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  About Melbourne

Melbourne is one of the most popular destinations in Australia. It is a blend of a laid-back lifestyle with a vibrant nightlife. Melbourne is also known for its world-class cuisines. It is a hot spot for musical events and club hopping. It is a vacation destination in an urban setup. The city is also closer to the ocean, which makes it popular among travellers. You can head to the beach whenever you want and try your hand at water sports like surfing, scuba diving and sea kayaking. There is also Yarra Valley, which is about an hour's drive from the city and is home to about 120 wineries. Melbourne is also known for its wildlife and is another major attraction among tourists. Be it high-end shopping arcades, restaurants, cafes or nightclubs and theatres, the small city accommodates everything and makes for the perfect vacation destination. While it is a popular place for people to head to with their friends, you will also find a lot of family-friendly spots in the city worth visiting. The city makes sure that you have a memorable trip.

Best Time to Visit Melbourne

Summer is one of the best seasons to visit Melbourne since you will get to make the most of all the ocean fun. December to February is summer in Melbourne and peak travel season, too. The temperature ranges from 14 to 26 degree Celsius, and it is the perfect season to head to the beach. Make sure you book your hotel in Melbourne well in advance since it will be difficult to find a good one at the last moment. If you are visiting Melbourne in December, you can also be a part of the Christmas celebrations in the city and ring in the New Year through some of the most happening parties here. If you are a sports fanatic, you can also attend the Australian Open that happens in January. Midsumma Festival, White Night Melbourne and Lonsdale St Greek Festival are some of the events you can attend in Melbourne if you are on your summer vacation. The city will be buzzing with tourists, and if you are a socially active person, you will love interacting with them and making new friends while you are at it.

March to May is the fall season and also one of the best times to visit Melbourne. The temperature ranges from 10 to 24 degree Celsius. The days are warm and the nights are comparatively less warm. The city has lesser tourists as compared to summer, and if you are not a fan of crowded places, this will be the best time for you to visit the city. You can also attend events like Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival, Moomba Festival, Formula One Australian Grand Prix, Melbourne Food and Wine Festival and Next Wave Festival. June to August is the winter season in Melbourne, and the city is quite cold as compared to Sydney and Brisbane. The temperature ranges from 7 to 15 degree Celsius. This is a big-time for the city to host festivals related to food and films. You can attend the Good Food and Wine Show, Melbourne International Jazz Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival and Melbourne Writers Festival.

September to November is also a great time to head to Melbourne. You will come across great deals of flights to Melbourne and even get a decent accommodation at affordable prices. The temperature ranges from 9 to 22 degree Celsius, and there are a bunch of events for you to attend during this season, too. You can attend the Melbourne Writers Festival, Melbourne Fringe, Melbourne Festival, Melbourne Cup Carnival and Taste of Melbourne. You can get cheap flight tickets to Melbourne during this time since it is not tourist season. However, prices might start increasing as you begin inching towards summer. This is also a great time to hit the beach without having to deal with a lot of tourists.

Places to Visit in Melbourne

Dockland is a popular tourist spot in Melbourne. It is a happening shopping destination, pubs, nightclubs, amusement parks, cafes and parklands. The Melbourne Star, which is a giant Ferris wheel and Icehouse are popular places in the Dockland area. Shrine of Remembrance is a memorial in the Kings Domain garden is another place you must visit. It was built as a tribute to everyone who lost their lives in the First World War. One of the oldest railway stations in Australia, Flinders Street Station, is an iconic place to go sightseeing in Melbourne. If you are an art and history lover, you must also visit the Ian Potter Museum of Art. The entry to the museum is free, and you can also attend talk shows and exhibitions here. Sovereign Hill is another unique museum that you can visit. It showcases the lifestyle of people in the age of old days. You will also find hotels, a theatre, factories and underground mines here. If you want to go on a shopping spree, you can also head to Harbor Town. The place has a lot of shopping options, along with restaurants.

Head to 12 Apostles that have enormous limestone cliffs that are formed naturally. It is also closer to Port Campbell National Park. 12 Apostle is an ideal place to head to for breathtaking views, and you can take some of the best pictures here. Yarra Valley Wineries is one of the most popular wineries in the city. You can opt for a guided wine tour of food trails here. The place also has a gourmet restaurant for tourists. You must also visit the Peninsula Hot Spring to feel rejuvenated and relieve yourself of all the stress. Bath House and Dream Spa Centre are the most popular places here, and this is the best place to visit during winter. You can also try the Turkish Steambath here along with mud and salt wraps, massages, healing stone therapies, thermal mineral shower and much more. Healesville Sanctuary is near the Yarra Ranges and is also home to animals like koalas, platypus, Tasmanian devils, wombats and so on.

Things to do in Melbourne

You can opt for a sightseeing tour of the city, or you can explore the city on your own. The city has a vibrant nightlife, and you will love partying here. Nature lovers can head to the Port Campbell National Park and Melbourne Zoo. The city also has a lot of museums and places of historical importance that you can visit. You can also head to the beaches here to indulge in water activities. You can also sign up for a food and wine tasting tour online here. Make sure you also visit the Peninsula Hot Spring for a rejuvenating experience.

Food and Restaurants in Melbourne

Melbourne has a very eclectic dining scene, and you will find a lot of restaurants here that serve cuisines from all over the world. The city also has a lot of cafes. Cafe Andiamo and Two Birds One Stone are some of the most popular cafes in Melbourne. If you are craving some Chinese food or the best of Asian food that Melbourne has to offer, you can head to Rice Paper Scissors or Longrain. Scopri and Da Guido Melbourne la Pasta near Lygon Street are known for their delicious Italian cuisines. Head over to Stalactites for authentic Greek cuisines like souvlaki and spanakopita. Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Geelong, Macedon and Sunbury are well-known wine regions in Melbourne that you can head to for an extraordinary wine and food experience. David's Spicy Pot is another famous place in Melbourne for Chinese and Asian food. The city is also known for its vibrant nightlife, and you can head to some of the popular nightclubs here. Geppetto Trattoria is another popular place for Italian food. Roule Galette Melbourne is known for serving traditional French cuisines and also has healthy options on its menu.

How to reach Melbourne (Transportation)

Melbourne Airport is the main international airport in Australia and about 23 km from the city centre. The flight connectivity to Melbourne from India is excellent. Cathay Pacific Airways, Srilankan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines are some of the popular airlines that have frequent flights to Melbourne from India with layovers at Hong Kong, Colombo and Kuala Lumpur. If you book well in advance, you might get cheap flight tickets to Melbourne. If you book during the off-season, you might even come across exciting flight deals to Melbourne online. It's easier to find a taxi or car rental service from the airport. The Melbourne Airport also has premium lounges, restaurants, cafes, shopping areas and a lot of other facilities that passengers can use. The airport also has a currency exchange facility for its passengers. If you have reached the airport early or have to wait at the airport for a long time to board your flight, be assured that you will not be bored. You can finish your last-minute shopping at the airport or sit in a cafe and read a book.

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