Melbourne, set on the banks of the Yarra River, is a slick and fashionable city with numerous charms. It is renowned for its world-class range of fashion, food, entertainment and sport. Choose from over 3,000 restaurants, cafés and bars incorporating more than 75 different ethnic cuisines and delivering a truly inspiring fusion of gourmet tastes. Discover the famous local designers with their chic collections in trendy boutiques and see why the Australian fashion industry is fast becoming a leader in trend setting circles.
Why not explore the trendy seaside suburb of St. Kilda or lounge in the hip riverside cafés famous for their wonderful array of confectionary to tempt you and delight your taste buds.
If you are lucky enough to be in town while they are on, you must attend a major sporting event such as the Melbourne Cup or The Australian Open Tennis. Embark on one of the hundreds of daily sightseeing or adventure day tours or set off on a glorious extended self-drive featuring the highlights of the region.
The famous vineyards of the Yarra Valley, are less than an hour from Melbourne and make for a fantastic day out. Either self-drive at your leisure or take an escorted day trip so that you can participate in the wine-tastings!
Discover the Great Ocean Road, one of the world’s most spectacular coastal drives as it meanders beside relaxing rainforests, gentle bays, pulsating surf beaches, gorges, caves and blowholes, see the shipwreck coast and the 12 Apostles of stone as they stretch into the ocean. Why not take a few days to laze in Apollo Bay or Port Fairy and enjoy their beachside delights.
Phillip Island is a delightful day trip from Melbourne and features fairy penguins, koalas, fur seals and birdlife.
Visit award-winning Soverign Hill, a unique outdoor “live” museum which showcases the mining, social, cultural and environmental heritage of the Ballarat region and its impact on Australia’s national story. It is a fascinating attraction for both children and adults alike.
