Melbourne - Experience the Aura of Garden City

LONDON - March 12, 2013 - PRLog -- Beautifully adorned with lush parks, Melbourne has got the nickname of “Garden City of Australia”. To give company to its green gardens there are buildings of architectural and cultural importance that makes it an envied tourist destination. Stylish, rejuvenated and full of energy could be the terms to describe this city. Its impeccable beauty compels many to hop cheap flights to Melbourne (http://www.carltonleisure.com/travel/flights/australia/melbourne/) to bask in its eternal beauty.

The city ideally blends its traditional facade with contemporary style. Here one can spot Victorian era buildings giving company to state-of- the-art Federation Square. But the city has not surrendered before the flip sides of modernity.  And in Melbourne, even time has a gentle pace.

The city brimming with hot new options for art, cuisine, fashion, entertainment and art performance, provides enough reasons to visitors to amble across the city.  Here we are making efforts to acquaint you with essence of Melbourne.

Melbourne Magic:

Melbourne Zoo:

Opened in 1862, Melbourne Zoo is home to more than 350 species including red panda and tree Kangaroos.

Melbourne Aquarium:

This aquarium is stunningly located on the banks of River Yarra. The aquarium appeals those who have interest in aquatic life. Watch sharks and string rays in its oceanarium.

Phillip Island:

Situated on the outskirts of the city, Phillip Island houses fairy penguins. Watching penguin parade in the evening is prime attraction of the island. While on your trip to island, don’t give a miss to Koala Conservation Centre and the Phillip Island Chocolate Factory.

The Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne:

Sprawled over an area of 89 acres, The Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne is hot favourite among tourists. The other attractions of the garden include Ornamental Lake, Rainforest Walk and the Water Conservation Garden.

St Kilda Beach:

The beach is flanked by grassy gardens and palm trees. Sit leisurely here and glance at rising and falling waves of the sea.

Melbourne Cricket Ground:

With a capacity of 100,000 spectators, this cricket stadium is one of the admired cricket grounds in the world.  The ground is witness to many a historic matches.

Accommodation and Dining:

The city is replete with hotels of every budget and hence you don’t have to worry about your stay.  The city is also good to gorge on scrumptious delicacies.

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