5 Things to Do In and Around Melbourne

Melbourne is known as the capital of Victoria and the second largest city in Australia. Due to its populous place,different kinds of race were already residing here that’s why the city  is known for its dynamic culture including the variety of foods and drinks, the diverse taste in fashion, arts, and music, the various tourist spots as well as its nature friendly ambiance. If you are on a trip, you might want to try and enjoy every activity in your itinerary but just by transferring from one place to another— is already a waste of time and energy consuming. That’s why bus hire in Melbourne is a must. Transfer is more convenient as well as you can maximize your time and energy by hiring a bus while enjoying these 5 things to do in and Around Melbourne:

  1. Havea sip of the world’s Best Coffee

To warm up the first day of your stay in the city, you should take a sip of the World’s Best Coffee! Heads up coffee lovers and energize your whole day trip by visiting various café and coffee shops that will surely turn you into a coffee addict if you are still not. The aroma of the coffee will brings you the story of the diverse culture of Australia as well as the color of the coffee will reflects the history behind a unique taste of coffee.

On 2014, it was officially announced that Melbourne is the country that most of the tourists voted for giving the best quality of coffee, defeating a lot of countries around the world.

  1. Have a street art tour

After enjoying a good breakfast partnered with a coffee, you must do a street art tour around Melbourne. There are many places where you can see stunning and amazing artworks or paintings which is filled with the passion, story, emotions and pains not only by the artists but of the city as well.  Your eyes will surely never get tired of looking at those eye-worthy artworks as everything is meticulously created with the aim to attract the tourists as well as add colors to the boring walls of the city long time ago.

Drewery Lane, Croft Alley, Hosier Lane. 223 Franklin Street, Guildford Lane, Blender Lane,Meyers Place and many more were just some of the examples of lanes you can visit to see this magnificent creation.

  1. Try Dandenong Ranges

Upon wrapping up your mini street art tour, you might want to escape away from the city for a bit then you must try Dandenong Ranges! The fairy-tale like Puffing Billy Steam train will brings you into the heart of the nature, while dancing around together with the trees and from the mountains. You will also got to reconnects with the nature by strolling into the Dandenong garden accompanied by the fresh air you seldom get for the polluted air you get from the city.

  1. Have a tour around Melbourne Royal Botanic Garden

After eating at the Dandenong country’s café and bakery or after picking up fruits for desserts, digest your food by continuing your tour at the Royal Botanic Garden of Melbourne. Think nothing and try soul searching just by enjoying the sight of the pretty flower you like, or smelling the flower petals around you, or by interacting with different kinds of animals. You can also rent a bike to enjoy the whole garden more. 

  1. Watch a theater performance

Before wrapping up your day, you must watch a theater performance or cultural shown in Melbourne. The city is really rich when it comes to entertainment, arts, music and shows. In able to understand more the diverse culture of Australia, go grab your red long dress or black tuxedo and anticipate a lot of things that a show can offer for just limited time but you’ll end up with hefty smiles and appreciation after the show.

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