Joanna James
A popular destination for many visitors heading down under, probably due to its fascinating array of attractions such as festivals, markets, theatres, cultural events, coffee shops and quirky bars, Melbourne beckons its visitors to savour its quintessential hub the Central Business District.
The largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere, the Queen Vic market created in the 19th century is a landmark of massive proportions in Melbourne, sprawling over 7 hectares. Home to hundreds of small businesses which thrive offering a range of fresh produce, café services, coffee booths etc. A variety of speciality shopping experiences complement the diverse offering with homeware, clothing, jewellery, local art and craft, and a variety of other shopping delights. Contributing to reducing the carbon footprint this delightful market discourages the use of plastic bags and is straw free.
A joyous way to discover the Central Business District (CBD) is taking City Circle Tram 35 from your hotel near Melbourne. This easy and relaxing mode of travel is free and takes you through the entire city stopping to drop off and pick people up at all the major attractions in the CBD. Maintaining the historical look and feel of the tram service, this service has no air conditioning. Be aware of this and carry water if you intend to do a long ride on the same.
Melbourne has always taken pride in offering a memorable food experience to not only locals with a unique blend of immigrants but also its global visitors. With such cultural diversity, the food scene evolves becoming better offering meat pies, kebabs, parma, dumplings, toast and more at brunch cafes, street food outlets, cafes and fine dining restaurants. Try the ones of your choice to savour new cuisine as is often done by visitors at Avani Melbourne Central Residences.
Royal Botanical Gardens Melbourne dates back to 1846 and at present a place of such serenity which draws throngs of people to unwind and feast their senses on the beauty beheld by this oasis of flora stretching for many hectares. The massive trees provide shade to the well-maintained walkways, garden beds, lakes and lawns add to the beauty whilst the Children's Garden is popular drawing over 150,000 young visitors each year thus making this a place of pleasure for all ages.
With numerous theatres in the CBD including Her Majesty's Theatre which is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register at the East End Theatre District, plan to watch a movie at one of them to experience the theatre scene whilst you are holidaying in the city. There are amazing offers on movie tickets that you can try out.
Melbourne enjoys live street entertainment from buskers as well as street entertainers and as such these performances are very much a part and parcel of Melbourne's culture. Several performances happen around CBD locations which will intrigue and entertain you.
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