| Melbourne is host city to the first tennis Grand Slam | | | | and St Kilda Road. They contain the paintings of |
| for 2010. The Australian Open Tennis Championships is | | | | Australia'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 a | | | | Remembrance and return to the city through parklands |
| total prize pool of $24 million and attracts a total of | | | | to 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 as | | | | Don't forget to bargain! Another fine dining experience |
| Australia's sporting capital. It also hosts The | | | | is in the Chinatown district. The world's largest food |
| Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix and Australian | | | | and wine festival takes place in Melbourne from 12-23 |
| Motorcycle Championships. | | | | March. |
| Every year, the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground is | | | | 7. Visit the Victoria Markets for a cheap meal, to pick |
| the venue for the Boxing Day cricket test, a contest | | | | up 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. It | | | | swim, meal or walk along the waterfront promenade. |
| is also Australia's fashion and cultural capital and | | | | The very popular St Kilda Festival takes place from |
| attracts visitors from all over the world to enjoy its | | | | 6-14 February and attracts the cream of Australia's |
| scenery and vibrant atmosphere. | | | | musical talent. |
| According to the latest Roy Morgan poll, Melbourne is | | | | 9. Discover Melbourne's proud sporting heritage with a |
| Australia's most desirable holiday destination, especially | | | | guided 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 the | | | | 10. 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 |
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| 3. Visit the 2 major art galleries in Federation Square | | | | |