M
elbourne is a welcoming desti-
nation, accustomed to hosting
international events, from Olym-
pics and Commonwealth Games to the an-
nual Australian Tennis Open and Australian
Grand Prix. The central business district is
a mixture of wide streets, modern high-rise
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back lanes. Beyond the central grid are
large parks including the Carlton Gardens,