Joanna James
Welcome to Melbourne, a city with a unique blend of new-age modernity rubbing shoulders with a rich cultural history. Intrepid travellers can revel in many activities whilst delighting their taste buds with exquisite dining options. Find some useful information to get the best from your holiday.
The adage four seasons in one day holds in Melbourne with unreliable weather. Hence pack keeping this in mind, even in winter there can be an odd sunny day or too. Similarly in the height of summertime, you expect temperatures to be higher sometimes nearing 40C yet there can be 14C days with showers. So pack a range of garments, best is to have layers packed to wear over if it turns chilly, and footwear to make you comfortable during the holiday and don't forget the raincoat.
December to February are the peak months in Melbourne with lots of visitors arriving, outside of this period booking an event or attraction ticket is not difficult and can be done a few days before the event. As your want to see and do a few things while you are in Melbourne, it is wise to book the event and attraction tickets early so that you are not disappointed. If you want to watch a movie followed by dinner at a restaurant booking both in advance is better, as often done by guests at Springvale hotels. Melbourne city attracts many visitors and the locals love going out too, so it is wiser to plan so that you are not disappointed.
CBD holds most of the main attractions of the city, however, if you have enough days to spend in Melbourne, give yourself a treat by venturing out to suburbs like Collingwood, St. Kilda, Carlton etc. This enables getting vibes of Melbourninan living. You find many trendy cafes and cool restaurants to tantalize your taste buds, bars to spend many happy hours at and live music to enjoy as done by guests at PARKROYAL Monash Melbourne.
Once you have planned what to do during your stay in Melbourne look for the best accommodation which is central to covering your bucket list. If you wish to see places around Fitzroy it is not wise to book your stay in St. Kilda as you would be spending more time on travel.
Getting about in Melbourne is best done by using public transport as the system works pretty well. You can do certain things on foot, but as a visitor for longer distances public transport is better than using a car. A range of trams, trains and buses can get you from one place to another efficiently. You need to be armed with a Myki card to enjoy cashless travel if you intend to use public transport often. However, if you are going to be in the inner city area only, make use of the free tram zone.
Melbourne can be expensive, however, there are ways to save your dollars.
Book your stay in advance.
Check out the free things to do in Melbourne and plan to do or visit such places
If you are travelling with family save money with an iVenture Card or Melbourne City Card
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A travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
