Month: July 2014
Top Five Things to do in Melbourne
Melbourne in itself is no doubt the biggest attraction and no matter if you are travelling by bus, bike or by foot, exploring this city will add on to most wonderful experiences of your life. Melbourne is the city where you will find hidden shops, quirky alley ways, indie theatres and art galleries. It has certainly gained the reputation of Australia’s culture capital as the entire city is full of historical and cultural richness. If you are planning to take a trip to Melbourne and time is short then it’s important that you plan for a few things beforehand so that you can enjoy the best of what this city has to offer.
The first thing that you should start your day with is to go for hot air ballooning. You will experience some unforgettable and spectacular views and get lost in the beauty of the city during sun rise. These balloon rides usually take off early in the morning in order to enjoy the calm and smooth morning air and also to see Melbourne as it gets illuminated by the sunlight. This will offer you the most fantastic scenic beauty and you will be able to look down on many major landmarks of the city as well.
Visiting Eureka Skydeck should be the next thing on your list as it offers incredible top view from the Southern Hemisphere since it is the highest viewing stage. Eureka Skydeck stands tall in the middle of the city offering a widespread view all over which will also help you decide on where you want to go next. For those of you who want to add a little adventure can go up to “The Edge”, a glass box that will take you to the edge of the building.
After taking in the modernity of the city, it’s time to take in some of the cultural side as well by visiting St. Paul’s Cathedral. Melbourne is the home for a number of places that represent classic architecture and the most impressive and prominent one is St. Paul’s. It’s a stunning building that has been constructed in traditional Gothic style and is situated just across the city from Melbourne’s famous Flinder’s Street Station. And these two together provide such an ambiance that it will take you to another world while being present in Melbourne.
Now it’s time to travel to Dandenong Ranges as it will provide you view of majestic mountains that are famous for spectacular Mountain Ash trees. The tour offers scenic beauty, incredible little villages, and stores offering hand crafted items and places where you can experience some delicious local food. You can travel up to the range by using narrow gauge railway that will take you through breathtaking Blue Dandenong Ranges.
You trip won’t be complete without setting foot on The Great Ocean Road which is recognized as one of the most famous and scenic vantage points in Australia. The ocean is stretched about 243km along the Victorian Coast and will definitely be the most relaxing and superb end to your exciting day as you enjoy the breathtaking view of sunset.