Situated in the south pacific seas is the continent known as Australia. While visitors refer to the nation as Down Under, it offers incredible sights including an abiding history featuring aboriginal tribesmen, a multi-ethnic society influenced by an immigrating population and diverse races and languages. Exotic attractions for visitors including the gold coast, Sydney opera house and bridge, the Great Barrier Reef and Fraser Island proclaim it as an extremely popular destination for tourists.

Located towards the south east of Australia Melbourne, the city enjoys both cold and sunny climes. Pursuing mainly outdoor activities including swimming, sailing and bushwalking the city also enjoys a varied ethnic and cultural mix of many nationalities considering Melbourne their home. Eclectic in nature, this metropolis has abundant vistas for exploration, enjoyment of cuisine and style.

Melbourne is a city where both culture and art thrive. The National Gallery of Victoria, the opera and theatre associated companies inspire the senses. Shopping in the city is a favourite pastime. The area’s central business district houses boutique stores, quirky bars, shopping malls and department retailers offering both high-end and bargain goods. The Queen Victoria Market provides the perfect destination for purchase of fresh gourmet produce.

Passionate about sport, many international games are hosted in the city. These include, horse racing, tennis, formula one and the home grown rugby and cricket leagues. Other attractions when visiting the town include a trip to the Yaara Valley where famous Australian wines are produced or a visit to Philip Island to witness miniature penguins parading at dusk.

Proclaimed as central to Melbourne’s entertainment options, the Bourke Street Mall is a major pedestrian shopping center. Named after the street in which it is located, this mall contains trams for transporting. Ceremonially opened in 1983 two of the nation’s well known department stores are housed here.

Many other arcades and shopping stores including GPO Melbourne and the Royal and Strand Arcades are popular among locals as well as visitors. Many retail chains house their flagship stores here to cater to the divergent population that create an endless stream of shoppers.

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