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East Melbourne

East Melbourne is a small area in the inner city limits of Melbourne; easily reached from the CBD by driving 2km towards the eastern end, surrounded by two prime suburbs of the city area, including the CBD and Richmond.

The popular shopping and dining promenades of Victoria Parade, Spring Street, Brunton Avenue and Punt Road are close by.

East Melbourne Accommodation, Apartments, Hotels & Rentals

In the past, East Melbourne was home to the local parliament and many religious buildings of Victoria. There was once a cathedral precinct of Victoria located here.

The internationally renowned sporting venue of the Melbourne Cricket Ground is located in the nearby Yarra Park. East Melbourne is quite an affluent suburb, with many upscale properties and some of the oldest Victorian homes. A number of penthouses, terraces, apartments and hotels in this suburb offer guest accommodation for visitors.

The area is often visited by tourists, that’s because of the famous Melbourne landmarks in this suburb. The Old Treasury Building, Parliament House of Victoria, and other state offices are located in this area. Visitors are welcome to explore each of these and enjoy a guided tour.

Near these landmarks, you’ll come across the renowned Parliament Gardens, Treasury Gardens, and many other public gardens. Each of these feature manicured lawns, towering trees and beautiful flowering plants.

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Michael Jones

Michael created and runs the Melbourne Point website, as well as the Holiday Point travel brand that incorporates a network of 16 location based travel information and attraction websites around Australia, Asia, and around the world.

With 25+ years of online experience and a passion for travel (having lived in Melbourne most of his life), Michael not only researches and writes content for the website, he also tinkers behind the scenes with the website functionality & design.

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