From the cafes of
riverside Southgate to
the designer fashion
stores of South Yarra,
Melbourne is a
celebration of style
and
sophistication.
Revel in its glorious
architecture,
excellent hotels,
outstanding galleries
and opulent theatres,
Enjoy fine cuisine and
superb local wines in
award-winning
restaurants. Delight
in a lively cafe scene
that extends all the
way from Brunswick
Street to Greville
Street. Shop in the
elegance of historic
Block Arcade, try on
the latest look at
chic Australia on
Collins, reward
yourself with a visit
to the celebrated
fashion houses and
jewellery stores of
the Crown
Entertainment
Complex.
Then discover a
traditional peace amid
the natural splendour
of the city’s
parklands. Every major
city boasts its own
centre of elegance and
style. And in
Melbourne’s case, it’s
Southgate. The
riverside complex
comprises an
appetising range of
excellent restaurants
and outdoor cafes and
more than 40
specialist fashion,
designer jewellery
book and record
stores. Street
performers regularly
put on a show at
Southgate.
Catch a river cruise
from here and watch
the city act out its
own play or dine
before the curtain
goes up at the
neighbouring Victorian
Arts Centre.
Melbourne’s wide and
welcoming Yarra River
eases its way through
the heart of the city
past the world famous
Melbourne Cricket
Ground (the spiritual
home of Australian
Rules football) and
Melbourne Park Relax
in one of the many
cafes Melbourne has to
offer (headquarters of
the Australian Open
tennis) before
reaching the arts and
cultural centre of
Southbank, scene of
many a festival
launch.
Melbourne is famous
for spectacular events
such as the exciting
AFL finals series at
the MCG; the Spring
Racing Carnival, which
features the
incomparable Melbourne
Cup; the Melbourne
International Comedy
Festival, the third
largest comedy
festival in the world;
and the Melbourne Food
and Wine Festival, a
three-week celebration
of Victoria’s top
restaurants, wineries
and specialty food
industries.
The Qantas Australian
Grand Prix and
Australian Motorcycle
Grand Prix put the
world’s best to the
test.