Melbourne has many attractions, such as many historic buildings, beaches, museums, parks and shopping malls. You are also able to take a short trip over to Sydney, which is quite possibly the largest tourist centre of Australia, and has many attractions such as Luna Park, the Botanic gardens, the Sydney Opera House, the Sydney Harbour Bridge and many others.
The Melbourne Cup has been a public holiday (for Melbourne) since 1877.
No, Tuesday 21st August 2012 is not a holiday in Melbourne, Australia :)
The Christmas holiday is on 25 December, Christmas Day.
She is on holiday there with her boyfriend Liam Hensworth
This is no longer the case. Melbourne used to have a Show Day public holiday every year from 1885 until it was revoked in 1994, during the time Jeff Kennett was Premier. So, in fact, there is no single "Royal Melbourne Show Day" any longer.
The main phone number for The Holiday inn at Melbourne Airport Australia for hotel reservations is 0818 903 811 and the hotel front desk is 61-3 99335111.
yes there's so much to see and so much to do
These are all relatively close to MEL: Hilton Melbourne International Airport Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport Mantra Tullamarine Hotel Quality Hotel Melbourne Airport Best Western Airport Motel and Convention Centre Quality Hotel Taylors Lake Comfort Inn Essendon Punthill Essendon Grand Mercure Melbourne Caroline Springs Ashley Gardens BIG4 Holiday Village Rupertswood Mansion Parkville Place Apartments Vibe Hotel Carlton Rydges North Melbourne
It depends on the state. Most of Australia's shops, including supermarkets such as Coles, are open on Melbourne Cup Day. This is only a public holiday in Victoria. Shops are open in all centres in the other states and territories of Australia.
The majority of stores remain open on Melbourne Cup day. Some may adjust their hours. Call ahead to be sure.
The Melbourne Cup, a horse race which occurs on the first Tuesday in November, is held on the Flemington race course in Melbourne, Victoria,
Melbourne (Australia) is located in the southern hemisphere. Melbourne (England), Melbourne (USA) and Melbourne (Canada) are all located in the northern hemisphere.