As part of our wonderful ‘Hello Spring, Goodbye Boring’ completion, we are offering one lucky winner a trip for two to Melbourne, with an opportunity to visit The Block as an added bonus.
Now back to Melbourne!
So let us look at top things that Melbourne has to offer with our Top 10 in Melbourne list.
Check out the amazing street art
Melbourne has become very well known for having some of the most interesting and talked about street art the world has seen. These incredible works are sprawled through the numerous winding laneways of the city and are a sight not to be missed.
Stroll the botanic gardens
So close to the city centre, the Botanical Gardens offer a quiet oasis right in the heart of the hustle and bustle of Melbourne. The beautiful grounds offer a different side of the city and are well worth a casual stroll.
Have a gourmet Greek dinner
Having one of the largest Greek populations outside of Athens, Melbourne has come to have quite the reputation for delivery of outstanding Greek food. A traditional Greek experience is definitely on the Melbourne to-do list.
Get sporty at the MCG
Need we say more? Melbourne is the melting pot of Australian sport, with virtually everything on offer, your weekends will always have a sports option.
Shop till you drop
Melbourne is highly regarded, in and out of Australia, for the world-class shopping on offer. From the various department stores right up to the exquisite high-end range of Chapel Street, there is something for even the most disinterested shopper.
Enjoy the hustle and bustle of the Queen Victoria Markets
If you ever wanted to make shopping an experience, this is it. The Victoria Markets have been a hub for food, shopping and culture in Melbourne for well over 100 years. One visit and you will instantly understand why. We suggest the doughnuts.
Enjoy a taste of Italy on Lygon Street
Little Italy is a stunning chain of quaint and classic Italian restaurants running through the Melbourne suburbs. With first-class Italian dining on offer, you may be having more than one meal through Lygon Street.
Visit the Block Arcade
When heritage meets shopping. Melbourne can always seem to make shopping just that little bit more interesting. The Block Arcade is a prestigious heritage shopping arcade from the 1880s. Delivering luxury boutiques through to art galleries and even tearooms.
Go penguin-spotting at St Kilda
St Kilda offers so much fun and variety in one location. From the famous beach houses to the boutique stores and cafes, and not to mention a penguin or two. Every night, just after sunset, the colony of penguins, recorded back to the 70s, return to their spot on the beach.
Go on a wooden roller-coaster built in 1912
Not for all and not for the fainthearted. Take a turn to Luna Park in St Kilda and discover what the theme parks of the past would have been like. Perhaps you will even dare to encounter one of Australia’s oldest operating rollercoasters!
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