Top 5 Attraction: Outside Melbourne

Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road represents the coastal region of south-west Victoria. It is about 247km long. The road follows the coast all the way and you get to see some of the most spectacular coastal scenery like rugged cliffs, small sandy coves, special rock formations and even a quaint fishing village.
The highlight is the Twelve Apostles, a unique group of rock formations in the Port Campbell National Park that sit out of the sea. Currently there are 7 apostles still standing.



Phillip Island
Phillip Island is an Australian island which is named after Arthur Phillip, the first Governor of New South Wales. It is visited by 3.5 million people annually. The penguin parade where little penguins come ashore in groups attracts visitors from all over the world. The island hosts also various surf events as it is known for its perfect surf conditions. The island comes alive for the annual motorbike races watched all over the world.

Yarra Valley
Yarra Valley is a very popular wine region as the area is known to produce some of the finest red and white signature wines in the world.
Many restaurants serving local and international food, cafes as well as luxurious accommodation offer the opportunity to escape from the busy city and relax.












 

 


Bells Beach
Bells beach is a renowned surf beach which is located 100 km south-west of Melbourne.
There is not really much “beach”, there is however a beautiful rocky cliff and the nearby small town called Torquay which is home to two of the most popular surf brands Rip Curl and Quicksilver.
Bells Beach hosts one of the world’s longest running surfing competitions, the Rip Curl Pro Surf & Music Festival.




 









Dandenong Ranges
The Dandenongs are located where Melbourne’s eastern suburbs meet the mountains and forests. Protected parklands preserve the natural beauty of this area which includes valleys and hills. It is a bushwalking and cycling paradise and the peak of Mount Dandenong offers a panoramic view of the city. Restaurants and boutique shops border the area.

Top 5 Attractions: Melbourne City Centre

Federation Square
Federation Square is Melbourne’s number one meeting point and unique cultural area.
It is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Victoria and is also the biggest free Wi-Fi site in Australia, so there are always many people with their laptops enjoying the fast and free internet access.



Queen Victoria Market
Queen Victoria Market is a major landmark in Melbourne; it is the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere.
It is very popular as shoppers can find everything from fruit and vegetables to local and imported gourmet foods, fashion and general merchandise.

Crown Casino
Crown Casino is located on the Southbank of the Yarra River in Melbourne.
It is the largest casino complex in the Southern Hemisphere. It has a license for 500 table games and 2,500 poker machines. In the complex there are many fancy clubs, restaurants and cafes.

Southbank
Southbank is a promenade which stretches along the south side of the Yarra River from the popular Southgate shopping and dining complex to the Crown Casino. It is an important cultural centre as it includes many famous galleries and concert halls. There are also various cafes, shops, restaurants, hotels and major offices.

Chapel Street
Chapel Street is known as Melbourne’s “most vibrant” fashion and food strip; designer labels go hand in hand with fancy bistros. One of the major areas is “The Jam Factory”, an actual jam factory which has become a modern shopping complex with cinemas.