9-23 Mackenzie, Melbourne

This World Heritage Site, with its sparkling fountains, sweeping lawns, ornamental lakes and stately trees, has a special place in Melbourne’s history. The Royal Exhibition Buildings were designed for the Melbourne International Exhibition in 1880 and were home to Australia’s first national parliament in 1901. The modern Museum of Victoria and the IMAX cinema, with the world’s third largest screen, also call the Carlton Gardens home. Together with ancient gums and towering Moreton Bay Figs, Carlton Gardens has many graceful avenues of European trees. As their leaves change with the seasons, so will your views from CONSERVATORY. CONSERVATORY’s location puts you within easy reach of Melbourne’s best dining experiences. Seemingly endless choices pamper the palate with eateries lining unassuming laneways, cool bars, artsy cafes and fine dining in modern establishments. From pan-Asian to European, authentic Italian to fusion, all a short stroll away from CONSERVATORY, you just have to turn the corner to explore a world of exquisite dining delights. Melbourne has a fashion vibe uniquely its own, with fashion-forward boutiques, elegant arcades and buzzing shopping centres. No wonder it’s a shopper’s paradise. You’ll find designer boutiques at the top of Collins Street, just a few blocks from CONSERVATORY. Stroll to the CBD for department stores, including the exciting new Emporium, and go exploring in the city’s arcades for those special treasures. For bargain-hunting, try the city’s historic Queen Victoria Market. It’s the southern hemisphere’s largest market, with bric-a-brac, clothing and souvenirs as well as a world of fresh produce. Melbourne has a long tradition of quality education. The University of Melbourne was established in 1853, less than 20 years after the city was founded. Today, Melbourne has many universities that offer exceptional undergraduate degrees, postgraduate degrees and diplomas, alongside a wide selection of technical and further education (TAFE) institutions and independently recognised institutions. The combination of established educational institutions in the world’s most liveable city positions Melbourne as the leading city for tertiary education in the international arena.