Melbourne Destination Guide - Attractions

Places to go and things to do in and around Melbourne

There are many places to visit in the Melbourne area, providing an array of experiences to suit all tastes. Phillip Island and the Mornington Peninsula for example are just a couple of hours from Melbourne and are home to some stunning wildlife in the shape of the famous fairy penguins, seals and koala bears. The nearby Yarra Valley, in contrast, is where the many vineyards that produce the fine Australian wines we are all familiar with can be found. There is no need to worry about getting back to the city either as accommodation is available in all the main places of interest.

A city such as Melbourne is expected to have excellent shopping, and it doesn’t disappoint. For those interested in the designer labels and top fashions the place to go is Toorak Road. Here all the top design houses can be found, offering style and panache to those who want it. For sheer volume go to Melbourne Central. This mall houses some 200 stores offering every conceivable type of product, along with a number of restaurants and café’s to help shoppers get through the day. As well as all the bargains that can be found in the heart of Melbourne’s shopping districts the Duty Free shopping in Melbourne Airport must not be overlooked. Check Melbourne flight times and ensure there is enough time spare to pick up some of the many duty free bargains.

A trip to Melbourne must include driving on the Great Ocean Road, considered to be one of the most spectacular coastal road journeys to be found anywhere. With breathtaking scenery, lovely winding roads and the many places on the route to stop and take in the local lifestyle it really is an experience that should be enjoyed by everyone who visits. Car Hire in Melbourne is readily available from a number of depots so the opportunity is there to savour this outstanding journey. A natural alternative for those wishing to enjoy all that Australia has to offer it is possible to book Campervan hire in Melbourne, enabling diverse intineraries to be planned that are tailored to suit the individual.

Here are a couple of particular attractions that may be of interest to you:

	Hot Air Balloon Ride Enjoying the sunrise over Melbourne in a hot air balloon is a real experience that takes in the waking of the city, the dawning of a beautiful new day and also gives an exciting new perspective on the city’s landmarks. The flight takes around 5 hours and will naturally need to be booked well in advance to ensure availability.
	Ultimate Great Ocean Road Experience A 4WD day trip that takes in the most spectacular parts of the Great Ocean Road coastline and the natural beauty of the Otways countryside. With professional drivers taking the vehicles into places some would not even dream of going it is certainly a drive that will not be forgotten.
	Savanna Walkabout Taking the spirit of Australia to heart this full day in the bush is the perfect opportunity to see Kangaroos, Koalas and other indigenous species in their natural habitat. With a naturalist guide leading the way and sharing their knowledge it is a way to really become one with the country.

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