MELBOURNE
I’ve visited Melbourne a few times, my last visit was
spending time with a good friend of mine who lived in the area. I felt I got to
know the real Melbourne and wanted to share my experience with some tips and
recommendations…..
Melbourne is set on the banks of the Yarra River it’s a mix
of 1800’s gold boom architecture and modern glass skyscrapers.
It’s easy to escape the modern day traffic in Melbourne’s backstreets. These laneways bustle with cafes and bars, the fun part is finding them tucked away in secret alcoves and behind unassuming doors. Check out the street art including Banksy!
Melbourne certainly knows how to pack a punch. They invented the rooftop bar scene, which opens up every summer. You can listen to live music, watch movies beneath the stars, perfect places to spend summers days and nights.
Situated in the Southbank area is the Crowne Entertainment complex, it’s a mini city of shopping and dining. It takes up 2 city blocks and dominates the Yarra River. The highlight for me is a 90-minute Four Seasons light show which takes place every night. Outside they have chimney stacks lined along the boardwalk which shoots bursts of flames into the air. This can be viewed from one of the many terrace bars along the front.
Head to Eureka skydeck 88, which is the tallest residential building in the Southern Hemisphere. Get a 360 degree view of Melbourne.
Top tip: Southgate Pedestrian Bridge,
nr Flinders Street station….. Pony Fish
Island, great food, quirky drinks, awesome atmosphere, amazing sunsets
Use the free tram around the city its gold and red
Federation Square is Melbourne's meeting
place. It’s a unique cultural precinct which brings together a creative mix of
attractions, museums and galleries, along with many restaurants, cafes and
bars. Located opposite Flinders Street station, within easy walking distance of
most major attractions.
St Kilda is Melbourne’s bohemian seaside
town, just a short tram ride. St Kilda beach lines the shores of Port Phillip
Bay. Complete with a long palm lined front, it’s a chilled out place with a
good choice of eateries and great for those seeking beach activities.
So many other places in the city worth
visiting:
Brunswick
Street: for fine art, fashion and food, this is Melbourne’s Soho strip
Royal
botanical gardens, Yarra Valley for its fine wines and stunning scenery
The birth place of Neighbours, I’ve been on the tour and it’s
well worth it if you’re a fan!
Some great days out around the area can be had, including
Mornington Peninsula, Phillip Island (watch the daily sunset penguin parade),
The Great Ocean Road (amazing stunning scenery). Most cruise companies offer
excursions to these places. For more information check out our website: www.cruiseclubuk.com
Keep reading my blogs as more to come. Part
5 is Hobart, Tasmania......
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