Yarra River is the life blood of Melbourne, as the city was built around the basins of this river and the river still remains as the main water supply body for Melbourne. Many of the attraction of the city are located in the vicinity of the Yarra. Therea wide choice of hotels near Yarra River to choose from because of its location.
However apart from the hotels there is also a wide range of self serviced apartments to choose from among which a noteworthy one would be Oaks on Market Hotel. These self serviced apartments offer a wide range of rooms ranging from studio to two bed room apartments, there are also apartments in each room category that you could pick that come with a view. These modern homes away from home are a stone’s throw away from the Yarra River and allows one to explore the city of Melbourne.
The Yarra River is of great historical prominence to the city of Melbourne, its early settlements started along the banks with many aboriginal settlements using the river as a life source.
A boat ride along the river can take one to the Royal Botanical Gardens, Melbourne Park for the Australian Open, Herring Island Parks.
Being one of Melbourne’s top attractions the river is a host to a variety of activities such as the Moomba Festival , Dragon boat Festival, rowing regattas and the prestigious Melbourne Festival. The walks along the river can lead you into the breath taking greenery once you pass Southgate, which makes the parks an ideal location for picnics and barbecues or just to relax on its lush green grass.
Other attractions near the Yarra river would be , Melbourne Star Observation Wheel, Melbourne Sea Life Aquarium among many others.
Shehera Fioni is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Catalina Forbes. Her content is based on many thrilling escapades offered to travellers across the world.
