All Aboard: Seeing Melbourne from the water
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By Patricia Maunder
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Have you admired the picturesque sights of Paris on a River Seine cruise? Seen the skyscraper canyon rising up either side of the Chicago River from a tour boat, or observed Bangkok’s bustle and beauty while gliding along the Chao Phraya River? Surely boarding a boat is the most enjoyable way to appreciate a city – including Melbourne, and not just by tourists either.
Paddling at night with Kayak Melbourne.
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Kayak Melbourne (kayakmelbourne.com.au) offers guided Yarra River tours to people from near and far. While visitors are impressed by the mix of old and new architecture, “I actually get a bigger reaction from the locals because they’re seeing their own city . from a whole new angle,” says owner Kent Cuthbert. “I think they get a greater appreciation for the beauty of Melbo
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