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Gardens
Carlton Gardens
Including Royal Exhibition Building, IMAX Theatre, and Melbourne's new museum.
Fitzroy Gardens
Famous for Captain Cook's Cottage. Five minute walk from Shoan Heights.
Places of Interest
Parliament House
Housed the Australian Parliament from 1901 to 1927. Tours available when Parliament is not sitting.
Old Treasury Building
Find out about Melbourne's early history and the gold rush era here in the Gold Treasury Museum.
Old Melbourne Gaol
Melbourne's oldest gaol built between 1841 and 1864, where Ned Kelly was hanged in 1880.
National Gallery of Victoria on Russell
Temporary home of artwork and exhibitions. Near Old Melbourne Gaol.
Queen Victoria Market
Over 1000 stalls, specialising in souvenirs, fresh produce, clothes, gifts and more.
Chinatown (Lt Bourke Street)
Countless Chinese and Asian restaurants along this street.
Italian Precinct (Lygon Street)
Experience Italian culture through espresso and pasta in the cafés and restaurants here.
Greek Precinct (Lonsdale Street)
Greek cafés and restaurants as well as shops with Greek products.
Federation Square
Theatres
Princess Theatre
Melbourne's main theatre since 1886, located next door for ultimate convenience.
Regent Theatre
Combination of gorgeous French Renaissance and Spanish Gothic architecture, located on Collins Street.
Sporting Venues
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
The world famous stadium for Australian Rules football and cricket matches.
Melbourne Park
Australian Open Tennis Championships are held here every year.
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