Buffet lunch at the Waterfalls Restaurant. The bamboo dining tables set in a few inches of crystalline running water from the man-made falls. The experience of dining on delicious local dishes with the sparkling waterfalls as a backdrop with clear spring water running over your feet is a truly singular and memorable experience only Villa Escudero can offer.

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The reception/lobby of the hotel. The hotel structure is made of native materials (primarily bamboo).

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Cafe, set along the banks of the lake.

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The still waters of the Lake Labasin...

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Paddling a native bamboo raft on the lake.
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MELBOURNE!

Melbourne holds many surprises. It is a city with unique charm and has the most elaborate Victorian architecture of all Australian cities.


Heritage Buildings
Set 1

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MELBOURNE HIGHRISES

SET 1

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Interesting cityscapes there, but you had me with Uluru. Keep it up man!

^^ Thanks.

FLINDERS STREET STATION


Flinders Street Station is the central metropolitan train terminus of Melbourne and one of the city's favourite meeting places. The present station building, completed in 1910, was designed by Fawcett & Ashworth. The bronze domed building with its bright yellow brickwork was fully restored and refurbished in 1981.

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SOUTHERN CROSS STATION

In contrast to Flinders Street Station, the Southern Cross Station is an image of modernity. Redeveloped in 2002 and completed in late 2006, it is a major railway station and transport hub.

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wow nice pic

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MELBOURNE HIGHRISES
Set 2

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MELBOURNE HERITAGE BUILDINGS
Set 2

Queen Victoria Market is Melbourne's main fresh produce and general goods market. Originally the site of Melbourne General Cemetery in 1837, it was partly converted into a market in 1877. In 1917, an act of Parliament granted the removal of 10,000 remains and the cemetery was razed.

Today, the complex, occupying 7 hectares and with about 1000 stalls, attracts 130,000 visitors per week.

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ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL

St. Patrick's Cathedral, the seat of Melbourne's Catholic faith, is one of the best examples of Gothic Revival church architecture. It was constructed between 1858 and 1897, with its impressive spires completed in 1937. Though smaller, the church has a striking resemblance to Sydney's St. Marys Cathedral.

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ST. PAUL'S CATHEDRAL

St. Paul's Cathedral was built in 1866 to replace a far smaller church of the same name on the site. The cathedral has a peal of 13 bells - a rarity outside the British Isles.

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There are many outstanding internal features, including the altar screen made in Italy from marble and alabaster inset with glass mosaics. The organ, made by TC Lewis & Co.of London, is the best surviving work of this great organ builder.

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Some random churches along the way...

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ST. PATRICK'S CATHEDRAL

St. Patrick's Cathedral, the seat of Melbourne's Catholic faith, is one of the best examples of Gothic Revival church architecture. It was constructed between 1858 and 1897, with its impressive spires completed in 1937. Though smaller, the church has a striking resemblance to Sydney's St. Marys Cathedral.


That's true it's smaller. But it's barely smaller by about 20msq internally. However the spires are the largest in the country at 105m. The nearby St Paul's spire is the 2nd largest at 96m. Bendigo's Sacred Heart Cathedral is third at 86m. All are in Victoria. I think St Mary's are around 70m.

^^ Thanks for the detailed info Dean.

MELBOURNE's SOUTHBANK

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MELBOURNE STATE & GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS


Melbourne Town Hall was built in 1867, funded by proceeds of the gold rush. Designed by Reed & Barnes, it was completed in 1870.

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Trade Hall

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The Royal Mint was built between 1871 and 1872.When it opened in 1872 it processed finds from the Victoria gold fields and was a branch of the Royal Mint of London. The Melbourne site ceased production in 1967 when the Royal Mint was relocated to Canberra.

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The Supreme Court is an imposing Classical building. The design was inspired by the Four Courts of Dublin in Ireland, in 1884.

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The 1850s Parliament House is where the Legislative Council sits in a lavish Corinthian chamber.

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The Treasury Building is a Renaissance Revival style building, designed by draughtsman John James Clarke in 1857. Built as government offices, with vaults to house the treasury's gold, it is now the City Museum.

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Behind is another state government building

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The State Library was the first design by noted architect Joseph Reed in 1854. Inside is an attractive octagonal reading room, covered by the central dome which was added in 1913.

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The General Post Office building was built in 1859 and completed in 1907. The first and second floors were built between 1859 and 1867, with the third floor and clocktower added between 1885 and 1890. These various stages have resulted in an unusual combination of styles, with Doric columns on the ground floor, Ionic on the second and Corinthian on the topmost level.

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The building closed as a post office in 1993 and after many setbacks, including a fire in 2001, it opened as a shopping complex in 2004.

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DOCKLANDS

Due for completion by 2020, Docklands is made up of 200 hectares of land and water, seven kilometres of waterfront, and the nine distinct precincts and is celebrated for its urban art, heritage, culture and entertainment.

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CHINATOWN

Established in and around Little Bourke Street in 1854 during Victoria's gold rush, Melbourne Chinatown is the oldest continuous Chinese settlement in Australia and is the focus of the city's Chinese culture.

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very nice pics of chinatowns....:cheers:

MELBOURNE HERITAGE BUILDINGS
SET 3

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MELBOURNE MUSEUM

Having opened in 2001, Melbourne Museum is one of the newest in the city. Housed in an ultra-modern facility in verdant Carlton Gardens, it has exhibits over six levels, half of which are below ground level. Diverse displays offer insights into science, technology, the environment, the human mind and body, Australian society and indigenous cultures.


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ROYAL EXHIBITION BUILDING

Adjacent to the Melbourne Museum is the Royal Exhibition Building, offering an interesting 19th century counterpoint to the Museum's modern architecture. The exhibition building was built for the 1880 International Exhibition and is one of the few remaining structures from the 19th century world fairs. It was design by Joseph Reed, whose works can be found throughout Melbourne.


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FITZROY

Melbourne's bohemian and artistic centre, Fitzroy is a visual feast.

Fitzroy was the natural choice for a post 1960s populace of students and other bohemian characters, who took advantage of the area's cheap postwar Housing Commission properties, unwanted by wealthier Melburnians. Despite some recent gentrification, Fitzroy's main strip, Brunswick Street, maintains an alternative air and a cosmopolitan street life.

Today, Brunswick Street is a mix of cafes, restaurants and trendy shops.

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MELBOURNE'S LANEWAYS

Creating diversions amongst the city's neat grid pattern, Melbourne's laneways uncover hidden treasures - tiny eateries, heritage-laden facades, one-off shops and bars, and centres of creativity in artist-run spaces.

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MODERN MELBOURNE


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THE BLOCK ARCADE

Built between 1891 and 1893, with period details including a mosaic floor and a central dome, Melbourne's most opulent arcade was named after the promenade taken by fashionable society in the 1890s. Known as "doing the block", the walk involved strolling down Collins Street between Elizabeth and Swanson streets.

The arcade was restored in 1988. It still includes the Hopetoun Tea-rooms, which have been in place since the structure was opened.

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ROYAL ARCADE

Royal Arcade is Melbourne's oldest surviving arcade. It is part of a network of lanes and arcades which sprang up to divide the big blocks of the city grid into smaller segments. The network was designed in 1837 by the government surveyor, Robert Hoddle.

The original arcade was built in 1869 and designed by Charles Webb. An annexe was added in 1908.

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The arcade's most famous inhabitants are statues of Gog and Magog, mythical representations of the conflict between the ancient Britons and the Trojans. They are modelled on identical figures in London's Guildhall. Between them is Gaunt's Clock, crafted by an original tenant of the arcade, Thomas Gaunt.

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THE OLD & NEW... IN HARMONY

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YARRA RIVER

The Yarra River winds for 240 km from its source in Baw Baw National Park to the coast. The river has always been vital to Melbourne, not just as its major natural feature, but also in early settlement days as its gateway to the rest of the world.

Today, the Yarra is a symbol of the boundary between north and south Melbourne. Since the 1980s, the rejuvenation of the central section of the river has given the south bank an important focus. The river is also used for sports: rowers in training are a daily sight and cycle trails run along much of the river.

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Nice photos, beautiful sceneries Bong!!!

^^ Thanks Elmo!

WALL ART

Union Lane, one of Melbourne's laneways, is a visual feast. The entire stretch of this laneway is overflowing with wall artwork on both sides.

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FEDERATION SQUARE

Melbourne's newest public space, Federation Square commemorates the centenary of the federation of the Australian states and was opened in October 2002. The square hosts up to 2,000 events each year.

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Federation Square's architectural highlight is the geometric design of the Atrium building, a covered public space.

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The Ian Potter Centre - NGV: Australia, an offshoot of the National Gallery of Victoria, is the world's first major gallery dedicated exclusively to the display of Australian art.

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The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) celebrates images on multi-media and film.

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TRAMS, TRAMS, TRAMS!

Melbourne's famous electric tram network covers 240 km, reaching many of the city's attractions. Stops are located on central islands within the CBD area, and by the roadside in suburban areas.

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Using historical W class trams, the free City Circle trams travels the perimeter of the central business district in a circular route passing many major attractions.

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RANDOM SHOTS

Australia Day air show

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Lygon Street, Melbourne's Little Italy

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Greek Quarter at Lonsdale Street

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Horse drawn carriages for tourists

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AUSTRALIA OPEN 2012, ROD LAVER ARENA

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EUREKA!

The 92-storey Eureka Tower is Melbourne's tallest building at 300m high and is currently the world's tallest residential building.


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Two 300,000 litre water tanks on level 90 & 91 prevent any excess swaying

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The top of the tower can flex up to 600mm in high winds.

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The glass on Eureka's top 10 levels is 24 carat gold plated

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Eureka's white horizontal lines represent the linear line markings on a surveyors measuring staff

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Eureka used 110,000 tonnes of concrete and weighs 200,000 tonnes

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3,680 stairs - 52,000 square metres of windows

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The lifts travel at more than 9 metres per second making them the fastest in the Southern Hemisphere

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Located on the 88th floor, Skydeck 88 is the highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere.

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MELBOURNE IN 360º

From Skydeck 88 (on the 88th floor) of Eureka Tower, Melbourne's tallest building, is an awe inspiring view like no other - an unforgettable panorama of the city and beyond.

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BALLARAT

SET 1


In 1851, the cry of "Gold!" shattered the tranquility of this pleasant, pastoral district. Within months, tent cities covered the hills and thousands of people were pouring in from around the world, eager to make their fortune. While there were spectacular finds, the sustainable prosperity was accrued to traders, farmers and other modest industries, and Ballarat grew in proportion to their growing wealth.

The gold rush petered out in the late 1870s. However, the two decades of wealth can still be seen in the lavish buildings, broad streets, ornate statuary, and grand gardens. Today, Ballarat is Victoria's largest inland city.

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The wealth of gold fields attracted a range of people, among them the educated and well travelled. Lydiard Street reflects their influence as a well-proportioned streetscape, boasting buildings of exemplary quality and design.

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TO BE CONTINUED...

BALLARAT

SET 2

The world flocked to Ballarat in the 1850s in search for gold. By 1860, Ballarat was an ornament to the golden wealth it produced, its streets lined with some of the finest buildings in the colony. Many of these buildings survive to this day, oozing with the splendour of the past.

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The railway station, built in 1862, features and arched train entrance and Tuscan pillasters.

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man, this looks like alot of fun!!!

btw, if you ever find yourself in california, make sure to visit yosemite natl park and try to hike half dome:)

^^ Will do. Thanks. :)

SOVEREIGN HILL
[Set 1 of 5]

Sovereign Hill is the gold fields' living museum. Located on the outskirts of Ballarat, it offers visitors the change to explore a unique period of Australia's history.

Blacksmiths, hoteliers, bakers and grocers in full period dress ply their trades on the main streets, amid the diggers' huts, tents, old meeting places and the Chinese Village. Among the most absorbing displays are those that reproduce gold mining methods. The town's fields produced an estimated 640,000 kg of gold before being exhausted in the 1920s.

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The Chinese camp

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SOVEREIGN HILL
[Set 2 of 5]


Sovereign Hill represents conditions on Ballarat's early goldfields covering 25 hectares of a former gold mining site . This outdoor museum tells the story of Ballarat's first, fabulous gold rush decade following the discovery of gold in 1851.


Red Hill Mine tour

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$140,000 Gold Pour

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SOVEREIGN HILL
[Set 3 of 5]

No Wild West movie set was ever this genuine. Generations of visitors have ventured back into time at Sovereign Hill, essentially an open-air museum replicating the Ballarat gold fields as they were in the 1850s. But what sets it apart is that it was built directly over the site of one of its richest mines. You can pan for gold and hope for the riches, ride in a Cobb and Co coach and imagine being help up by the busrangers, and wander through colonial buildings and soak up the 'live' atmosphere of a bygone era.

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