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  • Formula 1 Grand Prix
    From March 26th to 29th 2009, Albert Park will come alive with the roar of the mighty Formula 1 motor cars. Four days of motor racing fun, right here in Melbourne.
  • Spring Racing Carnival
    Held in October/November, the Spring Racing Carnival combines high fashion and racing for some great days out. Some of the highlights include the Cox Plate, Crown Oaks and of course, the Melbourne Cup.
  • Southgate
    Southgate’s shopping, entertainment and dining precinct is a popular meeting place overlooking the Yarra River and just a short stroll from the Clarion Suites Gateway.
  • City Circle Tram
    Operating daily every 10 minutes between 10am and 6pm, the free City Circle Tram visits many Melbourne attractions and features.
  • The Arts Centre
    The Arts Centre is located in the Southgate precinct and is the flagship of performing arts in Victoria. Atop the building sits a 160 metre spire.
  • MCG - AFL Football
    The MCG is the greatest sporting venue in Australia and is the spiritual home of AFL Football- the most popular football code in Australia. Every year, on the last Saturday in September, the MCG plays host to the AFL Grand Final.
  • Federation Square
    Home of the NGV Australia, the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) and the Ian Potter Centre, Federation Square is a unique cultural precinct and meeting place.
  • The Australian Open
    The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam of the year and is held every January at Melbourne Park featuring many top Australian and international players.
  • Melbourne Aquarium
    Open daily from 10am-6pm, the Melbourne Aquarium boast over 10,000 exotic, aquatic animals.
  • Colonial Tramcar Restaurant
    Experience fine dining whilst travelling Melbourne’s streets aboard the Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. Departs twice daily for dinner.
  • Victoria State Library
    Opened in 1856, the Victorian State Library is the major reference and research library in Victoria and a popular meeting place for the students of RMIT University.
  • Crown Entertainment Complex and Casino
    With cinemas, shops, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and a casino with over 300 gaming tables, Crown is truly "a world of entertainment".

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Melbourne Major Events Calendar:

July
23 July - 8 Aug Melbourne International Film Festival- http://www.melbournefilmfestival.com
In its 59th year the Melbourne International Film Festival entertains with offerings from over 50 countries, as well as strongly supporting local filmaking. 
Held At: Various Venues around Melbourne 

26 July - 11 Oct - Mary Poppins Musical-http://www.marypoppinsthemusical.com.au
Disney's magical world of Mary Poppins comes to Melbourne and is a must-see for any theatre-goer. With an all star cast, and all the best loved songs it will be sure to dazzle you.
Held At: Her Majesty's Theatre

31 July - Rugby Union Bledisloe Cup - http://www.rugby.com.au
The Wallabies take on the All Blacks in the opening game of the 2010 Bledisloe Cup. With the All Blacks winning the past six series the Wallabies will be keen to start their 2010 campaign with a win. 
Held At: Etihad Stadium

August
27 Aug-5 Sept - Melbourne Writers Festival-http://www.mwf.com.au
The Melbourne Writers Festival features over 300 writers from home and abroad. Readings, debates, performances and workshops are all on offer for you to enjoy. 
Held At: Various Venues around Melbourne 

September
18-28 Sept - Royal Melbourne Show- http://www.royalshow.com.au
The best of rural Victoria is on display with livestock, woodchopping, crafts and cookery and many other competitions bringing the country to the city. Then there are the rides, showbags and amusement games-leading to a fun-filled day for all the family. 
Held At: Melbourne Showgrounds

25 Sept - AFL Grand Final- http://www.afl.com.au
The top two teams battle it out for premiership glory on the last Saturday in September. Watched by a packed MCG, and millions more on TV this is a game not to be missed. Who will win the flag in 2010? 
Held At: MCG

Melbourne Attractions:

Melbourne Aquarium - http://www.melbourneaquarium.com.au
Australia’s only Southern Ocean Aquarium, the Melbourne Aquarium is home to over 10,000 aquatic creatures.
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne - http://www.rbg.vic.gov.au
The picturesque Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne extends over 36 hectares and displays more than 50,000 plants.
Federation Square - http://www.fedsquare.com
Federation Square is the striking new square for Melbourne in the very heart of the city.
Melbourne Museum - http://museumvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum
Australia's largest and most futuristic museum.
Melbourne Zoo - http://www.zoo.org.au
Experience the wonders of wildlife at the award-winning Melbourne Zoo where more than 350 wildlife species are on display.
The Arts Centre - http://www.theartscentre.net.au
The Arts Centre is home to Australia's premier performing arts companies.

Useful Websites:

That’s Melbourne - http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au
Local knowledge of all aspects from dinning, shopping, site seeing and more
Visit Melbourne - http://www.visitmelbourne.com
All the information you’ll require to ensure a complete experience of what
Melbourne has to offer
Visit Victoria - http://www.visitvictoria.com.au
Complete information various aspects of what Victoria has to offer
Australia - http://www.australia.com
For all you need to know about the great red continent, Australia

 
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