Melbourne is the cultural capital of Australia and probably one of the easiest cities in the world to fall in love with. What's more? The increased airliners operating to the city has resulted in cheap flight tickets. Here are a few tips to help you balance between exploring the coast and the urban adventures.
Federation Square :- The good thing about starting your trip from Federation Square, apart from the fact it is the heart of the city, is that you can meet a lot of Red Shirt Ambassadors who will give you helpful advice on how to spend your time in the city. The best way to ensure you get cheap air tickets online to Melbourne is to browse multiple portals before booking your air tickets.
Culinary Scene: - Melbourne is home to numerous immigrant communities mostly comprising of Chinese, Greek and Italian. The good thing about having a thriving immigrant scene is the chance to experience some lip smacking world cuisine without having to set foot out of the city. Start your trip at one of the Italian bistros in Lygon Street and end it at the Queen Victoria Market where the entire city's cuisine comes under one roof.
Coffee Tour: - Melbourne is crazy about coffee. The espresso culture brought in by the Italian immigrants evolved over time into a city that is obsessed with coffee and currently its home to more than 2500 cafes and roasting houses. Try out the best ones by taking the coffee tour with Maria Paoli of Coffee Tours Melbourne, or you can wander the city and randomly explore on your own.
Victorian Queenscliff: - Catch a ferry to the other end of Port Philip bay and spend some time at the historical Queenscliff. This is a quaint Victorian village situated at the mouth of a harbour and used to serve as a weekend getaway for Aussie aristocrats. Drop in at the impressive roof top bar in Vue Grand Hotel for an impressive selection of craft beer.
Surf in Torquay: - If you are into watersports, make your way to Torquay, the legendary home to some of the best surf spots in the world and the Bells Beach. You can sign up for a lesson with the Great Ocean Surf Tours where you will be taught the basics like stand-up paddle boarding.
Victorian Queenscliff: - Catch a ferry to the other end of Port Philip bay and spend some time at the historical Queenscliff. This is a quaint Victorian village situated at the mouth of a harbour and used to serve as a weekend getaway for Aussie aristocrats. Drop in at the impressive roof top bar in Vue Grand Hotel for an impressive selection of craft beer.
