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Day 4
Activity Note: If you ride the trams today, please remember to use caution when getting on and off the cars. They are a fantastic, romantic way to see the city, but mind the steps, which can be steep or difficult for some travelers to navigate. Breakfast: Served at the hotel beginning at 6:30am with traditional Australian options. Morning: Today we'll set out for the nearby Koorie Heritage Trust, where we'll meet our local indigenous guide. There, we'll connect with the history of Aboriginal Victoria as we take a walking tour of the Birrarung Mar park and along the Yarra River. We'll discover sites of cultural significance to not only the aboriginal people, but to the history of Australia as a whole. Afterwards, we'll begin our walking tour of Melbourne. We'll witness the city's famous lanes and arcades, including Bourke Street Mall, the Royal Arcade, and the Block Arcade, before continuing on to the neo-Gothic St. Paul’s Cathedral via the cobbled bluestone alley of Degrave Steet. From there, we'll walk to Flinders Street Railway Station—Australia’s oldest train station—followed by a visit to the expansive Federation Square. We'll then make our way down Hosier Lane, AC/DC Lane, and Duckboard Place—all of which are covered in elaborate street murals that reflect the pulse of the city. Lunch: Around 12pm at a local restaurant, featuring traditional Australian cuisine. Afternoon: Around 1pm, our Trip Experience Leader will lead us on about a 1-hour discovery walk. During our exploration, we’ll stroll down narrow laneways to get unique views of the city. Our walk will end around 2pm at Bourke Street, a bustling shopping street lined with chic stores and small cafés. For the remainder of the afternoon, you are free to explore the city on your own. Melbourne is a city of broad boulevards, green parks, and Victorian architecture, whose growth in the late 19th century was fueled by a gold rush. Public trams running on rails criss-cross the city, as distinctive a symbol of Melbourne as cable cars are of San Francisco. Perhaps you’ll take a boat ride on the Yarra River from Princes Walk, or hop on a tram to the suburb of Fitzroy and stroll along lively Brunswick Street with local artists and musicians. Cross the Yarra to Southbank to shop and dine. Stroll more of Melbourne's magnificent parks, like Flagstaff Gardens, Carlton Gardens, and the King's Domain. Or simply return to the hotel to relax if you wish. Around 5:45pm, we'll reconvene at the hotel to walk about 15 minutes to a local restaurant. Dinner: At about 6pm, we'll enjoy a Welcome Dinner. This is a great chance for you to mingle with your travel companions at a local restaurant serving modern Australian cuisine. Evening: Free for your own discoveries. You can take some time for yourself, explore the surrounding area, or meet up with fellow travelers to discuss the day. |
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Explore Melbourne
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included: B L D