A family holiday in Melbourne
Melbourne is a beautiful and fun city
to visit with the family. With lots of fun activities for kids and couples,
Melbourne is a city full of great places to visit, stay and explore. Founded in
1835, during the reign of King William IV, Melbourne has some of the most
interesting and diverse cultures. From their art scene to sports events,
Melbourne is popular for just about everything and something for everyone.
To find cheap flights to Melbourne
try to book the flight at least a few weeks in advance. If you do not already
have a travel agent or a website you have been using to buy your tickets, then
simply search for cheap flights Melbourne
online and it will give you the top websites offering travel services. Be sure
to check at least 4 different sites to compare costs end up with the cheapest
tickets.
When taking a family holiday it is very vital to pick a place that has
affordable and easy local travel. Melbourne has one of the most organized bus
systems that will take passengers around the city. For longer journeys, they
have the greyhound and the Southern Cross Railway Station, so a trip to Sydney
can also be incorporated into your family holiday.
If visiting Melbourne in the summer, its a great place to spend time with the
family on the Brighton beach. With lots of fast food outlets, bars, restaurants
and small shops, it is a fun place to take the kids and kick off your own shoes
and soak up some sun. If you do not enjoy the beach scene, then head to
Melbournes many parks for a picnic and enjoy the local culture, with lots of
history each picturesque park, like the Alexandra Gardens or the Birrarung Mar
will be an experience.
With one of the most happening art scenes in the world, Melbourne has some
great and child-friendly art galleries. The Melbourne Museum has eight
galleries, an IMAX theatre and is located in Carlton Gardens. With one gallery
dedicated to children, a live rainforest and a cultural centre there is plenty
to explore for the entire family. Melbourne is also home to ArtPlay, a creative
arts studio for children, where for a small fee children can create mosaics,
paintings and other crafts.
With a Chinatown and Greek Precinct, Melbourne offers a wide range of
experiences. Lonsdale and Russells street are full of delightful Greek dining,
galleries and shops. Melbourne is definitely a really amazing city that is expanding
in more than one ways, with lots of exciting places to visit and exciting
events happening around the clock
, it is a new family favourite because of its
tourist friendly transport and affordable local hotels.
