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Places of InterestAAMI PARK F4Art Play E3Arts Centre Melbourne D3Australian Centre forContemp. Art D4Australian Centre for MovingImage (ACMI) E3Chinese Museum E2Cooks’ Cottage F3Crown EntertainmentComplex C3Eastern Hill Fire Museum F2Etihad Stadium B2Eureka Skydeck 88 D3Federation Square E3Hisense Arena F4IMAX Theatre F1Immigration Museum D3Koorie Heritage Trust C2Melbourne Cricket Ground(MCG) F4Melbourne Aquarium C3

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MELBOURNE LANEWAYSST KILDA

Located only 6km from the city centre, St.Kilda is Melbourne’s seaside suburb. Safe sandy beaches with palm-lined boardwalks, there are plenty of cafes and bars, magnificent old buildings and a colourful past.

Visitor attractions include Luna Park, St. Kilda beach, live music venues and several of Melbourne’s big events and festivals.

Famous for its laneways, Melbourne has a host of laneways and arcades.

Great pop-up shops and fashion stores are nestled beside little bars and cosy cafes. Each arcade has its own charm and character. Visit the Block arcade for 19th century architecture, the Royal Arcade for quaint shops and the famous Gaunt’s clock.

Street Art CapitalMelbourne is known

internationally as one of the world’s great street art capitals. Outdoor approved locations show cool and hip expressions of art throughout the city. Join an approved tour or do it yourself to get the full impact of this modern art phenomenon.

myki ticketing

myki is Melbourne’s public transport ticketing system, and uses myki cards – reusable smartcards that store credit – for travel on all metropolitan (and selected regional) train, tram and bus services.

You can purchase and top up myki cards at:

• any retailer where you see the myki sign.

• PTV Hubs located in the city centre

• myki machines at all train stations and selected accessible tram stops and bus interchanges.

GETTTING AROUND

Trains

Trains operate daily until midnight, with extended hours to around 1am on Friday and Saturday nights.

Trams

Services operate daily until midnight with extend hours to around 1am on Friday and Saturday nights. Tram route numbers and destinations are displayed at the front of each tram and timetable information is available at tram stops.

Free City Circle Tram

These historic W-Class trams (Route 35) travel a circular route around the perimeter of the city centre passing many major attractions, and linking to other tram, train and bus routes across Melbourne.

Buses

Passengers should indicate their intention to board a bus by raising their arm as it approaches.

After midnight, NightRider bus services travel from the city centre to Melbourne’s suburbs between 1.30am - 4.30am on Saturdays and 1.30 - 5.30am on Sundays.

Melbourne Visitor Shuttle

Board the bus at any one of the 13 stops at key city destinations. These shuttle services run between 9.30am and 4.30pm daily. A round trip takes approximately 90 minutes and includes on-board commentary. A daily pass on the shuttle costs $5. Children under the age of 10 travel free. For more information visit meboourne.vic.gov.au/shuttle.

Walking & Cycling

Follow a heritage walking trail through the city streets, cycle along the Maribyrnong and Yarra Rivers. Use the bike path along the foreshore from St. Kilda or experience the cultural and architectural elegance of Albert Park, South Melbourne and Toorak.

Melbourne Bike Share

Rent and return bikes at any of the 50 bike share stations operating across the city. Helmets are compulsory and are free. For bike hire fees and more information visit melbournebikeshare.com.au.

Useful Numbers

Visitor Info: 1300 366 356.

Police, Fire, Ambulance: 000.

Taxis: 13 22 27.

Travellers Aid

Travellers Aid provides simple, practical travel-related support and information to people who experience difficulties with transport. Services are available from two outlets within the city.

Flinders Street Station: p. (03) 9610 2030

Southern Cross Cross Station: p. (03) 9670 2072

travellersaid.org.au

Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square

A one-stop-shop for visitors providing information for Melbourne and Victoria: free brochures and maps; what’s on in the city; souvenirs; plus a travel booking service.

Open daily from 9am to 6pm (closed Christmas Day)

City Ambassadors

Dressed in their distinctive red uniforms, City Ambassadors provide a mobile information service around the city with information on shopping, events and how to get around.

Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm, Sunday noon to 3pm (excluding Good Friday and Christmas Day)

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26 April

KLM Dutch Orange Day – Queensbridge Square

The KLM Dutch Orange Day festival is a lively celebration of Dutch culture. There’ll be Dutch activities, cultural displays and edible delicacies.

1 May - 3 May

Conscious Living Expo and New Earth Festival – Melbourne Showgrounds

Conscious Living Expo and New Earth Festival brings alive an extraordinary 3-Day experiential program of events and an outstanding showcase of exhibits.

10 May

Mothers Day Classic – Alexandra Gardens, Boathouse Drive, Melbourne, Victoria 3004

The Mother’s Day Classic fun run/walk has become a calendar must-do for thousands of families, friends and community groups who wish to support funding research into breast cancer, . There’s loads of activities and entertainment, so bring the whole family!

1 June - 30 June

The Light in Winter – Federation Square

Experience art, music and performance from dusk with Federation Square’s annual winter program, The Light in Winter.

18-24 July

2015 International Champions Cup – Melbourne Cricket Ground, Yarra Park, Jolimont, Melbourne, Victoria 3000

The highly anticipated competition will feature three of the best football teams in the world; Real Madrid CF, Manchester City FC and AS Roma. It will be the first and perhaps the only time that football fans have the opportunity to see this inimitable group of European league champions compete in Australia.

26 July

The Age Run Melbourne – Presented by People’s Choice – Federation Square

Take on the streets of Melbourne and its most iconic landmarks in the most exciting running event in the City. Run Melbourne offers five distances for all ages and abilities.

12 September – 7 November

Melbourne Cup Carnival – Flemington, 448 Epsom Road, Victoria 3031

The Melbourne Cup Carnival’s six feature race days combine to create a world-class event that encompasses the finest racing, entertainment, fashion, culture, food and wine all in one place, Flemington.