When you walk through the streets of Melbourne you get the sense that is a well planned out city with meticulous thinking and thought that has gone into the placement of buildings, constructions, art structures, attractions and beautifully landscaped gardens. It is a balance of a neat and tidy city with angled streets that boasts flavour and charm around every corner that you turn. The CBD is alive with tourists and Melbournians that love to wine and dine, and shop in some of the most exquisite boutiques.
Every suburb of Melbourne has its own distinct character and personality and with a simply tram ride from the city centre you can experience many of the hidden treasures that tourists don’t usually get to see while in Melbourne.
The Yarra River, some people call it the heart and soul of Melbourne, snakes its way through Victoria’s capital, and it is along the banks that you can sit and take in the true wonder and beauty of this great city. The Mornington Peninsula lies to the south of the city and provides a relaxing sojourn away from the city and you can enjoy the tranquility of the bayside suburbs and the wineries that attract so many people here.
Lygon Street would have to be one of the most popular strips in Melbourne. Melbourne City and inner villages also offer endless restaurants and cafes presenting cuisines from around the world for you to enjoy anytime of the day or night.
Melbourne is a city that has something for everyone; from fashion stores for the shop-a-holick to buzzing laneway cafés and trendy bars. Melbourne presents beautiful landscaped botanical gardens, sports stadiums and spectacular events all throughout the year. In Melbourne you have everything at your fingertips, from the best eating and drinking, cafes and boutiques, art exhibitions and performing arts. There is always so many things being held every night of the year that it really is the city that doesn’t sleep.