Melbourne
MELBOURNE
Melbourne is Australia’s most cosmopolitan city, and most interesting. It’s been voted several times now the World’s most Liveable city. It has a fabulous shopping and foodie culture, amazing architecture, free public trams, world class museums, art, theater, you can explore enchanting laneways with boutiques and eateries as well as vibrant rooftop bars and restaurants.
For sports fans, there are sporting venues such as the Rod Laver Arena and the Melbourne Cricket Grounds (MCG), and international events such Formula 1 Grand Prix and especially the Australian Open tennis championship. Melbourne is also the home of Aussie Rules Football with 9 of Australia’s 18 teams.
It’s also a great base for wildlife tourism. Victoria is home to most of Australia’s most iconic wildlife including kangaroos, emus, wallabies, koalas, echidnas, penguins, loads of parrots and reptiles; and all of it is within a 90 minute drive of downtown.
Add day trips for wine tasting and hot air ballooning in the Yarra Valley or little blue penguins on Phillip Island as must do’s as well. The city is also the starting point for the Great Ocean Road.
Stay
The Langham, Melbourne swimming pool
Do
Docklands
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Rick Garrett
I’m a Professional Travel Adviser with over 40 years of travel industry experience. The countries I specialize in include Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, French Polynesia (aka Tahiti), and the Cook Islands. I’ve made dozens of trips to the South Pacific so am able to provide you with first hand knowledge and experience while creating the custom itinerary that is perfect for YOU, and then take care of everything from A to Z, before, during and after your amazing Down Under adventure. Because the journeys I create for my clients are born out of my desire to share my authentic travel experiences, each one is unique, and designed to match your interests, tastes and budget.