According to Digopaul, Australia is the only country in the world that is both a country and a continent. Australia spans three time zones, and is the world’s sixth largest country with an area almost as large as the United…
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Australia is sparsely populated and the residents are very unevenly spread geographically. Two thirds of the country is largely uninhabited and a significant area is sparsely populated rural. Four-fifths of the residents live in cities and towns along the east…
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Airport address: Melbourne Airport, Locked Bag 16, Gladstone Park, Victoria 3043 Information: Two airport information desks are located in the arrival and departure halls; they are manned throughout the flight times. A Travelers Information Service Desk is located in T2 (Tel: (03) 92 97…
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Melbourne Food and Wine Festival This festive event from a festival offers 220 events related to good food and wine all over Melbourne over 16 days. A highlight is the “World’s Longest Lunch”, where more than 1,000 people have lunch together…
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Melbourne’s many different restaurants are mostly within walking distance of the city center. Chinatown has Chinese, Malaysian, Thai, Indonesian, Japanese and Vietnamese restaurants. In Carlton you can eat Italian, in Richmond Greek and Vietnamese, and in Fitzroy inexpensive Asian, Turkish, Mediterranean and…
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City tours Boat tours A boat trip on the Yarra River is a relaxing way to see the city. Melbourne River Cruises depart daily from Southgate (opposite Flinders Street Station) every 30 minutes. There are three different routes that take between one and…
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Public transportation Melbourne’s network of public transport from bus, tram and train connections is called Metlink (Tel: 13 16 38, only in Australia; Internet: www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au) There are uniform tickets for all three modes of transport. Most residents use the extensive tram network. Trams…
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City Overview Melbourne The rivalry between the proud, lively Melbourne and the metropolis of Sydney has over time led Melbourne to strive for excellence in every respect. The dynamic and cosmopolitan city lies on the beautiful Port Phillip Bay and…
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Attractions in Melbourne Eureka Skydeck 88 With its incredible 91 storeys, the Eureka Tower is one of the tallest residential buildings in the world. The 88th floor, the Eureka Skydeck 88, is a freely accessible, breathtaking viewing platform with an…
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Bars and live music are very important in Melbourne. The many nightclubs complete the picture: here you will really find something for every taste. In the central business district, not only do business people meet for a drink after work, but also…
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