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WHAT TO SEE Melbourne Museum: The modernist Melbourne Museum is the largest museum complex in the southern hemisphere. Melbourne Museum's highlights include the Science and Life Gallery, Bunjilaka, and the Australia Gallery. Other interests are the Evolution Gallery, the children's Museum and ICE. One of the museum's most striking exhibits is the Forest Gallery which is home to more than 20 different vertebrate species, including snakes, birds, fish, frogs, and hundreds of different insects. Melbourne Observation: The tallest office building is the 253-metre-high Rialto Towers Building in the southern hemisphere and one of the most recognized icons in Melbourne. Take the lift to the top level of the building will guarantee a spectacular 360-degree-view of Melbourne and its surrounding area. Federation Square: the highlights are Visitor Information Centre, Striking architecture, Restaurants and bars, as well as dynamic arts attractions. Federation Square standing in the heart of central Melbourne and linking the city centre with the Yarra River, combines art, architecture, hospitality and promenading into a distinct and striking public space. NewQuay - Melbourne Docklands: Fabulous food and wine, Harbourside location, City views, and Marina are the highlights. NewQuay, opened in late 2002 is Melbourne's newest dining district that offers an astonishing waterfront location and a bustling harbour side eating, drinking and shopping experience. Gardens & Parks in Melbourne: Melbourne is gifted with leafy parks and gardens, include Royal Botanic Gardens, Fitzroy Gardens, Carlton Gardens, Queen Victoria Gardens, King's Domain, Alexandra Gardens, Flagstaff Gardens, Birrarung Marr, as well as Treasury Gardens. Melbourne Zoo: Melbourne Zoo is the oldest in Australia, opened in 1862 with more than 350 animal species from around the world living in the zoo's attractive enclosures and botanical settings. National Gallery of Victoria: The National Gallery of Victoria has two magnificent galleries, located just a short walk apart which both offering free entry to the permanent collection. St Kilda: The highlights are Beachside cool and Cafe culture. Melburnians come here to walk, cycle and skate along the palm-lined foreshore or to sit in an outdoor cafe with a coffee or something stronger - and take in the panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay on weekends. Recommended Accommodations in Melbourne:
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