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Melbourne moments : Australia’s second city harbours myriad spots for quiet reflection.

Melbourne moments

Grashing breakers along Victoria's long coastline provide momentum for an army of surfers, but there can be a harsh dryness in the summer climate or a rashing breakers along Victoria’s long coastline provide momentum for an army bone-chilling wet cold in July. In fact, multiple seasons can sweep through a day. The scenery can be breathtakingly majestic or reassuringly placid. A central business district as calculating as any is surrounded by a great diversity of cultures with their own neighbourhoods, from Greek to Croatian, Italian to Malaysian, Vietnamese to Indian, not to mention the vibrant Chinatown. In geography and community, the sprawling city and its outskirts have room enough for multitudes, but you are never far from a quiet, reflective point in a striking landscape.

Popular meeting points Federatio...
Popular meeting points Federatio...
A gull flies across the ACMI Art...
A gull flies across the ACMI Art...
Sunset at Port Melbourne, seen f...
Sunset at Port Melbourne, seen f...
Southbank, Yarra River.
Southbank, Yarra River.
The city by night.
The city by night.
Penguins can be found naturally ...
Penguins can be found naturally ...
Sunset at St Kilda.
Sunset at St Kilda.
The city is also dotted with bot...
The city is also dotted with bot...
Seagulls are faithful companions...
Seagulls are faithful companions...
Industrial agriculture and gaps ...
Industrial agriculture and gaps ...

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