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Take a free round-the-city tram to visit Melbourne's downtown attractions

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[Free Tour]     05 Jan 2019
Just take a free CITY tram to visit the streets and alleys of the city of Melbourne, offering a range of views and Peugeot buildings in this literary and artistic city, Melbourne Aquarium, Melbourne Immigration Museum, Flinders Street Station, Federation Square, St. Paul's Cathedral, City Hall, Chinatown, etc.

Just take a free CITY tram to visit the streets and alleys of the city of Melbourne, offering a range of views and Peugeot buildings in this literary and artistic city, Melbourne Aquarium, Melbourne Immigration Museum, Flinders Street Station, Federation Square, St. Paul's Cathedral, City Hall, Chinatown, etc.

Is there any way you can visit all the attractions in Melbourne at a time?! Of course not! But if you want to visit all the CITY attractions in Melbourne in one day, there's no problem! All you have to do is take a round-the-city tram. Melbourne is the only city in Australia to keep the trams. Jump on the No. 35 tram with the gold side painted on the body, and you can go around the Melbourne logo for free. Range Rover & Peugeot Architecture, Melbourne Aquarium, Melbourne Immigration Museum, Flinders Street Station, Federation Square, St. Paul Cathedral, City Hall, Chinatown, etc.

Take a free round-the-city tram to visit Melbourne's downtown attractions

Melbourne Urban Landscape painting (Photo from the Internet)


Take a free round-the-city tram to visit Melbourne's downtown attractions

Tour map


Flinders Station Flinders Street Station


Flinders Railway Station is Melbourne's transportation hub, and the earliest, largest and busiest of Melbourne's four railway stations is Victorian architecture, which means the equivalent of New York's Grand Central Station. The whole building is long, made of yellow stone buildings, bronze domes are one of its architectural characteristics, whenever into the night, when the yellow lights outside the building lit up, the Flynds Street Station presents another classic magnificent spectacle of Victorian architecture. The station is in the center of the city, and you will see the old railway station opposite the modern Union Square and the cathedral on the opposite side, which is very interesting.

Take a free round-the-city tram to visit Melbourne's downtown attractions

Standing under the iconic railway station clock, looking at all kinds of passers-by, many young people who go to CITY will meet here, the "big clock" refers to the big clock in front of the station. At the same time, you can also see some street artists here dazzling.

Take a free round-the-city tram to visit Melbourne's downtown attractions

Address: Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Method of arrival:

  • Subway to Flinders Street Station;.
  • Take any tram along Swanston Street or Flinders Street;
  • Five minutes' walk from Chinatown, downtown Melbourne.


Federal Square Federation Square

Federation Square is Melbourne's largest public square, facing the Yala River on one side and walking down the steps to the Yala River. Union Square is not square shape, very open vision, around the square built a lot of buildings, not high, very different style, very mix-up. The culture of Commonwealth Square is also Melbourne's charm. Melbourne's many art, music, sports, movies, and food festivals are held in Federation Square. Every year, millions of people gather in the center of Federation Square with countdown and fireworks waiting for the New year. In addition, the huge screens here often broadcast live the important sports events such as the finals of the Australian Open, the Australian Football Finals, the opening and closing ceremonies of the major international games, and so on. Many tourists and locals like to gather here.

Federal Square is also one of the most popular landmarks for people and interviews in Melbourne, especially the tourist center on the Square. As a hybrid multi-functional location, there are 16 cafes, bars and restaurants, as well as boutiques and tourist service centers, including bicycle rental, bus and cruise tours, free wireless Internet access and travel booking services.

Address: Corner Flinders Street and Swanston Street,Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia

Method of arrival:

  • Take any train and get off at Flinders Street Railway Station (Flinders Street Station);
  • Tram No. 35, Free Rim Tram (City Circle Tram No. 35)

Operating hours: Sunday to Wednesday, 10: 00 to 18: 00, Thursday to Saturday, 10: 00, 21: 00, 13 stops, 12 minutes a bus.

Opening hours: Melbourne visitors Center (Melbourne Visitor Centre): 09 / 18 / day

Take a free round-the-city tram to visit Melbourne's downtown attractions


St. Paul's Cathedral St Paul's Cathedral

The traffic was very convenient. It took 20 minutes to watch the interior decoration of the building, and to the front, you could also see the pastor's staff and seat. There was a solemn and serious atmosphere, and the entrance to the church was the starting point for the (Visitor Shuttle) of the sightseeing car. You can buy tickets at the opposite tourist center, (Visitor Center), and then take a bus to the next attraction.

Whether you have just stepped out of the railway station, taken a tram, or wandered through the street, this church on the corner of (Flinders St) and Swanston Street is a must-miss view. Through the often open thick wooden doors, you can enter this new Gothic building and enjoy every painted glass here.

Take a free round-the-city tram to visit Melbourne's downtown attractions

Address: Corner Flinders and Swanston Streets,Melbourne

Method of arrival:

  • Tram: the (Flinders St Station), St. Paul Cathedral is located just across the corner from Flinders Street Railway Station; all trams arriving at the station are also available.

Opening hours: Monday-Friday 8: 30-18, Saturday 9-16, Sunday 7-30-19-30, Public Holiday 11: 00-15: 00.

Take a free round-the-city tram to visit Melbourne's downtown attractions


Royal Arch Royal Arcade

Built in the late 19th century, the Royal Arch, Melbourne's oldest Paris-style shopping corridor, was built in 1869, connecting Little Collins Street and Bourke Street Mall.. The arcade is an important Victorian building and a landmark in Melbourne. The Royal Arch now consists mainly of popular shops and professional shops, such as the Tarot Brand Store.

There is a narrower indoor street in the arcade, connecting Little Collins Street and Bourke Street, and Elizabeth Street on the west, so the indoor street is a T-shaped street. His first visit to Melbourne's Royal Arch was captivated by its unique architectural style and historic shops on both sides of the street.

Take a free round-the-city tram to visit Melbourne's downtown attractions


Bullock Arch Block Arcade

The Bullock Arch is a century-old shopping street in Melbourne, Australia, with exquisite mosaic tiles and marble columns. Designed by designer David C. Askew from 1891 to 1893, Bloc Gong Gallery was the most magnificent building in Melbourne at the time and an important Victorian building.

Address: 335Bourke Street Mall,Melbourne VIC 3000

Method of arrival:

  • The subway: Flinders Street or Flagstaff or Parliament, can be reached by 800 km2 and 1000 m;
  • Bus: 19, 57, 59, 86, 95, 96 to Elizabeth Street.
Take a free round-the-city tram to visit Melbourne's downtown attractions


Queen Victoria Market Queen Victoria Market

Where do Melbourne like to go? The answer is to rush! Melbourne numerous bazaars, trade handicrafts, food, groceries and so on. From everyday bazaars to weekend bazaars, want to know why Melbourne is so livable? That must go to the market.

It has been operating since the mid-19th century and is now the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere with a full range of goods and affordable prices. Every Wednesday night there is also a gourmet night market, in addition to food, there are bars, clothing, art, band live performances and so on.

Take a free round-the-city tram to visit Melbourne's downtown attractions

Address: Corner of Victoria St and Elizabeth St,Melbourne VIC 3000

Method of arrival:

  • Take the train and get off at the Flagstaff station on the city ring, walk north for 10 minutes, or take the 19,57, 59 tram.

Hours:

  • The lower market (A, B) is 6: 00-14 on Tuesday and Thursday, 6-17 on Friday, 6-15-15 on Saturday, and 9-16 on Sunday;
  • The upper market is 8: 00-14 on Tuesday and Thursday, 8-15-15 on Friday and Saturday, and 9-16 on Sunday.
Take a free round-the-city tram to visit Melbourne's downtown attractions
Take a free round-the-city tram to visit Melbourne's downtown attractions


Chinatown Chinatown

Melbourne's Chinatown on Little Berkshire Street (Little Bourke Street), mainly refers to the section of the road between Swanston and Exhibition (because there are Chinatown signs at Swanston / Little Bourke Street and Exhibition / Little Bourke Street). And the busiest part of Chinatown is between Swanston and Russell.

There are a large number of Chinese restaurants and shops on both sides of Chinatown and nearby. The shop assistants in this street basically speak Mandarin and Cantonese. On major festivals, such as the Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival, Chinatown will ban traffic on designated days. To become a pedestrian-only pedestrian street.

Take a free round-the-city tram to visit Melbourne's downtown attractions

Address: Little Bourke St, btwn Spring & Swanston Sts City Centre

Method of arrival:

  • Nearby, there are Spring St/Bourke St, trams 35, 86, 95, 96 at this station; Russell St/Bourke St,86,95,96 stops at this station;
  • Bourke St/Swanston St,1,3,3a,5,6,8,16,64,67,72,86,95,96 docks at this station; Lonsdale St/Swanston St,1,3,3a,5,6,8,16,64,67,72 stops at this station.


State Library State Library of Victoria

Australia's oldest public library, founded in 1854, is only 20 years younger than Murben. After arriving at the library, you can slowly taste the decor style of the last century in this quiet atmosphere, come upstairs to the La Trobe reading room, shoot up the big dome built in 1913. Or go to the art reading room (Arts Reading Room) to pick a quiet corner to enjoy music. Sitting languidly on the lawn in front of the library with the locals, sitting in the sun and watching people come and go is a good way to rest.

Take a free round-the-city tram to visit Melbourne's downtown attractions

Address: 328 Swanston St

Method of arrival:

  • Coming out of Melbourne's central railway station at (Melbourne Central Station), the library is just across the street, and countless trams arrive at the intersection of Swanston Street (and La Trobe Street.

Open hours:

  • Monday to Thursday, 10: 00, 21: 00, Friday to Sunday, 10: 00, 18: 00.
Take a free round-the-city tram to visit Melbourne's downtown attractions


Melbourne Central Mall Melbourne Central Shopping Centre

Melbourne Central Mall (Melbourne Central Shopping Centre) is located in Melbourne Center (Melbourne Central). Melbourne Central is a complex of shopping centres and transportation hubs, located opposite the Victoria State Library. The preservation of historical sites is accompanied by the integration of modern elements. Melbourne Central Shopping Center has 292 shops, food markets and so on.

One of the largest retail stores in Australia, with more than 400 stores and the first Japanese department store in Australia, (Daimaru). In addition to shopping, we should not miss two architectural features of the shopping center, one is the world's largest tapered glass roof building, the other is the world's largest wall clock.

Address: Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Method of arrival:

  • Located in the heart of Melbourne's central business district. Nearby railway station Melbourne Central Railway Station; rail station Russell St/La Trobe St, tram 24, 30, 35 stops at this station.
Take a free round-the-city tram to visit Melbourne's downtown attractions


Spencer Street Bridge, Spencer Street Bridge.

The bridge across the Yala River is one of the best places to overlook Melbourne's downtown area, perhaps the easiest angle to shoot the Crown Recreation Centre, with blue lights on the left at the top of the building, (Rialto Tower),. Unfortunately, it has now become an upscale French restaurant. And the casino hall of the Crown Entertainment Center was once the first in the world. Every day, between sunset and midnight, there will be a fire show at every full time. It is said that this is to reach the "feng shui" of the casino and disperse the hands of the people inside. The purpose of all the bookmakers.

Take a free round-the-city tram to visit Melbourne's downtown attractions


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