Melbourne is one of Australia’s most popular city destinations. The beautiful views, amazing works of architecture and various events make Melbourne a great place to visit while traveling. However, you should ensure that you are prepared for your trip before heading to Melbourne. There are many sites to see and you only have a limited amount of time to see them.
Getting to Melbourne
There are no direct flights from Europe to Melbourne, but from international destinations you can catch flights from places like Asia and New Zealand.
If already in Australia, you can fly, catch a bus, or train to Melbourne from other destinations in the country.
Getting from Melbourne Airport
Melbourne airport is 25 km north-west of the city. There are 24-hour shuttle buses available to the city at a cost of $16 or there are taxis which take about 25 minutes and cost around $40.
Where to Stay
There are accommodation options for all budgets in Melbourne, from luxury hotels to budget backpacker hostels. Like the rest of Australia, prices here, even for a basic dorm bed aren’t cheap. You can find the best deals for accommodation on Booking.com.
Melbourne Travel Tips
Melbourne is one of the best cities to visit in Australia. There’s nothing quite like seeing new areas and learning about the history of other places. It’s even better when you have everything planned out ahead of time to ensure that you can spend your trip relaxing and enjoying yourself instead of stressing out. Make plans, do research and try to prepare for anything. The important thing to remember is that you should enjoy yourself, have fun and make the best of your stay in Melbourne.
First off, do your research on all the different places and events in Melbourne. Melbourne is filled with various attractions and events. However, you may be more tempted to go to some places and events over others. You should take note of each place and event you want to see during your trip to ensure that your trip is worthwhile.
Second, make a list of everything you’ll need to take with you on your trip. Weather is known for being unpredictable in Melbourne, so make sure that you bring clothes that are appropriate for various weather conditions. Remember to pack any medication that you’ll need. Ensure that you have plenty of the necessities to get you through your vacation.
Third, make the proper plans and reservations. Depending on where you live and how long you’ll be visiting Melbourne, you will need various reservations and tickets before your vacation. Do proper research on hotels in the area. Find one that looks nice, but affordable. Spending your time in a bad hotel room can put a damper on any trip.
If you are planning to go to any events on your trip, ask about each one to ensure that tickets are still available or if you can reserve them online.
Go hunting for street art, many cities have such prevalent street art that it’s hard to miss, other cities have street art tucked away in back street and down small alleyways. Melbourne is hugely popular for street art and you can even check online and plan your route based on the most famous street art streets.
Getting Around
Melbourne city centre isn’t huge and most of the main tourist attractions can be reached on foot. Taxis can cost a lot of money over time, especially when you visit many different places. Look for the best car rental Melbourne has to offer.
You will be able to relax and enjoy yourself if you have your own rented car for the entirety of the trip. You can go anywhere you want without having to worry about getting a taxi or missing the bus. You can visit every place you want to visit at your own pace.
Related Destinations
• Sydney travel guide
• Brisbane travel guide
• Perth travel guide