Melbourne is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. It attracts tourists from across the globe. There are so many things to do and see in Melbourne that you will want to spend a lot of time in this wonderful city. Here are the top 5 famous places to visit in Melbourne that you should never miss.
1) Melbourne Zoo
Do you have kids in your travel party? If yes, then you simply cannot miss Melbourne Zoo. It is home to more than 250 species of animals around the world. This is the place where the kids will have loads of fun throughout the day. It is a very small zoo but it accommodates many big animals like brown bear, tree kangaroo & snow leopard.
2) Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road is one of the most spectacular oceans routes in the world. It is located around 243 km from Melbourne and is world renowned for its superb views, lush green rainforests and the beautiful beaches. The tourists get a chance to cruise through the Great Otway National Park and view the famous 12 Apostles rock formations. You need to arrange for a short-term car rental to enjoy this marvellous site. It is not really in the city Melbourne but in the outskirts actually. However, it still deserves a place in this list for its pristine beauty and the breath-taking views.
3) Federation Square
It is hard to imagine a Melbourne trip without Federation Square. This is a very famous meeting place in the city. The tourists always love Federation Square as this place is full of fun and entertainment and offers something unique to the travellers. Plenty of events take place in the centre of the building such as exhibition spaces, Australia Centre for Moving Images and auditoriums.
4) St Kilda
St Kilda is a colourful suburb of Melbourne that is replete with history and offers loads of attractions for the tourists. It has an impressive collection of beautiful gardens, shopping places, theatres and, of course, the magnificent St Kilda Beach which is a very popular place for water sports.
5) Yarra Valley Vineyards
The Yarra Valley area has a lot of attractions for the tourists including close to 75 wineries. In fact, Yarra Valley is considered to be the birthplace of Australian wines and home to some of the world renowned winemakers. If you explore more closely, you will find that there are a number of tin y wineries which are often regarded as hidden gems’ by the locals. Just spend the whole day here and don’t forget to take a stroll through the countryside and enjoy the delectable meal prepared by the chef of one of the wine restaurants. No wonder, this place easily finds a place among the top 5 famous places to visit in Melbourne.
Unless you are a citizen of New Zealand, a foreign tourist will need an Australian visa to enter the country. New Zealand citizens can apply for VOA (visa-on-arrival) as soon as they enter the country. It must be noted that a Tourist Visa is usually valid for 3/6/12 months. Tourists of some countries can file an online visa application.
