Most people don't even consider the idea of seeing a city from its waterways unless you are in Venice, Italy. However, there are plenty of other water towns that are best seen from the water's surface. Take Melbourne, Australia. The Yarra River is one of the best ways to see what this world famous city is all about. After all, Melbourne wouldn't exist at all if it weren't for the presence of this river. Historically, the Yarra River was used as a way to transport goods and people up and down the river to other towns and cities. Your best bet for really seeing this city is from its famous river on a cruise. Depending on whether you plan to travel up or down the river, the sites are unique. It might make the best sense to simply arrange to take a cruise of each direction. One thing you can count on no matter which way you go, you are going to be cruising on the same route as the early Australian settlers.
For an example of what you can expect to see on your Yarra River cruise, here is just a sampling. The Westgate Bridge is one of the tour's favorite locations, as is the Southgate Arts and Leisure Precinct. Olympic Park and the Governor's Residence are very popular with guests of the Melbourne area as well. No matter what your personal favorites are, the various city views are simply stunning from the decks of the Yarra River cruise boats.
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