Beach destinations in Melbourne

Although not as popular as the New South Wales counterparts, there are quite a few beaches in Melbourne as well. In fact, the beaches are some of the best places to visit in Melbourne during spring and summer. St Kilda beach of Port Phillip Bay is the most popular one among the lot. It is great for swimming, walking, cycling, rollerblading or simply enjoying the city’s skyline and some brilliant sunsets. Brighton beach is known for colourful bathing boxes while the Elwood beach is a great secluded spot for ocean-watching.

Museums in Melbourne

Staying true to the title of Australia’s cultural capital, the city of Melbourne is dotted with museums and galleries. Melbourne Museum is one of the best attractions in Melbourne, Australia. The museum traces back life and evolution in Victoria region over 600 million years, explore the maritime and colonial history and the ancestral heritage of the aboriginals – the original residents of Australia. The Immigration Museum, Hellenic Museum, the autobiographical museum of pianist Percy Grainger, Chinese Museum and the Old Melbourne Gaol are spectacular Melbourne city attractions.

Here are some of the best Melbourne attractions.

1. Flinders Street Station

Flinders Street Station is the oldest railway station of Australia, serving the entire metropolitan city of Melbourne. Each working day sees about 1500 trains and 105,000 people through this station. The colossal yellow building very prominently displays colonial architecture. The row of clocks at the entrance way is definitely not to be missed. It is one of the most visited Melbourne tourist attractions.

2. The Docklands

The Docklands area is one of the best Melbourne points of interest. Along the stunning waterfront, there are lined up shops, diners, cafes, parks, nightclubs, bars and pubs and even amusement parks. A ride on the Ferris wheel Melbourne Star – the city’s own equivalent to the London Eye – is an absolute must. One can also visit the Icehouse for an enthralling ice sports centre experience.

3. Shrine of Remembrance

Moving away from the glitz and glamour that the city is so well known for, the Shrine of Remembrance is a destination that one must include in Melbourne sightseeing. Situated in the Kings Domain Garden, the epitaph here is decorated with the names of the Victorians who laid down their lives for the Allies during the First World War. The place hosts ceremonies on Remembrance Day and ANZAC Day.

4. Royal Botanic Gardens

Located near to the CBD area of Melbourne south of the Yarra River, the Royal Botanic Gardens is home to over 8500 different species of flora. Established in 1846, this garden has some of the rarest of plants in its 38 hectares area that falls in Melbourne – the rest is in Cranbourne. This is one of the best Melbourne places to visit. Explore the rich indigenous heritage of Australia along the Aboriginal Heritage Walk or enjoy a traditional high tea at The Terrace Café.  

5. Melbourne Museum

Melbourne Museum is a must-include name in Melbourne city sightseeing tour. Surrounded by a beautifully curated garden, this archaic building houses a dynamic collection of antiquities and cultural displays. Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre is about the indigenous people, the Phar Lap exhibit is about Australia’s greatest racehorse, and there is a Children’s Gallery as well.