Rivalling Sydney as Australia's number one city, Melbourne is famously the country's most European city. Capital of Victoria, here you will find some of Australia's coolest bars, restaurants and cafés. While it doesn't have the harbour or beaches of its eastern counterpart, it does have some of the country's trendiest neighbourhoods. It is also the home of Aussie Rules Football which is a massive part of Victorian life. This is a city that's just as pleasant to visit for three days as it is to live in for three months.
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Download GuideI preferred it to Sydney, full of restaurants bars and cafes the possibilities for was to spend a sunny Australian afternoon are endless
Insider Tip:You can't avoid it really but stay in st. Kilda you get to look at the CBD but not actually have to put up with it.
I didn't come several thousand miles away from Europe just so I could be in Europe. Yeah to me Melbourne felt just like any European city. I can imagine it's a good place to live, lot's on, good green spaces, close to the beach has a lot of hipsters. It's just not what I was looking for.
Insider Tip:Don't order a non-alcoholic cocktail, they will charge you the same price and give you funny looks (this might be across the whole off Australia actually)
Truly an international city where you can find and do anything that suits your unique interests! After visiting all East coast cities in Australia, Melbourne is by far the best!! Will definitely return!
Insider Tip:Trams make central and inner burbs easily accessible.. Free tram circulates CBD and free visitor shuttle circulates major tourist attractions! Also, be sure to walk the city and explore Melbourne's Laneway culture!
I lived in Melbourne for 5 months while being on exchange at University of Melbourne and I instantly fell in love with the countless local pubs and unique shops (like one only selling fake moustaches). There is always some festivals or culture events going on and there are so many music events (of which most are free). Melbourne is famous for its coffee culture and many parks as well as its restaurants and vibrant cultural life. As all Australian cities the city centre is tiny in comparision witht the never
Insider Tip:The manchester press makes the best bagels and coffee in the city. Situated in a small back street you will never find it if you dont know about it. In Collingwood, especially around Smith Street there is several unique cafés and shops that sells the strangest things. If you are a student or backpacker Blue Moon Bar sells 1 dollar pots of beer every Wednesday 8-9 PM, dont miss that.
Melbourne is a wonderful city with great public transport, food & drink and culture. A wonderful place for a romantic getaway particularly as when the weather gets less lovely (as it can do without warning) there are plenty of places to hide away and get cosy. It is also a city of wonderful live music and sporting events.
Insider Tip:Hire a bike for free at the Little Creatures dining hall for just a copy of your ID an an imprint of your credit card and ride around all day. The food and coffee and of course beer at this establishment are worth a stop for to! And of course a poncho is a must (sometimes it is too windy for an umbrella to be practical).
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