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Monograms provides travelers access to a Local Host, so you will have someone on hand to answer those vacation questions pertaining to Melbourne. No waiting in line at the concierge desk or trying to ask your waitress at breakfast directions to the shopping district. Simply ask your Local Host about Melbourne and you'll be on your way in no time. Plus, your Local Host will share local Melbourne insights and share suggestions for getting off the beaten path, leaving you more time to create lasting vacation memories that are yours alone.
Melbourne Observation Deck
For an overview of Victoria’s capital, take the elevator to the 55th floor of Rialto Tower, where you’ll see 360° views of Melbourne. The RialtoVision Theatre here also gives a 20-minute introduction to the city.
Café Segovia
It’s tradition in Australia to have afternoon tea with a piece of lamington, sponge cake coated in chocolate and coconut. Café Segovia is the perfect spot in Melbourne to savor this tradition. Whether you sit inside or out, the sensual ambiance here is delightful.
Old Melbourne Gaol
More than 100 hangings took place at this former prison, including that of Australia’s equivalent to Jesse James: hero and bandit Ned Kelly. The collection of artifacts and death masks are most interesting. For a truly chilling experience, take one of the night tours.
Cook’s Cottage
Built in 1755 by Captain Cook’s parents in Yorkshire, England, this cottage was moved in crates and barrels to Melbourne in 1934. The cottage provides a glimpse into Captain Cook’s world voyages as well as insight into 18th century English family life.
Queen Victoria Market
Melbourne is Australia’s melting pot and this open-air market offers a true taste of the ethnic mix. Among hundreds of stalls you’ll find everything from fresh produce and wine to handicrafts and bargain clothes.
Style Addict Shopping Tour
Offered every Sunday at the Queen Victoria Market, participants on this tour are given a shopping bag filled with water and discount vouchers and then escorted to the market’s best-known fashion and accessory stalls.
Bennetts Lane Jazz Club
If you’re a jazz fan, this is the place to be. It’s everything you’d expect from a great jazz club, including a hard-to-find back-lane location and the best international players.
Melbourne Cricket Ground
Witness a local icon originally built in 1853. If you’re unable to see a cricket match, or Australia Rules Football, which is played at the Telstra Dome on the grounds, don’t miss one of the many concerts performed here.
Philip Island
The time to visit this nature reserve is at dusk when you can witness the parade of penguins marching from shore to their sand dunes homes after a day of fishing. Depending upon the time of year, you may see hundreds or even thousands.
Yarra Valley
Wine lovers shouldn’t miss the opportunity to take the short drive to this wine-growing region east of Melbourne. Wonderful wineries, antique shops, and charming gardens abound in its quaint villages.
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