Things to do in Melbourne
by eviltooth
1) Stroll along South Bank at night
2) Go to St. Kilda beach
3) Take a free tour around the city on the City Circle Tram
4) Try the authentic (yes, authentic) Chinese food at China Town (Little Bourke Street).
5) Watch the many performers and buskers at Bourke Street Mall
6) Take a walk around the Queen Victoria, Alexandra and Domain gardens, and St Kilda Boulevard up to the Shrine of Rememberance
8) Climb on top of the roof of Sydney Myer Music Bowl (which is located in one of the above mentioned garden, I can't remember which one, but I do know how to get there ;)) for a breathtaking view of the city (it's not allowed but oh well....)
9) Discover the glories of our sporting history at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
10) Visit the Melbourne Museum. It doesn't have artefacts the likes of those in the British Museum or the Louvre but it holds our unique piece of history and way of life where you can't find anywhere else in the world.
11) Stroll through the Royal Arcades and see how lollies are made at Suga. You get to try them too! Yum~
12) Visit the Carlton Garden at night and feed the possums.
13) Have a cup of coffee and cake at the Greek Precinct along Lonsdale Street. Melbourne has the largest Greek community outside Greece.
14) Enjoy a cup of tea/coffee, and more cake(!) at the many café dotting Chapel Street.
15) Visit the Queen Victoria Market during weekend. It's Australia's largest and most historical market.
16) Have lunch on the lawn in from the the State Library on a warm sunny day and feed the seagulls. Friendly, helpful Melburnians who'll go all the way to help anyone who's lost in this vibrant city.
Work in progress
by l_joo
A MelbournerMalaysian told me, construction works must not be done like the work done in Malaysia, the way they work and the way we work in my country are very much different, I took the picture as a collection. Obviously the work was done in a very much clean and neat way whereas in my country the works area are full of muds, litters all over the higway and surroudings, full of mess.
RAILTO TOWERS ...The Tallest...
by S_R_NAIDU
RAILTO TOWERS ...The Tallest Landmark in Melbourne is located at 525 Collins Street in the Central Business District. With its unique design and glass facade, it is the tallest structure at 253 metres (823 ft) in the Southern Hemisphere. It is a linked two tower development comprising 63 floors in the South Tower and 43 floors in the North Tower. It has an Obsevation Deck on Level 55 and a rooftop communication center.
The Observation Deck was opened to the public on 20 July 1994.
There are 1254 stairs to the Observation Deck.
It takes approximately 40 seconds to Level 55 in the fast speed lifts. THe lovely view of Melbourne from the Observation Deck.
Slip slop slap
by Lady_Godiva
Melbourne's summers are long, dry and hot (average of 25 - 40 degrees celsius) and can sometimes be quite windy too. Loose fitting, cool cotton clothes are the best and make sure you pack a few pairs of thongs (flip flops that is!) - the staple footwear in Oz. A hat is also essential to protect your head and face - the sun is very fierce in Oz due to the hole in the Ozone layer. I cannot stress this enough - pack sunscreen sunscreen and more sunscreen! 50+ is best. Australians are very sun smart so remember the old tv slogan - slip on a shirt, slop on some suncreen and slap on a hat.
You should also get some aloe vera gel as you will probably get burnt at least once before you realise how strong the sun is here! A beach umbrella/tent is essential if you plan on spending some time on Melbourne's sands. The sun is just too strong to sit out underneath it all day.
JFK Memorial in Treasury Gardens
by ATXtraveler
Within the Treasury Gardens is a small lake with a JFK Tribute.
The site was landscaped especially for the memorial and the island is paved with slate and decorated with natural rock and granite boulders. It also features an ornamental water fountain.
In late 1963 a special committee was established to consider a memorial to JFK following his assassination. Submissions from the public contributed to the general form of memorial, and the design and layout was carried out by the Superintendent of Parks and Gardens and the City Architect.
It was made by sculptor Raymond B. Ewers in 1965 and bears the inscription: "This memorial signifies the grateful recognition by the citizens of this city for the services given by John F. Kennedy as President of the United States of America 1960-1963". It was unveiled by the Right Honourable Lord Mayor of Melbourne.
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