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Melbourne
from Wanderlust
by Phát Đoàn
Snag breakfast at one of the many amazing restaurants on Acland Street. I really enjoyed window shopping along this famous street.
There are some pretty eclectic boutiques and bakeries with delicious treats filling the windows. Hit the beach for a sunrise stroll and get a glimpse of Luna Park. Every Sunday, hundreds of artisans line the Upper
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Esplanade showcasing their artistry and craftsmanship. You can easily take a stroll here from Acland Street in St. Kilda and get an eye full of the colorful artwork.
From the Esplanade, you can walk north past Albert Park Lake to The Royal Botanic Gardens. You could spend DAYS here exploring the massive gardens that cover over 36 hectares with more than 50,000 plants!
You can grab a map from one of the kiosks located along the walkways, visit the visitor center or walk the paths and discover the gardens on your own! When you’ve gotten your fill of nature head north of the Botanic Gardens on St. Kilda Rd. and cross the Yarra River to the CBD (Central Business District).`
The beautiful and bright Flinders Street Railway Station
was the very first railway station in all of Australia! You’ll know you’ve arrived in the CBD when you cross the bridge and run straight into the station.
The Ian Potter Centre is part of the art collection of the National Gallery of Victoria and is located in Federation Square near the Railway Station on Flinders Street.
