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Firstly it was absolutely fascinating, a really interesting place to visit to get the historic background information on Melbourne in its early days & the way criminals, petty or otherwise were treated & dealt with.
However, it would be really easy to come out of here really depressed, for a number of reasons. Just the feel of the place inside gave palpable evidence to the horrid repression of the human spirit that took place in here.
It is famous in Australian history as the place where Ned Kelly said his famous last words, "Such is life!" before he was hanged by the neck until dead. Even today we still don't know if he was a hero or a villain. I guess it all depends of your perspective. Ned's death mask can also be seen at the Gaol. Please note the English spelling Gaol as it was used then & not "jail".
The Old Melbourne Gaol is a National Trust administered property & if you are a member you will have reduced admission fees.
Also, you may be lucky enough to catch one of the
"Night Performances - a blend of theatre and history:
Experience the gaol by candlelight with hangman 'Michael Gately' as he recounts stories of the gaol, its inmates and his infamous art. Not for the faint hearted or children under 12 years old. Tickets available from Ticketek 13 28 49 or www.ticketek.com.au" info taken from the National Truest website
If you're in Melbourne & you have the time I really recommend a visit here. Leave a Comment Address: Russell Street, MelbournePhone: 61 3 9663 7228Directions: It's the uphill end of Russell Street, a good 10 - 15 mins from Flinders St Station & between Latrobe & Victoria Streets that run across it.Other Contact: omg@nattrust.com.au
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 Enter and get the purse ready by ray_d
On any weekend, this market is open for Tourist and Local alike. Brimming with an amazing amount of odd, cheap, useful, useless and edible items.
This Market lies over a few acres of undercover stalls and resides just Northwest of the Central Business District, no more than a Kilometre from the Centre of Melbourne.
On either side of a road, that is closed to traffic when the Market is operating, teems with bargains, food and fruit
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The tourist has choices of unbelievable complexity:
No Vt thongs, but have seen some with a map of Australia (hanging on the racks).
Tens of stalls carry a shipload of toys of every variety.
Leather jumps up at you and clothes span the bedroom frolic-ware to the late nightgown.
Bags from every copied Designer ever existing and shoes from countries yet to be invented.
Didgeridoos, boomerangs, spear, message and magic sticks. Paintings, prints, caricatures, photographs, cards, books…this is too much.
The best thing about it is that you can load yourself up with $50 worth of stuff and you have enough souvenirs to cover your imediate and distant family on both sides.
Ooops..Have to go. Just saw a miniature, plastic, Pan flute-playing Monkey that will look great on my Coffee table! And it is only 2 Bucks…. Wowwww The heads nods!!!!!
Enjoy. Leave a Comment Address: Northwest of the Central Business DistrictDirections: From G.P.O. North on Elizabeth, past Lonsdale st. keeping Motorcycle Dealers on Left and Melbourne Certral on Right . Left to Franklin St. and fall over the Market.Website: http://www.tastingaustralia.com/S2%20-E9-13.html
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The Crown Casino is probably best known for gambling, but it's worth a visit even if you are not a gambler.
There is plenty to see and do without entering the gaming area. There are lots of shops and food places throughout the complex.
Don't miss the atrium area. While I was there last week the Floral Fantasy exhibition was on. Beautiful larger-than-life flowers and exotic birds made out of 150,000 fresh blooms. Leave a Comment
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 YarraRiver/Southbank by xuessium
The much maligned muddy colour of the Yarra is caused by the easily eroded clay soils of the water catchment. The water was clear at the time of European settlement, but intensive land clearing and development since the mid 1800s has resulted in the presence of microscopic clay particles.
The river was "Birrarung" - "River of mists and shadows" to the the original inhabitants - the Wurundjeri people. The name "Yarra" is attributed to surveyor John Wedge, who on his 1835 exploration, asked local aborigines what they called the cascading waters on the lower section of the river. They replied "Yarro Yarro", meaning "it flows". Wedge's mishearing of the word determined its enduring name.
The nicest feature of the Yarra River is its picturesque walks. Once you get away from the concrete of Southgate * and walk east down through King's Domain, you can walk for kilometres along the banks of the river without any sense of being in a great city. That is because the city planners have allowed for parklands either side of the roads that skirt around the river, including the Royal Botanic Gardens.
* Southbank today is also home to plenty of city tourist sights and glitzy restaurants. All that money could buy. The Crown Casino is here with its nightly show of fireball as well as the imposing Eureka Tower, now a rival of the Rialto for panoramic views.
Alternatively, you can take the Yarra River Shuttle Service Cruise, jog, kayak or cycle along the river banks. And for those hoping to recreate the romance of Venice, there is now a Gondola Cruise by Venice On The Yarra. Leave a Comment Directions: Gain easy access to the Yarra River from either of the two main city railway stations - Southern Cross or Flinders Street.Website: http://www.yarrariver.info/
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With the formation of the Federation in 1901 and Melbourne being the capital but the subsequent transference of the state capital to Canberra in the 1920s, the city is something of an anomoly in that it was allowed to retain the word 'National' in most of its public buildings. Hence National Gallery of Victoria (as opposed to the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra).
Much longer established, the NGV's collection is the best in Australia, so much so that it has two separate sites - one in Federation Square for Australian work and the NGV in St Kilda Rd for International Work.
Closed for more than 5 years for a major rennovation, the NGV International opened at the beginning of 2004 to much pomp, ceremony and acclaim as befitting a gallery of major global significance. Melbournites and Australians in general have flocked back in record numbers, with, in the first few months, to see exhibitions the like never seen before in Australia - Caravaggio, Man Ray, fashion photographer Guy Bourdin and a major Impressionist exhibition from the Musee d'Orsay.
Since the re-opening, the gallery has 'settled' into the presentation of a 'major' exhibition each year from July-October - including The Impressionists, Dali, Warhol, Picasso, Munch (all of which attract 200-350,000 attendees) alongside numerous other exhibitions of national and international significance.
Opening hours: 10am - 5pm Wednesday - Monday (closed Tuesday)
Admission free except to the major annual exhibitions Leave a Comment Address: 180 St Kilda RdPhone: +61 3 8620 2222Directions: 5 minutes from the centre of the city forming part of the major cultural site of Melbourne (Fed Sq, Victorian Arts Centre, Hamer Concert hall, Victoran College for the Arts)Website: www.ngv.vic.gov.au
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Based on the design of the Temple of Halicarnassus (one of the original 7 ancient wonders of the world), the memorial was completed in 1934.
'This holy place commemorates Victoria's glorious dead. They gave their all, even life itself, that others may live in freedom and peace. Forget them not.' is the inscription to be found on the memorial stone.
The forecourt and cenotaph including the eternal flame were added post WWII, and many other memorials have been added since.
In 2004, a state of the art visitors centre was built under the Shrine where the occasional exhibition is held.
Entrance to the whole complex is free - and well worth climbing to the top for the great views into the city skyline in one direction, the bay in the other. Leave a Comment Address: St Kilda RdPhone: +61 3 9654 8415Directions: South of the CBD, but , as St Kilda Rd runs in a straight line to the Shrine, can be seen from Swanston St in the centre of the cityWebsite: www.shrine.org.au
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 Lovers at the Garden by Lacristina
Do NOT miss the gardens, whenever you visit.
Brilliant designs that seem so natural. A stroll can spirit away all the stress of your day - or deepen the sweet pangs of romance.
And bellbirds! You'll get to hear bellbirds!
A late afternoon Devonshire Tea at the cafe by the lake is the perfect way to end the day.
For more photos of these truly lovely Gardens, take a look at my travelogue:
Royal Botanic Gardens
http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/6aae1/#TL Leave a Comment Address: Birdwood Avenue, South YarraPhone: (613) 9252 2429.Directions: On the other side of the Yarra River, not much more than one kilometer southeast of the City centreWebsite: http://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/
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 flinders by willy_wonkaLeave a Comment Address: Flinders Street
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 Puffing Billy by grantravel
Even though kids would really enjoy this alot, we thoroughly enjoyed our ride on the Puffing Billy. We stopped off at Lakeside for a while, again this is a great place for the kids, but also enjoyable for the child at heart. Leave a Comment
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The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show is on every year. If you're in Melbourne in April don't miss it. The floral displays inside the Exhibition Buiding are absolutely beautiful. The garden displays outside are great too.
This arrangement was done by my daughter. Leave a Comment Address: Exhibition Building, Carlton
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