There are always festivals in Melbourne that include design, arts, music, comedy and film of which topping the bill are international artists, along with local Australian talent. During the month of March, visitors looking for excitement and glamour can look forward to the 2013 Formula 1 Grand Prix. When visiting Melbourne, one is assured to be swept up into one or more of Melbourne's wonderful major events or festivals that are hosted throughout the year. There are also several fundraising events that take place where you and the family can just arrive and have loads of fun. Melbourne has so much to offer its visitors, and most of these events are free of charge. The events calendar for 2013 is once again packed with exhibitions, sports, live music, theatre shows, arts festivals, kid's activities and much more.
From lush parks to laid back laneways, Melbourne is packed with things to do and attractions, of which all come with a vibrant atmosphere including the museums and grand libraries that offer fascinating and diverse exhibits and collections. In particular the Melbourne Museum and the State Library of Victoria are a must see. For visitors that are interested in Aboriginal culture, Bunjilaka is a meeting place for the Koori people. The Chinese Museum is interesting in that it depicts Chinese displays and documents of the Australian history of Chinese decent of which is a living part of modern Chinatown in Australia. An East Melbourne landmark is Cook's Cottage of which stands in the Fitzroy Gardens.
This cottage was originally built in 1755 by Captain James Cook's parents in Yorkshire England. The cottage was disassembled and relocated in barrels and crates to Melbourne and then re-assembled and opened in 1934 in Victoria. Visitors will find that all these attractions are within close proximity to Melbourne hotel accommodation city of which is also close to all means of transportation. The historic Queen's Warehouse in the Docklands precinct houses the Fox Classic prestige car collection at the foot of the Collins Street Bridge. The Koori Heritage Trust is fast becoming an icon, which is home to books, photographs, artwork, and artefacts and also provides an interactive permanent visual and sound exhibition that depicts the roots and history of the Koori people of Australia.
Melbourne Museum tells the story of many diverse cultures in Victoria and also depicts the interactions that took place between their cultures and histories. Many of the laneways have been revitalized, of which weave through the city grid like a maze with one off shops, bars, street art, al Fresco eateries and bustling cafes. The ornate historic arcades feature over two hundred boutiques that are all within walking distance from one another.
From lush parks to laid back laneways, Melbourne is packed with things to do and attractions, of which all come with a vibrant atmosphere including the museums and grand libraries that offer fascinating and diverse exhibits and collections. In particular the Melbourne Museum and the State Library of Victoria are a must see. For visitors that are interested in Aboriginal culture, Bunjilaka is a meeting place for the Koori people. The Chinese Museum is interesting in that it depicts Chinese displays and documents of the Australian history of Chinese decent of which is a living part of modern Chinatown in Australia. An East Melbourne landmark is Cook's Cottage of which stands in the Fitzroy Gardens.
This cottage was originally built in 1755 by Captain James Cook's parents in Yorkshire England. The cottage was disassembled and relocated in barrels and crates to Melbourne and then re-assembled and opened in 1934 in Victoria. Visitors will find that all these attractions are within close proximity to Melbourne hotel accommodation city of which is also close to all means of transportation. The historic Queen's Warehouse in the Docklands precinct houses the Fox Classic prestige car collection at the foot of the Collins Street Bridge. The Koori Heritage Trust is fast becoming an icon, which is home to books, photographs, artwork, and artefacts and also provides an interactive permanent visual and sound exhibition that depicts the roots and history of the Koori people of Australia.
Melbourne Museum tells the story of many diverse cultures in Victoria and also depicts the interactions that took place between their cultures and histories. Many of the laneways have been revitalized, of which weave through the city grid like a maze with one off shops, bars, street art, al Fresco eateries and bustling cafes. The ornate historic arcades feature over two hundred boutiques that are all within walking distance from one another.