Melbourne's lower Yarra River is the city's tourism and recreation heart. It hums with activity, on land and water. River boats link the vibrancy of Federation Square, Southgate and Crown Entertainment Complex. Outstanding dining and shopping opportunities blend with museums, leading galleries, an aquarium, concert halls and theatres to create one of the most diverse visitor precincts in the country.
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...home of Lady Cutler - Melbourne Showboat Experience Melbourne’s most recent cruise ship. The former Sydney ferry 'Lady Cutler' has been completely refurbished in 2007 and offers an exceptional 5 star on-water experience on Melbourne’s Bays and Rivers. Charters to groups from 50 - 400. Check out the website for
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Melbourne
Water Taxis A limousine-style service from Hawthorn to Williamstown and Flemington Racecourse to the Docklands, seven days a week (day and night). We pick you up where you want, when you want without traffic lights and congestion. Available for hire as point-to-point transport, or for more leisurely touring by individuals, companies or friends.We have three different vessel types which carry a maximum of 12, 20 or 40 passengers. We tailor weddings, charters, corporate shuttle services and transfers to meet your individual needs. We also run an efficient and professional shuttle service between Southgate and Rod Laver Arena / Melbourne Park / MCG for events such as the Australian Open Tennis, major concerts, AFL and cricket matches.
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Aussie
Princess Boat Charter The Aussie Princess Boat Charter provides an opportunity to experience the little known beauty of Melbourne by water. Available for private charter or corporate functions, this 50ft luxury flybridge cruiser will cater to your every whim and provide you with a true Aussie experience. As
the city of Melbourne draws closer to the water:
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Classic
Steamboat Cruises |
Florence
on the Yarra Regular
free tours of the Lower Yarra depart from 10.30am and throughout the afternoon.
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Venice
on the Yarra Stroll down to the departure pontoon for your scheduled cruise and an experienced gondolier will be there to greet and help you into the boat. Based on Venetian boat plans and built in Melbourne, the gondolas are a luxurious way to cruise the river. Each Gondola takes up to four passengers and is opulently appointed with upholstered velvet seats. Your
gondolier will row the boat at about 2 knots through the city section
of the Yarra river, gliding past all the main attractions. |
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Melbourne
River Cruises Operating
times: Office
Hours: Melbourne
River Cruises offers you the opportunity to view Melbourne from a unique river perspective. Enjoy the sights from one of the fully enclosed vessels or simply enjoy the picturesque scenery from alfresco sun decks.
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Yarra
River Shuttle Service Operating until 6 April 2008 Stops at Federation Square, Southgate, Aquarium, Crown, Exhibition Centre, Yarra's Edge, Victoria Harbour, New Quay–Waterfront City. Adult day pass: $14 Operating on weekends and public holidays, the shuttle will run every half hour from 10am – 8pm and allows passengers to hop on and off at the eight stops.
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