Holiday homes & rentals in Melbourne

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Melbourne is located on the south coast of Australia and is home to over 4 million people. Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia and the capital of Victoria State. The area is known for its relaxed atmosphere but still with a vibrant metropolitan feel. It often tops lists of the world's most desirable places to live. The city has a busy year-long calendar of activities, including major sporting and cultural events. There are many hotels and hostels in Melbourne to suit most budgets and needs. Alternatively, you can stay in private accommodation: such as an apartment or room for a more authentic Melbourne experience. Visit Melbourne for sun, sea, and good times!

Curiosities

• Until 1966, Melbourne's pubs closed at 6pm!
• According to the RSPCA, Melbourne is the official capital of the fox in the world.
• Melbourne has 480 hectares of parks and gardens - more than any other city in the world.
• Melbourne, was called 'Batmania Bearbrass' before changing its name!
• Melbourne has a public holiday in honor of a horse racing event!
• Melbourne became the center of a gold rush soon after it was established in the late 20th century.

Attractions and sights in Melbourne

Melbourne has a lot to offer visitors to the city. There are museums, botanical gardens, beaches and parks as well as great nightlife and fine dining - it's hard to know where to start! We suggest heading to the central business district (CBD), where you'll find most of the city's top attractions. The National Gallery of Victoria is Australia's oldest art gallery and contains over 65,000 paintings, ceramics and silverware. The gallery hosts some great shows and exhibitions and has recently put on a well-received Monet exhibition. Federation Square, which is also known as 'Fed Square', is Melbourne's cultural center.If you want a break from the hustle and bustle of the city, head to the Royal Botanic Gardens which is located in the heart of the city's CBD and covers over 38 hectares. You could easily dedicate a day to walking around what some call the finest landscaped garden on the planet. The Albert Park is built around Albert Park Lake and boasts stunning views of the Melbourne Skyline and it is a favorite among locals. The Eureka Skydeck 88 provides a stunning view of the city. It is the highest observation deck in the Southern Hemisphere and from it you can see every part of the city on a clear day.

Melbourne's best museum

Melbourne Museum is the city's biggest and best museum. Located in the Carlton district, this museum has eight galleries that focus on a wide range of topics: such as the natural environment, culture and history. The Immigration Museum is an interesting place to learn about how and why people came to settle in Australia. You'll find some interesting interactive exhibits in the museum: for example, a boat that shows what the journey would have been like to travel to Australia. It's cheap to enter the museum and they even have a research room that gives you the chance to look up lost relatives who have moved to the countryside!

Melbourne's love affair with sport

Melbourne is the unofficial sporting capital of Australia and is home to several world-famous sporting events. Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is one of the world's most famous cricket stadiums and in 2006 the stadium hosted the Commonwealth Games and the 1956 Summer Olympics. The stadium has a capacity of 100,000 and regularly hosts Aussie Rules football matches. The National Sport Museum is located at the MCG and is home to Australia's finest collection of sporting heritage. The city's Rod Laver Arena is home to the Australian Open tennis final and is another popular venue. Flemington Racecourse hosts the Melbourne Cup Horse Race.

Day trips

One of the world's most famous coastal routes is the Great Ocean Road. You'll see Bells Beach, a favorite spot for surfers, and Apollo Bay, a buzzing coastal town. One of the most famous features of the Great Ocean Road is a collection of limestone stacks called The Twelve Apostles. It is one of Australia's most famous landmarks! Visit St Kilda beach if you are looking for a clean beach and nice beach bars.

Getting around

Melbourne Airport, also known as Tullamarine Airport is located north of Melbourne. It is 14 miles from the CBD and a SkyBus takes passengers from the airport to the city center. The bus leaves every 10 minutes and the journey takes 20 minutes. Taxis are also a convenient way to reach the city center from the airport. Once in the center, you can get around easily and cheaply. Melbourne is famous for its tram system which is the last of its kind in Australia. The City Circle Tram is free and runs throughout the city and you can get to many attractions with it.

Visit the vibrant city of Melbourne and stay in a modern apartment, many with striking views of the gorgeous skyline. Use this as a base to explore the many sights of this exciting and effervescent city.

A city of culture for every visitor

It’s no surprise that Melbourne is home to many large cultural institutions, such as Museum Victoria and the National Sports Museum. It’s also here you can visit the magnificently glamorous Astor Theatre, built in the Art Deco style of the 1930s.

There’s also a famously relaxed side to Melbourne’s culture in its many cafés and offbeat museums. Order a flat white and mingle with the city’s trendy crowd before heading to the Centre for Contemporary Photography or McClelland Gallery & Statue Park.

Enjoying Melbourne with children

Of course, holiday lettings in Melbourne also cater excellently to families. Kids will have great fun at Scienceworks, and parents will be happy knowing their children are learning all about robots, space and energy while having a great day out.

Sea Life Melbourne is another hit with children, while Luna Park is a thrilling theme park which features high-octane rides for bigger kids. Finally, Melbourne Museum also houses the Pauline Gandel Children’s Gallery, with fun light projections and a dinosaur dig for hands-on learning.

Visiting Melbourne by night

Melbourne has an undeniably young spirit, and is a great place for evening entertainment of all tastes. Coda is a Vietnamese fusion restaurant, while EZARD serves modern Australian cuisine in stylish surroundings. 1806 Cocktail Bar is a great old world setting for cocktails before a show at the Astor.

For dancing, Wah Wah Lounge and Chaise Lounge both have fun, distinct retro vibes. Clique Bar and The Black Rabbit are more relaxed and casual, while the very quirky Pawn & Co. is a bar and club where literally everything is for sale, including the sofas you sit on.

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