Melbourne, Australia is the capital city of the state of Victoria. It is the second largest city in Australia, and an important business and commercial centre. It is also notable in the fields of the arts, culture, sports and entertainment, and is a popular destination for overseas visitors. The central district of Melbourne is located on the northern side of the Yarra River, and just opposite this is the Southbank district. Formerly this was a rather industrial and run down part of town, but since the 1990s an urban renewal project has revitalised the area. Southbank is a good base for visitors wishing to explore the centre of Melbourne during their stay. This short article looks at some Melbourne Southbank accommodation options, and also some of Melbourne's attractions which are within walking distance.
One particularly elegant Melbourne hotel is the Langham Hotel, located on the Southbank Promenade overlooking the Yarra river. The Langham is near to many al fresco cafes and restaurants, and many quality boutiques. It is also just a short distance from city centre tourist attractions such as Federation Square, the National Gallery of Victoria, the Arts Centre and the Crown Casino.
The Langham's leisure facilities include a gymnasium, outdoor heated pool with views of the Melbourne skyline, health club with yoga and pilates sessions, and a spa and sauna. The Melba Restaurant at the Melbourne Langham hotel offers exciting and varied cuisine using locally sourced ingredients from Victoria's farmlands, and fresh catches from the Tasman sea fisheries.
A budget option near to the Langham is found at 9 Riverside Quay. This is the 275 room, 4 star Travelodge Southbank Melbourne. Rooms here are air conditioned, with ensuite bathrooms. Rooms here all have a small kitchenette (microwave, tea/coffee facilities) and cable television.
Tourists and other visitors staying in Southbank are near to many of the cultural and sporting attractions of Victoria's capital city. The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) is located in Federation Square. It is the first facility of its kind in the world, and is dedicated to the exhibition, promotion and preservation of all kinds of screen content (film, TV, games, digital etc) from Australia, and from around the world.
The state-of-the-art ACMI facility in Federation Square contains two multi-format cinemas, and hands-on educational and interactive areas, as well as the largest screen gallery in the world. ACMI holds a large collection of movie and other screen material, such as publicity photos, film posters and film prints in 16mm and 35mm formats. Entry to the building is free, but there are charges for special events and exhibitions. Details of these can be found in the online calendar of events published by the centre.
The Royal Botanic Gardens are just a short walk away from Melbourne's Southbank. These landscaped gardens are the finest botanical gardens in Australia, and hold a collection of over 10,000 different species of plant. Both native and non-native species are grown here. One three hundred year old eucalyptus is of some historical significance. The celebrations when Victoria became a separate colony from New South Wales were held under this "Separation Tree" in 1850.
The botanic gardens also contain a discovery area for children. The Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden is aimed at children of all ages and abilities.
One particularly elegant Melbourne hotel is the Langham Hotel, located on the Southbank Promenade overlooking the Yarra river. The Langham is near to many al fresco cafes and restaurants, and many quality boutiques. It is also just a short distance from city centre tourist attractions such as Federation Square, the National Gallery of Victoria, the Arts Centre and the Crown Casino.
The Langham's leisure facilities include a gymnasium, outdoor heated pool with views of the Melbourne skyline, health club with yoga and pilates sessions, and a spa and sauna. The Melba Restaurant at the Melbourne Langham hotel offers exciting and varied cuisine using locally sourced ingredients from Victoria's farmlands, and fresh catches from the Tasman sea fisheries.
A budget option near to the Langham is found at 9 Riverside Quay. This is the 275 room, 4 star Travelodge Southbank Melbourne. Rooms here are air conditioned, with ensuite bathrooms. Rooms here all have a small kitchenette (microwave, tea/coffee facilities) and cable television.
Tourists and other visitors staying in Southbank are near to many of the cultural and sporting attractions of Victoria's capital city. The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) is located in Federation Square. It is the first facility of its kind in the world, and is dedicated to the exhibition, promotion and preservation of all kinds of screen content (film, TV, games, digital etc) from Australia, and from around the world.
The state-of-the-art ACMI facility in Federation Square contains two multi-format cinemas, and hands-on educational and interactive areas, as well as the largest screen gallery in the world. ACMI holds a large collection of movie and other screen material, such as publicity photos, film posters and film prints in 16mm and 35mm formats. Entry to the building is free, but there are charges for special events and exhibitions. Details of these can be found in the online calendar of events published by the centre.
The Royal Botanic Gardens are just a short walk away from Melbourne's Southbank. These landscaped gardens are the finest botanical gardens in Australia, and hold a collection of over 10,000 different species of plant. Both native and non-native species are grown here. One three hundred year old eucalyptus is of some historical significance. The celebrations when Victoria became a separate colony from New South Wales were held under this "Separation Tree" in 1850.
The botanic gardens also contain a discovery area for children. The Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden is aimed at children of all ages and abilities.
About the Author:
Having resided all his life in the inner Melbourne suburbs John Theil has matured with everything that is typical Melbourne. He is an acknowledged contributor on a great number of web based forums and operates from his Melbourne Accommodation arranging reviews for a spread of publishers.
