Melbourne Hotels by HotelTravel.com
The city of Melbourne is one of the major centres of commerce, industry and cultural activities in Australia. The locals will tell you that being the country’s major business hub comes in a distance second to what they are really known for---sports. The citizens of Melbourne are legendary for their love of sports as they are celebrated for their major international sporting events, such as the Australian Open in tennis and the Formula 1 Grand Prix and of course, football.
The city also offers visitors an impressive array of fascinating museums, world-class galleries and a thriving theatre scene. Notable attractions in the city include the Melbourne Museum, Carlton Gardens, Melbourne Aquarium, the Immigration Museum and the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Shopping enthusiasts will find the celebrated Queen Victoria Market to be a shopping paradise. Here, you can find that unique little treasure, fantastic local handicrafts and artworks and that perfect souvenir to take home.
Phillip Island is another ‘must-see’ when visiting Melbourne. One of the highlights on the island is the nightly parade of thousand of funny looking penguins prominently marching along the shores. There is of course, a Penguin shop which offers the world’s biggest selection of penguin items.
