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Did you know?

• Melbourne has the second biggest Greek population after Athens.
• Melbourne wanted to be the capital of Australia on the basis that it was home to the Australian establishment and was not founded by convicts.
• Because Melbourne and Sydney could not agree on which city should be capital, an entire new city was established in the middle as the capital - Canberra.
• "The Story of Ned Kelly's Gang" filmed in Melbourne in 1906 is recognised as the world's first feature film.
• Before being called Melbourne, it was referred to as Batmania, Bearbrass, Bear port, Bareheap and Bearbury.
• The first gay and lesbian radio station was established in Melbourne.
• Until 1966, pubs in Melbourne had to close at 6pm.
• In May 1892, construction started on Melbourne's sewerage system because in the 1890's the city had become known as Smellbourne.
• During the Gold Rush of the 1850's, Melbourne was the richest city in the world.
• It is against the law to carry out unauthorised rain making activities.
• It is againt the law to have a disguise of some form without a lawful excuse.
• The cult classic film "Mad Max" was largely filmed in the city of Melbourne and nearby locations around the countryside of Victoria.
• ACDC Lane in Melbourne's centre celebrates the heavy metal rock group AC/DC.
  
• The 1956 Olympics in Melbourne were the first in the southern hemisphere.
  

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Responsible Travel with Urban Adventures

 

Wherever we go in the world, we take a responsible attitude with us. That means travelling in a way which both respects and benefits local people, their culture, their economy, and their environment. Please read on for more information on our Responsible Travel policy and how you can be a responsible traveller for your entire journey.  

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