VICTORIA & MELBOURNE HOLIDAYS IN 2016/17

There is in fact a multi-cultural population present within the city of Melbourne and it inspires a unique atmosphere to many of the city’s national counterparts, from the leafy boulevards, smart and chic cafés or the rustic trams that trundle along the city streets as part of the world’s longest tram system. Melbourne is a city that definitely should be high up on the list of places to visit in Australia.

Melbourne itself has undergone vast redevelopment in recent years and this has practically transformed the skyline of the city into what it is today, a city full of cultural inspirations for the city’s young and trendy generation such as the glassy skyscrapers of the city’s Central Business District as well as the Eureka Tower, the stunning skyscraper located within the Southbank district of the city.

The city of Melbourne has so much to offer from the world of art, film, ballet, literature, opera and theatre. It is truly one of the world’s centres of culture. Of course, there is so much to see and do; you could spend nigh on all of your time marvelling at what is in front of you.

There are also many attractions in the city of Melbourne, some of which are notably sports related. Melbourne has a rich history when it comes to sport and was the first southern hemisphere city to host the summer Olympic Games in 1956. Australian Rules Football is one of the most popular sports in the city along with cricket and the eye-catching Etihad Stadium is certainly impressive enough.

Soccer is also acquiring popularity within the city, with two soccer clubs in Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City, recently purchased by the City Football Group and the backers of Manchester City FC. There is also the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, which is also a major sporting event within the city.

The state of Victoria encapsulates some of Australia’s most marvellous landscapes. The Great Ocean Road, an Australian National Heritage listed highway is 151 miles long and runs along the Victorian coastline (known as the Shipwreck coast) where the stunning scenery out over the ocean as well as the lush greenery that covers the mountains you’re winding your way through simply takes your breath away.