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Travelling to Melbourne
Aristocratic, refined and welcoming, Melbourne is a dynamic metropolis with elegant Victorian architecture, magnificent public gardens and a pronounced French aura, set within the wild beauty of the landscape of State of Victoria, with the lashing waves of the Pacific Ocean, koala bears and little penguins.
Climb up Eureka Tower to gaze over the city from the highest public vantage point in the Southern Hemisphere. The aerial view reveals a wonderful mosaic of skyscrapers, green parks with lakes, vast malls, old churches and futuristic buildings on the banks of the River Yarra. Take the tram for a free ride into the centre and delve into the little streets with the colourful street art. Explore the ethnic neighbourhoods of the old immigrant communities, who keep the gastronomic traditions of their former homelands alive. In the city’s museums you can admire the art of the Aborigines, the natives of Victoria, and discover the Marvellous Melbourne of the 19th-century gold rush.
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The best things to do in Melbourne
Admire the futuristic architecture of Federation Square, an urban complex of art spaces, museums, cafés, shops, bars and restaurants.
Visit St Paul’s Cathedral, a masterpiece of eclectic Gothic architecture, built between 1880 and 1931.
Explore the beautiful Carlton Gardens, with the Victorian-style Royal Exhibition Building at their centre. The Gardens are a monument of rare historic, architectural and aesthetic value, and are recognised as such by UNESCO. Don’t leave before visiting the ultra-modern Melbourne Museum, which tells the natural and cultural history of Victoria.
Wander around the Royal Botanic Gardens, one of the most beautiful parks in the world, located on the south bank of the River Yarra. It is an open-air tapestry of 50,000 species of endemic and exotic plants and lakes with swans, an ideal place in which to relax and have a picnic.
Visit the amazing National Gallery of Victoria (1861), the oldest museum in Australia, which is housed in two buildings. Amongst other things, you will be able to see a unique kaleidoscope of Australian art, from the time of the Aborigines and the first settlers until today.
Stroll through the Victorian historic city centre. Dive into the atmosphere of the Gold Rush era in its cobbled lanes and ornate arcades, by following the signs to Flinders Lane, Centre Place, Royal Arcade and Block Place. Amongst other things, you can admire the city’s famous street art.
Discover the magic of the legendary Queen Victoria Market, the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere, with a history of 130 years and covering an area of around 7 hectares.
Excursions from Melbourne
You must definitely take the Great Ocean Road, one of the most famous and spectacular road trips in the world. This is a magical route of 247 km through nature and running in parallel with the ocean, from Torquay to Warrnambool. A stop at the natural monument known as the Twelve Apostles, a complex of giant monoliths, 20 million years old is essential.
Visit Phillip Island to witness the largest nocturnal parade of little penguins as well as the largest colony of fur seals in Australia.
A tour of the Yarra Valley, with its endless vineyards, dozens of wineries and a wine-making tradition that dates back to 1838 is not just for fans of wine tourism. Go down into the cellars and sample the select local red, white and rosé wines.
The best shopping in Melbourne
A trip to the historic Queen Victoria Market (at the corner of Victoria and Elizabeth Streets), the essential destination for foodies and not only, is a must. On its stalls you will find local cheeses, exotic fruits, organic produce, sweets and inspired souvenirs. Buy a boomerang painted in the traditional Aboriginal style, carved wooden ornaments, Batik textiles, and koala and kangaroo dolls.
Look out for the pendants made of opal, a precious stone found in all colours of the rainbow, in the city’s jewellers.
Explore the many, often specialist, bookshops of Melbourne and purchase first editions, photo books of Australia and travel guides.
Look around the elegant boutiques of the city centre or visit the malls in the Central Business District on the southeast side of the city. Melbourne is home to the largest shopping centre in the Southern Hemisphere, with over 530 shops.
Nightlife in Melbourne
Melbourne is the café hotspot of Australia. Enjoy a cup of aromatic expresso in the European-style cafes of the centre and in St Kilda.
Have a taste of Melbourne’s famous multi-culti food scene in the suburb of Carlton (for Italian-style pizzas), the neighbourhood of Brunswick (for Lebanese meze), the ethnic restaurants of Richmond (for Vietnamese) and in the Greek tavernas of Lonsdale Street.
World-famous chefs cook up wonders in the kitchens of the award-winning restaurants of New Quay. In the canteens and diners of the centre, in Chinatown and in the African restaurants of Footscray you can eat delicious meals at great prices.
In the city centre and the suburbs you can find many restaurants that stay open until late, to serve the needs of the hungry late-night revellers.
The decibels are racked up in the electro, house and RnB clubs of South Yarra and the trendy hangouts of Collins Street, where the party can go on until 10 in the morning!
How to get to Melbourne
Take the Skybus Express, which departs every 10 minutes from the airport for the city centre (Southern Cross Station). The bus service operates 24 hours a day, every day. Journey time is approximately 20 minutes.
Alternatively, take the public Smartbus Route 901 to Broadmeadows railway station and from there continue by train for the city centre.
The ideal seasons in which to visit Melbourne are spring and summer (October to February). For sports fans, the city is home to one of the tennis Grand Slams, the Australian Open (January) as well as the F1 Grand Prix (March). Book your flights for Melbourne with Olympic Air and discover the “Paris of the Southern Hemisphere”.