Swanston Street
MELBOURNE ACCOMMODATION | Melbourne Apartments | Melbourne Bed and Breakfasts | Melbourne Campsites | Melbourne Health Resorts | Melbourne Hostels | Melbourne Hotels | Melbourne Motels MELBOURNE ACTIVITIES AND TRAVEL | Melbourne Tourist Attractions | Melbourne Car Rentals | Melbourne Events | Melbourne Tours | Melbourne Restaurants | Melbourne Transport
Swanston Street used to be a pedestrian precinct,
but is now due to open to vehicles during the night.
On the corner of Swanston and Victoria Street you'll
find the Melbourne City Baths. It was built in 1903 but is still
open today as a sports centre.
Further along, on the Cnr Swanston and Collins
Street, is Melbourne Town Hall and opposite the Capitol Theatre,
which was built in 1927 and hosts a kaleidoscopic creation on
the ceiling. The Town Hall offers free tours Tuesday - Thursday
at 10.30am and 2.30pm. It is neceesary, however, to book in advance.
Call (03) 9658 9464.
You will also find the State Library to the North
of Swanston Street. the 17th Century building hosts a fantastic
reading room with a domed ceiling. it offers free tours Monday
- Friday at 2pm, and the 1st and 3rd saturday of each month. normal
opening times are:
Everyday 10am - 6pm with late nights Monday and
Friday untill 9pm.
POPULAR VICTORIA TRAVEL DESTINATIONS
PLEASE NOTE: The Victoria travel destinations outlined above are only a small selection from the tens of thousands of Australian travel information pages available on Australian Explorer. A comprehensive list of destinations for Victoria Holidays can be found on the main Victoria Holidays location guide. |