Melbourne is a coastal city and the capital of the southeast Australian state of Victoria. It is considered as one of the most liveable cities for its laneways, cultural diversity, mouth watering cuisines and excellent dining options that suit all budgets. It is famous for the street art, long stretches of Australian and indigenous art can be found across variety of streets. It is called the coffee capital of the world it has taken its love for coffee to a new level when it hosted the International Coffee Expo in March 2016. City provides good facilities for tourists and ensures the safety as highest priority. It is the sporting capital of Australia.

Within City: Quick Refreshment

1.Southbank and Arts Centre Melbourne: Location: 100 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia, Timing: Depend on the timings of a particular show, Fare: Varies as per show.

2.Federation Square: Location: Swanston St & Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia, Timing: 10am — 6pm, Fare: Free.

3.Docklands: Location: 440 Docklands Dr, Melbourne, Victoria 3008 Australia, Timing: 6am — 1.pm, Fare: Free.

4.Parliament House: Location: Spring St, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia, Timing: 8.30am — 5.30pm, Fare: Entry with permission.

5.Arcades and Laneways: Location: 335 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia, Timing: 7am — 9pm, Fare: Based on event.

Beaches: Refreshing Wild Waters:

1.St Kilda Beach: Location: Boulevard West St Kilda, St Kilda, Port Phillip, Victoria 3182 Australia, Timing: 6am — 6pm, Fare: Free.

2.Elwood Beach: Location: 1a, Elwood, 3184 Melbourne, Australia, Timing: 6am — 7pm, Fare: Free.

3.Half Moon Bay: Location: Beach Road, Melbourne, Victoria Australia, Timing: 7am — 7pm, Fare: Free.

4.Williamstown Beach: Location: Williamstown, Hobsons Bay, Victoria 3016 Australia, Timing: 6am — 6pm, Fare: Free.

5.Sorrento Ocean Beach: Location: Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento, Victoria Australia, Timing: 6am — 7pm, Fare: Free.

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Theme parks: Thrills that give you Chills

1. Gumbuya World: Location: 2705 Princes Hwy, Tynong VIC 3813, Australia, Timing: 10am — 4pm, Fare: Adult — $35, Child — $32.

2.M9 Laser Skirmish: Location: 8 Whiteman St, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia, Timing: 9am — 2am, Fare: Free

3.Funfields: Location: 2365 Plenty Rd, Whittlesea VIC 3757, Australia, Timing: 10am — 5pm, Fare: $50

4.A Maze’N Things: Location: 1805 Phillip Island Rd, Cowes VIC 3922, Australia, Timing: 2pm — 10pm, Fare: Based on the event.

5.Melbourne Star Observation Wheel: Location: The District Docklands, 101 Waterfront Way, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia, Timing: 10am — 10pm, Fare: $36 — $46.

Museums: Experience a touch of history and culture

1.Lyon house museum: Location: 217–219 Cotham Rd, Kew VIC 3101, Australia, Timing:10am — 5pm, Fare:$14.

2.Melbourne museum: Location: 11 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia, Timing: 9.30am — 4.30pm, Fare: $0–15.

3.Islamic museum of Australia: Location: 15A Anderson Rd, Thornbury VIC 3071, Australia, Timing: 10am — 4pm, Fare: $8–12.

4.Hellenic Museum: Location: 280 William St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia, Timing: 10am — 4pm, Fare: $5 — $10.

5.Immigration Museum: Location: 400 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia, Timing: 10am — 5pm, Fare: $0 — $15.

Heritage Sites: Historic marvels.

1.Royal Exhibition Building: Location: 9 Nicholson St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia, Timing: 10am — 5pm, Fare: $10 for adults, $8 for concession, and $7 for children.

2.The Scots’ Church: Location: 156 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia, Timing: 11am — 2.30pm, Fare: $28.

3.Black Rock House: Location: 4 Ebden Ave, Black Rock VIC 3193, Australia, Timing: 10am — 6pm, Fare: Free.

4.Altona Homestead: Location: 128 Queen St, Altona VIC 3018, Australia, Timing: 10am — 8.30pm, Fare: $25.43.

5.Jack’s Magazine: Location: Magazine Way, Maribyrnong VIC 3032, Australia, Timing: 10am — 5pm, Fare: Free.

Sanctuaries: Experience the Wilderness of Nature

1.Moonlit sanctuary wildlife: Location: 550 Tyabb-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale VIC 3912, Australia, Timing: 10am — 5pm, Fare: Adult (18+) — $26, Child (aged 4–17) — $13.

2.Briars Wildlife Sanctuary: Location: Wetland Walk, Mount Martha VIC 3934, Australia, Timing: 9am — 4.30pm, Fare: Entry Fees: Entry to the park is free, Entry to the Homestead: Adult: $10, Concession/Child: $5, amily: $15, National Trust members: Free

3.William reckitts sanctuary: Location: 1402 Mount Dandenong Tourist Rd, Mount Dandenong VIC 3767, Australia, Timing: 10am — 9pm, Fare: Free.

4.The Rookeepers: Location: 8a Severn St, Newport VIC 3015, Australia, Timing: 9am -6pm, Fare: Free.

5.Animals Australia: Location: 37 O’Connell St, North Melbourne VIC 3051, Australia, Timing: 9am — 5pm, Fare: Entry fee applicable.

National Parks:Wild Splendor.

1.Churchill National Park: Location: Army Track, Lysterfield South VIC 3156, Australia, Timing:10.30am — 3pm, Fare:Free.

2.La Trobe Wildlife Sanctuary: Location: La Trobe Ave, Bundoora VIC 3083, Australia, Timing: 10am — 3pm, Fare: Free.

3.Organ Pipes National Park: Location: Organ Pipes Rd, Keilor North VIC 3036, Australia, Timing: 8.30am — 6pm, Fare: Free.

4.Port Campbell National Park: Location: Great Ocean Rd, Port Campbell VIC 3269, Australia, Timing: 10am — 5pm, Fare: Free.

5.Alpine National Park: Location: School Rd, Tremont VIC 3786, Australia, Timing: 10am — 6pm, Fare: Free.

Wildlife:

1.Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park: Location: 550 Tyabb-Tooradin Rd, Pearcedale VIC 3912, Australia, Timing: 10am- 5pm Everday, Except Christmas, Fare: PRICE PER PERSON: Adult (18+) — $26, Child (aged 4–17) — $13, Concession (Seniors, Students & Healthcare Card Holders) — $23, Pensioner (Australian Pension Card Holder) — $21, Family (2 x Adult + 2 x Child) — $70, Additional child added to family pass — $9, Annual Membership: Member Adult — $66, Member Child (aged 4–17) — $33, Member Concession (Seniors, Students & Healthcare Card Holders) — $59, Member Pensioner (Australian Pension Card Holder) — $53, Member Family (2 x Adult + 2 x Child) — $175, Member Family additional child added to family pass — $23.

2.Wildlife Victoria: Location: Wildlife Victoria, 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia, Timing: 7am — 6.30pm, Fare: General admission Zoo Membership: Adult $38 $9.50 per month or $114.00 per year, Child (4–15 years) — weekends and holidays* FREE FREE, Child (4–15 years) — Monday to Friday $19 FREE, Child (0–3 years) FREE FREE.

3.Werribee Open Range Zoo: Location: K Rd, Werribee South VIC 3030, Australia, Timing: 9am — 5pm, Fare: Child weekdays (note: 4–15 years enter free on weekends, public holidays and school holidays): $19.00 Concession: $28.00 Senior: $33.00 Adult: $37.00 Children under 3 years old receive free entry every day.

4.Healesville Sanctuary: Location: Glen Eadie Ave, Healesville VIC 3777, Australia, Timing: 10am — 6pm, Fare: Inr — 2202.

5.The Great Ocean Road: Location: Great Ocean Rd &Booringa Rd, Princetown VIC 3269, Australia, Timing: 9am — 5pm, Fare: Free.

Adventure sports: Enjoy the adrenaline rush

1.Melbourne Urban Adventures: Location: 567 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia, Timing: 10am — 8pm, Fare: $71.34.

2.Enchanted Adventure Garden: Location: 21 Purves Rd, Arthurs Seat VIC 3936, Australia, Timing: 10am — 5pm, Fare: Based on the activity.

3.Eureka Skydeck: Location: 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia, Timing: Monday — Friday (entry prior to 4:00pm): $13.00*, Monday — Friday (entry after 4:00pm): $6.00*, Weekends: $11.00*, Fare: $6–13.

4.Ricketts Point: Location: Port Phillip Bay, Beaumaris VIC 3193, Australia, Timing: 10am — 4.30pm, Fare:
Free.

5.Merri Creek Trail: Location: Queens Parade, Clifton Hill, Yarra, Victoria 3066 Australia, Timing: 24 hours, Fare: Free.

Multisport:

Soccer, Net ball, Horse racing, Hockey, Tennis.

Honeymoon places: World of love and care

1.Carlton gardens: Location: 1–111 Carlton St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia, Timing: 24 hours, Fare: $30.

2.St. Kilda Pier: Location: Pier Rd, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia, Timing: 24 hours, Fare: Free.

3.Vue de monde: Location: Rialto Towers, 525 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia, Timing: 12pm — 12am, Fare: Based on the order.

4.Rippon Lea House and Gardens: Location: 192 Hotham St, Elsternwick VIC 3185, Australia, Timing: 10am — 4pm, Fare: Adult: $15, Concession: $12, Child (3–15 years): $9, Family (2 adults + 2 children): $40.

5.Venice on the Yarra: Location: Exhibition Landing, Yarra River, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia, Timing: 12noon — 11pm, Fare: Free.

Family Places to visit:

1.Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria: Location: Birdwood Ave, South Yarra VIC 3141, Australia, Timing: 7.30am — 6pm, Fare: Free.

2.Melbourne Museum: Location: Museums Victoria, PO Box 666, Melbourne VIC 3001, Australia, Timing: 9.30am to 4.30pm, Monday–Friday, Fare: Tickets Cost: Adult $15.00, Seniors1 $10.00, Child (up to 16 years) Free.

3.Luna Park Melbourne: Location: 18 Lower Esplanade, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia, Timing: 10am — 10pm, Fare: $50.

4.CERES Community Environment Park: Location: Corner of Roberts and Stewart Street, Brunswick East, Victoria, 3057, Timing: 9am — 5pm, Fare: Free.

5.Shrine Kids: Location: Birdwood Ave, Melbourne VIC 3001, Australia, Timing: 10am — 5pm, Fare: Free.

Religious places:Experience subtlety

1.Majestic Sri Vakratunda Vinayaka Temple: Location: Sri VakrathundaVinayagar Temple, 1292 Mountain Highway, The Basin, Melbourne, Victoria — 3154, Timing: Weekdays: 7.00 AM to 12 PM, and 6 PM to 9 PM, Weekends: 11.30 AM to 2 PM, Public Holidays: 7 AM to 1 PM, and 4.30 PM to 9 PM, Fare: Free, Nearby interesting places:1.Soulful Shree Swaminarayan Temple, 2.Magnificent Melbourne Thai Buddhist Temple, 3.Enchanting Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple, 4.Ancient SankatMochan Samiti.

2.St Patrick’s Cathedral: Location: 1 Cathedral Pl, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia, Timing: 6.30am — 8pm, Fare: Free, Nearby interesting places:1.St. Peter’s Church, 2.Victorian Artists’ Society, 3.German Lutheran Trinity Church, 4.Park Club Health & Day Spa, 5.Legend of Fire Mural.

3.St Paul’s Cathedral: Location: Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia, Timing: 9am — 4pm, Fare:Free, Nearby interesting places: 1. Nicholas Building, 2. National design center, 3.Sugar Station, 4.Melbourne visitor center, 5.The westinMelbourne hotel.

4.Magnificent Melbourne Murugan Temple: Location:17–19 Knight Ave, Sunshine North VIC 3020, Timing:Monday-Friday: 7.30 AM to 11.30 AM, and 5.30 PM to 8.30 PM, Saturday-Sunday: 7.30 AM to 12.30 PM, and 4.30 PM to 9.00 PM, Fare:Free, Nearby interesting places:1. Flemington Racecourse, 2.Crown Melbourne, 3.Chinatown, 4. Hare Krishna temple, 5.werribeeopen range zoo.

5.Mystical ISKCON Temple: Location:197 Danks Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Timing:4:30 AM to 5AM, 7 AM to 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM to 1 PM, 4 PM to 6:30 PM, 7 PM to 7:30 PM, and 9 PM to 9:30 PM, Fare:Free, Nearby interesting places:1. Sea life Melbourne aquarium, 2.Shrine of remembrance, 3.Queen victoria market, 4.Melbourne zoo, 5.Melbourne cricket stadium.

Monuments: A dive into Tradition and culture.

1.King Domian Resting Stone: Location:Linlithgow Ave, Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia, Timing:10am — 5pm, Fare:Free.

2.Eternal Flame, Shrine of Remembrance: Location:Treloar Crescent, Campbell ACT 2612, Australia, Timing:10am — 5pm daily, except Christmas day, Fare: Free.

3.Captain Cook Statue: Location:6 Jacka Blvd, St Kilda VIC 3182, Australia, Timing:9am — 5pm, Fare:$6.50 for adults, $3.60 for concession, and $3.50 for children up to 15 years.

4.Sovereign Hill: Location:Bradshaw St, Golden Point VIC 3350, Australia, Timing:10am — 5pm, Fare:Free.

5.The Twelve Apostles: Location:Suite 4/09, 2 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia, Timing:24 hours, Fare:Free.

Historical Places:

1.Manchester Unity Building: Location:220 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia, Timing:6am — 7pm, Fare:Free.

2.Old Melbourne Gaol: Location:377 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia, Timing:10am — 5pm, Fare:$30.

3.Shrine of Remembrance: Location:Birdwood Ave, Melbourne VIC 3001, Australia, Timing:10am — 5pm, Fare:Free.

4.Captain Cook’s Cottage: Location:Fitzroy Gardens, Wellington Parade, East Melbourne VIC 3002, Australia, Timing:10am — 4pm, Fare:$6.9.

5.National Gallery of Victoria: Location:180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3006, Australia, Timing:10am — 5pm, Fare:Free.

Business:

1.Handyman and Handywoman, 2.Home Inspection, 3.Medical Transcription, 4.Mobile Home Entertainment Service, 5.Telecommunication.

Medical Emergencies:

1.The Royal Melbourne Hospital: Location:34–54 Poplar Rd, Parkville VIC 3052, Australia, Timing:24 hours.

2.St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne: Location:41 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia, Timing:
24 hours.

3.East Melbourne Endocrinology: Location:Ste419/ Level 4 100 Victoria Pde , Melbourne VIC 3002 , Australia, Timing:24 hours.

4.The Alfred Hospital: Location:55 Commercial Rd , Victoria , Melbourne 3004 , Australia, Timing:24 hours.

5.Melbourne — Epworth Pathology: Location:GPO Box 1661 , Victoria , Melbourne 3001 , Australia, Timing:24 hours.