a presentation highlighting the best places to visit in Australia. filled with photos and information about great places to see, do, eat and stay.
Group Project, Swinburne university.
3. Botanical Gardens:
Located near the centre of Melbourne, the gardens
contains over 10,000 species of plants.
Melbourne's botanical gardens are considered as
one of the best in the world. It offers natural
beauty as well as facilities such as the gift shop,
cafe and tea rooms.
4. Great ocean road:
known as victorias most scenic roadway!
This drive includes views of beautiful
beaches, towns, lighthouses and the
famous twelve apostles.
5. Williamstown:
Is surrounded by the maritime industry to
represent the towns heritage. There are
groups of old businesses as well as some of
the best waterfront sea food restaurants, with
a view of the harbour and the city. Is a place
rich in Melbourne's art and culture.
6. City circle tram:
This tram travels
all around the
city and is a
free/convenient
way to get
around. Allows
people to enjoy
the sites all day
long!
Free tourist tram
that arrives every
12 minutes, to
complete a loop
of the city takes
about 48 mins.
7. Luna park:
Melbourne's Luna park has amazingly been
running for 100 years now! The park
includes rides, food and a world famous
rollercoaster. Perfect for the whole family
to enjoy.
8. St Kilda beach:
Has plenty of things to do! Has a boardwalk
and a golden beach, historic buildings, great
restaurants, lovely sunsets, cafes, bars. Is
located 6km from the city centre, has great
views of port Phillip. Melbourne's most
famous beach.
9. Crown entertainment complex:
Found on Whiteman Street, it offers entertainment
such as live shows, nightclubs, cafes, fireworks,
bands, bowling, cinemas and gambling. It open 24
hours day. Crown is one of the worlds largest
entertainment
complexes!
10. The point:
Known to have one of the best restaurant views in
Melbourne, it offers classic meals and has a
contemporary atmosphere. Overlooks Albert park
lake and the city skyline.
Hosts events such as mothers day,
Christmas and Melbourne's food
and wine festival.
11. The Atlantic:
A beautiful seafood restaurant, offering a delicious
menu of fish, oysters and other shell fish. Also
offers offer foods such as steak, pork, lamb and
poultry. A great dining experience!
12. Vyve:
A cosy cafe with local
produce and quality
coffee, Vyve offers
breakfast and lunch.
The food is homely,
fresh and delicious.
Includes beef burgers
to tapas, as well as
its famous vanilla
slices.
13. The Novotel Melbourne Glen Waverly:
45 star rating. Features include 24 hour
reception, gymnasium, bars, playground,
indoor pool and sauna. In a convenient
location with great staff and luxurious rooms.
14. The Chancellor hotel:
Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne
4-star hotel, close to the city. 24
hour room service, as well as
buffets and restaurants inside
the hotel. Great views and
rooftop swimming pool.
Places to stay:
15. Mantra on the park:
Placed in a convenient position, surrounded with
Melbourne's bustling shopping centres, theatres,
cafes and bars. Each room includes a balcony with
great city and scenic views. Includes great
features such as easy access to trams, close by
the crown casino, Chinatown and airport.
Spacious rooms overlooking the Carlton gardens.
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33. Botanic Gardens. Open for 150 years, these gorgeous
gardens are often used as a wedding venue. Located in
the city centre, the garden is a gorgeous to visit for a
picnic, eat at the cafe, or just a chance to relax.
34. Adelaide Museum. Adelaide’s museum is free
entry, providing no stress on additional
expenditure. It houses many exhibits, both set,
such as Aboriginal heritage, as well ever changing
exhibits.
35. Morialta Conservation Park. Located 10 kilometres north-
east of Adelaide, this park is home to rugged bush land, a
gorge and waterfalls. Nice for a relaxing walk in the
wilderness.
36. Monato Zoo. Safari bus tours are provided around an open
range park with the animals in their natural settings. Tours
are worked around the feeding times and most active part of
the animals day.
Monato and Adelaide Zoo work in conjunction with each other
to provide cheaper ticket prices.
37. Adelaide Zoo. The second oldest Zoo in Australia, with
many exhibitions, including; Pandas, Snakes, Monkeys, and
a nocturnal exhibition. The exhibitions are constantly
upgraded to provide a more natural setting for the animals.
38. Shopping. In Adelaide,
shopping is one of the main
things to do. There are many
places to shop, with Rundle
Mall being the main place to go
due to the range of shops
within the mall. Located in the
heart of the city.
39. Chinatown. Chinatown is located on Grote Street, in the
heart of the city. Open til late is a bonus and they don’t
stare at you if you are eating on your own.
40. General Havelock Restaurant. Nothing fancy, but if you
want something familiar, such as, a good burger, fish and
chips or a big, juicy steak, you are in luck at this
restaurant.
41. The Botanic Garden Restaurant. As part
of the Botanic Gardens, the Botanic
Garden Restaurant is a restaurant with a
gorgeous view, the menu contains
seasonal, ever changing foods, with
Asian and Mediterranean influences.
42. Rendezvous Allegra Hotel. The
Rendezvous Allegra Hotel provides
5 star accommodation. Fantastic
rooms and value for money. The
staff are friendly and the needs of
the patrons are professionally met.
43. Sebel Playford Hotel. The Sebel
Playford Hotel is a 5 star hotel,
close to Rundle Mall and the
Adelaide Casino. This hotel features
a 24 hour fitness centre with a spa
and sauna, for all the fitness buffs.
44. The Adelaide Hilton. Possibly
one of the more expensive
hotels in the city, the views
are spectacular. 5 star rating
and fantastic customer
service.