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#1 of 158 attractions in Melbourne
Attraction type: Flea/street market
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- May 19, 2008 "Have a bite and coffee like the locals"
- Mar 31, 2008 "Good shopping & food"
- Mar 10, 2008 "Night Market - A Genius Idea"
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#2 of 158 attractions in Melbourne
Founded in 1838, the MCG is one of the best cricket sites in the world.
Attraction type: Arena/stadium/field
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- Jun 4, 2008 "Get yourself down to the 'G'."
- Mar 25, 2008 "Tour is Absolute Highlight"
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#3 of 158 attractions in Melbourne
Opened in 1861, this is Australia's oldest art gallery.
Attraction type: Art museum
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- Jan 9, 2008 "A real gem"
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#4 of 158 attractions in Melbourne
Attraction type: Tour
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- Jun 17, 2008 "A great day out"
- Feb 10, 2008 "Yarra Valley Wine and Food Tour - a cut above the rest"
- Sep 15, 2007 "Great personalized wine tour (with lunch included)"
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#5 of 158 attractions in Melbourne
Attraction type: Religious site; Historic site
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- May 4, 2008 "Wonderfully serene and a must-see"
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#6 of 158 attractions in Melbourne
Attraction type: Old jail
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- Jun 12, 2008 "Chillingly splendid"
- Mar 10, 2008 "Soak Up The Atmosphere"
- Jun 9, 2007 "For those who love historical places"
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#7 of 158 attractions in Melbourne
Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza; Landmark/point of interest
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- Jun 17, 2008 "The Big Melbounian"
- May 4, 2008 "Prime meeting place of 'under the clocks'"
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#8 of 158 attractions in Melbourne
Nothing you have ever experienced will prepare you for the awe inspiring view of Melbourne from the observation deck of the highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere. Located at Level 88, Eureka Skydeck is Melbourne's new 'must-see' attraction. Skydeck 88 is the only observation deck in the world that can thrill you with the Edge - a glass cube which projects 3 metres out from the building, with you in it!
Attraction type: Observation deck/tower
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- Sep 28, 2008 "Stunning view of Melbourne"
- Mar 19, 2008 "Nice view of Melbourne"
- Jan 20, 2008 "Best Tourist Attraction in Melbourne"
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#9 of 158 attractions in Melbourne
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Street
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- May 4, 2008 "Marvellous Melbourne and a must-see"
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#10 of 158 attractions in Melbourne
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- May 31, 2007 "Ended up being our favoite pub to stop in at."
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#11 of 158 attractions in Melbourne
Attraction type: Government building; Historic site
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- May 4, 2008 "Excellent tours growing in popularity"
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#12 of 158 attractions in Melbourne
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Oct 26, 2006 "Best Espresso Martini in Town"
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#13 of 158 attractions in Melbourne
Grand public square, linking the city's business district with the Yarra River, features a "square within the Square," which holds more than 10,000 people at a time.
Attraction type: Mall; Architectural building; Museum complex; Town center/square/plaza; Landmark/point of interest
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- Jun 5, 2008 "Fantastic food and wine destination"
- May 10, 2008 "Few redeeming features"
- Nov 12, 2007 "a good spot for lots of things"
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#14 of 158 attractions in Melbourne
Attraction type: Specialty shop
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- May 4, 2008 "Beautifil chocolate"
- Jan 3, 2008 "some of the best chocolate in Australia"
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#15 of 158 attractions in Melbourne
Long, well-maintained and clean beach just outside Melbourne, lined with markets, amusement parks and nightclubs.
Attraction type: Beach
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- May 15, 2008 "Great food, beach scene, trams and Luna Park"
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#16 of 158 attractions in Melbourne
Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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- Sep 8, 2008 "Excellent Tour"
- May 19, 2008 "Wine tasting in Yarra Valey"
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#17 of 158 attractions in Melbourne
Attraction type: Amusement/theme park
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- Dec 18, 2006 "Fantastic fun!"
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#18 of 158 attractions in Melbourne
Attraction type: Other; Mountain; National park
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- Jun 12, 2008 "Wonderful walking"
- May 13, 2008 "Dandenong Ranges"
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#19 of 158 attractions in Melbourne
Enjoy a day walking through one of the best-landscaped gardens on Earth.
Attraction type: Garden; Park
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- May 4, 2008 "Serenity apart from the dull roar of traffic"
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#20 of 158 attractions in Melbourne
Attraction type: Bar/club
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- Jan 17, 2008 "great place"
- Feb 8, 2007 "Marvellous collection of wine, and great food to go with it"
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