Melbourne

Melbourne travel guide

The Melbourne Travel Guide from The Great Hotels Organisation is free for all Melbourne travellers.
Melbourne is often seen as the cultural capital of Australia thanks to its multicultural population and apparent sophistication. A love of sports, it is home to Australian Tennis Open and Melbourne Cup, has ensured that it will host the 2006 Commonwealth Games.

Developments in the 90s, especially along the Yarra River, have transformed the city into one of the continent's principal tourist attractions - Southgate, Alexandria Bridge, Crown Casino and Federation Square all contribute to its rising popularity.

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Eden on the Park, Melbourne, Australia
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