A Look at Top Three Famous Tourist Attractions in Melbourne

Melbourne has a rich history and also holds the distinction of being the second most populous city of Australia and Oceania. Packed with a plethora of attractions, Melbourne attracts countless travellers. From cultural shows and festivals to monuments and museums – Melbourne offers ample delightful distractions for one and all.

Here are just three of the most visited and well known places in Melbourne:

Federation Square

The Federation Square is one of the most prominent landmarks in Melbourne and is extensively used as a meeting place by the locals. It also serves as the venue for around 2000 events every year. With different events, parties, and festivals being held here, it has become a hot favourite amongst locals and tourists alike. The Federation Square is especially popular amongst party animals due to the large number of bars, nightclubs, restaurants and pubs here.

Eureka Tower

Eureka Tower is situated in Southbank. With a height of around 297 metres, it is said to be one of the highest apartment buildings on the planet.

Eureka-Tower

The building is especially famous for the Observation Deck (Eureka Skydeck 88) on its 88th floor. It goes without saying that the views from the Observation Deck are simply exhilarating. Binoculars and viewfinders are provided to visitors. A mind blowing attraction here is ‘The Edge’. It’s a glass cube, which is projected about 10 ft out of the building with visitors inside it. The experience of being virtually suspended midair can’t be put into words.

Yarra River

Yarra River is one of the most iconic elements of Melbourne’s identity. Go on a boat cruise to popular attractions such as Herring Island Park, and the Royal Botanical Gardens.

Yarra-River

The river is also famous for colourful events such as Dragon Boat Festivals, rowing regattas, Moomba Festival, and the Melbourne Festival. The banks of the river are dotted with fishing platforms and facilities for picnics and barbecues.