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Royal Exhibition Building and Old Gaol A C The exhibition complex was designed for the 1880 Fair. Listed by UNESCO The former prison is now preserved as a museum dedicated to its murky as a smashing example of 19th century exhibition buildings. history. It is believed to be haunted – no wonder.

Rathdowne St, Carlton VIC 3053, 377 Russell Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia GPS: S37.80517, E144.97139 GPS: S37.80751, E144.96502 Opening hours: Phone: Regular guided tours: available most days at 2 p.m. +61 3 8663 7228 Opening hours: Open daily: 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Queen Market B Christmas Day, Good Friday: closed A historical landmark and shopping Mecca at the same time. The splendid Admission: 19th century building holds everything from clothes to food. Adult: AUD 25 513 Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Concession: AUD 20 GPS: S37.80691, E144.95947 Child (5-15): AUD 13.50 Phone: Family (2+2): AUD 55 +61 3 9320 5822 Single Family (1+2): AUD 40 Opening hours: Tue, Thu: 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. State Library Fri: 6 a.m. – 5 p.m. (General Merchandise to 4 p.m.) D This library is a cultural icon of the city. 19th century building built in a Sat: 6 a.m. – 3 p.m. showy style – take a guided tour to explore the interiors. Sun: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Mon, Wed, Public Holidays: closed 328 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia You can choose from several guided tours. GPS: S37.80978, E144.96517 Admission: Phone: Price range of guided tours is from AUD 25 to AUD 40. +61 3 8664 7000 Opening hours: Mon – Thu: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri – Sun: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Good Friday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day 2014: closed Christmas Eve, Boxing Day – New Year's Day: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Other Public Holidays in 2013: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

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Longrain Parliament House of Victoria E G Exquisite Thai restaurant serves simply delicious meals and desserts with This majestic building has been serving as a seat of Victoria parliament balanced flavours. A must if you're into Asian cuisine. since 1855. Take a guided tour to learn more about it.

40 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia 111 Spring St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia GPS: S37.81059, E144.97118 GPS: S37.81163, E144.97325 Phone: Phone: +61 3 9671 3151 +61 3 9651 8911 Opening hours: Opening hours: Lunch: Fri: noon – 3 p.m. Public tours: Dinner: Mon – Fri: 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:45 p.m. Mon – Thu: 6 p.m. – late Tours start in the Parliament House vestibule. Fri – Sun: 5:30 p.m. – late Admission: Cocktail Bar: Tours: free Mon – Thu: 5 p.m. – late Fri: noon – late Bourke Street Sat, Sun: 5 p.m. – late H Food served until 11 p.m. This street is Melbourne's most popular entertainment and retail hub. Admission: Many department stores, one day is not enough to explore all of them! Book a table in advance. GPS: S37.81303, E144.96732

Chinatown F The oldest Chinatown in Australia, its establishment dates back to the Vic- Old Treasury Building torian gold rush. Culturally rich place with lots of food spots. I This fine building holds a historical museum tracing the Gold Rush-led de- GPS: S37.81198, E144.96703 velopment of Melbourne.

20 Spring St, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia GPS: S37.81314, E144.97445 Phone: +61 3 9651 2233 Opening hours: Sun – Fri: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sat: closed Admission: Free entry.

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Treasury Gardens J M When compared to , this park is tiny and peaceful. Regu- Apart from being a building of a great historical value and beauty, it also larly holds cultural events and rallies. holds notable theatre plays and exhibitions.

GPS: S37.81412, E144.97615 120 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Phone: GPS: S37.81494, E144.96639 +61 3 9658 9658 Phone: +61 3 9658 9658 Opening hours: Fitzroy Gardens K Feb 1, 2011 – Dec 30, 2014: Vast gardens landscaped in a blend of Australian and Victorian style. Beau- Mon – Fri: 11 a.m. – noon & 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. tiful green oasis in the middle of the city. Sat, Sun, Public Holidays except Australia Day: closed GPS: S37.81258, E144.98045 Admission: Phone: Free entry. +61 3 9658 9658 Opening hours: Alumbra Open daily: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (5:30 p.m. daylight saving) N Waterfront cocktail bar situated right on the Docklands' pier – a premier Dec 25: closed location combined with great ambiance and amazing music. Admission: The admission is free. 161 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia GPS: S37.81664, E144.94334 Phone: Block Arcade L +61 3 8623 9666 Historically the very first shopping arcade in the city. It retains its glitz and Opening hours: beauty – at least go for window shopping here. Venue: 290 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Mon – Thu: closed GPS: S37.81577, E144.96445 Fri – Sat: 4 p.m. – 3 a.m. Opening hours: Sun: 4 p.m. – 1 a.m. Mon – Wed: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Gourmet BBQ: Thu, Fri: 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri, Sun: 5 p.m. – late Sat: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sat: 9 p.m. – late Sun: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Vue De Monde O R An upscale French restaurant offering amazing degustation menus accom- This cultural complex draws millions of visitors every year. It holds out- panied by smashing view of Melbourne. standing museums, cultural venues and headquarters.

525 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia GPS: S37.81746, E144.96837 GPS: S37.81867, E144.95755 Phone: Phone: +61 3 9655 1900 +61 3 9691 3838 Opening hours: Opening hours: Open daily. Opening hours of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants vary. Lunch: Admission: Tue – Fri, Sun: reservations: noon – 2 p.m. Free entry. Dinner: Mon – Sat: reservations: 6 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. Immigration Museum Admission: S Reservations are essential. This museum tells the story of Australian immigration and explores related problems – very captivating. Its building is notable itself.

400 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Flinders Street Station P GPS: S37.81934, E144.96048 This beautiful historical building is the main transportation hub of Mel- Phone: bourne and popular meeting spot. Landmark of the city. +61 3 8341 7777 217 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia Opening hours: GPS: S37.81777, E144.96692 Open daily: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Good Friday, Christmas Day: closed Admission: St Paul’s Cathedral Q Adult: AUD 10 This stunning Gothic revival building is a real gem. Note the stone heads Concession (student, senior): free entry on the spires and the unusual stained glass windows. Child (3-16): free entry

GPS: S37.81703, E144.96769 Phone: +61 3 9653 4333 Opening hours: Mon – Fri: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sun: 7:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Services: Sun: 8 a.m., 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m.

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Arts Centre Melbourne Melbourne Aquarium T V This intriguing complex is a real cultural powerhouse of the city as it holds Enter the fascinating underwater world and explore it to its fullest. Fo- several theatres and concert halls. cused on the fauna of the Southern Ocean.

100 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia 25 National Route 79, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia GPS: S37.82142, E144.96845 GPS: S37.82116, E144.95823 Phone: Phone: +61 3 9281 8000 +61 3 9923 5999 Opening hours: Opening hours: Box Office: Open daily: 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. (including Public Holidays) Mon – Sat: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Last admission: 5 p.m. Sun: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission: The Riverside Box Office: Adult (15+): AUD 38 (Online: from AUD 28.50) Mon – Sun: 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Child (4-15): AUD 22 (Online: from AUD 16.50) Opening hours on Public Holidays are subject to Child (up to 3): free performance times. Concession (Student/Pensioner over 60): AUD 29 (Online: from AUD 26.10) Aperitivo Tour: Hamer Hall: Family (2+2): AUD 93 (Online: from AUD 83.70) Tue, Thu: 5:30 p.m. Buy tickets online and save money. Fri: 11 a.m. Backstage Tour: Every Sun: 11 a.m. Eureka Skydeck 88 Gallery & State Theatre Tour: W Mon – Thu, Sat: 11 a.m. Your typical observation deck features a blast: glass cube that slides out of Admission: the building! An unforgettable experience. Ticket prices for events vary. 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia Aperitivo Tour: Hamer Hall: AUD 30/person GPS: S37.82141, E144.96447 Backstage Tour: AUD 20/person Phone: Gallery & State Theatre Tour: +61 3 9693 8888 Adult: AUD 20 Opening hours: Child (under 18): AUD 15 Open daily: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Last entry: 9:30 p.m. New Years Eve & Christmas Day closing time: 5:30 p.m. Docklands U Admission: Brand new waterfront development holding skyscrapers, parks, retail and Adult: AUD 18.50 entertainment complexes. The showcase of Melbourne. Concession (Student/Pensioner/Seniors): AUD 14 GPS: S37.82179, E144.94670 Child (4-16): AUD 10 Family (2+2/2+1): AUD 42 Family (1+2): AUD 31

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National Gallery of Victoria Polly Woodside Maritime Museum X Z Rich collections ranging from old Greece and Egypt to modern artworks – Named after the cargo barque it holds, this museum tells the story of Aus- the oldest and most important gallery in Victoria. tralia's maritime history. Especially kids will love it.

180 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia 2A Clarendon St, South Wharf VIC 3006, Australia GPS: S37.82261, E144.96927 GPS: S37.82403, E144.95311 Phone: Phone: +61 3 8620 2222 +61 3 9699 9760 Opening hours: Opening hours: Open (except Tue): 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. General opening hours: Christmas Day, Good Friday: closed Sat, Sun: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. ANZAC Day: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Victorian school holidays: open Admission: Christmas Day, New Years Day, Good Friday: closed Free entry. Admission: Some fees may apply to special exhibitions. Adult: AUD 16 Concession: AUD 13 Child: AUD 9.50 Y Family (1+2): AUD 32 Visit Australia's largest cricket stadium to see one of the best cricket games Family (2+2): AUD 43 in the country.

120 Brunton Ave, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia GPS: S37.82161, E144.98403 Phone: +61 3 9657 8888 Opening hours: MCG tours: Daily: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. National Sports Museum: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Last admission: 4 p.m. Admission: MCG tours: Adult: AUD 20 Child (5-15): AUD 10 Child (0-5): free Student, senior: AUD 16 Family: AUD 50

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