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Advantages: The Most Liveable City in the World Disadvantages: A long way away from practically everywhere else!
, authoritarian, go-getter State Premier in the 1990's. Other Kennett gems included the abolition of certain Public Holidays, and changing Victoria's state slogan from "The Garden State" to "Victoria On The Move".
The river Yarra (an Aboriginal word for water) runs through the centre of the city. It's a disconcertingly brownish colour, due to the colour of the silt in the riverbed, but the river itself, which flows out into Port Phillip Bay, is actually remarkably clean. School and University rowing crews glide up and down it throughout the day, and an absolutely spectacular Dragon Boat festival is held on the river every Chinese New Year.
SOUTH BANK: The south side of the Yarra is home to the BotanicalGardens, which are undulating & extensive, incorporating both Government House and the Shrine of Remembrance, and with a superb restaurant ...
Advantages: Friendly Hostel, clean and cheap Disadvantages: Can get noisy
The Melbourne International Backpackers
The Melbourne International Backpackers is in a great location for the CBD. Located on Elizabeth and Franklin Street, the nearest station is Melbourne Central just 5 mins away and Flinders Street station is only (15 mins away).
Rooms:
Hostel dorm rooms are available from 4 ? 10 bed, these are all priced the same, the winter prices are $24 a night or $143 for a week. You will need to give a refundable $20 deposit for your key card.
All rooms are bunk bed style with free linen and blankets, all rooms have a full length mirror and lockers.
Social Areas:
This hostel has a large kitchen which was part of the appeal for me, clean and tidy with enough pots and pans for everyone. You can get a cutlery box from reception; you just have to make a $20 deposit which you will receive back ...
Advantages: beautiful and tranquil Disadvantages: none
A short bus ride from the centre of town in Inverleith, the 'Botanics' (as Edinburgh's BotanicGardens) is known locally is a green and lush haven that is well worth a visit. Even in its busiest periods you can lose yourself in its verdant nooks and crannies amongst exotic blooms. The air is fresh in this, its latest location (originally founded in 1670 it occupied sites near Holyrood Palace and on the road to Leith before moving to its latest, greenest pasture in 1820.)
When the sun shines simply wander through its extensive outdoor gardens where thousands of plant species flourish. 'The Botanics' is the second richest plant collection in the world (after Kew Gardens, which it is older than) and contains examples of just under 10% of all known flora. This gives it an important global role in maintaining biodiversity. But for me this ...
