Melbourne, in the Australian state of Victoria, is a very popular holiday destination with both Australian and overseas visitors. Melbourne’s international airport (Tullamarine) is just 20 minutes away from the city centre (CBD or central business district). This short Melbourne Accommodation Tullamarine article covers some of the hotel accommodation near to Tullamarine, and also covers some of the sights and landmarks in Melbourne itself.
Melbourne, population about four millions, is the state capital of Victoria, and the second largest city in Australia. Melbourne’s centre is on the Yarra River, which runs into Port Philip Bay. The Bay, as it is known to the locals, is a large and well sheltered body of water, approximately circular in shape. Melbourne city, plus suburbs, spreads in an arc on the east and north sides of the bay.
The Central Business District (CBD) of Melbourne is found just north of the Yarra River. Melbourne is an important centre for the arts, for commerce, tourism, sports and entertainment. Many locations of interest are found in and around this central part of Melbourne, as are many good hotels, and excellent shops, cafes and restaurants.
The Australian film industry originated in the state of Victoria, and in fact the world’s very first feature film was made here. (It was about the famous outlaw Ned Kelly and his gang.) Federation Square, in the centre of Melbourne, is now home to the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI). This is a unique facility, contained in a state-of-the-art building, which preserves and displays many historic artefacts from all aspects of movie history, as well as covering other kinds of moving image such as TV, video games etc. Exhibits from Australia, and from other countries, include film posters, promotional still shots, 16mm and 35mm film and many others. Check the ACMI online calendar for special events and screenings, which may be charged for. Otherwise ACMI admission to the permanent exhibits is free.
Melbourne is also notable for world class sport, especially tennis, horse racing, motor sport and cricket. One the of four tennis Grand Slam events (Australian Open) is held every year at Melbourne Park, and the Melbourne Cup also attracts a world class field of competitors at Flemington Racecourse in November. Melbourne Cricket Ground hosts Australian home Test and one day internationals most years.
Melbourne International Airport is at Tullamarine. The Australian carriers, Qantas and Virgin Blue, use this as an international hub. Domestic flights to other Australian state capitals are also scheduled from here.
One hotel near the airport is the Best Western. The Best Western Airport Motel and Conference Centre provides four star accommodation, rooms have free wireless internet connection, and foxtel satellite TV. The Best Western is five minutes drive from the airport, via the courtesy bus service.
Reflections Restaurant at the Best Western aims to provide a pleasurable dining experience, whether at the full buffet breakfast, or the a la carte dinner. The restaurant is open to both hotel guests and the public, a full range of imported and Australian beers is served.
Another Tullamarine accommodation possibility is the Hilton Melbourne International Airport Hotel. This is connected to the airport by a covered walkway, while still being just twenty minutes away from Melbourne’s city centre.
Jasmine Zahara is a respectable journalist with an office in Melbourne Accommodation and is enthusiastic regarding this area of Australia. Jasmine gives advice on more or less all provincial Victorian themes and sees Beechworth Victoria as just one of the most engaging country Australia vacation spots.
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