Joanna James
Slick and sophisticated, rough and edgy, the city of Melbourne is one ravenous treat of a myriad of wonders. With a dynamic population who thrive on global culture, Melbourne boasts one of the most multicultural and progressive set of locals
The geographical location of Melbourne in the globe gives this city summer during Western Winter and winter during the Western summer. In general Melbourne has a dry climate; in fact, Melbourne is the third driest capital city in Australia. Summers are warm and dry yet it is one of the most popular seasons to visit Melbourne. Although many prefer spring since it has pleasantly lower temperatures, summer in Melbourne is rich and vibrant and the best part is that it falls in December. Christmas certainly is electrifying in this part of the world. However, keep in mind that December is the busiest season in the Australian calendar.
When you holiday in Melbourne forget your sleep. In this city that caters to the culture buffs, fashion lovers, sport nuts and foodies alike, not a single soul can get bored. The only con if ever is the size of Melbourne. Every amazing thing is spread at a good distance from each other so considering the location of each attraction is an absolute must. Melbourne has two major districts; Central Melbourne and the Metropolitan Melbourne and each district has its own set of suburbs. The heart of Melbourne lies at the city centre of central Melbourne. Adorned with the famous Yarra River and a plethora of attractions around this area that ranges from the Federation square to the royal botanical gardens, this is one area that must be prioritized in your holiday agenda.
Melbourne caters to travellers with all kinds of budgets. When it comes to accommodation, Melbourne offers a large variety of options. If you want to go budget you can even find hostels with sharing accommodations in this city. In the same time for those of you who want to splurge, Melbourne has plenty of exquisite luxury hotels and resorts. Since the city demands time, choosing from one of the Melbourne hotel apartments is an excellent option and nothing beats the comforts of the Oaks On Lonsdale.
As Southbank's favourite lookout point there's no finer venue to enjoy panoramic views of Melbourne than at Eureka Towers. The observation deck known as the Eureka Skydeck is found on the 88th floor of this sky piercing building that is regarded Melbourne's highest man-made structure. A special viewing cube made of glass is another highlight at the venue where the protruding glass structure known as The Edge offers visitors a unique experience of feeling as if they were walking among the clouds.
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