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SUMMER IN MELBOURNE Young and Jackson hotel CAFÉS, BARS AND RESTAURANTS Australia, very much like the US, is a multicultural country. It is often said Melbourne has the second-highest population of Greeks of any city outside Athens. The city has large Chinese, Italian and Vietnamese communities and people from Europe, Asia, Africa and South America have all settled in Melbourne and live in harmony. Over onethird of Melbournians were born outside Australia. One of the best things this brings is incredible diversity to Melbourne’s food and drinking culture. The Crown Entertainment Complex is the epicenter of these culinary delights. You can enjoy silver service or dine à la carte by the Yarra river, sipping a glass of good Australian Chardonnay or Shiraz. For a more in-depth look at Crown’s fine dining options read our “Savor the moment” feature on page 50. For those looking to sample the nightlife Crown also offers a great selection of bars such as the luxurious “ultra-lounge” Club 23, adjacent to the Mahogany Room on level three of Crown Towers. Offering a mix of food, finely crafted cocktails and gaming tables in a comfortable plush setting offset with a stunning backdrop of Melbourne, this is a stylish night out for those wanting to live it up. Sample a pint of Naked Ale at Melbourne’s oldest and most iconic hotel, Young and Jackson, located on the corner of Flinders Street and Swanston Street in central Melbourne, just a few minutes stroll from Crown. Home to Chloé, a famous nude painting by French artist Jules Joseph Lefebvre, this beautifully restored building is a Melbourne institution and a comfortable blend of boutique bar and classic pub. Melbourne’s many alleyways hide some world-class bars and eateries and those willing to venture off the beaten track will find themselves rewarded with a diverse selection of watering holes. You will be amazed at how competitive the prices are and it is worth remembering there is no 18 percent standard tipping in Australia. There is no obligation to tip at all, but every waiter will gladly accept a little something if they have been particularly helpful. Over one-third of Melbournians were born outside Australia. One of the best things this brings is incredible diversity to Melbourne’s food and drinking culture. The Twelve Apostles 28 #18 WSOP 2012 SPECIAL ISSUE
SPORTS Melbournians will argue until they are blue in the face that they live in the sporting capital of the world. A former Olympic City playing host to the Games of the XVI Olympiad in 1956, Melbourne also boasts the Australian Open Grand Slam Tennis Tournament as a popular attraction, bringing in thousands of visitors every January. The highlight of the summer, the Australian Open is an event you should make every effort to attend. The world’s best tennis players will be displaying their talents under sunny, blue skies and poker players from all over the world regularly head “down under” to catch both the Aussie Millions and the Australian Open. Motor sport fanatics may wish to extend their trip to include the opening leg of the Formula 1 Season, the Melbourne Grand Prix, which runs during March and Melbourne also hosts a leg of the Moto GP. Melbourne is home to no less than four worldclass sporting stadiums. At this time of the year there is plenty of international cricket at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Melbourne also hosts soccer, rugby, rugby league and is also home of Australia’s greatest thoroughbred horserace, the Melbourne Cup, known as “the race that stops the nation”. The Melbourne Cup runs during November but you can still enjoy some of the world’s best thoroughbred racing at one of Melbourne’s four renowned racetracks. Melbourne is also home to the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground, more usually called the “MCG” or just “the G”. Undisputedly Australia’s most famous sporting stadium, the MCG has a capacity of 100,018 people and sees enormous crowds watching the cricket during January’s hot summer nights. If you like to swing a golf club you won’t be disappointed. The last couple of years have seen plenty of rainfall so the courses are in stunning condition. Boasting deep lush fairways, powderfilled bunkers and billiard table greens you couldn’t ask for more. Make a few enquiries around the poker room and other players looking to head out for a round will bombard you with offers. WITHIN DRIVING DISTANCE There are a host of sights for those willing to travel outside the confines of the city and it is worth hiring a car to see the fantastic attractions throughout the state of Victoria. Make sure you drive on the right side of the road – that’s the left side by the way! Yarra Valley wineries: Less than an hour’s drive from the center of Melbourne are some of the best vineyards in the country. Rolling green hills, cafés, bars, restaurants, bed and breakfast accommodation – it’s all there at your fingertips. The only problem may be the fact you will be in no condition to drive back after sampling the Pinot Noirs and the local cooler climate Shirazes. Consider an organized tour to avoid driving duties. Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island: Head down south to discover some of the best beaches and golf courses you will find anywhere in the world. This coastal haven also boasts some good wineries. Those wanting to get closer to the native wildlife should check out nearby Phillip Island, home SUMMER IN MELBOURNE The Moët & Chandon vineyard, Yarra Valley of the Koala Conservation Center and the famous Fairy Penguin Parade. Also home to wallabies, kangaroos and Australia’s largest fur seal colony, Phillip Island’s close proximity to Melbourne means this is all just a day trip away. Great Ocean Road: The Great Ocean road is west of the city and runs for 150 miles over some of the most breathtaking coastal scenery you will ever see. The winding road takes in sheer white cliffs and stunning beaches and is also home to a popular tourist attraction, the Twelve Apostles. This dramatic natural rock formation, formed by the crashing waves that wash the craggy shoreline of western Victoria, is an enduring symbol of natural power and beauty. Those wishing to explore the surf more closely should visit surfing hotspot Bells Beach, considered by many as the greatest surf beach outside Hawaii. You can do this trip in a single day or in a more relaxed two or three. There are a host of wonderful places to stay and it is possible to organize a tour if you don’t fancy driving yourself. #18 WSOP 2012 SPECIAL ISSUE 29
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SPORTS<br />
Melbournians will argue until they are blue in<br />
the face that they live in the sporting capital of the<br />
world. A former Olympic City playing host to the<br />
Games of the XVI Olympiad in 1956, Melbourne<br />
also boasts the Australian Open Grand Slam Tennis<br />
Tournament as a popular attraction, bringing in<br />
thousands of visitors every January.<br />
The highlight of the summer, the Australian<br />
Open is an event you should make every effort<br />
to attend. The world’s best tennis players will be<br />
displaying their talents under sunny, blue skies<br />
and poker players from all over the world regularly<br />
head “down under” to catch both the Aussie<br />
Millions and the Australian Open. Motor sport<br />
fanatics may wish to extend their trip to include<br />
the opening leg of the Formula 1 Season, the<br />
Melbourne Grand Prix, which runs during March<br />
and Melbourne also hosts a leg of the Moto GP.<br />
Melbourne is home to no less than four worldclass<br />
sporting stadiums. At this time of the year there<br />
is plenty of international cricket at the Melbourne<br />
Cricket Ground. Melbourne also hosts soccer, rugby,<br />
rugby league and is also home of Australia’s greatest<br />
thoroughbred horserace, the Melbourne Cup, known<br />
as “the race that stops the nation”. The Melbourne<br />
Cup runs during November but you can still enjoy<br />
some of the world’s best thoroughbred racing at one<br />
of Melbourne’s four renowned racetracks.<br />
Melbourne is also home to the iconic<br />
Melbourne Cricket Ground, more usually called<br />
the “MCG” or just “the G”. Undisputedly Australia’s<br />
most famous sporting stadium, the MCG has a<br />
capacity of 100,0<strong>18</strong> people and sees enormous<br />
crowds watching the cricket during January’s hot<br />
summer nights.<br />
If you like to swing a golf club you won’t be<br />
disappointed. The last couple of years have seen<br />
plenty of rainfall so the courses are in stunning<br />
condition. Boasting deep lush fairways, powderfilled<br />
bunkers and billiard table greens you<br />
couldn’t ask for more. Make a few enquiries around<br />
the poker room and other players looking to head<br />
out for a round will bombard you with offers.<br />
WITHIN DRIVING DISTANCE<br />
There are a host of sights for those willing<br />
to travel outside the confines of the city and it is<br />
worth hiring a car to see the fantastic attractions<br />
throughout the state of Victoria. Make sure you drive<br />
on the right side of the road – that’s the left side by<br />
the way!<br />
Yarra Valley wineries: Less than an hour’s drive<br />
from the center of Melbourne are some of the best<br />
vineyards in the country. Rolling green hills, cafés,<br />
bars, restaurants, bed and breakfast accommodation<br />
– it’s all there at your fingertips. The only problem<br />
may be the fact you will be in no condition to drive<br />
back after sampling the Pinot Noirs and the local<br />
cooler climate Shirazes. Consider an organized tour<br />
to avoid driving duties.<br />
Mornington Peninsula and Phillip Island:<br />
Head down south to discover some of the best<br />
beaches and golf courses you will find anywhere in<br />
the world. This coastal haven also boasts some good<br />
wineries. Those wanting to get closer to the native<br />
wildlife should check out nearby Phillip Island, home<br />
SUMMER IN MELBOURNE<br />
The Moët & Chandon vineyard,<br />
Yarra Valley<br />
of the Koala Conservation Center and the famous<br />
Fairy Penguin Parade. Also home to wallabies,<br />
kangaroos and Australia’s largest fur seal colony,<br />
Phillip Island’s close proximity to Melbourne means<br />
this is all just a day trip away.<br />
Great Ocean Road: The Great Ocean road is<br />
west of the city and runs for 150 miles over some<br />
of the most breathtaking coastal scenery you will<br />
ever see. The winding road takes in sheer white<br />
cliffs and stunning beaches and is also home to<br />
a popular tourist attraction, the Twelve Apostles.<br />
This dramatic natural rock formation, formed by the<br />
crashing waves that wash the craggy shoreline of<br />
western Victoria, is an enduring symbol of natural<br />
power and beauty. Those wishing to explore the<br />
surf more closely should visit surfing hotspot Bells<br />
Beach, considered by many as the greatest surf<br />
beach outside Hawaii.<br />
You can do this trip in a single day or in a more<br />
relaxed two or three. There are a host of wonderful<br />
places to stay and it is possible to organize a tour if<br />
you don’t fancy driving yourself.<br />
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