Melbourne Airport 17 min
Flinders Street Railway Station (19 min) Iconic, domed railway and metro hub, opened in 1909, with a yellow facade and an arched entrance. Fed Square (19 min) Abstract buildings flank this block-size plaza, filled with restaurants, museums and arts venues. Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria - Melbourne Gardens (18 min) 36-hectare botanic garden founded in 1846, planted with Australian species and non-native gardens. Melbourne Museum (12 min) Modern building of an institution founded in 1854 containing dinosaur and regional history exhibits. Melbourne Zoo (6 min) Modelled on London Zoo, this family-friendly establishment has animals from all around the world. National Gallery of Victoria (18 min) Public gallery with vast, varied collection of noted Australian and international art and artefacts. Crown Melbourne (17 min) Sprawling riverside entertainment complex with 3 hotels, spas, casino, plus restaurants and bars. Royal Exhibition Building (14 min) Landmark 19th-century exhibition centre, topped with a dome, and set amid landscaped gardens. Old Melbourne Gaol (15 min) Now a museum with self & guided tours, this storied tri-level jail once housed notorious inmates. SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium (17 min) Interactive multilevel aquarium housing 10,000+ animals, including sharks & saltwater crocodiles. Queen Victoria Market (12 min) Longtime market selling food, clothing & more in a historic landmark spanning 2 city blocks. Melbourne Cricket Ground (20 min) Home of Australian football and the National Sports Museum, also serving as a music venue and more. Chinatown (16 min) Vibrant, historic neighborhood offering numerous Chinese eateries, shops & cultural events. Eureka Skydeck (16 min) Gold-plated observation deck on the 88th floor with panoramic city views & a protruding glass cube. Shrine of Remembrance (18 min) Shrine with colonnaded porticos, commemorating World War I with memorials, exhibitions and gardens. |