Things to do in Melbourne

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About Melbourne

After Sydney, Melbourne is the second most popular city in Australia. The capital of the state of Victoria was established in 1835 in the great bay of Port Phillip. Famous for its people’s great love for the various types of sports, such as rugby, cricket, and tennis, there are many sports fields and stadiums in the city. However, that does not necessarily mean the other tourist attractions in Melbourne are not attractive. Not only famous as a tourist center of Australia, Melbourne is now also known as the city of culture and art in the country. You will easily find cultural diversity to cool street art by local artists. Repeatedly lined up as one of the most comfortable countries to live in, it's no wonder that tourists always happily come back. This time, your planned vacation to Melbourne will definitely not end without an impression. There are many choices of attractions ranging from beaches, zoos, rivers to parks. Culinary choices and shopping places that are available will also be a complement to your visit to this city.

Top Things to Do in Melbourne

Before buying, start hunting tickets to Melbourne, there is no harm in designing the schedule of the visit first. This time you can start by finding out interesting places ready to be explored. you can see some of them in the following list

The Sealife Melbourne Aquarium

This giant aquarium, which began operating in 2000, is located on the banks of the Yarra River, close to the Flinders Street Bridge and King Street Bridge. Designed by an architect named Peddle Thorp, the Sealife Melbourne Aquarium is shaped like a ship that is anchored in a river. You can see lots of marine animals ranging from sharks, crocodiles, jellyfish and even penguins in it.

The Yarra River

This river has very strong historical ties with Melbourne. Flowing from rural Melbourne to downtown, this river was once the most important support for the lives of local residents. On the river that empties into Port Phillip Bay, you can find the most famous golf course in the city and a beautiful park. To be more memorable, you can go down the river with a cruise ship service that departs from Federation Square.

The Ashcombe Maze and Lavender Gardens

If you are the fans of holidays with natural nuances as well as enthusiasts of challenges and exciting things, please stop by this Melbourne tourist destination. The labyrinth here is the oldest traditional labyrinth in Australia. You can try to break the route in Lavender Labyrinth or Circular Rose Labyrinth with 1,200 roses that form it. After feeling tired from playing, you and your family can spend time at Great Ashcombe Gnome Hunt. In addition, Ashcombe Cafe and several shops that sell plant seeds and various souvenirs can also be shopping options before going home.

Queen Victoria Market

If you are looking for a place where you can buy various necessities during the holiday, come to Queen Victoria Market. The market, which is open for a week except Wednesday and Monday, offers many choices ranging from food ingredients, clothing, shoes, jewelry to handicrafts. It is so complete that this market is often considered as a tourist attraction, that always attractive to tourists.

St. Kilda Beach

Located 6 kilometers south of Melbourne, St. Kilda Beach offers a view of the white sand with waves and palm trees lining the banks. You can just take a walk to enjoy the sea breeze or play beach volleyball. On the main street, you can find a row of cafes and restaurants ready to welcome you with a variety of authentic Melbourne dishes.

Top Culinary in Melbourne

After feeling tired of exploring various destinations, it's time to look for delicious food to fill your stomach. Just like the other big cities, Melbourne will never run out of cafe and restaurant options with a variety of menus from various parts of the world. Some of the following names can be a reference for you

Scopri

Located at 191 Nicholson St Carlton, Melbourne, Scopri is a restaurant that serves Italian specialties. In addition to high-quality fresh meat, the raw vegetables they use are plucked from their own gardens, so that they are guaranteed to be chemical-free. The menu list always changes depending on the type of vegetables available in Scopri's garden. You can also enjoy a variety of wines while asking for suitable menu suggestions from Scopri staff.

Top Paddock

Top Paddock is one of the most popular brunch cafes in Melbourne. Located at 658 Church Street, Richmond, this cafe is open daily during the week from breakfast to lunch. Various menus are always rotated depending on the availability of the raw materials. One dish that you should not miss if visiting here is Ricotta Hotcakes. Fluffy in texture with a variety of seasonal fruit and berries sprinkled with seeds, Ricotta Hotcakes in Top Paddock is one of the best in Melbourne.

Hochi Mama

If you are homesick for Asian cuisine, there is a Hochi Mama ready to serve. This Vietnamese restaurant serves a variety of fusion menus guaranteed to treat you with the flavours you miss. The mainstay menus available include various types of bao, rice, fried chicken, spring rolls to fried Thai pad. Hochi Mama is located at 1 Liverpool St, Melbourne.

Where to Stay in Melbourne

To complete your vacation in Melbourne, another step you must take is to find the best accommodation. Not only in terms of service, but also a strategic location and various destinations that are easy to reach. You can see some of the options in the following description

Mercure Melbourne Therry Street

Although it is not far from Queen Victoria Market and City Center, this property is in a quiet area on Therry Street. There are dozens of choices of room types with various budget ranges available. You can also reach several destinations such as Melbourne Central and the Australian Center for Contemporary Art which are very close to the hotel.

ibis Melbourne Hotel and Apartments

Still in the same area on Therry Street, Melbourne CBD, you can find ibis Melbourne Hotel and Apartments. The location is strategic, suitable for business travel accommodations and family vacations. Several destinations such as Market Lane Coffee, Queen Victoria Market to Melbourne Central can be reached easily from this hotel.

ibis Styles Kingsgate

Dozens of rooms with a variety of prices can be chosen at ibis Style Kingsgate. Located at 13 King Street, Melbourne CBD, this minimalist hotel is ready to provide the best service during your vacation. Some of the closest attractions such as Rialto Towers, Melbourne Central to Albert Park Golf Course can be reached by driving in less than half an hour.

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