Melbourne Holidays

There is a huge variety of cuisines available throughout the city and a Melbourne dining is an experience not to be missed. Anglo Saxon, Greek, French, Italian, Chinese and Vietnamese are just some of the cultures to be found in Melbourne's restaurants and shopping precincts.

Melbourne hotels and apartments are plentiful and offer lots of choice, from 5 star luxury to entry level budget. In particular, Melbourne has a great selection of smaller boutique hotels. However, the city hosts lots of major events and festivals and accommodation can be non-existent at those times. Advance bookings for Melbourne accommodation is always recommended.

Melburnians are keen patrons of the major sports events. The grand final of the AFL football attracts crowds up to 100,000.  Melbourne hosts the Melbourne Cup horse race, the Australian Open Tennis, Formula One Grand Prix, Australian 500cc Motor Cycle Grand Prix and the spring racing carnival... all of which attract huge crowds.

Melbourne's distinctive yellow and green electric trams are popular with both locals and visitors and move the population around the city. A free City Circle tram service is available for visitors. Airport transfers are available and provide a door-to-door service.

Melbourne Holidays - Places of Interest

For generations, people have arranged to meet under the clocks at Flinders Street Station, one of Melbourne's best known landmarks.  Catch a tram out front and take the ride to St Kilda and visit the pier and Pavilion. Try your luck at the glitzy Crown Casino.

The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival takes place in March - April and art lovers are well catered for at the Victorian Arts Centre, the National Gallery of Victoria and the Myer Music Bowl.

Make sure your city walking tour includes a drink with Chloe at Young & Jacksons Hotel and also include St Pauls Cathedral. For fantastic city views, visit the observation deck on the 55th floor of Rialto Towers. If you'd like a change of pace, try the Queen Victoria Market and see the produce vendors in action.

Experience the crowd atmosphere at a football match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground which is the  home of cricket during the summer and during the winter it becomes the headquarters of the Australian Football League (AFL and often referred to as "Australian Rules" football) .

Historic sites abound such as Como Homestead overlooking the river in South Yarra, Captain Cook's cottage in Fitzroy Gardens and also Ripponlea near St Kilda. Anyone interested in seeing where Ned Kelly, Australia's most famous bushranger, met his end, will no doubt visit the Old Melbourne Gaol

The Werribee Park Zoo, Werribee Park Mansion and gardens, and the adjoining Victorian State Rose Garden are found on the southern fringes of Melbourne. A visit to the Air Force Museum at Point Cook is another popular stop in the area.

Many of the popular attractions associated with Melbourne are found in the nearby towns  around Port Phillip Bay. These areas are included on their own page which covers Melbourne Surrounds.

Melbourne Visitors Guide
Melbourne Introduction
Melbourne Holiday Attractions
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