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Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle
The Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle is a FREE bus service, stopping at key tourist attractions and destinations in and around the city. Onboard you can view the city in comfort, while listening to an informative commentary about the cityâs attractions. You can hop on and hop off at any of the 15 stops.
Runs daily, every 15â20 minutes from 10am to 4pm.
Stop 1 - Melbourne Museum & Carlton Gardens
Here, you can view the exciting displays and exhibitions of Melbourne Museum and itâs IMAX theatre, the World Heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building, and the Carlton Gardens which are home to the 1891 Curators lodge and three important fountains: the Hochgurtel Fountain, the French Fountain, and the Westgarth Fountain.
Stop 2 - Lygon Street at Elgin Street
Lygon Street in Carlton is the historic heartland of Melbourneâs Italian community. Italian restaurants spill on to the footpaths, with pasta to savour and cake to devour.
Stop 3 - Royal Parade
Royal Parade connects the northern suburbs of Melbourne to the city. This beautiful avenue of English Elms appears on the National Trust Significant Tree Register. From this stop you can also visit the Melbourne Zoo, Australiaâs oldest zoo. The Zoo is quite a walk from the Royal Parade stop, you may prefer to take a tram (number 55) from William Street.
Stop 4 - Melbourne University
Melbourne University, displaying varied eclectic architectural styles, houses itâs own museums, galleries and special collections. It is also home to the $110 million BIO21 Molecular and Biotechnology Institute with its award winning designs, as well as the Ian Potter Museum Of Art.
Stop 5 - Queen Victoria Market
More than a shopping destination, the Queen Victoria Market is a historic landmark, and a leading tourist attraction. For over 125 years, this vast and vibrant centre of trade and commerce serves the consumer needs of more than 200,000 shoppers a week. Spreading over some seven hectares, the market sells everything from gourmet food and wine to clothes and souvenirs.
Stop 6 - Flagstaff
The Flagstaff Gardens were used as Melbourneâs first burial ground in the 1830s. The area was used as a signal station and then as a magnetic and meteorological observatory, before being established as a public garden in 1862. Today, the bowling club, playground and tennis courts contribute to the gardensâ continuing recreational and informal character.
Stop 7- Law Courts
At the centre of the cityâs law courts, you can sit in on a court case, admire the Supreme Courtâs domed splendour or visit the County Court, Victoriaâs pre-eminent trial court and one of the most striking court buildings in Australia. This precinct also has some of the grandest architecture in the nation, including the ornate 19[sup]th[/sup] century Gothic ANZ Bank.
Stop 8 - Immigration Museum
The Immigration Museum hosts a series of exhibitions focusing on themes such as departure, arrival, settling and reunion. The Melbourne Observation Deck of the Rialto Towers, one of the Southern Hemisphereâs tallest office structures, gives you unsurpassed views of Melbourne. On Northbank, youâll find the Melbourne Aquarium and the Enterprize Wharf.
Stop 9 - Southbank
The chic riverside strip of Southbank is home to the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, as well as the glitz and glamour of Crown Entertainment Complex where you can groove at a nightclub, catch a movie, or eat at a waterside restaurant. Heading east along the bank is Southgate, a popular shopping and restaurant complex on the banks of the Yarra River.
Stop 10 - Arts Precinct
The Arts Centre, with its iconic spire, has a number of gallery and performance spaces, including the Performing Arts Museum which tells the story of circus, dance, music, opera, and theatre in Australia. The NGV International houses Victoriaâs impressive international collection, and nearby is the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art and the Malthouse Theatre.
Stop 11 - Shrine Of Remembrance
Melbourneâs most recognisable landmark, the Shrine of Remembrance is Victoriaâs memorial to the service and sacrifice of its men and women in times of conflict. Nearby are the Royal Botanic Gardens , the formal parklands of Kings Domain, the world-class performance venue of the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, and Government House and La Trobeâs Cottage.
Stop 12 - Sports & Entertainment Precinct
The sports and entertainment precinct is home to Melbourne Park (home of the Australian Open), Olympic Park (home to the 1956 Olympic games), the MCG (Home to AFL and cricket), Yarra Park, and the contemporary riverside park Birrarung Marr.
Stop 13 - Flinders Quarter
Flinders Quarter is Melbourneâs designer paradise, with organic food, film, poetry bookshops, cigar bars, basement jazz and commercial art galleries. Nearby is the cultural magnet of Federation Square, the Fitzroy and Treasury Gardens with The Conservatory, Cooksâ Cottage and the carved Fairiesâ Tree, the Melbourne Visitor Centre, and the City Museum at Old Treasury.
Stop 14 - Chinatown & Theatres
Chinatown is a slice of Asia in the heart of the city, with a smorgasbord of Asian cuisine, and arcades selling everything from Chinoiserie to funghi. The Chinese Museum is the place to learn the culture of Chinese Australians. Melbourne has long been the theatrical heart of Australia and many of the theatres are known for their stunning architecture, including Her Majestyâs, Princess and Comedy Theatres.
Stop 15 - Exhibition Street at La Trobe Street
If you are interested in stamps the Post Master Gallery holds Australiaâs most significant collection of philatelic heritage and artwork. Get a sense of what prison life was like for the men, women and children who spent time in the Old Melbourne Gaol. Infamous bushranger, Ned Kelly, was one of 136 prisoners hanged on-site.
[color="#ff0000"]For more information:[/color]
[color="#ff0000"]⢠visit [url="http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au"]http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au[/url][/color]
[color="#ff0000"]⢠visit the Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square, located on the corner of Swanston and Flinders Streets[/color]
[color="#ff0000"]⢠visit the Melbourne Visitor Booth in the Bourke Street Mall[/color]
[color="#ff0000"]⢠call City of Melbourne Hotline on 9658 9658[/color]
The Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle is a FREE bus service, stopping at key tourist attractions and destinations in and around the city. Onboard you can view the city in comfort, while listening to an informative commentary about the cityâs attractions. You can hop on and hop off at any of the 15 stops.
Runs daily, every 15â20 minutes from 10am to 4pm.
Stop 1 - Melbourne Museum & Carlton Gardens
Here, you can view the exciting displays and exhibitions of Melbourne Museum and itâs IMAX theatre, the World Heritage listed Royal Exhibition Building, and the Carlton Gardens which are home to the 1891 Curators lodge and three important fountains: the Hochgurtel Fountain, the French Fountain, and the Westgarth Fountain.
Stop 2 - Lygon Street at Elgin Street
Lygon Street in Carlton is the historic heartland of Melbourneâs Italian community. Italian restaurants spill on to the footpaths, with pasta to savour and cake to devour.
Stop 3 - Royal Parade
Royal Parade connects the northern suburbs of Melbourne to the city. This beautiful avenue of English Elms appears on the National Trust Significant Tree Register. From this stop you can also visit the Melbourne Zoo, Australiaâs oldest zoo. The Zoo is quite a walk from the Royal Parade stop, you may prefer to take a tram (number 55) from William Street.
Stop 4 - Melbourne University
Melbourne University, displaying varied eclectic architectural styles, houses itâs own museums, galleries and special collections. It is also home to the $110 million BIO21 Molecular and Biotechnology Institute with its award winning designs, as well as the Ian Potter Museum Of Art.
Stop 5 - Queen Victoria Market
More than a shopping destination, the Queen Victoria Market is a historic landmark, and a leading tourist attraction. For over 125 years, this vast and vibrant centre of trade and commerce serves the consumer needs of more than 200,000 shoppers a week. Spreading over some seven hectares, the market sells everything from gourmet food and wine to clothes and souvenirs.
Stop 6 - Flagstaff
The Flagstaff Gardens were used as Melbourneâs first burial ground in the 1830s. The area was used as a signal station and then as a magnetic and meteorological observatory, before being established as a public garden in 1862. Today, the bowling club, playground and tennis courts contribute to the gardensâ continuing recreational and informal character.
Stop 7- Law Courts
At the centre of the cityâs law courts, you can sit in on a court case, admire the Supreme Courtâs domed splendour or visit the County Court, Victoriaâs pre-eminent trial court and one of the most striking court buildings in Australia. This precinct also has some of the grandest architecture in the nation, including the ornate 19[sup]th[/sup] century Gothic ANZ Bank.
Stop 8 - Immigration Museum
The Immigration Museum hosts a series of exhibitions focusing on themes such as departure, arrival, settling and reunion. The Melbourne Observation Deck of the Rialto Towers, one of the Southern Hemisphereâs tallest office structures, gives you unsurpassed views of Melbourne. On Northbank, youâll find the Melbourne Aquarium and the Enterprize Wharf.
Stop 9 - Southbank
The chic riverside strip of Southbank is home to the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, as well as the glitz and glamour of Crown Entertainment Complex where you can groove at a nightclub, catch a movie, or eat at a waterside restaurant. Heading east along the bank is Southgate, a popular shopping and restaurant complex on the banks of the Yarra River.
Stop 10 - Arts Precinct
The Arts Centre, with its iconic spire, has a number of gallery and performance spaces, including the Performing Arts Museum which tells the story of circus, dance, music, opera, and theatre in Australia. The NGV International houses Victoriaâs impressive international collection, and nearby is the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art and the Malthouse Theatre.
Stop 11 - Shrine Of Remembrance
Melbourneâs most recognisable landmark, the Shrine of Remembrance is Victoriaâs memorial to the service and sacrifice of its men and women in times of conflict. Nearby are the Royal Botanic Gardens , the formal parklands of Kings Domain, the world-class performance venue of the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, and Government House and La Trobeâs Cottage.
Stop 12 - Sports & Entertainment Precinct
The sports and entertainment precinct is home to Melbourne Park (home of the Australian Open), Olympic Park (home to the 1956 Olympic games), the MCG (Home to AFL and cricket), Yarra Park, and the contemporary riverside park Birrarung Marr.
Stop 13 - Flinders Quarter
Flinders Quarter is Melbourneâs designer paradise, with organic food, film, poetry bookshops, cigar bars, basement jazz and commercial art galleries. Nearby is the cultural magnet of Federation Square, the Fitzroy and Treasury Gardens with The Conservatory, Cooksâ Cottage and the carved Fairiesâ Tree, the Melbourne Visitor Centre, and the City Museum at Old Treasury.
Stop 14 - Chinatown & Theatres
Chinatown is a slice of Asia in the heart of the city, with a smorgasbord of Asian cuisine, and arcades selling everything from Chinoiserie to funghi. The Chinese Museum is the place to learn the culture of Chinese Australians. Melbourne has long been the theatrical heart of Australia and many of the theatres are known for their stunning architecture, including Her Majestyâs, Princess and Comedy Theatres.
Stop 15 - Exhibition Street at La Trobe Street
If you are interested in stamps the Post Master Gallery holds Australiaâs most significant collection of philatelic heritage and artwork. Get a sense of what prison life was like for the men, women and children who spent time in the Old Melbourne Gaol. Infamous bushranger, Ned Kelly, was one of 136 prisoners hanged on-site.
[color="#ff0000"]For more information:[/color]
[color="#ff0000"]⢠visit [url="http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au"]http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au[/url][/color]
[color="#ff0000"]⢠visit the Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square, located on the corner of Swanston and Flinders Streets[/color]
[color="#ff0000"]⢠visit the Melbourne Visitor Booth in the Bourke Street Mall[/color]
[color="#ff0000"]⢠call City of Melbourne Hotline on 9658 9658[/color]
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