Tourism in Australia has been a rapidly growing industry over the past decade. In fact, we’re at the point where the continent can have over 8.5 million visitors in just one year! Clearly, the rich culture that’s been drawing in more and more tourists has a lot of sites to see.
Because of the many amazing places to go in Melbourne- one of Australia’s most interesting cities- it can be difficult to decide where to go and what to do. Luckily, we’ve compiled a shortlist cataloging a few things that you absolutely can’t miss while on your Melbourne trip. Read on for some items to add to your itinerary!
Café Culture
Melbourne is full of artistic cafés that each show off an individual aspect of Australia’s art scene. Whether you want to see impressionist paintings of scenery, portraits of famous Australians, or sculptures created by some of the best artists in all the world, there’s a café that will have such art.
Wander the streets of Melbourne trying different types of coffee and tea while ducking into and out of shops. You can also take tours like the Café Culture Walk if you want more information on why the Australians love their cafés so much!
Queen Victoria Market
If you want another iconic place to walk around and experience the culture on foot, Queen Victoria Market is an iconic location in Melbourne. Wander the outdoor shops and stalls to look at items relating to fashion, technology, and even pets and livestock!
While you’re in, don’t miss out on trying some of the delicious foods you can get while at the market. There are plenty of stalls selling fresh fruits and vegetables you can munch on. If you want something even sweeter, you can get freshly made ice cream, too!
Movies in the Park
In the Royal Botanic Gardens, movies are shown on the grounds during the summer months. You can head over any night of the week and watch a film under the moonlight for less than $20 USD.
This is the perfect activity to relax after a long day’s wandering about the beautiful city. Laying under the moonlight never gets old, and since you’ll be sitting in a garden you can smell all the natural flowers as you ready yourself for your viewing experience. You don’t even need to make the walk to the park, either – it’s easy to hire a car that will get you there as fast as you could possibly ever want to be.
Plan Your Melbourne Trip
While planning a trip can be difficult, it’s all going to be worth it when you’re wandering the streets of Melbourne on your next adventure sipping coffee and seeing wonders that you’ll remember for a lifetime.
Now that you know some of the best things you need to do on your Melbourne trip, it’s time to get more tips on how to travel in style. Check out the rest of our webpage for travel tips, trends, hacks, and more!
Have a great trip, mate!
