Five Days in Melbourne: Culture, Animals & Nature
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14 attraction(s) |
total distance 598
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Day1: Melbourne
4 attraction(s) ·
3 km
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Visiting the Victoria State Library, built in 1854, can provide a unique experience. In the La Trobe Reading Room, you can look up at the famous giant arch, feeling the influence of culture. In the Arts Reading Room, you can find a corner to quietly appreciate music. At the same time, sitting on the lawn in front of the library with locals, enjoying the sunshine, watching people come and go, is also a good way to relax. However, be careful not to let the seagulls staring at your snacks startle you.
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Flinders Street Station is one of Melbourne's largest and busiest train stations, as well as one of the buildings left behind from the Victorian era. As the first railway station in Melbourne, it serves as the central station for local railway lines. Its grand architectural style is very attractive and easily recognizable. Located in the city center, the station's unique location facing Federation Square and St. Paul's Church has become one of Melbourne's most important cultural centers. The entire station is built with yellow stone, and the bronze dome is one of its greatest features. When night falls, the station is illuminated by dim yellow lights and looks especially beautiful. As far as the eye can see, the magnificent buildings give people a peaceful and beautiful feeling. Melbourne residents often meet under the station's clock, which has become an important part of their lives. To experience the charm of Flinders Street Station, it is recommended to visit at night when you will surely be amazed by its unique classical beauty.
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Fed Square is located in the center of Melbourne, Australia. It covers an area of 3.2 hectares and is adjacent to the Yarra River. The unique architectural style exudes the charm of Australian Aboriginal culture. The square is a holy place for people to gather, and the tourist center is a focus. Various celebratory events are held here every year, including New Year's countdowns and live sports broadcasts. The history of the square can be traced back to the 1960s. After a large-scale reconstruction, it was put into use in 2002 as a mixed-use multi-functional place with 16 cafes, bars and restaurants, various shops, and tourist service centers. There are many attractions around the square, such as the Ian Potter Center, the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, the National Gallery of Victoria Children's Play area, and the Australian Commercial Art galleries Association, etc. Tourists can spend unforgettable time here. The Melbourne Visitor Center provides thoughtful services for tourists to understand tourism information in Melbourne and Victoria. Fed Square is a vibrant and culturally rich place that is worth visiting.
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36-hectare botanic garden founded in 1846, planted with Australian species and non-native gardens.
Day2: Melbourne
4 attraction(s) ·
16 km
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In Australian tourism, getting close to animals is a major highlight. You can enter the enclosures of emus and kangaroos to get closer to them; you can also watch sea lions and penguins swim gracefully underwater; if you're lucky, you can even observe polar bears up close through glass. In addition, the park's green environment has its own unique flavor, with various birds freely roaming on the lawns, including peacocks, as if they had escaped from their cages.
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St. Kilda Beach is located at the northeast corner of Port Phillip Bay, about 6 kilometers from the city center. It is one of the most popular beaches in Melbourne, with many palm trees and white sandy beaches. St. Kilda Beach is a great place for surfing, sailing, and beach volleyball, attracting many enthusiasts to gather here.
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Apart from hovering over the city before landing in Melbourne on a plane, you can only enjoy the perfect panoramic view of Melbourne from the observation deck of the world's tallest residential building - Eureka Tower. The fastest elevator in the southern hemisphere with a speed of 9 meters per second takes you up to the 88th floor, where you can carefully observe the surrounding area from the observation deck surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glass. A row of small telescopes correspond to Melbourne's iconic buildings or landscapes, allowing you to enjoy the view from a distance. You can even reach outside the glass wall through a sealed chamber, with only a layer of wire mesh separating you from the 300-meter-high sky. If you pay a little more, you can even experience the Edge, a glass box (including the floor) that can be pushed out of the building, allowing you to experience the thrill of hanging in the air.
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Located in the center of Melbourne, Australia, Chinatown refers to an area between Swanston and Exhibition streets on Little Bourke Street, with the liveliest section between Swanston and Russell. There are numerous Chinese restaurants and shops, and the staff generally speak Mandarin and Cantonese, making it easy for tourists to shop and ask for help.
Chinatown offers a wide variety of goods, including many Australian specialties such as sheepskin and lanolin. When shopping, visitors should remember to bargain moderately. The roads in Chinatown are one-way, allowing only vehicles to travel from east to west. Pedestrians are free to walk, but should be careful of traffic. During major festivals such as the Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival, Chinatown becomes a pedestrian-only street, with vehicles prohibited from entering.
Day3: Melbourne
2 attraction(s) ·
68 km
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Ballarat is a famous gold rush town in Victoria, Australia. Gold was discovered here in 1851, attracting a large number of miners and leading to the rapid growth of Ballarat and nearby Melbourne. At the beginning of the 20th century, the gold rush ended and became a part of history. Today, the abandoned gold mine has been transformed into a popular tourist attraction open to the public. There are 160 staff dressed in 19th-century clothing, creating a sense of time travel. Visitors can experience the working environment of the gold miners in the mine, visit the candle store to learn about 19th-century handmade methods, and even experience wooden bowling. The most attractive activity is screening gold sand by the river. If lucky enough to find gold particles, visitors can keep them. This gold mine, established in the mid-19th century, is one of Australia's most famous outdoor museums and an excellent place to experience the gold rush era.
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Mount Macedon is the peak of a mountain range. From the lookout at the Memorial Cross and Camel's Hump, you can enjoy beautiful scenery. Located in the northwest of Melbourne, Maple Valley is a popular hiking route among Chinese people, named after Mount Macedon. This route has a moderate difficulty level, allowing people to fully enjoy a variety of landscapes, including the world-famous Maple Avenue.
Day4: Melbourne
2 attraction(s) ·
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The Great Ocean Road is a travel route that stretches nearly 250 kilometers west of Melbourne, Australia. The route crosses through pristine beaches, picturesque towns, stunning mountains, and rainforests, making it an unforgettable journey filled with beautiful scenery and historic significance. The eastern portion of the Great Ocean Road winds through the Otway Mountains, where lush forests and farmland thrive. Traveling along the coast from Melbourne to the endpoint takes approximately four hours, while taking an inland highway can save you over an hour, but you'll miss out on many breathtaking coastal views. Towns along the way include Geelong, Torquay, Apollo Bay, and Port Campbell. One of the most famous attractions along the route is the Twelve Apostles, but due to the high number of tourists, it's recommended that those driving stay overnight in Port Campbell and head there early in the morning to avoid crowds. You can also continue westward from Port Campbell to explore the town of Warrnambool and its many beautiful, unique sights that are less crowded. Our suggestion is to stay overnight in Warrnambool for a leisurely holiday, where you can find great deals like "a 300 square meter new villa with garage for only 700 yuan" and enjoy the comfort and tranquility.
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Day5: Melbourne
2 attraction(s) ·
26 km
