Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital of the state of Victoria, and Australia's second most populous city. As it does not reside on the East coast,a lot of backpackers miss Melbourne off their trip. This gives Melbourne a different feel to the East coast.
Melbourne is an international cultural centre, with cultural endeavours spanning major events and festivals, drama, musicals, comedy, music, art, architecture, literature, film and television. Melbourne is also the birthplace of Australian film and television.
St Kilda
St Kilda
St Kilda is Melbourne's main beach area, so it is very popular with locals and travellers alike.
St Kilda is home to many of Melbourne's famous visitor attractions including Luna Park, the Esplanade Hotel, Acland Street and Fitzroy Street. It is home to St Kilda Beach, Melbourne's most famous beach, several renowned theatres and several of Melbourne's big events and festivals.
Me at St Kilda
Me at St. Kilda
Melbourne City Centre
View from the Observation Deck
Federation Square
Flinders Street Station
Parliament Building
Ramsey Street / Neighbours Tour
Ramsey Street Tour Bus
The long running soap opera Neighbours is very popular all over the world, especially in the UK. It is filmed in the suburbs of Melbourne, and you can take a tour of the show,
You are picked from in a not so subtle bus from various stops around the city, and taken to the famous street (not called Ramsey Street in real life obviously).
Me on Ramsey Street
Me on Ramsey Street
A couple of the surprising things about this street is how small it is (it has 6-10 houses at most despite the show referring to much higher numbers) and that people really live in the houses - so it must be annoying to have tourists outside your house all day having photos taken!
Me on Ramsey Street
Ramsey Street
Me outside "Erinsborough High"
Yarra River
Yarra River
The Yarra River runs through the centre of Melbourne, and is a river cruise is a good way to see the city for those who don't have much time in Melbourne.
Yarra River
Yarra River
Anthony Carlile