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Places to Visit in Melbourne

Rachita Verma

Last updated: Sep 24, 2019

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Guided tour of the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Museum
Helicopter tour over the 12 Apostles

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Melbourne skyline from the Edge, Eureka Tower
Selfies with the backdrop of the famous 12 Apostles

Safety

Ambulance, Police, Fire Brigade: 000
Translating & Interpreting Service: 131-450
Lifeline: 131-114

Filmy

Chak De! India, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and Salaam Namaste are some popular films shot here

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Reliquaire
Robina Town Shopping Centre

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Choose to drive along the ocean or snorkel with the aquatic world, Melbourne has loads of things to offer! Of those, the top three are here below. Read on.

1. National Sports Museum (NSM)

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Enjoy a game of cricket at National Sports Museum, MCG

What do Australia and India have in common? Cricket! And the best place for sports lovers is undoubtedly the National Sports Museum in MCG. Once you enter the grounds, take a walk around the famous Long Room, indoor practice facilities and view sports artefacts in NSM. In the museum, relive the greatest moments in the history of cricket through Sport Australia Hall of Fame, Shane Warne's personal journey in 'Cricket Found Me' and more. Tours of NSM and MCG start from Rs. 1,700* per person.

When: 10 am to 3 pm daily, except public holidays and event dates*

Where: Gate 3, Melbourne Cricket Ground

Price (NSM and MCG package): Family - AUD 70, Adults - AUD 30, Child (5-15 years) - AUD 15*

2. Great Ocean Road Drive

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Enjoy the picturesque views of Twelve Apostles

 

Cliff views, seaside villages, tranquil bays - driving on one of the world’s most scenic coastal routes is an out-of-the-world experience. If you’re up for adventure, we recommend you go the high way (quite literally) and see the 12 Apostles from a helicopter. The horseshoe-shaped islands are stunning and the aerial view…well, you’d have to see it to believe it!

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3. SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

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Feel the adrenaline rush as you come face to face with the aquatic life!

 

 

Come face-to-face with a shark when you take the plunge in the vast Oceanarium. And wait, what’s great is that you don’t need prior experience for this thrilling adventure - basic SCUBA training will be given by qualified instructors here.

When: Daily, including public holidays Where: SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, opposite Crown Entertainment Complex Timings: Bookings are open from 8 am to 4 pm (local time) Price: AUD 299*

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