Melbourne

About:

Melbourne is an eclectic mix of old and new, where leafy boulevards and old-fashioned trams exist side-by-side with rock festivals, trendy bars and restaurants, and the hippest boutiques. Melbourne is Australia’s culture capital and is renowned for Victorian-era architecture and leafy streets that reflect the city’s history. Developments such as Federation Square emphasize the city’s enigmatic style with its cutting-edge arts scene. With more than 100 art galleries, excellent shopping and an incredible mix of ethnic dining experiences, Melbourne is a quintessentially Australian city that you will fall in love with.

To Do list:

• St Kilda is Melbourne’s most fashionable bayside suburb and features the fully restored St Kilda Baths
• Take a ride on Australia’s oldest steam train, Puffing Billy through the Dandenongs and Yarra Valley
• Chaotic, friendly, multicultural Queen Victoria Market has been open for more than 125 years and should not be missed
• Visit Melbourne Cricket Ground, where sports-mad Melbournians worship their football and cricket heroes
• Enjoy a meal at one of the famous Italian restaurants in the inner-city suburb of Carlton