Things to Do in Melbourne

Melbourne has some of the top attractions like beaches, architecture, vast art collections and freakish cafes. It has lots to offer, from its narrow lanes which are full of art to beer gardens. There are few things that one must do in Melbourne are:

• Wander Queen Victoria Market
• Explore Federation Square
• The beach in St Kilda
• Travel to Phillip Island
• Hot Air Ballooning
• the Shrine of Remembrance

Melbourne is a city where you can live your life to the fullest. It is perfect for adrenaline junkies. There are a lot of adventure sport options, which include everything skydiving to high-speed stunt driving. When it comes to the most exciting sports, Melbourne, the world’s most livable city is the best place to indulge and there is a lot more to do in Australia than just traveling through the Outback and befriending kangaroos! These are the must-try sports:

• Canoeing and Kayaking
• Rally School
• Paintball
• Climbing and abseiling
• Rap Jumping
• Bungee Jumping
• Quad Biking
• Surfing
• Skydive Melbourne
• Rap Jumping

Melbourne is said to be made for the lovebirds. Date nights are easy in Melbourne and there is a lot of places where people can go for their perfect dates. Melbourne is home to several little wine bars, very cozy and romantic restaurants along with various picnic spots which rank amongst the top in the whole wide world. Some of the popular things to do are:

• Enjoy champagne while listening to a concert at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.
• Have a meal on the tramcar restaurant
• Spend a lazy afternoon in Curtin House
• Dining on the footpath in Lygon Street
• Feel the wind at St Kilda Pier
• Explore the lanes of Melbourne
• Visit Mount Dandenong
• Studley Park Boathouse
• Melbourne Star Observation Wheel
• Hot air balloon

Melbourne, which is world’s most livable city is surrounded by water and is rich in islands and reefs and there is nothing like Melbourne. It is a magnificent place for scuba diving. Diving which is the most exciting sports in Melbourne can be risky, but if someone can handle the conditions then maybe he or she can probably handle anything in the world. Some of the places are:

• Mornington Peninsula
• The Great Indian Ocean
• Geelong and the Bellarine
• Gippsland

Charges for Scuba Diving range from around $88 to about $650 depending upon the type of dive.

Melbourne which is the world’s most livable city offers a number of attractions. There are snorkeling tours which give you pleasant surprise in oceans. It gives the best experience, which is another reason why people want to visit Melbourne. The most famous place where people go for snorkeling is Shark Diving at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium.

Gear charges for Snorkeling range from around $13 to $230

Melbourne, the world's most livable city, is home to several grape yards. These grape yards produce some of the best quality wine which is found all across the globe. Some of the best wines are available all across the good restaurants in Melbourne are bought from the cellars of these wine producers. The vineyards are picturesque with a sense of calmness and serenity about them. Some of the famous wine tours in the region which attract large tourists are –

• Vinetrekker Wine and Food Tours
• Yarra Valley Wine and Winery Tour
• Epicurean Food and Wine Tours

The city of Melbourne plays host to various kinds of adventure sports. One of the main kinds of adventure sport is the Sea Kayaking. These Sea Kayaking tours take place from the ports of Port Phillip and Westernport Bays. These tours are guided by professionals and are convenient for both amateurs as well as beginners. The tourists have the option of selecting from the various kinds of tours which are available and choose the one which suits them the most. There are also provisions for accommodating birthday parties and other social events at very cheap rates. It would be best advised to book the tickets online to get the best offers. Priced at only around $78, it is very cheap and convenient.

In the past few years, Melbourne has become increasingly safe and tourist friendly. The local authorities have ensured that safety and security are maintained in Melbourne 24/7 for each and every day of the year. These initiatives have transformed Melbourne into the World’s most livable city. Melbourne's party scene has also taken huge strides in the past decade and a half. For a tourist, it is very easy to visit a very good restaurant at about 1 am in the morning, visit various nightlife hotspots and dance till 4 am and after that catch a bus or taxi back to your hotel or your home. Some of the best places to enjoy the nightlife in Melbourne are –

• Bird's Basement
• Paris Cat Jazz Club
• Whisky & Alement
• Young and Jackson's Hotel
• The Lui Bar

Beaches are one of the most popular tourist attractions all across the globe and Melbourne is no exception. There are some world class beaches spread across the region of Melbourne which attract huge crowds from all parts of the world. There are various activities which you can enjoy in some of these beaches. These activities are mainly targeted at the thrill seekers and fun lovers who have a daredevil attitude. Some of the most popular beach activities which each and every tourist visiting Melbourne can enjoy are –

• Stand-Up Paddle boarding
• Surfing
• Kayaking & Canoeing
• Windsurfing
• Kitesurfing
• Nature as well as Wildlife Tours
• Boat Hire
• Fishing Charters as well as Tours

Melbourne is surrounded by a great deal of flora and fauna. This thriving environment along with the huge biodiversity makes it one of the most popular and sought-after regions when it comes to cycling. Starting from the eucalypt forests, windswept beaches, rolling picturesque hills, snow-covered mountains, and fields scattered with patches of wildflower blooms, Melbourne is full of various nature trails where one can go cycling. Some of the most popular cycling trails across the region of Melbourne are –

• Portsea Return
• 1/20 along with The Wall
• Yarra Glen
• Kinglake
• Mornington and Two Bays
• Beach Road which starts from St. Kilda and ends at Mordialloc
• Yarra Boulevard

Melbourne, the world's most livable city, is a city filled with various secrets which are stored for its visitors. There is a big love affair between horse riding and Melbourne city which can be experienced in its history, literature, culture as well as popular mythology. Starting from the eucalypt forests, windswept beaches, rolling picturesque hills, snow-covered mountains and fields scattered with patches of wildflower blooms, Melbourne is full of various nature trails where one can go horse riding. There are various undiscovered trails which are bound to make your riding experience an exciting adrenaline charged one. Horse riding in Melbourne gives an opportunity to experience the wildlife and become aware of the natural history of the region. Some of the popular horse trails of the region are –

Melbourne and its surrounding areas are home to a wide array of animals and plants which thrive in this favorable climate. Melbourne, the world's most livable city, also provides proper environment for the wildlife to thrive in the region. The tourists visiting the region would be amazed by the diverse wildlife which inhabits these regions. Some of the popular regions to find wildlife in this area are-

• Werribee Open Range Zoo
• Melbourne Zoo
• Phillip Island to watch Penguins, Seals, Koalas, and various other animals
• Moonlit Sanctuary

Amongst the various things you can do in the city of Melbourne, a tide on the hot air balloon over Melbourne is one of the most breathtaking options, which would take you to a ride of a lifetime. You can view all the major attractions of the city from the air such as the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground, Albert Park Formula 1 track, Shrine of Remembrance as well as the beautiful Yarra River meandering its way through the suburbs of the city. While floating in the morning sky you would get a bird’s eye view of the city. It is definitely an item which a tourist should not miss. The rates for a hot air balloon safari in Melbourne ranges from $465 to $328.

There are not many adventure sports as popular as skydiving in Melbourne, world’s most livable city is the perfect setting to do so. You will experience an ultimate adrenalin rush while skydiving from the drops zones at St Kilda beach. This is one of the closest centers for skydiving in Melbourne CBD. While at an altitude of about 15,000 feet you exit the plane and enjoy a free fall of about 60 seconds which would be the best time of your life. You would be amazed to get a 360-degree view of Melbourne city while you slowly descend on to the Port Phillip Bay.

For those tourists who do not like to navigate around the city themselves in search of the best locations to shop at, shopping tours are the best option. Melbourne, the world’s most livable city, provides a huge opportunity to the tourists to visit various renowned shopping stores and destinations and buy the items which they choose to own. Outlet shopping tours are one of the best ways to get a bargain and at the same time be able to choose from some of the biggest clothing lines in the industry. Some of the best places to go for a shopping tour in Melbourne are-

• Bourke Street Mall
• The Block Arcade
• Melbourne Central
• Queen Victoria Village
• Emporium Melbourne

Melbourne is an urban masterpiece complete with lots of high rise buildings and business spaces. But even among this, surprisingly the tourists don’t need to travel much of a distance in order to see the wild penguins which dwell in Melbourne. The region of St Kilda breakwater located at the flag end of the St Kilda Pier is inhabited by a large colony of around 1200 Little Penguins. During dusk each day, these penguins come out and swim to the breakwater, where they then come out of the sea and waddle slowly over the rocks of the breakwater rocks to go back to their nests located in the rocks of the breakwater.

A Helicopter ride will give you a bird’s eye view of the entire city which would simply take your breath away. There are various spots which you can see through the helicopter tour of Melbourne. You can view all the major attractions of the city from the air such as the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground, Albert Park Formula 1 track, Shrine of Remembrance as well as the beautiful Yarra River meandering its way through the suburbs of the city. The price of a flight ranges from $195 to $300 for a flight time of 30mins.

There are various sports which are played in Melbourne, world’s most livable city. Ranging from cricket, soccer, Australian Rules football, rugby, tennis, horseracing, there are provisions to play all the famous sports in Melbourne which is considered the sporting capital of Australia. Almost all of the sports have a well-established stadium in Melbourne which is of the highest standard when it comes to the amenities as well as the infrastructure. Some of the most popular sporting destinations in Melbourne which are must visit for all the tourists are –

• Melbourne Cricket Ground
• National Sports Museum
• Flemington Racecourse
• Rod Laver Arena
• Etihad Stadium
• Melbourne City Baths
• Black Light Mini Golf
• Transport Public Bar
• Hisense Arena
• AAMI Park