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THE HISTORY OF MELBOURNE The city’s origins lie in a surge in for granted, but Melbourne was not nineteenth century urbanisation predetermined or inevitable. It was which ringed the Pacific with a established by speculators technically network of bustling commercial in breach of the law. The hinterland cities: Melbourne, Sydney, was not given out to capitalists but Brisbane, Auckland, San Francisco, licensed, leased and purchased by Seattle and Vancouver. They grew investors and speculators. as gateways to their expansive hinterlands, facilitating European This entrepreneurial quality was settlement and the harnessing of reinforced by the gold discoveries their developing regional economies which attracted settlers who were to world money and produce markets. young, enterprising and independent. These were the people who opposed They were cities of the nineteenth state aid to religion, fought for the century, built from scratch, their eight hour day, pressed for land to spatial form shaped by the latest be opened up to the small settler technological innovations and their and most dramatically espoused the social economic structures mirroring protection of local industry ~ inverting the logic of modern capitalist the orthodoxies of Great Britain. market place. Melbourne - fittingly dubbed “Marvellous Melbourne” by A strong imprint remains of the George Sala in 1888, encapsulates industries established between 1860 this remarkable city’s building and 1890, especially in areas like progress. Melbourne was for most clothing and footwear establishing of the nineteenth century the most Marvellous Melbourne as the remarkable of these Pacific Rim cities, shopping capital of Australia even and the largest in both population and today. in physical extent.

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MELBOURNE MELBOURNE FOOD AND INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVAL COMEDY FESTIVAL 16/3/2018 to 25/3/2018 28/3/2018 to 22/4/2018 Dive into the Melbourne Food and The Melbourne International Wine Festival, an annual, state- Comedy Festival is one of the three wide celebration of the Victorian largest comedy festivals in the world, food and wine industry. alongside Edinburgh Festival Fringe From large scale free events like and Montreal’s Just for Laughs. River Graze to intimate dinners Established in 1987, the festival has and a immersive festival hub at grown to include over 600 shows in the House of Food and Wine 2018 with an enormous program of Hotel, there’s something for every stand-up comedy, cabaret, theatre, food lover. street performance, film, television, Celebrate our foodie community radio and visual arts. and culture with 10 days of With an average ticket price of feasting and fun. just $30, the Festival is not only Various venues across Melbourne. a hugely popular event, but an extremely accessible one. When the See website for details: Melbourne Town Hall precinct is melbournefoodandwine.com.au converted into a giant comedy hub, there is something for every comedy lover, from the very best local and international comedy acts in venues of all shapes and sizes. Melbourne Town Hall 90-130 Swanston Street Melbourne VIC 3000 www.comedyfestival.com.au/2018

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THE WIZARD OF OZ

Leading the company are Australian March 2011. After a successful musical theatre legend Anthony West End run, the production had Warlow as the Wizard and Professor its North American premiere in Marvel, and WICKED’s leading Toronto in December 2012, and ladies Lucy Durack as Glinda and then embarked on a US tour from Jemma Rix as Miss Gulch and the September 2013. Wicked Witch of the West. Rising star Samantha Dodemaide plays The production boasts a stellar the coveted role of Dorothy, her first creative team: Jeremy Sams leading role in a major musical. (direction), Robert Jones (set and costume design), Arlene “This beautiful, sumptuous Phillips (choreography), Hugh production was a huge hit in Vanstone (lighting design), London, and audiences enjoyed Mick Potter (sound design), Jon revisiting the classic story that’s Driscoll & Daniel Brodie (video/ universally loved.” projection design), David Cullen (orchestrations) and Guy Simpson The Wizard of Oz musical is an (musical supervision). enchanting revision of the all- time classic. Developed from the After premiering in Brisbane and ever-popular MGM screenplay, it a successful season in Sydney, contains the beloved songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s London the Oscar®-winning movie score Palladium production of The Wizard including ‘Follow the Yellow Brick of Oz will be travelling to Adelaide Road’, ‘Over the Rainbow’, and in April, and Melbourne in May. ‘Ding! Dong! The Witch Is Dead!’ plus a few surprises along the way, Book your tickets now for the including new songs by Tim Rice strictly limited season of The and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Wizard of Oz at the Regent Theatre, Melbourne, from 15 May. The new production of The Wizard of Oz had its world premiere at Wizardofozthemusical.com The London Palladium Theatre in melbourne events

MARCH 2018 and Muay Thai kickboxing. This event is family-friendly with lots of activities for 01/03/2018 to 18/03/2018 children and adults. Fed Square Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival www.thaifestvic.com The largest consumer fashion event, including runway shows featuring 21/03/2018 Australia’s established and emerging Carlton Harmony Day Festival designers, state-of-the-art production, This is a fun, free, family-friendly event beauty workshops, retail events, industry to celebrate and enhance pride in the seminars, forums, live entertainment and diversity of people living in Carlton much more. Royal Exhibition Building through music, food and cultural http://www.vamff.com.au activities. Everyone is welcome. Neill Street Reserve. www.carlton.vic.au 15/03/2018 to 26/03/2018 Melbourne Queer Film Festival 21/03/2018 to 25/03/2018 MQFF presents stories that celebrate Melbourne International Flower and diversity and community, stories Garden Show that inspire, educate, entertain and The show attracts floral fanatics and challenge.Films screen at ACMI, gardening enthusiasts, from home Palace Kino and Cinema Nova. (ACMI) improvement, DIY and renovation buffs, FedSquare www.mqff.com.au to families exploring creative cubby houses and enjoying floral face-painting. 16/03/2018 to 25/03/2018 Royal Exhibition Building, Carlton Melbourne Food and Wine Festival www.melbflowershow.com.au An annual, state-wide celebration of the Victorian food and wine industry. From 24/03/2018 large scale free events like River Graze to Victoria’s Multicultural Festival 2018 intimate dinners and a immersive festival This free, one-day event will showcase hub at the House of Food and Wine Victoria’s vibrant cultures through a Hotel, there’s something for every food variety of incredible music and dance, lover. Various venues across Melbourne. international cuisine, arts and craft, melbournefoodandwine.com.au kids’ activities and roving performances! Federation Square 16/03/2018 to 18/03/2018 culturaldiversityweek.vic.gov.au River Graze The banks of the Yarra River will be 24/03/2018 to 25/03/2018 transformed into a foodie’s playground Indian Festival for the opening weekend of the The two-day program is bustling with Melbourne Food and Wine Festival/ cultural activities, Bollywood beats, and This event is free and accessible, food vendors serving colourful flavours with programming and entertainment from all over India. Queen Victoria for everyone. Queensbridge Square. Market. www.qvm.com.au Southbank melbournefoodandwine.com.au 28/03/2018 to 22/04/2018 17/03/2018 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Wine and Cheese Fest The festival has grown to include over More than 30 quality exhibitors 600 shows in 2018 with an enormous showcasing and sharing their artisanal program of stand-up comedy, cabaret, products. Accompanied by live jazz theatre, street performance, film, music entertainment as well as a DJ in television, radio and visual arts. the courtyard area. Melbourne Town Hall Meat Market 3 Blackwood Street North www.comedyfestival.com.au Melbourne, wineandcheesefest.com.au 30/03/2018 17/03/2018 to 18/03/2018 Good Friday Appeal Kids Day Out 15th Thai Culture & Food Festival A fun-filled family festival with sports Featuring 16 food stalls, a beer garden, clinics, the popular Teddy Bear Hospital, international chefs, dancing, live music Woolworths Fair, Create with NGV, kids 8 melbourne events cooking classes, rides, music, dancing congkak, henna art, sarong tying, balloon and more. Entry is free making and cultural performances. Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Queen Victoria Market. alivegroup.com.au Centre. goodfridayappeal.com.au 17/12/2017 to 22/04/2018 APRIL 2018 Boyd Summer Park: Splash Yoga Enjoy Hatha Yoga with a twist! Keep cool 19/01/2018 to 01/04/2018 and embrace the element of water as you We Are Here breathe and move in the urban oasis at Witness actual and imagined queer Boyd summer park pop-up. Invite your histories, brought to life by five family, friends and neighbours to this outstanding contemporary visual artists. fantastic yoga session in the new pop-up State Library of Victoria3 park behind Boyd community hub. www.slv.vic.gov.au/whats-on/ Boyd Summer Park 207 City Road Rear of Community Hub Southbank to 07/04/2018 03 9658 8314 Concepta participate.melbourne.vic.gov.au This exhibition takes place in March to connect with International Women’s to 29/04/2018 Day and is a fundraiser for UN Women, Boyd Summer Park: Sunday Sport for the United Nations agency supporting Families women in third world countries. The Come along with your kids for an hour exhibition has an annual theme relating of fun games and sports! Every Sunday to women and photography. Magnet at Boyd summer park in Southbank, you Galleries Melbourne. www.magnet.org.au will meet with other local families and get to know each other over fun and sporty 11/04/2018 to 22/04/2018 activities. Boyd Summer Park Southbank. ArtPlay - Big Dance Workshops for Kids participate.melbourne.vic.gov.au The largest free celebration of dance in the world and it’s hitting Australia MAY 2018 in 2018! Come along to asession just for kids at ArtPlay. Big Dance 03/05/2018 to 17/05/2018 is a participatory dance festival, a Human Rights Arts and Film Festival celebration of dance for all ages and all The entertaining and innovative program levels of ability. ArtPlay Birrarung Mar seeks to inform, engage, inspire and www.eventbrite.com.au/ drive conversation on human rights issues. (ACMI) Federation Square 15/04/2018 www.hraff.org.au Victorian Mosque Open Day Several Mosques opened their hearts 08/05/2018 to 12/05/2018 and doors for the Islamic Council of M/other Land Victoria’s (ICV) Victorian Mosque Open In M/other Land, multi-disciplinary Day project launch last year. This event, artist Roberta Rich inserts, engages and is back this year, in an attempt to drum navigates her diaspora African identity out the rise of Islamophobia. There are within her ‘mother land’ context of South several mosques participating in suburbs Africa. Arts House. North Melbourne all around Melbourne and Victoria, Town Hall. www.artshouse.com.au including the City Mosque in West Melbourne. Islamic Council of Victoria 08/05/2018 (City Mosque) 2018 Chinese Lantern Music Festival Celebrate 2018 Chinese Year of the 21/04/2018 to 22/04/2018 Dog with a performance by the Chinese 7th Malaysia Day Festival String Ensemble. Authentic Malaysian food, as well as Kensington Town Hall 30-34 Bellair dishes influenced by the Japanese, Street Kensington VIC 3031 Dutch, Spanish and Portuguese. Enjoy erhusoul.org.au a taste of Malaysian culture and games with activities including a game of 9 melbourne events

09/05/2018 to 12/05/2018 filmmaker panel talk. (ACMI) Federation Salt. Square www.mojofilmfestival.org Two artists got on a cargo ship and retraced one of the routes of the to 27/05/2018 Transatlantic Slave Triangle from the UK Listen to Your Elders to Ghana to Jamaica, and back. Arts House, Features oral history recordings collected North Melbourne. artshouse.com.au from the 1980s through to 2016 by the Koorie Heritage Trust. Fed Square 09/05/2018 to 12/05/2018 koorieheritagetrust.com.au/ Exhale Exhale is about indigeneity, JUNE 2018 accountability and trauma. It explores the relationships and boundaries 01/06/2018 to 03/06/2018 forged between indigenous cultures Good Food and Wine Show on foreign lands; negotiations between Enjoy a fun day out with friends environmental and urban lifestyles; and discovering new foods, new wines and the ability to heal through storytelling. latest products.With hundreds of local Arts House North Melbourne Town Hall. and international exhibitors, your new www.artshouse.com.au favourite food and drinks are only a sample away. Melbourne Convention and 11/05/2018 to 20/05/2018 Exhibition Centre. goodfoodshow.com.au Good Beer Week Good Beer Week, the biggest beer 08/06/2018 to 11/06/2018 festival in the southern hemisphere, Mind Body Spirit Festival is an independent and not-for-profit Learn from over 200 exhibitors, attend festival that celebrates and promotes the free inspirational seminars, book renaissance that craft beer is enjoying yourself a psychic reading, try some globally. Fed Square body pampering, watch the free stage www.goodbeerweek.com.au performances, join a free meditation session and taste some delicious health 15/05/2018 to 01/07/2018 foods! Melbourne Convention and The Wizard of Oz Exhibition Centre. mbsfestival.com.au The Wizard of Oz is an enchanting revision of the all-time classic. Leading 09/06/2018 to 10/06/2018 the company are Australian musical Soul Craft Festival theatre legend Anthony Warlow as Created to bring the craft community The Wizard and Professor Marvel, and together with lots of space and time leading ladies Lucy Durack and Jemma to talk all things craft. The program is Rix. Rising star Samantha Dodemaide two full days of all your favourite textile plays the coveted role of Dorothy, her crafts in one big happy mix, from sewing first leading role in a major musical. to embroidery, knitting to natural dyeing, Regent Theatre, Collins Street weaving to quilting. www.wizardofozthemusical.com Meat Market, North Melbourne

19/05/2018 to 20/05/2018 06/02/2018 to 26/06/2018 Buddha’s Day and Multicultural Festival Free Community Workout The Festival, including over 40 events, These free group workout sessions an Asian vegetarian food fair, spectacular encourage people to get healthy in a fun cultural performances and a thrilling new environment. All levels welcome - the dragon boat sprint race along the Yarra workout will be a combination of cardio River. Fed Square. buddhaday.org.au and weights. All you need to bring is a water bottle and wear some layers as you 24/05/2018 never can predict Melbourne weather! Mojo Film Festival Alexandra Gardens St Kilda Road See short films made by local and Melbourne international filmmakers with lived www.melbournehealthylifestyle.com experience of schizophrenia and mental health recovery, plus guest artists and a For more events, see hellomelbourne.com.au/events 10 melbourne events

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21 highlights - attractions FLINDERS STREET RAILWAY STATION Flinders Street Station is one of Melbourne’s favourite meeting places, hence the catchphrase ‘meet me under the clocks’. Flinders Street Station is Australia’s oldest train station, and with its distinctive yellow facade and green copper dome it’s a city icon. Takeaway stands line the concourse, and the upper floors were purpose-built to house a library, gym and a lecture hall, platform is the fourth longest later usedThe as ultimate a ballroom. arctic experiencerailway platform at minus in the world.10 degrees. FlindersIce Street Bar is the Melbourne busiest suburban is definitelyFree wi-fi is theaccessible coolest on the placestation in railway stationtown in theand southern the only venueconcourse of its and kind from everyin Australia. platform hemisphere,The with current over 1500 themetrains and is(select ‘creatures Metro Wi-Fi). and monsters’. 110,000 commuters passing through 207-361 Flinders Street each day. Melbourne VIC 3000 Listed on the Victorian Heritage Image: Nokuro / Shutterstock.com Register, its 708-metre main

ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE Shutterstock.com With an array of venues under its spire, the Arts Centre is the flagship of the performing arts in Victoria. Australia’s largest and busiest performing arts venues, the Arts Centre stages more than 4400 performances and public events at its three venues: the Theatres Building, hosting the State Theatre, Playhouse and Fairfax Studio; the Hamer Hall concert venue; and the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. The Performing Arts Collection houses an important collection of Arts Centre Melbourne is host items documenting nearly 200 years and partner to national and state of performance in Australia across companies such as Opera Australia, theatre, music, dance, circus & opera. the Australian Ballet, Melbourne Theatre Company, Melbourne A visit to Arts Centre Melbourne doesn’t Symphony Orchestra, Australian stop at the stage, with guided tours, Chamber Orchestra, Victorian Opera, the foyers’ art collections, a Sunday Sydney Dance Company and Bangarra crafts market and a range of on-site Dance Theatre. The centre also restaurants and bars enticing visitors to operates the largest performing arts stay a while. learning and participation program in 100 St Kilda Road Australia. Melbourne VIC 3004 24 30 years of hello melbourne 30 Year Anniversary Edition Summer 2017

Hello Melbourne proudly The in-depth information in the celebrates 30 years of service to publication gives you a good idea Melbourne tourism. of what Melbourne is all about. Launched in 1987 the publication Our bespoke maps lead you to the was one of a stable of Hello best Melbourne has to offer. publications around Australia. The foldout CBD map is easy to follow as you wind you way around Today Hello Melbourne has grown Melbourne. to become one of Melbourne’s most popular tourist publications. You can also download the latest edition of Hello Melbourne in PDF Our unique concept services you format to your smart phone, tablet the visitor, at every stage of your or laptop and take it with you journey to Melbourne. wherever you go. Before you arrive via our website, Everyone loves a discount so our On arrival at the airport, On check Visitor Rewards Discount Vouchers in to your hotel, On the streets and give you huge savings and is when you are with a tour operator. our way of saying thank you for Where ever you are we are there supporting our advertisers. to assist you to make your visit to We hope you enjoy reading Hello Melbourne a memorable one. Melbourne and HERE’s TO THE In 2006 Hello Melbourne bought NEXT 30 YEARS! our competition Discover Melbourne and merged both publications into one comprehensive publication to be reckoned with. We have kept pace with the times and have developed an interactive website - www.hellomelbourne.com.au Here you can get a clear idea of what Melbourne is like on HM Web TV online video before you arrive. 23 highlights – attractions

Chinatown Queen Victoria Market Colourful strip on Little Bourke St., Our largest and most historic market stretching from Swanston Walk to offering more than 1000 stalls of produce Exhibition St. and famous for its and merchandise, including a wide range of concentration of fine Chinese restaurants souvenirs. A good chance to shop with the and grocers. locals. Tel: 9320 5822

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The arcades and malls in the city hold ETIHAD STADIUM many pleasant surprises for those who care to venture. The Block and Royal Arcades, Centrepoint, Howey Place, The Causeway & The Walk are all worth a visit.

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Melbourne Star Observation Wheel Take a spin around the Melbourne Star for breathtaking views of Melbourne and surrounds. From a height of almost 400 feet (120 meters), gaze down on urban landmarks as you circle the observation wheel in a comfortable passenger pod.

Eureka Skydeck Flinders Street Station Eureka Skydeck 88 is the only observation The oldest metropolitan station in deck in the world that can thrill you with Australia and a Melbourne Landmark. ‘The Edge’ - a glass cube which projects 3 Also one of our busiest thoroughfares - metres out from the building - with you in more than 260,000 people pass through it - suspended almost 300 metres above daily. the ground!

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The National Opal Collection not only Melbourne Museum - Call: 13 11 02 houses Australia’s most important opalized Real, hands on, virtual and innovative fun! Stroll through a lush Australian rainforest fossil and specimen collection. or track the passage of time with awesome 119 Swanston Street, Melbourne. dinosaurs. T: 9662 3524. Open daily 10am - 5pm. Carlton Gardens.

Bourke Street Mall

ETIHAD STADIUM Hub of the city where visitors and locals gather to watch the many performers. Also gateway to two leading department stores and busy shopping arcades.

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TGI Fridays TGI Fridays prides itself on providing a fun and relaxed atmosphere, friendly service and original recipes. Fridays fun and friendly atmosphere is perfect for a night out with family and friends.

Southgate and Southbank The Arts Centre Leisure and shopping area with a definite A guided tour of this magnificent emphasis on casual dining on the river building is certainly a worthwhile bank. Also a focal point for Yarra River experience. The spire is the city’s most tours or a relaxing stroll along Southbank familiar landmark. Tours can be arranged Promenade. by calling 9281 8000

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Hellenic Museum Melbourne Exhibition Centre Located at the heritage listed former Royal Mint Australia’s largest and best equipped building, experience the wealth and diversity exhibition venue and host to many grand of Greek culture. Current exhibitions include exhibitions. Located next to the Crown Gods, Myths & Mortals, a collection of treasures Complex along the Yarra River. Telephone: spanning 8,000 years of history. Open Tuesday 9205 6400 – Sunday, 10am – 4pm. 280 William Street, Melbourne. PH 8615 9016

ETIHAD Sealife Melbourne STADIUM The Melbourne Aquarium is an interactive discovery into the Southern Ocean where vistors are plunged into the ultimate water experience. SOUTHERN CROSS Call 1800 026 576 STATION Immigration Museum Discover Victoria’s multicultural history and explore one of Melbourne’s finest 19th century buildings, the Old Customs House. Open daily 10am - 5pm. Tel: 9927 2700

Melbourne Maritime Museum Crown Entertainment Complex Discover the sights, sounds and sensations Non-stop excitement offering something of Melbourne’s maritime heritage and Home for everybody. Featuring cinemas, of the Polly Woodside. Open Daily 10.00am restaurants, bars, nightclubs, disco, theatre, - 4.00pm exclusive shopping and a Casino with 9699 9760. South Wharf Road, Southbank an array of machines and gaming tables. Telephone: 9292 8888

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Old Melbourne Gaol Cooks’ Cottage Victoria’s oldest surviving penal establishment. The oldest building in Australia providing an See the original hanging beam or book a insight into 18th Century England. Celebrates night performance & explore the gaol by the life of Captain James Cook. Open Daily candlelight. Russell Street, City. Tel: 9663 7228 9am - 5pm. Phone: 9419 4677

ETIHAD STADIUM National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) Rich treasury of visual arts featuring art by Australian and international artists. 180 St Kilda Road Melbourne VIC 3000

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Parliament Buildings Considered to be the finest parliament buildings outside London, built with stone from the Grampians. Guided tours Mon-Fri at 10am, 11am 12 noon, 2pm, 3pm & 3.45pm. Call 9651 8568. Federation Square Visit one of Victoria’s most unique areas. See the Ian Potter Centre, NGV; The Australian Centre for the Moving Image; the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance Information Centre, Visit Melbourne’s iconic landmark and restaurants, cafes, bars Victoria’s war memorial. Free admission. and much more. Visit Open 10am-5pm daily. St Kilda Rd/ www.fedsq.com Birdwood Ave Melbourne. Telephone: (03) 9661 8100 www.shrine.org.au

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breathtaking coastlines which are PHILLIP ISLAND protected and managed by its NATURE PARKS world-renowned environmental Phillip Island Nature Parks and research programs. Habitat comprises over 1,805 hectares within Phillip Island Nature Parks of Crown Land set aside for the supports significant populations conservation of areas of natural of little penguins, hooded plovers, interest or beauty or of scientific, short-tailed shearwaters and other historic or archaeological interest. international migratory bird species, Located only 90 minutes from and mammals such as koalas, Melbourne, Phillip Island Nature possums, wallabies, Australian fur Parks manage four major parks: seals and bats. The Nature Parks the Penguin Parade; the Koala protect a range of plant communities Conservation Centre; Churchill that includes over 330 native species. Island Heritage Farm; and the Nobbies Centre as well as other recreational areas, including beaches, wetlands and woodlands. The park part of the UNESCO Western Port Biosphere Reserve and encompass wildlife sanctuaries, wetlands, woodlands and

an intimate window into an GET CLOSER AT underwater playground where MELBOURNE’S MOST massive sharks, huge stingrays and EXCITING ATTRACTION! thousands of multi-coloured fish reside and collide. This up close encounter is bound to inspire love for the oceans, leaving a thirst to learn more about protecting our seas. Championing the environmental values of BREED, RESCUE and PROTECT throughout all displays and embodied by the passionate marine team, SEA LIFE Melbourne is a globally recognised SEA LIFE Melbourne takes you on and respected voice in marine an interactive ocean adventure filled conservation, with the Weedy with amazing discovery around every seadragon, King Penguin and corner. Gentoo Penguin breeding programs amongst the most successful in SEA LIFE Melbourne’s 2.2 million the world. litre Oceanarium featuring a panoramic viewing glass provides Telephone: 1800 026 576

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Melbourne is known as the culinary traditional, exotic or homespun capital of Australia. Experience flavours – Melbourne’s vast dining Melbourne’s rich mix of cultures scene offers a startling array of reflected in its myriad restaurants, the world’s great cuisines, from cafes, bistros and bars. popular favourites to the truly groundbreaking. Share a drink while The various cultures have come snacking on high end tapas in a to dominate the dining scene in laneway eatery, take on a Szechuan specific areas. China Town on Little chilli dish in Chinatown, or break Bourke St , Little Italy in lygon out of the CBD and discover the St, Little Vietnam in Victoria St city’s specialist eating destinations Richmond and chic fusion cuisine – Richmond for Vietnamese, in Chapel St Fitzroy for Spanish Carlton’s ‘Little Italy. Whatever and Brunswick for Lebanese you tastebuds demand, Melbourne Whether you’re after modern, provides.

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DINING LOCATOR MAP Hello Melbourne’s unique Dining Locator Map points you in the direction of some of the best dining experiences on offer in Melbourne. There’s something for the whole family from Asian fusion to pancakes, dinner and show to burgers. Visit a different venue on each day of your stay and experience the rich culnary diversity on offer in Melbourne. The exact location of each venue is pinpointed on the central map so it’s easy for you to find.

NEWQUAY, DOCKLANDS Enjoy harbourside dining and a range of cuisines at more than 20 ETIHAD restaurants, bars and cafes, some of STADIUM which are run by the biggest names in Melbourne hospitality.

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VICTORIA STREET, RICHMOND Victoria Street in inner city Richmond is the heart of Melbourne’s Vietnamese community with exceptional Asian food at bargain prices.

SOUTHBANK CHINA TOWN The Southbank promenade is one Melbourne’s own slice of China is a of Melbourne’s most popular dining hub for the local Chinese community. precincts and it’s easy to see why, It stretches along Little Bourke Street, with the riverside setting and fantastic all the way from Spring Street down to views of the city skyline. Swanston Street.

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CHAPEL STREET Stroll down Chapel St and be prepared to get thiose taste buds going.It’s fun to check out extravagant celebration cakes as it is to eat a small layered creation yourself. Stroll up retail-rich Chapel Street to buzzy, snack cafes and restaurants. Browse nearby Prahran Market for local produce, artisan chocolate, fab coffee. Take the back streets to Greville Street, turn left and then right on Chapel Street towards the crush of restaurants and cafes that is Windsor.

Dracula’s is Australia’s longest running ETIHAD STADIUM and most successful dinner theatre. A total night of entertainment SOUTHERN CROSS STATION combining burlesque, contemporary music, comedy and quality dining, all in the one incredible venue.

Draculas Melbourne

100 Victoria Street Carlton, VIC, 3053

Tel: 9340 2600

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TGI Fridays prides itself on providing a fun and relaxed atmosphere, friendly service and original recipes. Fridays is renowned for their World Famous Burgers, Buffalo Wings, Jack Daniel’s Grill, Loaded Potato Skins, and incredible cocktails. All menu items are prepared fresh daily and cooked to order. Fridays fun and friendly atmosphere is perfect for a night out with family and friends.

TGI Fridays Southbank 2 Queensbridge Square Southbank 03 9686 5219 www.tgifridays.com au

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VICTORIAN WINE REGIONS

North-East Victoria The North East Victoria Wine Zone has five wine regions, Alpine Valleys, Beechworth, Glenrowan, King Valley and Rutherglen. No matter what your favourite wine may be, the North East will have something for you.

Rutherglen The name of this wine region is etched into the history of Australian winemaking. The fortified wine styles of Port and especially Liqueur Muscat and Tokay are undoubtedly of world class. After about 140 years as a wine region Rutherglen was developing a fairly tired, passé image in the late nineties, but since then it has been revitalised.

Beechworth Is a small historic town surrounded by a small wine region. There are only a few wineries but they make up for their limited production by making wines of great finesse.

Yarra Valley Sir Paz Cellar Door Offering Estate Grown wines of distinction and exclusive Mediterranean Cheese Platters for all discerning wine & cheese enthusiasts. Open 11.00am to 5.00pm every Sunday. www.sirpaz.com

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‘CHIC’ CHAPEL STREET STH YARRA One of the most vibrant and successful commercial, cultural and tourist areas in Australia. This experience is the result of ten values: historic setting, distinctive small businesses, diverse dining, diverse shopping and dining in the innovative architecture, exciting area.Visit Pran Central, Prahran arts and cultural venues. Enjoy the Market, Jam Factory and Vogue.

‘LITTLE VIETNAM’ ‘CHINATOWN’ LITTLE VICTORIA ST RICHMOND BOURKE ST, CBD The Victoria Street Gateway was Chinatown Australia is in the erected to recognise the cultural Melbourne city centre, on Little contribution of Vietnamese Bourke St. Through the ornate refugees. The eastern stretch of archway, past the marble lions, you Victoria Street (between Hoddle are transported to the clattering, and Burnley Streets) has become chattering streets of China, a world famous as an Asian grocery and of dumplings, dragonfruit and restaurant precinct with Japanese, drunken chicken. Korean and Thai options alongside the Vietnamese establishments.

‘LITTLE ITALY’ LYGON ‘BOHEMIAN’ ST KILDA St Kilda is 6 km south-east of STREET CARLTON Melbourne’s CBD. Known for Stroll along ‘Little Italy’s’ leafy its culture of bohemianism. Lygon Street and discover a Home to many famous visitor place where Melbourne’s famous attractions including Luna Park, cafe culture was born. Beautiful the Esplanade Hotel, Acland Street Victorian terraces provide a and Fitzroy Street. St Kilda Beach backdrop for lovers of coffee, dining is Melbourne’s most famous beach, al fresco. Be tempted by cake several renowned theatres and shops and gelati bars. several of Melbourne’s big events and festivals. 45 highlights – surrounds

Melbourne Zoo Exhibits more than 350 species of animals from around the world. Highlights include African Rainforest area, Underwater Seal viewing, the Butterfly House and the Trail of the Elephants exhibit. Open daily 9am- 5pm. Elliott Ave. Parkville. Call 9285 9300 Williamstown Picturesque and historic waterfront haven, just a stone’s throw away from the city. Affords excellent views of the cityscape and the popular Nelson’s Place shopping and eating strip. Australian Open Tennis Experience the excitement of Grand Slam tennis and play on the same courts as the world’s best players at Australian Open Tennis Melbourne Park, home of the Australian Open. Court hire is available 7 days a week. For more information or bookings call 9286 1244. Cooks’ Cottage. Fitzroy Gardens and the Conservatory Beautiful gardens, historical significance of the cottage, and the seasonal floral displays at the conservatory make a trip to this venue worthwhile. Call: 9419 4677 Shrine of Remembrance Melbourne’s iconic landmark and Victoria’s war memorial, dedicated in 1934. Visitor Centre features changing exhibitions, audio visual presentations and retail shop. The Shrine is situated on a large reserve containing monuments and remembrance trees. Open 10am-5pm daily. St Kilda Road, Melbourne. Telephone: (03) 9661 8100 www.shrine.org.au St. Kilda Famous for its magnificent bay vistas, The Esplanade, and the Sunday Craft Market. Acland Street is synonymous with cakes. Fitzroy Street also has many cafes and restaurants and is always bustling with activity at night. Take the No.16 St. Kilda Beach tram from Swanston Street.

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Lygon St. Bridge Road, Richmond Colourful area with a Melbourne’s leading street for fashion, distinct Italian flavour. food, furniture and galleries. Designer Restaurants offer pizza label discount stores and factory and and pasta, as well as the warehouse outlets. Bridge Road has cappuccinos & caffe lattes. energy, sass, superb food and coffee. Take the No.1 East Coburg Take the No.75 East Burwood tram from tram from Swanston Street. Flinders Street. Chapel Street Chapel Street has established a reputation as Melbourne’s style capital. Famous people from around the world can be found shopping on Chapel Street for designer labels. This area is also famous for its cafes and dining, and exciting nightlife. Take the No.6 Glen Iris tram from Swanston Street. Toorak Village The Rodeo Drive of Australia. You can shop at exclusive designer stores, pamper yourself at the hair and beauty parlours, enjoy a meal at one of the many cafés, go on to a nightclub or see a film at the Trak. To get there take the No.8 Toorak tram from Swanston Street. Como House This elegant mansion, built in the 1840s is an example of Regency architecture at its best and was home to a very prominent Melbourne family for 95 years. Como Ave, South Yarra. Call: 9827 2500 Chadstone Shopping Centre If you only wear Italian labels, but can’t get to the Via Condotti, take a short trip to Chadstone. International labels find a home away from home amongst the local brands at Australia’s premier shopping centre. With close to 400 stores, you’re bound to find something you love.

Albert Park Lake High Street, Armadale Delightful parkland area Delightful shopping strip boasting a variety with a 5km walking or of quality merchandise, with a definite jogging track around focus on Antiques, Persian rugs and the lake. Home to the Galleries. Only 20 minutes by tram from Australian Formula 1 Grand the city. Take the No.6 Glen Iris tram from Prix, sport and recreation Swanston Street. centre, and the Golf Course. chapel st

CHAPEL ST, SOUTH YARRA Chapel Street is a shopping, stores) began to spring up in the dining and entertainment Prahran section of the street. precinct in. At this point, Chapel Street rivalled the CBD as Melbourne’s It has myriad shops ranging shopping destination. Emporium from exclusive upmarket fashion development continued right designers at the South Yarra through to the 1930s. end to old fashion pawnbrokers towards Windsor. Virtually from In the 1970s, Pran Central opened its beginning Chapel Street, as a major shopping mall. In the between Toorak Road and 1980s, the Jam Factory and Como Dandenong Road was a trading Centre at the South Yarra end and shopping street with flour were the biggest developments to milling, butchers, bakers, effect the character of the street. drapers, boot makers, general Gentrification ensured that this end stores, carpenters, bricklayers, became home to boutique fashion farrier and blacksmiths, chemists stores. and an undertaker. At the start of the 20th century large multi- level emporiums (department

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BENDIGO While the city shines with has been seen in Chicago and the grandeur of another time, Palm Springs, USA and makes its shopping and dining in modern international debut in Rosalind Park, Bendigo is firmly set in the now. Bendigo until July. A vibrant regional city, Bendigo’s Make it a weekend with Marilyn beautiful streets are the legacy of and choose from a range of official one of the world’s greatest gold accommodation packages and rushes. Explore these streets to specialised food, wine and heritage discover the heart of Bendigo; an tours celebrating this occasion. arts culture led by the acclaimed If you delight in exploring great Bendigo Art Gallery; dine at food and wine and culture, then award-winning restaurants and a visit to Bendigo is sure to be cafés; and unearth unique fashions flavoursome. Events include: and collectables. Relive the gold rush by visiting our world-class - Bendigo Craft Beer & Cider attractions, and taste quality local Festival, 19 March. wines and produce from markets, - Paddock to Park Carnivore’l, nearby farms and surrounding 13 March vineyards across the region. - Bendigo Easter Festival, The Bendigo Art Gallery 25 – 28 March continues its series of remarkable - Strategem Bendigo Winemakers international showcases with Festival, 7 May Bendigo Art Gallery and Twentieth Century Fox present Marilyn - Heathcote on Show, 11-13 June Monroe, 5 March – 10 July. This Ideally located in Central Victoria, comprehensive exhibition brings Bendigo is only 90 minutes from together authentic artefacts, Melbourne Airport along the Calder clothing and other objects Freeway or 90 to 120 minutes via belonging to, or worn by Marilyn. V/Line trains from Southern Cross To complement the exhibition, station in Melbourne. Bendigo Art Gallery has secured Visit www.bendigotourism.com or Seward Johnson’s iconic eight metre call 1800 813 153 high sculpture of Marilyn Monroe, Forever Marilyn. This sculpture

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HISTORY The Boon Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation were the traditional ST KILDA owners of the land where St Kilda now sits and called the area Euroe Just 6km from the city centre, Yroke. There is evidence of their St Kilda is Melbourne’s seaside ancient lifestyle throughout St playground and is much-loved by Kilda. Visit where early tribal residents and visitors. St Kilda gatherings were held at the is renowned for its expansive ‘Corroboree Tree’ a very old red gum view of Port Phillip, safe sandy tree at St Kilda Junction. beach, palm-lined boardwalk, huge range of beach activities, St Kilda was named by big skies, gorgeous sunsets, parks Superintendent La Trobe after a and gardens, great restaurants, watching a boat named ‘Lady of St bars and cafés, fabulous old Kilda’ anchored off the beach in 1841. buildings, and its colourful past During the 1900s, St Kilda became and present. St Kilda is home to a favoured suburb of Melbourne’s many of Melbourne’s famous visitor elite, and many palatial mansions attractions including Luna Park, were constructed along its hills and the Esplanade Hotel, Acland Street waterfront. The foreshore became and Fitzroy Street. It is home to Melbourne’s amusement zone with St Kilda beach, Melbourne’s most the opening of Luna Park in 1912, famous beach, several renowned at the time the newest and greatest theatres and several of Melbourne’s amusement park in the world. Luna big events and festivals.The main Park still operates today where you street in St Kilda is Fitzroy Street. can enjoy rollercoaster rides and It’s lined with outdoor pubs, cafes arcade games. and restaurants serving a wide variety of cuisines showcasing Following WWII, St Kilda became Melbourne’s multicultural heritage. Melbourne’s ‘red light’ district. During The café society of Acland Street the 1960s, it became known for first bloomed with the influx of its bohemian style and attracted cosmopolitan European migrants in young artists and musicians taking the 1950s. That heritage can still advantage of cheap housing. The be seen in the European-style cake suburb still retains its alternative style shops, cafes and designer shops today. that line the street. 50 st. kilda

It’s famous for a good reason - there’s something for everyone and more! Enjoy browsing through works by more than 120 artists and craftspeople in Melbourne’s open- air gallery by the sea. Each and every stallholder has a hand in making the products being sold. Take the time to ask how the products are made, and you will soon see the love and passion that is poured into each of our one-of-a-kind pieces of work. From gifts and souvenirs to furniture and jewellery - you will leave with confidence knowing that you will take home something that is truly one of a kind. New stalls are added ST KILDA ESPLANADE MARKET to the market on a regular basis, so Since 1970, The Esplanade Market there is always something different to has been a St Kilda Sunday delight. catch your eye.

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Melbourne boasts a wide here are the details of Melbournes variety of both light and serious major theatres: entertainment to suit all tastes from Comedy Theatre: 9299 4950 unique bars to bowling alleys. The National Theatre 9534 0221 city is renowned for the diversity Forum Theatre 9299 9700 and depth of its art and culture, Princess Theatre 9299 9800 great sporting traditions, major Regent Theatre 9299 9500 festivals and international events. Atheneom Theatre 9650 1500 (See the events section)

BALLET, SYMPHONY NIGHT CLUBS & OPERA If you want to dance the night Melbourne is home to the away then experience Melbourne’s internationally acclaimed exciting nightlife. Dress codes vary Australian Ballet as well as the from club to club, but generally it is countrys major opera company, at the discrestion of the doorman. Opera Australia, with the State At most clubs, there is a cover Orchestra of Victoria the musical charge of between $5.00 to $15.00. force behind them both. Along Here is a list of nightclubs you with the Ballet and Opera the might want to try: Arts Centre is also home to the Metro 9663 4288 Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Heist 9863 7488 who are renown for their diversity Zealous 9670 0980 in style, performing both classical masterpieces as well as a more Inflation 9614 6122 contemporarystyle of music. The RESTAURANTS AND BARS Arts Centre is host to many other nationally and internationally acclaimed performances. Arts Melbourne has a restaurant and Centre, Ph: 9281 8000 bar to suite everyone, many are traditional style but we have found one a little different. A COMEDY & THEATRE recent relocation has put Chill On Ice Lounge & Ski Lodge right Melbourne is a HOT SPOT for on the river’s edge at Southbank. comedy. This is evident with it This unique concept allows guest hosting one of the worlds three to be surrounded by more than largest comedy festivals. The 50 tonnes of carved ice and Melbourne Comedy Festival, chilled to sub zero temperatures. where comedians, both local and The bar, chairs, table and even international meet and make the glasses are made of ice. Chill Melbourne laugh for three weeks. On will provide the snow gear to Melbourne’s spectacular theatre keep you warm and casual dining venues are the perfect place for and drinks are available in the local and internationally acclaimed Ski Lodge post or prior to your ice stage shows to come and perform experience. for enthusiastic Melburnians. Listed 52 art theatre and culture

Scratch the surface in Melbourne and you’ll discover a city buzzing with dynamic and cutting-edge arts and cultural companies. SOUTHSIDE Head to the Southbank precinct and experience this hotbed of THE ART CENTRE MELBOURNE Melbourne art and culture - Australia’s largest and busiest the Victorian Arts Centre, the performing arts centre. For nearly Malthouse Theatre, the Recital 30 years Arts Centre Melbourne has Centre and the National Gallery of played a leading role in showcasing Victoria’s international collection. the best local and international performing arts - music, dance, THE TOWN SQUARE drama, comedy, cabaret, festivals Federation Square fuses art with and much more. The Centre is host architecture - see inspiring visual and partner to the national and exhibits at ACMI, wander through state companies, including Opera the permanent collection at the Ian Australia, The Australian Ballet, Potter Gallery, or see a recital at the Melbourne Theatre Company, BMW Edge Theatre. Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Australian Chamber Orchestra, INSIDE AND OUT Victorian Opera, Sydney Dance Company and Bangarra Dance Discover the innovation and skill Theatre. of local artists and designers at hole-in-the-wall galleries, designer 100 St Kilda Road boutiques and theatres scattered P. 9281 8000 throughout the city’s laneways. artscentremelbourne.com.au THE IAN POTTER CENTRE: NATIONAL GALLERY OF VICTORIA Home of Australian art with superb collections of Australian Indigenous and non-Indigenous art from the MELBOURNE MUSEUM Colonial period to the present day. The NGV collection of Australian art Melbourne Museum showcases comprises more than 20,000 works. Australian social history, Indigenous cultures, science and the Admission to the permanent environment. Located adjacent to collection is free. Fees may apply to the World Heritage listed Royal special exhibitions Exhibition Building and Carlton Flinders and Russell St, Melbourne, Gardens, and home to IMAX Victoria 3000 P. 03 8620 2222 Theatre Melbourne. ngv.vic.gov.au Carlton Gardens, 11 Nicholson St, Carlton. P.03 8341 7777 museumvictoria.com.au/ melbournemuseum

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Hospitals travelled. CityLink Passes can be purchased from www.citylink.com.au, through Touch Royal Children’s Hospital, Parkville. Kiosks in selected Shell Shops or call 13 Ph: 9345 5522. 26 29. Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville. Ph: 9342 7000. Hook Turns / City Royal Women’s Hospital, Carlton. Hook turn signs are found at some Ph:9344 2000 intersections in Melbourne’s City Centre. These signs are found either at the side of St.Vincent’s Hospital, Fitzroy. the road or hung from tram wires above Ph 9288 2211 the intersection. Make sure you check for these signs when driving in Melbourne’s city centre. If you approach an intersection with Travellers Aid this sign and you want to make a right hand Southern Cross turn make sure you follow these instructions: The wavy roof of Southern Cross station 1. A hook turn involves turning right Main Concourse, Southern Cross Station from the left lane. When you enter the 99 Spencer St intersection stay as far left as possible Docklands VIC 3008, Located opposite avoiding any marked pedestrian crossings. the Luggage Hall Make sure you are indicating right. Flinders Street 2. Once in the intersection, opposite the Flinders St Station, from corner of Flinder street you are entering, wait here until the St and Bourke St. Main Concourse lights of the street you are entering have City Village turned green. Once clear proceed with your Head Office only, Level 3, 225 Bourke St right hand turn.

Consulates/Embassies Melbourne Visitor Centre at British Consulate-General, Melbourne Federation Square 17th Floor, 90 Collins Street, Melbourne Located opposite Flinders Street railway 3000. Consular enquiries 03 9652 1600 station, the Melbourne Visitor Centre is a Consulate General of The United States one stop shop for visitors and tourists. The 553 St. Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC centre offers information on Melbourne 3004 Tel: 9526 5900. and Victoria including brochures and maps; The Embassy of United Arab Emirates ‘what’s on’ listings. Open daily from 9am 36 Culgoa Circuit, O’MALLEY ACT 2606 to 6pm (closed Christmas Day). Street- Tel: (02) 6286 8802. level lifts provide access for people with disabilities. South African High Commission Canberra, Cnr Rhodes Place & State Circle Yarralumla, Canberra, ACT 2600 Friendly Ph 02 6273 2424 Melbourne Visitor Booth volunteers at the Melbourne Visitor Delegation of the European Commission Booth provide maps and information to Australia & New Zealand on shopping, attractions and events.The 18 Arkana Street, Yarralumla ACT 2600 Melbourne Visitor Booth is located in the Tel: (02) 6271 2777 Bourke Street Mall. This free information service is conveniently located in the heart of the cityís retail centre. Drop by for advice CityLink Info / Road Toll on where to shop, where to eat and what CityLink is an easy to use toll system to do. that has no tollbooths, it is all done Location: Bourke Street Mall(between electronically, so as not to affect the flow Swanston and Elizabeth Streets). of traffic in any way. In order to travel on Operating hours Open daily from 9am to CityLink you must purchase a CityLink Pass, 5pm (Closed on Good Friday and Christmas which can be purchased in advance or no Day). later than midnight the day after you have

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City Ambassadors Ablecare For assistance with directions, public Ablecare offers a range of services, transport enquiries, events, and general including basic or high support personal questions about Melbourne, keep an eye care and community access support. out for our roving City Ambassadors in their Contact Ablecare at least four days in distinctive red uniforms. advance to discuss support needs. Ph 03 Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm, Sunday 9845 2860 noon to 3pm (closed Good Friday and Email [email protected] Christmas Day).

MSSA Disability Assistance MSSA can provide short-term attendant Attendant care: care or community access services, but DASSI they need one to two weeks notice. DASSI provides one-to-one attendant Ph 1300 362 190 (within Australia) care support, including assistance with www.mssa.com.au personal care, mobility, rehabilitation, social/ recreational, educational and community access. DASSI offers a short term booking Equipment hire: service but you’ll need to call at least five Lifestyle and Rehab days in advance to discuss your needs. Lifestyle and Rehab has a wide range of Ph 03 9481 2355. www.dassi.com.au equipment. Delivery charges depend on individual items. Same day delivery is sometimes more expensive. Paraquad Victoria Ph 03 9384 1846 www.lr.com.au Paraquad provides a wide range of services for people with physical disabilities, and specialises in spinal cord Able Medical Hire injury and polio. Paraquad is able to provide attendant care but will require Able Medical Hire hires out a range of a minimum of two weeks notice and equipment, particularly wheelchairs and longer if possible. Ph 03 9415 1200. www. pressure care aids. The organisation can paraquad.asn.au provide same day delivery as long as equipment is ordered before 9.30am, but it’s best to order a day in advance. Ph 9808 9273 www.ablemedical.com.au

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Emergency Numbers Dial 000 for Police, Fire and Ambulance This is a free call. Foreign Exchange Travel Money Oz - Flinders Street Shop 2, 250 Flinders St. Cnr of Flinders & Degraves Sts (Opposite Flinders St Station) Travel Money Oz - Southern Cross Station Shop BSB - 02B, Southern Cross Station 99 Spencer St (Located on the Bourke St Pedestrian Bridge) Travel Money Oz - Swanston Street 97 Swanston Street (Near the Melbourne City Town Hall) Travel Money Oz - Galleria Shop E26 Galleria, 385 Bourke St (Lower ground level, next to MediBank) Travel Money Oz - Melbourne Central Shop 139A, Melbourne Central Shopping PROMOTING Centre, 211 LaTrobe St MELBOURNE (Level 1, next to UGG House) Travel Money Oz - Elizabeth Street TOURISM 142 Elizabeth Street (Close to the corner of Bourke & Elizabeth Sts.) Download Hello Melbourne Travel Money Oz - Bourke Street Mall Part Ground Floor, Zara Building to your mobile device from 284-292 Bourke Street, Melbourne Vic hellomelbourne.com.au and Shopping hours get the benefit of multiple In Melbourne, opening hours are varied. visitor rewards. Most fast food outlets and supermarkets are open 24 hours. Generally city shops and designated suburban tourist areas are open Mon-Wed, 9am-6pm. Thurs & Fri, 9am-9pm. Sat, 9am-5pm. Sundays most shopping centres, city areas and department stores are open 10am-5pm Taxis Arrow 132 211 Black Cabs 132 227 Embassy 131 755 DISTRIBUTED TO OVER 180 HOTELS N.Suburbs 131 119 AND MOTELS, MELBOURNE AIRPORT, Silver Top 131 008 & TOUR OPERATORS. Lockers Southern Cross Station, Spencer St. State Library Victoria, 328 Swanson St. For advertising enquiries please contact Harry Black at Australian Search and Rescue [email protected] (AusSAR) M. 0418 356 251 Level 2, Building 3, 6 Riverside Quay, South Melbourne - (03) 9674 3000

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There are so many things to PUBLIC TRANSPORT VICTORIA see and do in Melbourne and To help make your travelling public transport is an easy way easier, Public Transport Victoria to travel around to the city’s best (PTV) is your central stop for attractions, sporting venues and information on public transport shopping precincts. services and tickets. Up-to-date Trains, trams and buses offer information is available via our comprehensive public transport website and journey planner, call services extending from the centre and mobile applications. central business district to the For public transport information suburbs in all directions. in Victoria visit ptv.vic.gov.au or Train and tram services operate call 1800 800 007 6am – midnight between 5am and midnight, daily. Monday to Thursday, with extended hours to around 1am on JOURNEY PLANNER Friday and Saturday nights. Enter your origin and destination On Sunday, trains and trams into PTV’s online journey planner operate 7am to 11pm. for travel anywhere in Victoria Many of Melbourne’s bus routes and you’ll be provided with a run from 6am – 9pm Mon – Fri, tailored travel plan including 8am – 9pm Saturday and 9am – maps, connections and estimated 9pm Sunday. travel times. You can use the journey planner

57 travelling on public transport at the Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square, or by visiting ptv.vic. gov.au/

TICKETS myki is Melbourne’s ticketing system. myki is a reusable smartcard that can store either myki money (dollar value) or a myki pass (travel days) and these are used to pay for your journey. Public transport travel is simple to use in Melbourne as myki gives you flexible travel between the three modes of public transport. You can buy and top up a myki at any Premium Station, 7-Eleven store or independent retailer where you see the myki sign, at myki machines (full fare card sales only) located at all metropolitan train stations and selected accessible tram stops and bus interchanges. You can also buy or top up your myki online at myki.com.au or by calling 1800 800 007 (allow 24 hours to process top up). A full fare myki card costs $6 and a concession myki (senior, concession, child) costs $3. When traveling with myki, it’s important to touch on at a myki reader at the beginning of your trip and touch off at the end of each leg of your journey. Failure to travel with a valid ticket could lead to a fine. For more information about myki visit ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007.

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ZONES Fares for travelling on Melbourne’s trains, trams and buses are separated into two zones: Zone 1 for inner-city and Zone 2 for the middle and outer suburbs. Tickets need to be valid for each zone that you travel in. Use the public transport maps to check what zones you are planning to visit.

TRAVELLING TO REGIONAL VICTORIA V/Line provides convenient, comfortable and reliable train and coach services to a wide range of destinations across Victoria. High frequency services run to Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo, Kyneton, Seymour and Traralgon. An extensive network of regional town buses also operates across the state. If you are travelling to regional Victoria, call 1800 800 007 or visit ptv.vic.gov.au for all your transport information.

59 Melbourne’s Free Tram Zone getting around – how to use trams

Look for the signage at tram stops to identify the boundaries of the zone. For more information visit ptv.vic.gov.au

If you are travelling only within the Free Tram Zone on a tram, you do not need to use a myki card.

If your tram journey starts or finishes outside the Free Tram Zone – make sure you touch on when you board to ensure you have a valid ticket. Touch off on trams for Zone 2 only trips.

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For more information visit ptv.vic.gov.auFREE or call TRAM1800 800 007 ZONE around the city, including PTV_M/15. Authorised by Public Transport Victoria, 750 Collins Street, Docklands Federation Square, Queen Victoria Travel for free on trams in the Market and the Royal Botanic PTV_M_Free Tram Zone Map_A4_JULY2015.inddFree 1 Tram Zone. The Free Tram 22/10/2015 3:31 pm Gardens. It runs every 30 minutes Zone includes the area from the with the first service leaving Stop 1 iconic Queen Victoria Market, at 9.30am and the last at 3.45pm across to Victoria Harbour in daily except shuttle closure days Docklands, up to Spring Street (please refer to the website for and over to Flinders Street dates). Buy tickets online or from Station and Federation Square. the Melbourne Visitor Centre at Travel on trams within this zone is Federation Square, Fitzroy Gardens free, and you don’t need a myki, Visitor Centre, Melbourne Airport however, if your journey starts or arrivals hall or ticket machines finishes outside the boundaries of located at each stop. melbourne. the Free Tram Zone, you must touch vic.gov.au/shuttle on your myki at the reader in the normal way to make sure you have AIRPORT SHUTTLE a valid ticket. The SkyBus is a direct service from Southern Cross Station to The City Circle tram continues to Melbourne Airport. The buses operate using Melbourne’s iconic depart every 10 minutes in both W-Class trams and is also free. directions, and stop at both MELBOURNE CITY VISITOR terminals 1 and 3. For more SHUTTLE information skybus.com.au The Melbourne Visitor Shuttle stops at 13 key destinations

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Victoria The smallest state on the mainland with about a sixth of the overall population, largely concentrated in Melbourne.

Greater Melbourne The area not more than one and a half hours drive from the city in any direction - famous for the Leisure Regions. Coach tours are available to most of these regions daily.

Surrounds This is the area bordering the city centre and stretching no further than 10km. The tram service provides an excellent and economical service to the surrounds precinct.

City Centre This rectangular grid, bounded by La Trobe, Spencer, Flinders and Spring Streets, forms the hub of the city. The free City Circle Tram travels around the City Centre (with the exception of Spencer Street), and out to the Docklands.

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Macedon Ranges & Spa Country resort. Pretty coastal towns have a variety Area to the north west of melbourne and of craft stalls and galleries. Also fast accessible within an hours drive from the becoming a notable wine growing and city. A favourite retreat for leisure seekers. tasting region. The mt macedon ranges offer picturesque Places of interest landscapes and vistas. Mt macedon itself · Ashcombe Maze is reminicent of old world charm. The area · Coolart Wetlands around daylesford and hepburn springs is · Red Hill Market the foremost natural mineral springs area · Tyabb Antiques in Australia. · Wineries · Briars Homestead 5427 2033 1800 804 009 Phillip Island Lovely tourist and leisure region famous Dandenong Ranges for the penguin parade at sunset every Melbourne’s ‘garden of eden’. The lush fern day, and the little seaside resort of cowes gullies along mt dandenong tourist road, which has many leisure activities and the towering trees of sherbrooke forest attractions for visitors. and the general abundance of natural flora, manicured gardens and quaint 1300 366 422 towns like olinda and sassafras make it a Mornington Peninsula splendid day’s outing. Places of interest Scenic coastal strip on the eastern side · Sky High Mount Dandenong of port phillip bay and a popular seaside · Puffing Billy

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· William Ricketts Sanctuary waterfront is also a big attraction. · Cuckoo Restaurant Queenscliff and point lonsdale on the · Rhododendron, Alfred Nicolas, peninsula are historic and quaint villages George Tindale and Pirianda Gardens well worth a visit. · Wise Possum Nature Gallery · Touchstone Craft Gallery 1800 602 888

1800 645 505 5275 5797 West of the Bay Yarra Valley & Healesville Less than a half hours’ drive from the city Home to healesville sanctuary. This area and home to the historic homestead and also affords a scenic drive and a pleasant formal gardens of the werribee mansion. trip to the yarra valley wineries, or the Enjoy a unique safari at the werribee zoo magnificent forests of toolangi and black right next to the mansion at k road. The spur. Numerous wineries in the area raaf Museum and point cook national park have tastings and sales, these include are within close range too. fergussons, de bortoli, domaine chandon, yering and rochfords eyton to name just 9742 5971 a few. Places of interest Geelong & Bellarine Peninsula · Healesville Sanctuary Victoria’s second largest city overlooking · Wineries corio bay. Has many fine old buildings and · Badger Creek Weir is home to the national wool museum and the geelong botanic gardens. Geelong’s 5962 2600

63 maps – victoria state

The Grampians Phillip Island & Gippsland One of our largest national parks and a Discovery popular tourist destination. Offers awe- A delightful green belt east of Melbourne inspiring views across the Great Dividing and famous for the Wilson’s Promontory Range, a range of wildlife and natural National Park and the seaside community vegetation, and some Aboriginal rock of Phillip Is. paintings. Has many walking tracks for the 1300 366 422 keen bush walker.

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The Goldfields Former Gold Mining region which played a significant role in the development and wealth of the state. The Sovereign Hill and Blood on the Southern Cross attractions at Ballarat relive the days of the gold rush. There are other charming and historic towns such as Maldon and Bendigo that also form part of the goldfields.

1800 446 633

Murray Outback The natural abundance of the Mildura region is a joy to explore. Splendid citrus orchards line the roads and specialty olive farms are also to be found, but it is the vineyards for which Mildura is most renowned.

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Goulburn Murray Waters This navigable river was the chief means of transporting goods to and from the state at the turn of the last century. River ports such as Echuca and Swan Hill took on a special significance and today the museums at these two centres re-enact this history.

1800 804 446

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The Great Ocean Road Lakes and Wilderness One of the world’s most spectacular coastal An area with a vast network of drives through pretty coastal resorts, the interconnecting lakes, rivers and lagoons, amazing rock formations at Port Campbell, and an extended coastline known as the and through the pristine beauty of the Ninety Mile Beach with Lakes Entrance at Otway forest. its centre. The region from Orbost to the Mallacoota inlet near the New South Wales 1800 620 888 border has lovely beaches and magnificent rainforests if you head inland. Legends, Wine & High Country Where our notorious bushranger, Ned Kelly carried out his pursuits and home to the 1800 637 060 wine region of Rutherglen. In Winter ski the slopes of Mt Buller, Mt Buffalo, Mt. Hotham and Falls Creek snowfields.

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6 Things to do in and around Melbourne

EUREKA SKYDECK TRAVEL TO PHILLIP ISLAND Location: Just under 2 hours’ drive Location: Riverside Quay, Southbank, south of Melbourne Melbourne. Start your journey with awe inspiring views from the With a trip to Phillip Island, you’ll be Southern Hemisphere’s highest able to watch thousands of Little viewing platform that boasts not only Penguins make their way to shore a central location overlooking the city every night at the home of the and beyond, but a great beginning world’s largest Little Penguin colony, point for any trip to Melbourne. an occurrence which is known as the ‘Penguin Parade’.

THE SHRINE OF THE QUEEN VICTORIA REMEMBRANCE MARKET Location: Kings Domain Parkland, Location: Corner of Victoria Street St. Kilda Road, Melbourne. It and Elizabeth Street, Melbourne offers visitors great views from This is the Queen of all markets and the top that provide an overview the vibrant, exciting mix of cultures, of Melbourne’s Paris-style layout, cuisines and ethnicities of Melbourne and it’s an impressive piece of can be discovered here. architecture in its own right.

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