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  Flagstaff Gardens, Melbourne - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The gardens are notable for their archeological, horticultural, historical and social significance to the history of Melbourne.
The gardens are 7.2 hectares (18 acres) of Crown Land bound by William, La Trobe, King and Dudley streets, managed by the City of Melbourne.
October 9, 1917 - the City of Melbourne was appointed responsible for the Flagstaff Gardens.
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 City of Melbourne - Parks - Flagstaff Gardens   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The bustling Flagstaff Gardens in the heart of the city are the most highly used gardens in Melbourne, per square metre.
The location makes the Gardens a favourite spot for local city workers, who can take time out of their day to relax or have lunch, while the historic monuments and art installations mean the gardens are a popular point on the tourist trail.
The 7.2 hectares of the Flagstaff Gardens is Crown Land vested jointly in the City of Melbourne and the State Government, and is permanently reserved as a public park.
www.melbourne.vic.gov.au /info.cfm?top=25&pa=1273&pg=1286   (1269 words)

  
 Flagstaff gardens, Melbourne, Australia
Today, standing in the gardens, it is hard to imagine that this was such a high point and that it was once possible to see the bay.
Flagstaff Hill and the area surrounding the gardens is steeped in history.
The gardens were constructed in 1880 after residents of West Melbourne became concerned at the dereliction of Flagstaff Hill and petitioned the Governor to turn the area into public gardens or a recreational area.
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 Melbourne Australia .com.au - Leisure, Lifestyle and Entertainment
The layout of the gardens are considered to be among the best in the world and are very well cared for.
The gardens are a favourite place for locals picnicking, feeding the birds in the gardens and around the lakes and just walking around and talking it all in.
Also in the gardens you can find the 'Fairy' tree which is an ancient tree truck carved with tiny figures by the late Ola Cohn and laid out near the tree is a model Tudor village.
www.melbourneaustralia.com.au /activities/parksgardens   (838 words)

  
 The Committee for Melbourne: 17. Naturally Enticing
The headwaters of the Yarra River flow from the pristine flanks of Mt Baw Baw in Victoria's West Gippsland region.
Melbourne was ranked first in a 1998 international survey, which measured the extent of public parks in 17 capital cities (463 hectares of parks and gardens within a three kilometre radius of the CBD).
In under a day’s drive from Melbourne, visitors can experience natural attractions such as mountains, temperate rainforests, rugged coastal scenery, volcanic plains, vineyards, lakes, magnificent rivers, wildflowers in spring and snow in winter.
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 Melbourne Hotels - Book Cheap Hotels in Melbourne, Australia from ebookers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Radisson On Flagstaff Gardens brings Radisson genuine hospitality to the heart of Melbourne.
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Melbourne Short Stay Apartments are situated in Southbank, with area highlights including places lik...
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 Melbourne parks and gardens - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
At the south end of the gardens, the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show is held each April, while the Melbourne Museum and Imax theatre are located to the north of the Exhibition Building.
To the east of Spring Street and the CBD are the Treasury Gardens and the Fitzroy Gardens.
Within the gardens are Captain Cook's Cottage, an ornamental lake, kiosk and cafe, Model Tudor village, the fairy tree, and a tree scarred by the original Wurundjeri inhabitants.
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 Melbourne Hotels, Melbourne Accomodations with map, Cheap Hotels in Melbourne Australia: Novotel Melbourne On Collins ...
Melbourne perfectly mixes Victorian charm and sophisticated urban advantages, vibrant cultural diversity and robust business environment, community values and multicultural tolerance.
The Melbourne Marriott is located in the inner central business district of Melbourne just a five minute walk from the city's major department stores, the Crown Casino, Melbourne Museum and the new QV shopping complex.
The full-service hotel is ideally situated for a scenic walk or short tram ride to Melbourne's international sporting venues and is perfectly situated in the heart of Melbourne's exclusive theatre district.
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 Flagstaff Gardens
To wander through the Flagstaff Gardens is to wander though 170 years of Melbourne history.
A great bonfire was lit that night on Flagstaff Hill to signal the good news, and the rest of the week was declared a holiday.
Soon after, gold was discovered and the Royal Mint was built at the South-East corner of the Flagstaff Gardens to mint the gold from the rich fields of Ballarat, Bendigo and beyond.
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Melbourne is a city that has been voted as the “most livable city in the world” already for two times.
The many gardens and parks in Melbourne give the city a natural touch while the skyline is crowded with stylish and modern skyscrapers.
There is an abundance of excellent Melbourne hotels and being a very international location, this cosmopolitan city has a wide range of available cuisine served in everything from small streets shops to luxurious restaurants.
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 Australia Hotels and Resorts - Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Hotel Melbourne Australia
Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens is located opposite Flagstaff Gardens, within walking distance of Melbourne's major attractions, including Colonial Stadium, Crown Casino, Melbourne Exhibition Centre, shopping and dining precincts and adjacent to the Queen Victoria Market.
Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens is a contemporary 4 star hotel, conveniently located opposite historic Flagstaff Gardens.
The Standard City View Room overlooks Melbourne CBD and the Standard Garden View Room overlooks historic Flagstaff Gardens.
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 Radisson On Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne City   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens is ideally located only two minutes from Melbourne's effervescent city centre, shops, the city's 'new centre' at the Docklands, Telstra Dome and the Queen Victoria Market.
The hotel is positioned across the road from Flagstaff Gardens, therefore you can enjoy the pace of the city within the peace of the park.
The Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens is located on William Street, on the corner of William and A'Beckett Street, opposite the Flagstaff Gardens, near the intersection of Latrobe and William Streets.
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 Melbourne hotels : Radisson On Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia. Hotel description, reviews, deals ...
Located in Melbourne's Central Business District, directly opposite the Flagstaff Gardens, this hotel boasts 184-room and is conveniently located within short walking distance of the city's many attractions.
Overlooking delightful Flagstaff Garden, Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne is situated on the North side of the CBD, 50 meters from Queen Victoria Markets.
Many of Melbourne's attractions such as Flagstaff Gardens, Telstra Dome, New Quay, Melbourne Convention Centre and Crown Casino are all close by.
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 Melbourne's Gardens, Melbourne - Reviews of Melbourne's Gardens - IgoUgo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Established in 1846, Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens are magnificently landscaped and boast a superb collection of plants from around Australia and the world.
Carlton Gardens, Flagstaff Gardens and even private gardens at homes and churches visible through fences and hedges were all equally beautiful.
Perhaps the nicest thing about these gardens is that they can be the destination, or just a part of the journey as you walk from place to place around the city.
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 Melbourne Hotels: Find and Compare Hotel Room Rates for Melbourne Hotels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Situated in the leafy suburb of Kew, Quest Beaumont Kew is just 6 kilometers east from the heart of Melbourne, yet a world of relaxation away.
Hotel Ibis Melbourne is within easy walking distance of Melbourne Central shopping centre, the theatre district, City Baths, city centre and the famous Victoria Markets.
The new Ramada Melbourne is superbly located in the heart of Melbourne near most major entertainment, shopping and sports venues.
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 City of Melbourne - Parks - Parks - Introduction   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Ranging from gardens with classic 19th century heritage features and majestic tree avenues, to the 188-hectare Royal Park with its unique bushland landscape and wetlands habitat, Melbourne offers a variety of open spaces for the 14 million visitors who use its parks each year.
Other gardens of note are the stunning Carlton Gardens and the Royal Exhibition Building which received international recognition through their inclusion on the World Heritage List in 2004.
Park rangers patrol the parks, gardens and reserves to assist park visitors, assess the safety of park activities and to protect the parks overall.
www.melbourne.vic.gov.au /info.cfm?top=25&pg=617   (269 words)

  
 Gardens and parks in Melbourne, Australia
Melbourne has one of the finest collection of parks and gardens of any city in the world and the good news is that the best gardens are within easy walking distance of the city.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, in particular, are regarded as among the world's finest botanic gardens and are situated within a few hundred metres of Flinder Street Station at the southern perimeter of the CBD.
To a large degree, the heart of the city is enclosed by parklands and gardens.
www.melbourne.com.au /gardens.htm   (228 words)

  
 Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne
Located directly opposite the Flagstaff Gardens, the Radisson Hotel is conveniently located within short walking distance of the city's many attractions, including the Queen Victoria Market and the Crown Casino.
Ease away all that stress in the warm bubbly waters of the spa.
The Hotel Melbourne' restaurant provides the ideal surroundings for every type of occasion, from power breakfasts to romantic dinners to a quick drink with friends.
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 Victoria Accommodation - Need It Now - Accommodation Victoria, Australia
Novotel Melbourne on Collins is Melbourne's most centrally located accommodation, situated on bustling Collins Street in the heart of the CBD.
Melbourne's best attractions are at your doorstep, including a wealth of restaurants, theatres, department stores and renowned Victorian parks and gardens.
Not even 2 minutes walk from the town centre, pier and beachfront, our units are surrounded by beautiful gardens, with solar heated outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, free BBQ facilities and children’s playground.
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 Flagstaff Gardens - Parks and gardens - Nature and wildlife - Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Established on the highest point of land in the city, the gardens hosted a signalling station, still found in the gardens, that flagged the arrival of ships in the bay.
Also known to early settlers as Burial Hill, the gardens were a pioneer burial site until the establishment of the Melbourne Cemetery (1853).
The gardens are a popular lunchtime oasis for workers in the city’s northwest, and neighbour the Queen Victoria Market.
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 Carlton Gardens, Melbourne - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The gardens are an outstanding example of Victorian era landscape design with sweeping lawns and varied European and Australian tree plantings consisting of deciduous English oaks, White Poplar, Plane trees, Elms, Conifers, Cedars, Turkey Oaks, Araucarias and evergreens such as Moreton Bay Figs, combined with flower beds of annuals and shrubs.
The Garden contains a rare specimen of Acmena ingens, only five other specimens are known, an uncommon Harpephyllum caffrum and the largest recorded in Victoria, Taxodium distichum, and outstanding specimens of Chamaecyparis funebris and Ficus macrophylla, south west of the Royal Exhibition Building.
The gardens contain three important fountains: the Exhibition Fountain, designed for the 1880 Exhibition by sculptor Joseph Hochgurtel; the French Fountain; and the Westgarth Drinking Fountain.
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 Melbourne 4 star hotel online bookings Melbourne Australia hotels
Location Perfectly located on Melbourne's famous Spencer Street overlooking the ultra-modern Telstra Dome, the deluxe hotel is in the heart of Melbourne's CBD and downtown precinct.
Possessing one of the best CBD locations in Melbourne in a lovely green area, and within walking distance to many of the city's sporting and entertainment venues, the Mercure Hotel Melbourne is perfect for either the business or leisure travellers.
Location Mercure Hotel Melbourne is located in the heart of the city, near state parliament and overlooks picturesque Treasury Gardens.
www.bcl.com.au /melbourne/melbournecbdhotels_4star.htm   (816 words)

  
 Flagstaff (disambiguation) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Flagstaff, Maine (USA), a ghost town 20 miles north of Orgonon.
Flagstaff railway station, Melbourne, named for the gardens.
Flagstaff, Otago, a hill in Dunedin, New Zealand.
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 Cheap Hotels Melbourne - Discount Hotels Melbourne   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
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Located on the exclusive south bank of the Yarra River Langham Hotel, Melbourne boasts the most enviable waterside location in the city.
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 Culinary Cult - Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne in Melbourne, Australia
Enjoy the Oasis That Is the Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne Located in Melbourne's Central Business District, directly opposite the Flagstaff Gardens, the 184-room Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne is conveniently located within short walking distance of the city's many attractions.
The Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne Services at a Glance High-speed internet access Fitness center featuring cardio and weight-training equipment Suites Dining Guests of the Hotel Radisson Melbourne can enjoy delicious cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner at the fashionable HQ's on William Restaurant.
Area Information The Hotel Radisson Melbourne is ideally situated nearby many of Melbourne's attractions such as Flagstaff Gardens, Queen Victoria Market, Colonial Stadium, Melbourne Convention Centre and Crown Casino.
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 Bayview On The Park in Melbourne, Australia
Bayview On The Park is a deluxe hotel situated on Queens Road opposite Albert Park Lake and Golf Course.
Melbourne's city centre, South Yarra shopping area, Crown Entertainment Complex, St Kilda Esplanade and Port Phillip Bay are all only a tram ride away.
Situated on the ground floor, the award-winning Sails Brasserie offers a splendid view of the garden terrace, Albert Park and the golf course.
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 Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne : Accommodation Melbourne
Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Hotel Melbourne brings Radisson Genuine Hospitality to the heart of the city.
Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Hotel Melbourne is perfectly placed nearby Queen Victory Market and just minutes from the CBD.
The Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Hotel Melbourne is perfectly placed opposite Flagstaff Gardens, nearby Queen Victoria Market and just 20 minutes from Melbourne International Airport by car and withi..
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 Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens, Melbourne Hotels, Melbourne-hotels-reservations.com; australia hotels,victoria ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Located in Melbourne's Central Business District, directly opposite the Flagstaff Gardens, the 184-room Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne is conveniently located within short walking distance of the city's many attractions.
The Melbourne Radisson Hotel features three fully equipped and flexible function rooms that can accommodate as many as 80 people for both social and business events.
The Hotel Radisson Melbourne is ideally situated nearby many of Melbourne's attractions such as Flagstaff Gardens, Queen Victoria Market, Colonial Stadium, Melbourne Convention Centre and Crown Casino.
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