subject: Melbourne Luxury Hotels - Koalas, Wallabies and Other Fierce Creatures [print this page] Melbourne Luxury Hotels - Koalas, Wallabies and Other Fierce Creatures
Australia is a land of flora and fauna unlike the garden variety found in other nations. A simple traipse through Melbourne's city parks and gardens treats visitors to nature's wonders at their best. As they are conveniently located near Melbourne luxury hotels, guests can easily take a stroll through these city's green lungs at all times of the day. One may even be treated to a chance meeting with the local wildlife as the marsupial and bird populations never fail to make their appearance at the right settings. Having a veritable symphony of birds singing away from tree tops, one can comfortably put away the canned music offered by modern gadgets and take in a catnap.
Every big city in the world must have a zoo to boast about. As its population comprises animals of local origins as well as those shipped from regions worldwide, visitors can revel in the array of creatures adorning its premise. Even though some may seem more at home in the blustery regions of below-zero temperatures, penguins happily call Melbourne Zoo their Antarctica. Visitors walk past clever re-creation of the Asian and African bush land, allowing them to compare with their home version. During the summer months, closing hours are extended to allow visitors an appreciation of the zoo by twilight.
If one prefers an up close and personal encounter with the animal kingdom, the Werribee Open Range Zoo may just be the answer. As a half-hour drive does not put it near Melbourne luxury hotels, one can always check with the hotel concierge on how best to get to this destination. If one is willing to brave the roads, various car rental agencies readily offer vehicles of various shapes, sizes and boot space. Armed with a GPS device or map, one should easily find the place without any fear of getting lost.
Australia is a land of flora and fauna unlike the garden variety found in other nations. A simple traipse through Melbourne's city parks and gardens treats visitors to nature's wonders at their best. As they are conveniently located near Melbourne luxury hotels, guests can easily take a stroll through these city's green lungs at all times of the day.
