Fitzroy Gardens & Yarra River Cruise
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Puerto
Melbourne, Australia
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Nivel de actividad
Moderate
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Tipo de excursión
All
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Accesible para personas en silla de ruedas
No
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A partir de
$139
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Edad mínima
Information Not Currently Available
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Duración
Approximately 4 Hours
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Comidas incluidas
Meals not included
Transfer to the Southgate Pier and board a 50-minute cruise on the beautiful Yarra River.
Although Melbourne is situated on the shores of one of the largest bays on the Australian coast, the Yarra River is the city's main waterway. In early times, the river was a major food source and agricultural transportation highway.
Enjoy a different perspective of the city as you motor past some memorable landmarks — the vast Royal Botanic Gardens, founded in 1846, and the Melbourne and Olympic Park Sports Precinct, considered Australia's premier sports complex.
Next, a narrated panoramic drive takes you past the ornate Princess Theatre, built in 1857. You'll also see Melbourne Park, the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and the Arts Centre. Watch for the Grand Prix circuit and St Patrick's and St Paul's Cathedrals.
Walk through the grand Fitzroy Gardens to discover huge formal flower beds, walking paths, a superb collection of trees, a gorgeous conservatory, and the cottage that was once the home of Captain James Cook's parents in England. Built by Cook's father in 1755 from sandstone and brick, the cottage was dismantled and transported from Yorkshire, England, to its present site in 1933. It's the only 18th-century building remaining in Melbourne. Today, the little house honors the man who skillfully charted Australia's eastern coastline.
Reflect on the landmarks of marvelous Melbourne as you return to the pier.
Notes:
Wear comfortable walking shoes. Shade is limited; to avoid sunburn, wear light, long clothing suitable for use as a cover-up. Bring a hat and sunglasses; wear biodegradable/reef-safe sunscreen. Bring bottled water.