Travellers who feel daunted at the prospect of planning a holiday in Australia should start their journey in the city of Melbourne. Here’s why the capital of Victoria is the perfect launch point.
The Location
The main reason why Melbourne should be your starting point on a vacation in Australia is the city’s strategic location on the map. The city occupies the southern reaches of the country. Travellers can easily head towards Adelaide and the Outback by heading west or reach Sydney to the North-East of Melbourne.
Public Transport Options
With more than 250km worth of tram tracks covering the city, Melbourne is a breeze to navigate and will give visitors a glimpse of what to expect when navigating big cities Down Under. What’s more, tram travel within the Central Business District is free-of-charge so those based at Oaks Melbourne on Collins Hotel or any one of the other Collins Street hotels can explore the metropolis with ease.
The Food
Regardless of your culinary preferences, the city of Melbourne and its eclectic mix of restaurants are more than up to the task of pleasing your senses. As a multicultural city, Melbourne is not only home to its own Chinatown and Asian restaurants but also dedicated precincts where Italian, Vietnamese and other communities have set up eateries.
The Attractions
From the Royal Botanical Gardens, the Melbourne Cricket Grounds and Southbank calling the city home, travellers will find plenty to see in this historic city where the National Gallery of Victoria is also located.
The Nightlife
Melbourne’s vibrant after-dark scene is another reason tourists should begin their tour of Australia in this city where rooftop bars and whiskey bars compete with discos and dance halls.
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