The City of Melbourne

I created this blog for a class that I am currently taking at Kansas State University. I am assigned to write over different topics throughout the course. I am so excited to get to visit Australia and learn about their different ways of agriculture compared to the United States. I hope you enjoy reading my updates as I can't wait to leave for the trip in May!


The City of Melbourne

Melbourne is the second-largest city in Australia.  The city grew from a small tent encampment to a well known historical location.  Melbourne is said to be most beautiful during March to May. The greenery is lush and the days are crisp. It's rated one of the World’s most livable cities in quality of life.

The cities center is an orderly grid of where the state parliament, banks, multinational corporations, and Victorian buildings. Melbourne is an elegant city with amazing restaurants, bars, and first rate entertainment. Melbourne has many different tours to offer such as boat, bus, food, and walking tours. Top attractions in Melbourne include Block Arcade, Federation Square, Fitzroy Gardens, Flinders Street Station, Hotel Windsor, and King's Domain Gardens.

The Central Business District (CBD) is great for the city's shoppers.  Boutiques and specialist shops are available with major department stores.  High Street is known for it's antiques.

Melbourne could be defined as Australia's city of the arts with all year round wealth of cultural events.  Major festivals include Moomba and Melbourne Festival.  The Melbourne Concert Hall is the home of theatrical companies and hosts national and international groups.

Yarra River is a symbol of the boundary between north and south Melbourne and many citizens live their whole lives on one side or the other, also used for sport, rower, and cycle trails run along much of the river.

Until next time! EMAW
~Elizabeth