Melbourne Tourism

Melbourne has numerous attractions, so you need at least 4-5 days to experience all its wonders. This allows time to visit the Melbourne Museum, Federation Square, the Royal Botanic Gardens, and day trips to the Great Ocean Road and Yarra Valley. For a more relaxed and comprehensive trip, you can customize the itinerary with Thrillophilia, which may extend your trip duration and budget.

1. Street Art: Explore Melbourne's famous laneways, such as Hosier Lane, to see incredible street art.
2. Museums and Galleries: Visit the Melbourne Museum and the National Gallery of Victoria to immerse yourself in art and history.
3. Food and Coffee: Enjoy world-class coffee at cafes like Seven Seeds and indulge in diverse cuisines at Lygon Street.
4. Sports Events: Experience the excitement at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) or attend the Australian Open.
5. Day Trips: Take a trip to the Yarra Valley for wine tasting or drive along the Great Ocean Road for breathtaking coastal views.

1. Queen Victoria Market: It is a historic market known for its fresh produce, gourmet foods, and unique souvenirs. It's a vibrant spot to experience the local culture of the region.
2. Federation Square: It is a cultural hub featuring museums, galleries, and various events throughout the year. You can explore art and culture at The Edge Theatre, Ian Potter Center, and Koorie Heritage Trust.
3. Royal Botanic Gardens: These beautiful gardens are a peaceful retreat with diverse plant species and scenic landscapes.
4. Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG): A must-visit for sports enthusiasts, we arrange stadium tours for you.
5. Eureka Skydeck: Provides breathtaking panoramic views of the city from the highest observation deck in the Southern Hemisphere.

The best way to travel to Melbourne from India is via direct flights. There are many flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad to Melbourne. The major airlines working are Air India and Qantas Airways, taking almost 12 to 15 hours to reach. Multiple connecting flights are also available.

Generally, most of the travelers in the center of the city alongside the buzzing of the commercially stricken hearts envision to swaddle every corner and nook of the city including the theatres, museums, bars, restaurants, and shops. The grid layout of Melbourne makes it considerably easy and simple for the city to steer and map read most of the attractive sights located in and around Melbourne. The transport options in Melbourne include buses, bikes, trams, and trains. A special network known as the Night Network in Melbourne operates during the weekends.

Following are the mode of travel to commute around Melbourne:

• Metro Trains
• Trams
• Buses
• Rideshare and Taxis
• Regional Victoria – Victoria’s Regional provider of train and bus that runs across the city.

The best shopping places along with its specialty in Melbourne are as follows:

• Bourke Street Mall – Thrilling fashion jumbos like the Myer and David Jones have splendid stores delineating both clothes and eateries for the visitors. For instance, if you are bored of shopping then you can take a break from shopping and treat yourself with delectable food on leaving the store.
• The Block Arcade – The Block Arcade is a place famous for a number of alluring boutique retailer stores like Crabtree and Evelyn, Australian By Design, Haigh’s Chocolates and Wittner Shoes.
• Melbourne Central –  Melbourne Central is a place offering accessories and fashion stores that include Colette, Country Road, Converse, Foot Locker, Rebel Sports, Nike, RM Williams, Gap and Mimco. Beauty stores are Sephora, Napoleon Perdis, Priceline, MAC and Mecca Maxima.
• Queen Victoria Village – Queen Victoria Village exhibits a range of retail stores and specialty like Big W, Officeworks, Dan Murphy’s, Woolworths and more.
• Target Centre – Target Centre includes a number of shops like Novo Shoes, Vintage Cellars, Mister Minit, City Chic and Vintage Cellars.
• Emporium Melbourne – If you are on a search for some designer brands portraying elite outlook, then this is a place for you. At Emporium Melbourne, you will find Calvin Klein, Armani Exchange, White Suede, Rodd and Gunn, Dion Lee, Kate Spade, Camilla and Marc, Michael Kors, Lacoste and Scanlan Theodore.  
• Collins 234 Boutique Place – At Collins Street, you will find small cluster and collection of shops or boutiques having relation with beauty, fashion, and specialty stores.
• The Strand – The Strand is the shopping complex which caters a number of beauty brands, eateries, and salons.
• Queen Victoria Markets – Here at Queen Victoria Market, you will find vegetables, fruits, fresh seafood, poultry, wine, leather products, shoes, leather goods, toys, jewelry, and clothing.
• Chadstone Shopping Centre – At Chadstone Shopping Centre, you will find famous brands & Australian people who are in love with shopping. You will find brands like Pandora, Adidas, Nike, Lorna Jane, RM Williams, EB Games, Target, Victoria's Secret, JB Hi-Fi, Tiffany & Co., Dymocks, David Jones, and Myer.

The famous places for sightseeing are as follows:

• Federation Square
• Royal Botanic Gardens
• Melbourne Cricket Ground
• Southbank & Arts Centre of Melbourne
• Victoria Gallery
• Eureka Tower
• Arcades &Laneways
• Melbourne Museum and Royal Exhibition Building
• Melbourne Zoo
• Captain Cook's Cottage
• Yarra River Cruise
• Docklands
• Queen Victoria Market
• Phillip Island
• Ramsay Street houses.
• Great Otway National Park
• Port Campbell National Park
• Parliament House
• Flinders Street Station
• Chinatown
• Immigration Museum

The following are the best cycling routes to ride in Melbourne:

• Postrea Return
• Yarra Glen
• 1/20 +The Wall
• Kinglake
• Beach Road
• Mornington
• Yarra Boulevard
• Mount Hotham
• Baw Baw
• Bonna Buang & Lake Mountain Double
• Westgate Park
• Lysterfield
• Mount Macedon
• Albert Park
• Arthur’s Seat
• Panton Hill
• Toue de Burbs
• Dandenong Ranges
• Amy’s Gran Fondo

Melbourne is world’s most amazing destination that captivates the honeymooners from all around. The newly married couples can soak up in the enthralling landscapes and feast in the luxurious hospitality of the country. The honeymooners must swaddle through the beautiful locations and beaches and must explore the rich culture of Melbourne in entirety to fare up their happy trip.

Following are the must-visit locations for couples:

• Climb up the Rock Stacks at the 12 Apostles
• Witness the Mesmerizingly beautiful Yarra Valley
• Get swayed into the Magical talisman Of the Otways
• Relish the mind-blowing Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium
• Enjoy the activity of Skyscraping at the Eureka Tower

The best places to enjoy a wine tour in Melbourne are:

• Yarra Valley Wineries Tour from Melbourne
• Sticks
• Maddens Rise
• Domaine Chandon
• Wild Cattle Creek

The places where you can enjoy the adventure activities are as follows:

• Phillip Island Penguin Parade Tour
• Great Ocean Road Small-Group Eco-Tour
• Grampians National Park Small-Group Eco Tour
• Phillip Island Nature Park and Wildlife Seals Cruise
• 2-Day Phillip Island and Wilsons Promontory Tour
• Healesville Sanctuary with Winery Lunch Day Tour
• Tandem Skydive on the Beach
• Phillip Island Private Tour
• Wilsons Promontory Day Trip
• Phillip Island Penguin Small Group Eco Tour
• Explore Adventure Park