Destination Guide to Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne, the second biggest city in Australia, is a hub for art, culture, entertainment and amusement parks. It also has a unique combination of contemporary and Victorian architecture that can be seen from many hotels there. The city is also famous for hosting a range of events and festivals that caters not only to the locals but also to tourists.

Any Melbourne tour guide would recommend you start your holiday by heading to Rialto Towers that was built in 1982. When you get there, go up to the Rialto Observation Deck. The unrivalled panoramic view will steal your breath away. This is a good start to your tour because you get to see Melbourne in its full glory.

Your next stop should be the Federation Square where Melbourne Visitor Center is located. The visitor center will provide information for you about every sight of interest and attraction in the Victoria area. Details about Melbourne hotels, cafes, restaurants and bars are also included. Now you are set to start your vacation.

Melbourne Top Attractions

Queen Victoria Market is a famous cultural shopping Mecca in Melbourne. The market is one of the largest markets in the south hemisphere because it covers seven-acre. It has over 1000 stores to choose from and you can it access from most Melbourne hotels.  Then we have the Museum Victoria. This is a great museum because not only does it have information and items related to the Australian society, it also covers important topics like the Indigenous history, science and technology. If you are travelling with your kids then you should definitely stop by the amazing Melbourne Zoo, Melbourne Aquarium and the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Melbourne events are not limited to one. There are big sporting events such as the Australian Grand Prix. Since 1985, the grand prix has been held at the Melbourne Grand Prix circuit. You can expect the same glamour and glitz that is seen in Formula One season. There are big sporting events related to other sports as well such as tennis, football, rugby and many more.

There are also many art and film related events in the city. One of the most impressive events related to films is the Melbourne International Film Festival. This is an annual event that showcases movies and documentary form all around the world.

You might also want to check out the Melbourne Spring Fashion week held in September. This event is a combination of workshops, exhibitions, fun parties and interesting parades. Music lovers on the other hand can swing to the beat of jazz in the Melbourne Fringe Jazz Festival.

Public holidays like Christmas and other events are also celebrated in a grand way. You can visit Melbourne on such big occasions to see how the holiday events are celebrated there.

Any vacation would be incomplete without good food. Fortunately the city has a wide range of eating options. You will find cuisines from all around the world here and not to forget the special Melbourne food. In the CBD, you find all sort of restaurants, snack bars, food courts, cafes and even hotels with great chefs. Even if you are staying outside the CBD, you don’t need to worry about finding a good place to eat. You can ask your Melbourne guide to provide with a listing of all the restaurants and cafes.