WELCOME TO OUR MELBOURNE – Heart of Australia’s classic south. Melbourne has compelling appeal in its gardens, its history, its character and its charm. Inhabited by cultures from across the globe, Melbourne has a fascination in the mix of its cosmopolitan people who give generously and share passionately in the richness of this most dynamic and vibrant city.
At the conclusion of the Melbourne City Tour 381 enjoy a spectacular Yarra River cruise which will show you Melbourne from a very different perspective.
TOUR 381 HIGHLIGHTS:
- Federation Square
- St Paul’s Cathedral
- Melbourne Town Hall
- Law Courts & Flagstaff Gardens
- Queen Victoria Market
- Royal Exhibition Buildings
- Chinatown, Parliament House and Princess Theatre
- St Patrick’s Cathedral
- Visit Fitzroy Gardens and see Captain Cook’s Cottage (opportunity to inspect)
- Melbourne Cricket Ground
- Melbourne Park – National Tennis Centre
- Flinders Street Station
- Trendy Southbank on the river
- Arts and Cultural Centre
- Gracious tree lined St Kilda Road
- Albert Park Lake – Grand Prix site
- Docklands – Australia’s largest, premium waterfront construction development
- Bolte Bridge – spectacular city overview
- Etihad Stadium at Docklands
- Revitalised South Melbourne
- Ornate Victorian terraced homes
- Port Melbourne by the sea
- Views of historic Williamstown
- Trendy St Kilda with its numerous restaurants, bars and cafes
- Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens – perhaps enjoy a Devonshire Tea or walk by the lake
- The Shrine of Remembrance
RIVER CRUISE
- Enjoy a scenic cruise on the Yarra River
- Experience our early settlement days with views of the barque “Polly Woodside” and bluestone wharves
- Spectacular views of the city skyline
- See the West Gate Bridge.
Tour concludes near Flinders St Station/Southbank.