Sports and Melbourne

The residents of this city are sports-mad and take great pride in the sports that take place here. They refer it as the sporting capital in Australia. There are several world class stadium, and Melbourne hosts several tournaments.

To have a first hand feel of the sports craze in Melbourne go to a live match. There lots of these matches to choose from. The Australian Tennis Open and it takes place at the Rod Laver Arena. It is a huge tourist attraction event. There is also the Australian Football League which was started in Melbourne and them spread to the rest of the country with time.

The Melbourne Cricket Ground is the most re-known stadium in Melbourne and any sport held here is attended faithfully by the tourists and the locals alike. On a day when there is no event taking place in this stadium, you can pass through the Cricketers Hall of Fame.

Cultural center.

The vibrant arts scene in this city is a contrast to its sports streak, but enriches it all the same. This has made is the center of all cultural activity in Australia. There is a strong sense of culture evidenced through the galleries, museums, classic buildings and Melbourne has the reputation of a city of great creativity. This is also expressed though the music, theater and festivals held in this city.

Melbourne is a very cosmopolitan city that is diverse and very interesting.  A vacation here will be a mix of sport, history and not forgetting the beaches, wildlife all thrown in.

The Melbourne Museum, the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere. Located in the Carlton Gardens. Your visit to Melbourne is incomplete without a visit to this museum to check out it seven galleries.

The Discovery Centre or the incredible IMAX theatre is a theater that shows movies in 3-D format. Kids would be thrilled as they check out Egyptian mummies and dinosaur bones from China.

Melbourne is also home to World Class travelling exhibitions. The exhibitions also promote local art scenes and the history of Melbourne. The National Gallery of Victoria, is the oldest and largest public art gallery in Australia, having being established in 1861 is also a similar exhibition which holds 63 000 pieces of work from arts masters of past years and modern times, and is worth visiting to see these permanent exhibitions and the diverse range of travelling ones that it hosts.

Night life in Melbourne

Culture and creativity that is cultivated in Melbourne has resulted in a vibrant and thrilling night life in this city.  There is consistency as far as live music and performances are concerned. On any given night musicians fill the clubs with their music.

This is best experienced in St. Kilda. Its bohemian atmosphere and creative reputation is enhanced by the performers, whether they are doing their thing in the street or playing in the pubs. The pubs and the restaurants throughout the whole city also reflect the cultural diversity of Melbourne.

Food in Melbourne

You can sample foods from a dazzling array of world cuisines, from classic English fare to truly exotic island-style dishes. People in Melbourne appreciate fine dining and a pint of good wine alike. The regions surrounding the city produce some of the finest wines in the country, and nothing beats a good meal with a bottle of the local red or white. That’s the culture of people in Melbourne.

Diversity of scenery.

One great thing about taking a holiday in Melbourne is that if you get tired of the sceneries that the city has to offer, or feel like changing scenery from the city to some fresh country air, there is plenty to choose from. You can head west to drive along the Great Ocean Road and enjoy the spectacular views and phenomenal geological features. Other spectacular sights are the Mediterranean delights of the Mornington Peninsula, the rugged mountains and lush valleys of the Dandenong Ranges.

Old or young, no matter what your interests are, you can count on the city of Melbourne and its beautiful surrounds will have something to make your holiday special.