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MAJOR EVENTS
Visit Melbourne, Stay at Birches and Join Melbourne's Events!
From Grand Slam tennis to Formula One motor racing. From food and wine to the musical shows. From flower shows to multi-cultural events. Whatever types of events your fancy, Victoria has so much of your interest with major events and special celebrations throughout the year.
The world tennis championship, Australian Open Tennis on 16-29 January 2006. Support your favourite world tennis players at Melbourne Park. On March, you will never miss your great experiences with Australian International Airshow where hundreds of planes across the world are here, at Avalon Airport, Victoria. Consequently, 2005 Formular 1TM Australian Grand Prix is alive at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit during 30 March till 2 April 2006.
Every year, on March, if you are fascinated by food and wine, The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival shows you Victoria's culinary delights where you can visit at various venues around Melbourne. As well, Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show is one of the most spectacular events on March. Visit Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Garden to check it out! Do you know that during April and May, Melbourne becomes the funniest place on earth, come and join Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Even Winter, Melbourne's events never stop. World Cup Aerial at Mt.Buller and Australian Football League Final Series are on September.
During six weeks from October till the middle of November, you will enjoy Melbourne' Spring Racing Carnival. See the power of the world's champion thoroughbreds at various venues around Victoria.
TRANSPORT
With the efficient and integrated transport system, you can travel around Melbourne easily. There is a Burgundy City Circle Tram will bring you sightseeing around the city centre without to much trouble. It is a free and convenient way to get around central Melbourne.
Tram
Tram is a unique public transport of Melbourne compared to other Australian cities. Melbourne's Trams cover the city and suburbs area. From Birches Serviced Apartments, you can take the tram into the city which will take you only 10 minutes to CBD. Tram no.109 and 42 go along Collin St. which is the hallmark of Melbourne's city. The tram run at about 10 minutes interval.
Train
You can use your same ticket for the services of trains, trams and buses. Train network covers city and suburbs areas.
Bus
There is a private bus system operating in the city. Tickets can be purchase upon boarding the bus. Special passes have to be bought from designated sales outlets.
You can find train, tram and bus timetable information on www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au
Taxis
Conveniently, taxi services in Melbourne operate 24 hours daily on metered fares.
ATTRACTIONS
East Melbourne is one of the most beautiful suburbs in Melbourne. It is a vibrant suburb based around parks, gardens, cafés, restaurants and fashion. Birches Serviced Apartments, located in East Melbourne, is not far from many attractions in Melbourne.
SHOPPING
Melbourne is one of best cities to do shopping from full range of factory and wholesale bargains from fashion to jewellery to souvenirs.
Factory outlets along Bridge Road offer the quality clothes at hugely discounted prices. For more eclectic tastes and smaller budgets, try new and pre-loved shoes clothes and accessories at Chapel Street Bazaar and the Camberwell and Queen Victoria markets. Queen Victoria Market is the most popular market in Melbourne, having stall after stall with quality merchandise including souvenir, clothing and food. Visit QV Market, it is located only 5 minutes from the city centre or 10 minutes by tram from Birches Serviced Apartment.
Parks & Gardens
Fitzroy Garden is just 5 minutes walk from Birches Serviced Apartments. You can relax in the beautiful garden, wander through Cooks' Cottage, and explore the majestic elm avenues, the statues and historic features of beautiful Fitzroy Garden.
Attracting two million visitors annually, the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne is Melbourne's cultural life and a valuable asset to the heritage-rich city. With its stunning vistas, tranquil lakes and diverse plant collections, the Gardens are a place of continual discovery and delight.
The Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne is home to both amazing and diverse plant collections such as camellias, rainforest flora, succulents and cacti, roses, Californian species, herbs, perennials, cycads and plants from Southern China.
The Gardens also provide a natural sanctuary for native wildlife such as the black swans, eels, bell birds, cockatoos and kookaburras.
MCG Tour (Melbourne Cricket Ground)
Like the Eiffel Tower is to Paris, MCG symbolises Melbourne to the world. Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is one of your unforgettable experience where you have the opportunity to visit the marvellous stadium where many champions of yesterday and today have performed.
Melbourne Museum
Here, where you can experience the vibrant history of Melbourne and Aboriginal Culture.
Melbourne Aquarium
Australia's only Southern Ocean Aquarium is home to over 10,000 creatures. Melbourne Aquarium is marine wonderland that seduces the senses of visitors with an engaging, educative and entertaining experience.
Shrine of Remembrance
Victoria's memorial to the men and women who have served Australia in armed conflicts throughout Australia's nation history.
MELBOURNE RESTAURANTS
Melbourne offers all types of cuisines. You can choose from a variety of Australian, Italian, Seafood, Thai, French, Chinese, Japanese, Mediterranean and Indian Restaurants.
The colonial Tramcar Restaurant. Reserve your seat now to experience the fabulous meals on tram; it is not only a culinary delight, but also a trip around Melbourne's city. You can find more information on www.tramrestaurant.com.au
Cafés and Restaurants - Discover Melbourne's cafés and restaurant along Lygon Street, Bridge Road and Victoria Street.
Bridge Road, ten minutes walk from Birches Serviced Apartments, you can find a range of eateries from restaurants to cafés (famous for Greek cuisine). Where nearby, Victoria street is well-known for its Vietnamese cuisine and other Asian food at a reasonable price. Or if you want the European Taste, Lygon Street has a lot to offer. Only ten minutes by taxi, you reach Melbourne's Little Italy where you can enjoy the restaurants serving traditional Italian cuisine as well as other European specialities. Fitzroy is very popular for tantalising Spanish tapas.
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