Whenever people decide to visit Melbourne, they won’t be disappointed.
The journey begins already on the way to the hotel through the city over the beautiful Westgate Bridge, along the new skyscrapers in Docklands and Southbank.

Arrived in the city it won’t take long till you will decide to go for a nice shopping trip. There is so much to see- Melbourne Central with his hundreds of shops, QV and China Town and not to forget the huge main train station “Flinders Street”, a beautiful, historical building opposite Federation Square where you can enjoy a nice meal or chill out in the sun or walk along the river.

Why not take a walk to the impressive Botanical Gardens or visit the Crown Casino Entertainment Complex? And that’s just the beginning of Melbourne! Melbourne offers a multicultural cuisine of Greek, Italian, Chinese and Indian food. It is well known for its Victoria Market where you will find a nice souvenir for sure.

Melbourne got a nice beach side and its worth to take a trip on the coastline or go for a swim on a sunny day. Not to forget are other attractions like the famous Great Ocean Road, Lorne, Torquay or Philip Island. Everything is just a few hours far from Melbourne.

For all the Shopping Fans- there a Shopping Centers everywhere, the biggest one is Chadstone Shopping Center, a whole street with Factory Outlets. Melbourne will impress you!

Mandy from Germany

Have you been looking for an idyllic garden setting where you can relax and get away from the bustle of the city? A place where you can enjoy your lunch, read a book, smell the roses and take some time out?

And all that without having to catch a tram, train or bus?

Well yes, such a place does exist. Only a leisurely ten minute walk from the corner of Swanston St and Queensberry St will find you in the beautiful heritage site of the Carlton Gardens. And not only is the setting peaceful and relaxing but the surrounding areas are chock full of history.

If you feel so inclined take the time to wander around and notice the changes from the original 19th century gardens. The various patterns that had been made including circles and scrolls in the 1800’s were later removed and re-placed with much simpler planting patterns. However in 2008, a move was made to bring back the charm of the original gardens and what you see today can transport you back in time.

In addition, nearby stands the historic Royal Exhibition building and the contemporary Melbourne Museum offering you ample opportunities to explore the past and present history of Melbourne.

Dione J.