friends or in solitary is an ideal place to just relax and take a break out of the busy outside world. Plan your next tour online at http://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/whats-on and experience the mysterious and enlightening experience at Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Garden today.

Location: Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne

Victoria, Australia

How to get there (Plan Your Trip): http://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/visit-melbourne/plan-your-visit/getting-here

Opening Hours: 7:30am to sunset every day of the year.