Joanna James
This elegant Australian city tops the list of travel destinations. Travellers love the hidden laneways, tree-lined promenades, parks, Victorian buildings and classic Australian coffee shops.
Melbourne exudes a distinctly European feel, thanks to its European style buildings. If you are a food lover, you will be blown off by the range of food offered here. Sports are Melbourne's key single features that'll never disappear; Melbournians are diehard cricket fans. There are plenty of places to go in Melbourne, and as for accommodation, your choices are aplenty; Avani Melbourne Box Hill Residences are an example of Melbourne accommodation. Whatever your interests are, Melbourne offers you plenty of things to do and see.
Nothing gets more adventurous than skydiving. In Melbourne, you are given a chance to skydive over amazing landscape scenery. You can start from 14,000 feet, which is the highest altitude. For the first few minutes, you'll fall freely at 200km per hour, and after that, you'll float in the sky, enjoying the scenery down below.
Melbourne is one of the few cities where you can get the hot air ballooning experience. Global Ballooning Australia offers hot air ballooning coupled with luxury and sensation. You'll be offered a complimentary package with great discounts. On a hot balloon ride, you'll be floating over some of the best Melbourne scenery.
Puffing Billy is an old steam train that offers scenic rides. The train snakes through the eastern region of the city. The journey is from the Belgrave foothills to the Gembrook mountain town. Some of the views offered on this train ride are the Emerald Lake's picnic grounds, Sherbrook Forest and the Menzies Creek steam museum.
Some Melbourne attractions that cannot be accessed on foot can be accessed on a kayak. There are many waterways you can explore on a kayaking trip; the surrounding scenery makes the experience so much better. You can also try sea kayaking. There are several companies that offer kayaking excursions; all you have to do is sign up for one.
One of the best local markets in Melbourne, Queen Victoria Market is a must-visit. The market attracts both locals and tourists. Melbournians visit the market to buy fresh produce, meat and dairy products, and tourists are attracted by its stalls of clothes and accessories. Queen Victoria Market is closed for business on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Among the finest gardens in the world, Royal Botanic Gardens is the price of Melbourne. The garden has been fascinating visitors since 1846. With two locations, Cranbourne and Melbourne, Royal Botanic Gardens nurtures a wide variety of plant species. The Aboriginal Heritage Walk is one of the popular activities. The summer highlight of the garden is the live theatre.
Taking a City Circle Tram ride is something any tourist must do while in Melbourne. The network is extensive, and you don't have to pay for the ride if you stay inside the city parameters. Your ride will be coupled with a commentary that details popular sites of the city.
California Redwoods are extremely tall and are native to the US. They were planted in Australia in the 1930s. In Melbourne, you are given a chance to walk through these plantations.
The zoo has a history going back to 1862; however, its facilities are very modern. The Trail of the Elephants is the main highlight. The zoo offers plenty of diversions, including behind-the-scenes tours and twilight shows.
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