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If you’re feeling a bit antsy and nothing is really doing it for you in Australia, then Melbourne will get you back on the straight and narrow. With more style and sophistication than anywhere else in Australia, and home to that well-known TV show 'Neighbours', this City knows how to party and it knows how to do it in style.
Best of all for all backpackers, the CBD streets are like a grid, so its easy to navigate your way around and those lovely streets are lined with some of the best eating and drinking establishments in the country as well as plenty of hidden little alleyways with great little shops and bars. In Melbourne, there is always something even better beneath the surface.
It's getting colder and the sun is not shining every day... winter is on its way. Of course this doesn't mean that you have to sit inside all day. There are plenty of things to do in Melbourne at all times of the year. When it's a bit colder why not try some, or all, of the activities mentioned below.
Looking to have a great night out after all the shops and local Melbourne attractions have closed? Well, there's still plenty of things to do in Melbourne during the evenings. Melbourne is a fast paced city and with so many transport options (trams run until midnight or the nightrider can get you where you need to be after 1am on Friday and Saturday nights) it's time to check out some of the Melbourne nightlife!
Melbourne is pretty much a hub of amazing food. And where there is food, you can count your lucky stars that the staff at Nomads Melbourne have been there to try it for you so that we can recommend good places to eat. Aren't we good to you? One of the staff favourites is chinatown...
There are plenty of things you don't easily see in a big city like Melbourne. You see all the usual tourist attractions, the popular museums and big markets, and these tourist attractions are fun to visit but they don't always provide a full experience of a place. For me I love searching out craft markets or Artist markets. These are great places to buy souvenirs from local people. (And normally at a great price).
Every city has it's market, and the most famous in Melbourne is probably the Queen Victoria Markets... No doubt you've heard of the hippie-chic, laid back, beach side suburb of St. Kilda just outside of Melbourne... But have you heard of their wicked night markets which are hosted on Thursday nights. The grass near the infamous Luna Park swarms with people of all types of people who come prepared for a great time!
So what's the best way to get around Melbourne? I say it depends. Where am I going? What am I doing? Am I in a rush? That being said, Melbourne is a great city to wander about on foot. Every morning I get up and take a 50 minute walk into the city for work. It's great! Really wakes me up and gets me ready for the morning. If I'm running a bit late, I'll hop on my bike instead. Both give me a fresh outlook for the upcoming day, and I get to discover the city along the way!
The Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne is very well known amongst locals and travellers. Not only is it a historic market but it provides lots of fresh produce at very competitive prices. In addition to fresh fruit and vegetables, customers can also purchase tasty cheeses and meats, and other delicatessan products, and fresh fish and seafood.
Imagine little Italy just outside the busy city of Melbourne. Sprawling vineyards for miles around, rolling green hills, and heaps of fruit trees are the stunning views that make up Yarra Valley. The Yarra River also runs through the valley, and all around Melbourne for that matter. So toss away your worries, and enjoy the ride through the wine countryside.
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