Located in a leafy bay side, Melbourne is blessed with spectacular scenic and urbanized spots. The melting pot of cultivated, conservative and conventional living, it is one of the most sought after cities in the world. Visitors come and go all year round, looking after shops and sites, doing shopping, bar hopping and leisure living.
Melbourne can take you back to the 1860's with its Abbotsford Convent. Sprawled over the seven hectares of riverside land, it has a collection of creative studios and offices. If looking for nuns? they are already long gone.
For walking enthusiasts, a walk around the Royal Botanic Garden would be pleasurable. It is part of the ancestral lands of the Boon Wurung people. With its historical background blended with its picturesque beauty, walking will never be tiring.
Looking for swans will definitely be an exciting experience. The Albert park will share its lovely stunning lake to delight a travelers eye. With waterbirds sailing, one might want to sail or row with a remote controlled boat.
Cultural sensitivity is highlighted in the Alcaston Gallery. With works depicting the community specially cultural sensitivity, it is an indication of a well preserved past.
While most people get attached to its lovely scenic view, the city's passion for shopping is widely known. The city caters chick shopping sprees and sou veneers. Shopping in Melbourne is something to look forward to.
Melbourne is a presents it s natural sense when it comes to festivals. It may be perceived to be the most obscure interest, but it does present its natural cultural perception.
The calendar of events starts in summer, which first presents outdoor theater, Carols by Candlelight, c, the Australian Open tennis championship, the St Kilda Festival, the Victoria Street Lunar Festival, Chinese New Year celebrations and the three-week-long gay and lesbian Midsumma Festival. Events in autumn includes the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, the Moomba Family Festival, the Australian Formula One Grand Prix, the Greek Antipodes Festival and the start of the football season.
Winter sets the anti-hibernation attack with football, the Melbourne International Film Festival and the Melbourne Writers? Festival. Spring activities include the football finals (phew), Melbourne Fringe Festival, Melbourne International Arts Festival, Royal Melbourne Show, Oktoberfest and Spring Racing Carnival.
