Melbourne is a beautiful city with its own unique culture influenced by the residents along with the aboriginal inhabitants of the country. For those visitors who wish to get a taste of Australian culture, the Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia is a great place to check out some exclusive Australian art. This one-of-a-kind gallery is located within bustling Federation Square, which is known to house a great mixture of galleries, parks, restaurants and various other attractions. The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia contains pieces ranging from those of the Colonial period to modern, to ancient Aboriginal and has a variety of interesting programs which one could delve in to.
Walk a little in Federation Square and explore the area and one might find something rather interesting. The Time-Out Cafe located in St Pauls court, Corner Swanston and Flinders Streets is a relaxed place to hangout with friends and enjoy the delicious Mediterranean and International food on offer. This would be a great place to kick back after exploring this very diverse area and have a variety of beverages.
For the visitor with the itch to shop, one need not look any further than Queen Victoria Market. This open air market is a cultural explosion with countless vendors selling anything from exotic fish and fruit to imported goods and Australian souvenirs. The market has itself become a tourist attraction and organized tours are available for those who wish, but it is recommended that one explores the market without a strict time constraint, sampling the goods available. In fact, Sunday afternoon is wine tasting day; a brilliant time for visitors to sample the local produce and have a few conversations and laughs with the various attendees.
Apart from Melbourne’s culture, this city also displays some of the continents beautiful wildlife at the Melbourne Zoo. There are over 350 different species of animal from the native soil, as well as from around the world in 22 hectares of botanical-style gardens in order to capture a very natural feel. This is Australia’s oldest zoo having been opened in 1862 and is only a few minutes away from the city centre being easily accessed by tram. This zoo would provide one with the opportunity to experience the dazzling wildlife that exists only in Australia resulting in a truly memorable experience.
The bustling city of Melbourne has wonders waiting to be discovered in every corner of the city. As such it is best to acquire a Melbourne serviced apartment so that one may explore the city in an uninhibited manner. When looking for a serviced apartment Melbourne plays host to, one would obviously search for the best deal with all modern living necessities along with luxurious furnishings to make the stay comfortable. If such is the case then one should definitely take up Citadines on Bourke Melbourne. These apartments come fully equipped with everything from a kitchen to a sundeck making these the ideal choice for any traveller.
