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This cottage was originally built in the village of Great Ayton
in Yorkshire, England, in 1755 by James and Grace Cook, the parents
of Captain James Cook. When the cottage was offered for sale...
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A visit to Melbourne would not be complete without a good look
at its main river system, the Yarra River. Often the centre of many
jokes due to its brownish colour, it is actually not dirty,...
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Victoria's oldest surviving remand prison gives visitors a
chilling insight into prison life in a model 19th-century gaol.
Behind the thick and forbidding walls Ned Kelly, the infamous
bushranger,...
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This historic town of great elegance and charm is the gateway to
the goldfields. The name is an Aboriginal word meaning 'resting
place', which is well suited because a tranquil lake and...
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The lofty summits and ridgelines of the Grampians region provide
for some inspiring natural beauty in a park that is home to a
variety of habitats, unique wildlife and more than one third of...
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From Melbourne one of the most popular self-drive routes for
tourists to follow is the circular Great Southern Touring Route,
which includes spectacular scenery and takes in some of...
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The Eureka Tower is the tallest building in Melbourne and the
tallest residential building in the world, standing at just over
984ft (300m) tall, offering 360-degree views over the city. There
is...
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Occupying a whole city block, Federation Square is one of
Melbourne's major attractions. A cultural nucleus, Federation
Square hosts over 2,000 events a year, in its outdoor public
spaces, St...
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If you are planning a picnic at Birrarung Marr or the Botanic
Gardens or just looking for some affordable souvenirs, head to the
Queen Victoria market, one of the largest open-air markets in...
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Housing more than 350 different animal species, Melbourne Zoo is
a worthy stopover, in a country famous for nature conservation and
interesting diversity of animals. Built in 1862, certain areas...
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A fascinating museum complex situated in the Carlton Gardens,
the Melbourne Museum is the largest in Australia, with over 30
different exhibits covering history, culture, science, animals...
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The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is one of the most impressive
stadia in the world, and is well worth a visit, even for
non-sporting types. Originally built in 1853 for the Melbourne
Cricket...
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