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Ularu, Great Ocean Road, Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne. It's a big place! How long you got?

What is it about Melbourne that makes everybody suggest it?

Wide, tree lined streets and boulevards; a plethora of magnificent parks and gardens; world’s largest tram network; cultural capital of Oz reflected in its many galleries, theatres, music venues, festivals and universities; sports capital of Oz with the MCG, F1 GP, Moto GP, Melbourne Cup, etc; Magnificent 19th century and contemporary architecture with a network of vibrant high Victorian arcades and lane ways; situated on expansive Port Phillip Bay and an hours drive to the temperate rain forests and giant trees of the Dandenongs.

After the discovery of gold in 1851, ‘Marvellous Melbourne’ became the world’s richest city in the latter half of the 19thC and the urban environment reflects this early wealth especially in stained glass. Adelaide is quite beautiful also but Melbourne is 5 times its size and displays 5 times its wealth. Melbourne is regularly awarded the title of ‘World’s Most Liveable City’.

Here are a few photos:

http://web.mac.com/gwsg/iWeb/Site/Melbourne Views.html