Melbourne & Victoria - Melbourne (PDF Chapter)
This is the Melbourne chapter from Lonely Planet’s Melbourne & Victoria guide-book.
Stylish, arty Melbourne is both dynamic and cosmopolitan, and it’s proud of its place as Aus-tralia’s sporting and cultural capital. It is best experienced as a local would, with its character largely reliant upon its diverse collection of inner-city neighbourhoods.
- wander the Victorian-era garden landscaping of the Royal Botanic Gardens
- maps
- explore graffiti-as-art in Melbourne’s narrow city laneways and meandering arcades
- transport
- browse national and international treasures at the National Gallery of Victoria
- restaurants & accommodation
Coverage includes: Sights, Activities, Sleeping, Eating, Drinking & Night-life, Entertainment, Shopping, Information, Getting There & Away, Getting Around.
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