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- Destinations
- Australasia
- Australia
- Melbourne
- Yarra River
Yarra River
A visit to Melbourne would not be complete without a good look
at its main river system, the Yarra River. Often the centre of many
jokes due to its brownish colour, it is actually not dirty, just
muddy. The Yarra has become the focus of much development in the
central business district, with many new buildings, walks and parks
having been created along its banks in recent years, including the
relatively new Riverside Park. For the best view of the Yarra River
walk to Princes Bridge, St Kilda Road, or take a cruise along the
river from Princes Walk (below Princes Bridge).
Information & Facts
Language
English is the official language of Australia.
Money
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is divided into 100 cents. Banks and
bureaux de change exchange most foreign currencies. Travellers
cheques are also welcome everywhere, but banks take a small
commission and it is better to take cheques in major currencies
(e.g. US dollars or Euros) to avoid additional charges. Credit
cards are widely accepted and ATMs are freely available throughout
the country. Banking hours are generally 9.30am to 4pm Monday to
Thursday, and 9.30am to 5pm on Friday, but some banks offer
extended hours and some are open on Saturday mornings.