Melbourne Travel Attractions and Trip Tour
Melbourne is a nice large city with many interesting
sites in both the city and its surroundings.
You will
find a list of recommended hotels in a central location
in Melbourne later in the article.
Day 1 - City centre, Tennis Centre, Theater show
Take a foot-trip in the streets in the centre of the city to feel its atmosphere, Federation Square and its vicinity for example are pleasant for a walk.
A must for tennis fans is a guided tour of the Tennis Centre of the Australian Open which include a tour behind the scenes.
You can also take a tour of the nearby gardens in which there is an amphitheater for music shows – the Music Bowl:
and next to which is located the Shrine of Remembrance of Australian war fallen.
The large pavilion is impressive and overlooks the nice panorama of Melbourne.
After the tennis visit, continue to a tour of the nearby Queen Victoria Gardens.
Visit the museum, the NGV Victoria Gallery in its international part, exhibiting art pieces and paintings from various periods and different nationalities.
From here, take a
short visit at the Centre for the Arts.
For those who
wish to enjoy a show or a musical, Melbourne is just the
right place. It is considered Australia's culture
centre. A good site to purchase show tickets, sports
events and various activities is
Viator.
A reccomended show: Wicked.
Day 2 - St. Kilda, China Town and observation tower.
Take a short trip to St. Kilda neighborhood
located about a ten minutes' drive south east of the
city.
On Sundays at St. Kilda, along the street by
the sea, is a mobile market of paintings, souvenirs,
jewelry and other novelties.
A relatively old amusement park is also located there. The place is also famous for its coffee shops and many confectionaries.
On the crowded main street is a confectionary of several meters with a variety of enticing cakes. It is recommended to eat Churros dipped in chocolate, oh' how tasty this is! Those who are interested in addresses and many additional branches of it in Australia, the name of the chain is – Chocolateria - San Churro.
Take a tour along the street where you can see the mostly old residential homes, most of one story, a total contrast to downtown Melbourne. Stroll along the beach line and the pier.
Drive back to downtown and take a walk in the direction of the Melbourne Museum and the adjacent Imax. Go by the beautiful Royal Exhibition Building, and continue in the direction of the Parliament Building, the City Historical Museum, the Kennedy Memorial and the Fitzroy Gardens with its beautiful greenhouse.
Near the greenhouse is located the home of well-known continents discoverer Captain Cook, who used to stand in front of the house and greet guests (The sculpture of course...).
For a meal, it is recommended to go to China Town; its
main street is Little Bourke Street.
You can join a
two hours guided tour of China Town departing from the
Museum of Chinese Australian History.
A good view of the city is from the Eureka Skydeck 88 Building.
For those interested, you can spend the evening at the Crown Casino.
Day 3 - Victoria Market, old Melbourne Prison, Fitzroy neighborhood
For shopping fans, it is recommended to reach the most famous Melbourne Queen Victoria Market. A good place to buy souvenirs at reasonable prices. Be aware that the Market is not open every day and it closes as 14:00, so it is recommended to start the day there.
An interesting entertaining experience is the visit to Old Melbourne Gaol. Here at the Old Melbourne Gaol you can visit alone with a combination of a guided tour, during which, for a while, you experience yourself being a prisoner and the life of one in the early days of Australia.
It is also interesting to stroll in the
bohemian Fitzroy Quarter, have a cup of coffee or a bite
to eat while observing the colorful population.
Brunswick Street is the most vibrant one in the city
with the largest variety of shops and restaurants and
thrilling population.
Next, you can choose among the
following attractions the city has to offer:
Join a
free tour of historical Melbourne City hall (order in
advance) or visit the luxurious impressive
Parliament House of Victoria. A visit to Melbourne
St. Patrick's Cathedral is also recommended.
Recommended Hotels in Melbourne:
5 Stars Hotels
Melbourne Marriott Hotel
Located in the heart of Melbourne CBD, minutes from Her
Majesty's Theatre, Federation Square and the Melbourne
Cricket Ground. Swimming pool, sauna and fitness centre,
restaurant, cafe, bar.
The Langham Melbourne
Situated on the banks of the Yarra River, 600 metres
from Crown Casino and 850 metres from Bourke Street
Mall. An indoor swimming pool, spa, beauty
treatments, fitness centre, sauna and steam room.
Sofitel Melbourne On Collins
Located in Melbourne CBD, 5-minute walk from Federation
Square and Princess Theatre. Floor-to-ceiling windows
offering panoramic city, bay or park views. Fitness
centre and massage services.
Crown Towers
Located on the southern bank of the
Yarra River, Crown Towers is a 10-minute walk from
Flinders Street Station. Spa, beauty treatments and
therapies. A 25-metre heated indoor pool, fully equipped
fitness centre.
Guests have access to the
restaurants, cinemas, nightclubs, bars and shopping
within the Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex.
4 Star Hotels:
Travelodge Southbank
Located 600 metres from
Southbank Promenade on the Yarra River. offer an en
suite bathroom, kitchenette with microwave and
tea/coffee making facilities. Each includes a seating
area and a work desk. 100MBs of free WiFi per 24 hours.
City Tempo Melbourne CBD
Situated in the heart of
Melbourne, 5 minutes’ walk from Queen Victoria Market,
Flagstaff Gardens and Flagstaff Train Station. Stylish
apartments with fully equipped kitchenette. Fitness
centre and sauna. Free WiFi in the lobby/reception.
Appartments Hotels
Harbour Escape Apartments
Located in the heart of Newquay Docklands, just 5
minutes' walk from Etihad Stadium. Self-contained
apartments with balconies, fully equipped kitchen, a
dining setting and a lounge area with a sofa suite and
free on-site parking for 1 car. A bar and a fitness
centre are available.
Melbourne Holiday Apartments
Flinders Wharf
Situated along the Yarra River, 10 minutes' walk from Crown Casino, and Southbank restaurant and entertainment precinct. Furnished apartments, air-conditioned, a fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities. Features a swimming pool, fitness centre and sauna.
5-star hotel offers spacious suites with LCD TVs, fully equipped kitchens or kitchenettes, dining areas, and a furnished balcony. Panoramic views over Yarra River. Melbourne’s Southbank Promenade and tram station are 200 metres away. 15-metre indoor lap pool, spa, sauna, and fitness centre.
Article about a trip to nearby Philip Island.
Although this is not Melbourne itself, a visit to
Melbourne is incomplete without a trip to nearby Philip
Island.
