While Australia itself is a well-known place for its many interesting things to do, Victoria, the south eastern state of the continent is a special place to visit. Melbourne, Victoria’s capital is packed with excitement thanks to its natural springs, world-class wineries, alpine villages, and stunning coastlines.
No tour to Australian is complete without a proper shopping tour. That being said, the South Melbourne Market is the typical village market that no traveller should ever miss. The market is an easy drive from Melbourne family accommodation options such as the well placed Oaks on Market. Other shopping hotspots would include the famous Queen Victoria Markets which receives the title for the largest open-air market in the southern hemisphere. One of the most anticipated events of the food scene of the city is the South Melbourne Night Market that takes place over eight long weeks and offers visitors a chance to taste of different cuisines.
Those who would like to explore the arts scene of the city may take a trip to Australia’s oldest art gallery, the National Gallery of Victoria which was established in 1861. The gallery hosts different events and exhibitions and is home to a staggering amount of over 70,000 pieces of artwork. If one would like to sit back and watch a classical movie then the place to be is the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI). Not forgetting the many theatres of Melbourne, one can even spend the evening while enjoying an enthralling musical or even a comedy. The Bird’s Basement is a place where local and international singers get together to present the audience with some wonderful jazz music.
There’s nothing like spending a few good hours sampling your favourite coffee along with your favourite book. Well, Melbourne is just the right place to enjoy the best of both. Dubbed as the ‘coffee capital’ of Australia, Melbourne is a city that offers your favourite coffees and some novel ones too. So, say no more, choices are aplenty thanks to places like Code Black Coffee, Cup of Truth, Patricia and Kimper.
There’s nothing like an adventurous twist to a holiday in Melbourne, and that too on a balloon! The Yarra Valley is home to beautiful landscapes that must be savoured on a hot air balloon ride. The valley can also be discovered on a thrilling hike and offers plenty of memories to take back home.
Caleb Falcon is a travel writer who specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+
