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Melbourne Travel Guide

Melbourne is a major centre of commerce, industry and cultural activity. The city is often referred to as Australia's sporting and cultural capital and it is home to many of the nation's most significant cultural events and institutions. It has been recognised as a gamma world city.

About Melbourne

Melbourne covers an area of 3409.7 sq. miles (8831 square Km) and is estimated to have a population of 3.8 million people being the second most populous city in Australia. Located around Port Phillip Bay in Australia's south-east, Melbourne is the state capital of Victoria.

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Melbourne Museum

The new Melbourne Museum tags itself as a museum for the 21st century and reflects a move to merge major museums and galleries under one roof. Three particular focal points of the Melbourne Museum are: Bunjilaka, providing a focus for Aboriginal activity in Victoria; the Children’s Museum, in the form of a tilted cube, and the open-air Gallery of Life, exhibiting Victoria’s flora and fauna. Improved Internet access is also a key feature, providing better public access to superb collections, research, exhibitions and educational packages. Three theme cafe/restaurants provide refreshments. Admission: Adults AUD6, children & concession free.



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