Joanna James
From exploring Beautiful farms, pristine beaches, and experiencing the vibrant culture of the city, there are plenty of things to do when in Melbourne as a solo traveller. Read onto to discover more.
As one of Australia's finest and oldest public art galleries, the National Art Gallery of Victoria is among one of the best places to visit in the city as a solo traveller. First established in 1861, there are two sites to visit on the premises, the NGV and the Ian Potter Centre, where you can learn about collecting, conserving, and presenting great art. Some prized artwork to take in include Australian classics such as The Pioneer, Rodin's Balzac, and A Mountain Scene by Turner. The gallery can be also be reached easily from many a Box Hill hotel including the likes of Avani Melbourne Box Hill Residences with minimum hassle.
Melbourne is a beautiful city, and a great way to take in the awesome views is to make your way to the famous Eureka Skydeck, where you can feast your eyes on expansive views from floor to ceiling windows. This very popular attraction is also home to the world's "Edge Experience''. Which is a glass cube which projects 3 meters out from the deck which is 88 levels up, with you inside it! Apart from getting the opportunity to enjoy some truly panoramic views, the Eureka Skydeck also offers visitors a whole host of other fun activities to enjoy and engage in.
Based in Mornington Peninsula, Red Hill Cheese is a must-visit if you consider yourself to be a serious cheese lover. The farm is famed for producing a curated selection of distinctive and regional cheeses, which have been expertly paired with fine local wine. The cheesery also runs daily cheese tasting experiences and usually caters to up to 10 people. Do make sure to factor in a tasting experience where you will get the opportunity to delight in unique flavours with a generous cheese tasting platter to indulge in.
Affectionately called Queen Vic or The Vic, Queen Victoria Market is a Melbourne Institution that stretches over two city blocks and is home to over 600 retailers, selling every type of goods imaginable. This includes imported and local gourmet foods, clothing, souvenirs to cosmetics. The market is divided into various market precincts including the meat hall, organics, wine market, deli hall, and the Vic Market Place Food Court. It is known to be the largest open-air market in the southern hemisphere and has been functioning for over 125 years.
Brighton Beach attracts countless visitors who flock to its shores to enjoy its crystal-clear waters and white silky sand all year round. Other activities to enjoy on a visit apart from frolicking in the water are cycling, sailing, boating, kite surfing, and even sky diving!
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