10 Top Ways to Discover Melbourne, Venue for the Australian Open Tennis. Jan 18-31

Melbourne is host city to the first tennis Grand Slamand St Kilda Road. They contain the paintings of
for 2010. The Australian Open Tennis Championships isAustralia's top artists.
an event which attracts the world's best tennis players,4. Take a river cruise either up river or towards the
including Serena Williams, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal,ocean at Williamstown.
Venus Williams and Kim Clijsters.5. Walk along St Kilda Rd to the Shrine of
This major event on the world tennis calendar has aRemembrance and return to the city through parklands
total prize pool of $24 million and attracts a total ofto the Tennis Centre.
480 singles and doubles players.6. Visit Lygon St Carlton for an authentic Italian meal.
Melbourne, Australia's second biggest city, is ranked asDon't forget to bargain! Another fine dining experience
Australia's sporting capital.  It also hosts Theis in the Chinatown district. The world's largest food
Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix and Australianand wine festival takes place in Melbourne from 12-23
Motorcycle Championships.March.
Every year, the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground is7. Visit the Victoria Markets for a cheap meal, to pick
the venue for the Boxing Day cricket test, a contestup a souvenir and enjoy the atmosphere.
between Australia and another cricketing nation.8. Take a tram to the bayside suburb of St Kilda for a
But there is more to Melbourne than sporting events. Itswim, meal or walk along the waterfront promenade.
is also Australia's fashion and cultural capital andThe very popular St Kilda Festival takes place from
attracts visitors from all over the world to enjoy its6-14 February and attracts the cream of Australia's
scenery and vibrant atmosphere.musical talent.
According to the latest Roy Morgan poll, Melbourne is9. Discover Melbourne's proud sporting heritage with a
Australia's most desirable holiday destination, especiallyguided tour of Australia's top sporting venue, the
for shopping, theatre and fine dining.Melboune Cricket Ground.
I am a regular visitor to the city called "The Paris of the10. Visit Docklands for a meal and spectacular city
South" and always enjoy making new discoveries.views. The view of the Westgate Bridge at night is
Here are 10 suggestions to help you get the mostparticularly impressive.
from your visit.Revealed at last! The truth about the real Australia.
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3. Visit the 2 major art galleries in Federation Square