Visiting Melbourne, Australia - the most livable city in the world

When it comes to Australian tourism, Melbourne is indispensable, a beautiful city with fresh air, special natural landscapes and many unique destinations. If Melbourne is in your upcoming "tourist sights", this is an article that you should not miss. Pocket all Melbourne travel experiences: where to go, what to eat, how to travel…?

1. About Melbourne

Melbourne city is located in Victoria state in the south of Australia. In 2002, Melbourne was evaluated as the most livable city in the world. Since then, the city has been continuously voted this title by the prestigious Economic Intelligence Organization for many years.

Melbourne is considered as the " metropolis " and the largest city of Victoria state. The area of the city is about 9,92 km², having a pleasant temperate marine climate, so it is "pleasing" tourists more when visiting and having fun.

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Romantic and modern and luxurious city of Melbourne has "conquered" countless visitors' hearts.

2. What is the best season for traveling to Melbourne?

Melbourne city has a year-round pleasant climate with cool summer and chilly winter. The weather is ideal for many people to visit at any time of the year.

Spring (September - November): The average temperature is about 20°C to 25°C, suitable for a number of outdoor activities.
Summer (January - March): The maximum temperature is 26°C, very suitable for immersing in the cool water of the beautiful beaches.
Autumn (March - May): The average temperature ranges from 15°C to 20°C, ideal weather to see Melbourne filled with yellow and red maple leaves.
Winter (June - August): The temperature goes down to about 13.5°C. This season you can not only enjoy the beautiful snowy scenery but also participate in many festivals organized by Melbourne city.

3. Recommending the interesting destinations and games in Melbourne

Melbourne owns a beautiful natural landscape, and is also place containing many unique sightseeing and entertainment attractions. Some famous spots of Melbourne that you should not miss are:

3.1. Federation Square

Federation Square is located in the heart of Melbourne, between Swanston Street and Flinders Street, opposite Flinders Street station. It is famous for its liberal architecture when using sandstone as the background.

Federation Square is a location used to organize many festivals, events, fashion shows… Besides, the square also has many shops, bars and galleries, so it attracts more and more visitors to come for sightseeing, entertainment and shopping.

3.2. Royal Botanic Gardens

Royal Botanic Garden is voted as the most beautiful botanical garden in the world. This place is located across the Yarra River, southeast of Melbourne city’s center. The area of the botanical garden is 35 hectares wide, home to more than 12,000 different species of plants.

3.3. Eureka Tower

Eureka Tower is the pride of people in Melbourne city in particular. This skyscraper is located on the southern bank of the Yarra River in Melbourne, with a magnificent and modern beauty with 91 floors and 297 meters high. Standing on the 88th floor of the Eureka tower, you can admire the entire shimmering beauty of Melbourne city.

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If you want to see Melbourne city with a 360 -degree angle, you have to go to the Eureka skyscraper tower

3.4. Puffing Billy Steam Train

Puffing Billy Railway in Melbourne is likened to a "timeless train" because of its hundreds of years of history. The classic steam train will take you through the Dandenong forest, to see the beautiful scenery along the way, and enjoy the freshest air.

3.5. Melbourne Zoo

Located in Royal Park, about 4 km away from the center of Melbourne in the north, Melbourne Zoo is also a favorite destination of many visitors. Australia's oldest zoo currently has around 320 animals from Australia and around the world.

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Melbourne Zoo is a destination for many families and visitors who love to explore the flora and fauna

4. Must-try dishes when traveling to Melbourne

Melbourne city's cuisine is also "not the average kind" with many delicious and famous dishes. So you will freely enjoy without fear of bringing the "hungry stomach" home

4.1. Massive Wieners Cake

Massive Wieners is a famous hot dog sandwich in Melbourne. The cake is made of the main ingredient of sausage, with onions, mustard, special sauce .... Eye-catching and rich shapes are also one of the special features of Massive Wieners cakes.

4.2. Meringue Pavlova Cake

If you are a sweet lover, you must definitely try the Meringue Pavlova cake. This traditional dessert is extremely delicious and attractive because it is made of fresh fruit ingredients and the soft, smooth creamy layer seems to melt when putting in the mouth.

Meringue Pavlova

Your heart will have to "melt" when enjoying the beautiful and delicious Meringue Pavlova cake of Australia

4.3. Bush Tucker Meat

Bush Tucker is also a popular Australian dish. You can enjoy this dish at any store in Melbourne or other cities. Try a dish that is considered indispensable by Melbourne people every day and feel the unique flavor of Australian cuisine in particular.

4.4. Types of meat pies

Australia is famous for its meat pies, so you definitely have to try it when you travel here. Meat pies are made of meat, added by their own spices, rich colors and diverse designs. Many visitors have "fallen in love" with this dish after enjoying it.

5. How to save on transport in Melbourne?

Melbourne's public transport system is extremely developed. This is also a favorable condition helping you have a more convenient and economical trip. Some popular means of transport that you can choose to move to explore Melbourne city are as follows:

5.1. Metro

The most popular means of transport when traveling to Melbourne is metro. Metro is often suitable for traveling to the downtown or other farther tourist destinations.

5.2. Tram

Compared to other cities in Australia, the tram network in Melbourne is extremely dense. Accordingly, Melbourne has more than 500 trams with 25 different routes from the city center and connecting to the suburbs. Therefore, if you are a "go green team", this is a vehicle you should not miss when traveling to Melbourne.

5.3. Bus

Buses are also a popular and economical form of public transport that many people use when traveling in the city of Melbourne. This is the ideal choice for you to explore every corner of Melbourne because the car can run into small roads. In particular, the bus runs through many shopping malls, commercial centers, famous attractions ... so it is very convenient for tourists.

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Melbourne's means of transport are very modern and convenient to travel

To be able to use all public transport when traveling to Melbourne, you need to buy a Myki card. You just need to top up the card and you can use it right away. Ticket prices of public transport will depend on travel time, distance and discounted tickets (if any).

With this useful information, your trip to Melbourne will absolutely be the most convenient and complete.

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