Why I would love to travel to Melbourne and the major attractions in Melbourne for me

When we are looking out of a destination for a long vacations Melbourne is an option which can cross your mind once for multiple reasons as it is not only perfect place to emigrate to. Melbourne is the capital of Victoria and is second most populous city of Australia. It is also one of the vivacious cities in the world with combination of high standard of living, social and relaxing activities. The climate is moderate oceanic climate and hence the weather is also very unpredictable.

There are many reasons why one should visit Melbourne at least once in life time and here I would describe a few reasons why it's your time to visit Melbourne NOW!.

·         The Australian Open in Melbourne

In every month of January, the whole world watches Melbourne, as the first Grand Slam event of tennis year is held in Australia. With four majors on the calendar for men’s women’s tennis, the tournament marks the start of sport year. This event is watched everywhere in Australia with lot of pomp and show and excitement. The event is watched on huge television screens in Federation Square and banners everywhere. The ground of Melbourne Park is alive with the spectators and many players.

·         The Great Ocean Road in Melbourne

Melbourne is the starting point for the world legendary Great Ocean Road drive. The road winds its way along some of the most dazzling and spectacular coastline in Australia. If you start travelling a bit earlier in the day you can have a look at eucalyptus forests with koalas, rain forests with a wide variety of flora and fauna and implausible natural rock formation in Port Campbell National Park before returning to the city and watching it come energetic after dark.

·         Shopping in Melbourne

A great place for shopaholics where you get confused as what to buy and what to leave out. Melbourne’s pulsating retail scene is active with tempting labels, products and shopping experiences. There is a saying in Melbourne “Shop until you drop”. You get everything like from classics to cutting edge and variety of boutiques in Melbourne. A wide diversity of shopping malls can be visited. A very well known place Fashion Triangle is worth paying visit where fashion boutiques, shops and stores, comprising of the QV, Melbourne’s GPO and Melbourne Central.

·         Neighbourhoods in Melbourne:

There are lots of diverse cultures residing in Melbourne. The difference becomes quite visible through the buildings, shopping and especially the food. A walk towards Chinatown, Greek Corner, Vietnamese Section, little Italy, Spanish Corner and Little Saigon will explain the whole story. One day try skipping whole day meals and enjoy sampling from various sites to get a taste of ethnic meal.

·         Caribbean Gardens in Melbourne:

The Gardens cover approximately an area of 100 acres surrounding the stunning Lake Caribbean. Throughout the picnic grounds are BBQ’s and bountiful of picnic tables under the shade of beautiful elm, gum and pine trees. You can also find rides operating on Sundays from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM and subject to weather conditions and during school holidays rides are available on Wednesday and Fridays as well. Chairlift ride, Train ride or jungle cruise rides are also there to enjoy and have fun as children also get pleasure from these rides and these are quite affordable as well.

·         Hawthorn Craft Market in Melbourne:

It is one of the best markets of Melbourne which was established in 1979 and is the longest running maker’s market. You can find all hand made products here the best quality assured. Visitors to this market will find a variety of innovative fashion and designs, original paintings photography and artwork, toys, woodcraft, jewellery, plants you name it and get it.

·         Museums and other attractions in Melbourne:

The city is blessed with a lot of museums and other various attractions like Australian Centre for the moving image, Royal Botanic Gardens and National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne Aquarium, which has also won many awards for its exploration of ocean life. Melbourne Zoo which has an approximately some 300 species on hand, out of which many are native to Australia.

·         The Yara Valley in Melbourne:

This valley is situated right when you enter Melbourne. This valley can be experienced in a wide variety of methods. You can fly over it at dawn in a hot air balloon or can be travelled through oldest steam train in Australia. Yara Valley makes Melbourne all the more exceptional as you can move from city to rural serenity of vineyards in less than an hour’s time.

·         The Hotels in Melbourne:

Accommodation is not to worry on in Melbourne. Hotels here in Melbourne provide a wonderful amenities and good hospitality as well. You find all sorts of hotels budgeted to luxurious. Accommodation is one of the headaches when you are planning your holidays, so while coming to Melbourne take a deep breath and come as you can find different budget hotels to relieve your stress.

In the nutshell, Melbourne is a place to rejuvenate and refurbish your mind.