Experience the best that Australia has to offer while you visit the city of Melbourne. The picturesque city located at the head of Port Phillip Bay, courtesy of its thriving cultural scene, is called the cultural capital of the country. There are numerous destinations that can be visited here. Take a trip to Phillip Island, the famous tourist attraction that is perfect for animal lovers who can enjoy the view of flocking penguins every afternoon. The Melbourne Botanic Garden, located adjacent to the Shrine of Remembrance is a great tourist attraction, with more than fifty thousand plant species. This encompasses an area of 36 hectares.