Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia after Sydney, is the capital of the state of Victoria. The city has many famous Victorian architecture and museums, theaters, parks, gardens, and some other plave to visit. Its population of 3.5 million inhabitants is strongly multicultural (populous Greek, Italian, Jewish, Vietnamese, etc). They are also avid sports Melbourne hosts the annual Grand Prix Formula One in Australia and the Australian Open Tennis.

Melbourne Yarra River And Skyline

After several time went to that beautiful place, I listed some of “must-see” travel spots in Melbourne. You should try my recommendation if you ever visit that place sometime :) .

Here are the list of things that you must see or do in Melbourne :

  1. Royal Melbourne Zoo – One of the oldest zoo in the world, founded in 1861. Admission is $ 23 (adult). It is a very nice zoo. Very few cages but open spaces (one crosses the park kangaroos and a huge sailer). You can meet the responsible stewards of animals and talk with them. The animals in the outback are well represented: kangaroos, wallabies, emeux, koalas, wombats, etc. Platypus. To get there: Take tram number 55 on William Street to stop “Royal Park”.
  2. Melbourne Aquarium – near the Yarra, in the center, an aquarium with glass tunnel. Manta rays, sharks, tropical fish. Pleasant visit. The adult entry is $ 25.
  3. Royal Botanic Gardens – Everyone agrees that the Botanic Gardens are a haven of peace in the city. Beautiful gardens, very pleasant.
  4. St Kilda – Melbourne Beach! Very nice for cruising. Trams 96 or 109 from downtown.
  5. Wine tours in the Yarra Valley.
  6. The Penguin Parade to Phillip Iceland.
  7. The Hanging Rock (known from the film “Picnic at Hanging Rock” from the seventies).
  8. Healesville Sanctuary with Australian wildlife.
  9. Queen Victoria Market – Very lively, north of the city, good food and many memories … Ideal for gifts! Go there on Sunday before closing for the best prices on fresh produce. In summer, the walk also takes place at night, many deco booths, souvenirs, etc.. and food has tasted on the spot.
  10. Rialto Towers observation deck - the 56th floor of a tower, an observation deck can see Melbourne as a whole. Very nice sunset.

Melbourne has a very lively restaurants and offers a wide variety of styles. The newspaper “The Age” published a restaurant guide and there are usually a few leaders to keep track of the vast diversity. It should be noted that in most places, such as demand St. Kilda in good restaurants on Sundays or public holidays a surcharge on the regular menu price will be charged.

How about the accomodation while you travel there? Easy. Melbourne Accommodation can be choose to help you find the best but cheap accommodations, including hotel/apartments, transport, even clear information about everything in Melbourne.

Argghhhh…. I really love this place. I plan to go back there again sometimes. :D