Host City - Melbourne, Australia
The capital of Victoria and Australia’s second-largest metropolis, Melbourne is renowned for its trams, fashion, food, theatres, art galleries, and gardens. The city centre is also notable for its distinct blend of contemporary and Victorian architecture, alleyway and arcade culture, and its diverse multicultural society. Since 2002, Melbourne has been consistently ranked amongst the World's Most Livable Cities which is based on issues such as safety and security, cost of living, cleanliness, hospitable climate, technology, accessibility and environment for doing business.



Things to see and do in Melbourne
Laneways and arcades: Al fresco eateries, one-off shops and bars that are off the beaten track, all side-by-side in laneways winding in all directions throughout the city. For food you are best to try Hardware Lane, Degraves Street, Centre Place, Block Place or The Causeway. There’s also hidden lanes on either side of Chinatown. To find a bars try Meyers Place, Bennetts Lane, Cohen Place, Sniders Lane and Market Lane. There are also over 260 boutiques within Melbourne’s historic and Royal Arcadeornate arcades, each with its own individual charm. From Block Arcade’s (1891) Italian interior  to Melbourne’s oldest trading Royal Arcade (1869), walking through these historical icons will not only alow you to apreciate the cities architecture, it will also give you the chance to uncover many of Melbourne's hidden gems.
The Fitzroy Gardens: The Fitzroy Gardens are one of the major 19th century landscaped city gardens in Australia. They are a popular tourist attraction, with historic buildings, sculptures and horticulture.
In the gardens you can find Cooks' Cottage, original home of Captain James Cook, one of the first Europeans to chart Australia's east coast. Another feature of the gardens is the Conservatory (1930), housing magnificent indoor floral displays.
MCG: Since the Melbourne Cricket Club moved to the ground in 1853, the MCG has established a marvellous history, hosting international cricket including the first-ever Test and the 1992 World Cup final, countless VFL/AFL Grand Finals, and the 1956 Olympic Games.
NGV Gallery: Australia’s oldest public art museum featuring blockbuster exhibitions and one of the world’s finest art collections.
Eureka Skydeck 88: View Melbourne from the highest public viewing platform in the Southern Hemisphere. Level 88, Eureka Tower, 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank.
Queen Victoria Market: Everything from fruit and vegetables to gourmet foods, fashion and general merchandise at this Melbourne institution. Corner of Elizabeth and Franklin streets. 
Old Melbourne Gaol: Get a sense of life behind bars during the 19th century. Infamous bushranger, Ned Kelly, was one of 135 prisoners hanged at this historical gaol. Russell Street.
Shrine of Remembrance: The Shrine of Remembrance is Victoria’s memorial to the service and sacrifice of its men and women in times of conflict and war. Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra.
State Library of Victoria: One of Australia’s oldest cultural institutions. Visit an exhibition, delve into the library’s vast resources, or simply admire the magnificently restored heritage spaces. 328 Swanston Street.

For more information about Melbourne please visit:
http://www.visitmelbourne.com
http://www.vic.gov.au 

The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) welcomes the opportunity to host 12th IUPAC International Congress of Pesticide Chemistry and and RACI 2010 National Convention. Opening for business on July 1 2009, the new convention central is fully integrated with the existing exhibition centre to create the most versatile and advanced convention and exhibition centre in the Southern Hemisphere.

As an international exhibition and convention centre with a reputation for excellence, its facilities and services are world renowned. This has been recognised by the number of awards the Centre has won both nationally and internationally. These include the inaugural “World’s Best Congress Centre of the Year” by the Association Internationale de Palais de Congres (AIPC) and the prestigious accolade of “Best Exhibition and Convention Centre” by the Meetings Industry Association of Australia. It is also the first convention centre to be awarded a ‘6 Star Green Star’ environmental rating by the Green Building Council of Australia.
Setting new world benchmarks in innovation, technology, catering and service options combined with its prime location in the centre of Melbourne, makes the MCEC the perfect venue for RACI IUPAC 2010.

Melbourne Convention and Exhibition  Centre (MCEC)
1 Convention Centre Place,
South Wharf in central Melbourne

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