Melbourne is one of the most beautiful cities in Australia and has enough things to do for you not to get bored. There are museums, shopping centres, parks and everything else you could think of.
The excitement never ends in the city of Melbourne. From the V8 Grand Prix, the Australian Open and blockbuster exhibitions at the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) and Arts Centre Melbourne, there is always something exciting throughout the year.
Melbourne was ranked 3rd best place to visit by Lonely Planet in 2012, and it is easy to see why. There are countless different things to do in Melbourne that will suit everybody’s needs. This article delves into the most exciting things you can do in Melbourne to make your travel worthwhile.
1. Bowling
Melbourne is a great city for an evening out. There are many sporting events, theatre shows and concerts to attend during the week and a diverse range of restaurants that offer exciting food options from around the world.
Even if a person attends several events during a week, they sometimes have to choose between seeing a concert and going out for dinner with friends. Melbourne’s answer to this problem is the city’s bowling alleys. These facilities are open late and provide a great space for people to enjoy after-dinner drinks and conversation.
If you want to have an exciting, adrenaline-packed evening in Melbourne, you can visit any of the 26 bowling alleys, including the glow in the dark bowling Melbourne.
2. Shopping at the Queen Victoria Market
Queen Victoria Market can be found near Flinders Street in central Melbourne. Unlike most markets, it is open all days of the week and has a lot of different kinds of shops, like nice clothes and food stalls.
There is another market that you might get some inspiration from, but it’s not open every day. The Queen Victoria Night Markets can be found every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the north side of Flemington Racecourse from 5:00 pm to midnight. It is Australia’s largest undercover multicultural night market
3. Horse Racing.
The Melbourne Cup horse race is an annual highlight of the Melbourne social calendar that takes place on the first Tuesday in November every year. It has been held at Flemington Racecourse since 1896, and this premier event attracts huge crowds each year.
If you would like to take the action without all the crowds, there are many options available for corporate hospitality at Flemington racecourse. Corporate packages provide a unique and exciting way to enjoy the day from a private box or covered stand with premier catering and excellent service.
4. Attending a Comedy Event
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival (MICF) takes place over April & May every year. It showcases both international and local comedy performers at venues all over the city. The venue locations are spread across Melbourne’s City Centre, Northcote, St Kilda, Southbank and Richmond, with some events also taking place in Brunswick East and Prahran.
There are many different ticket options available for each performance ranging from $25 to $45 per ticket. The festival offers a great opportunity to head out to the latest comedy gigs in Melbourne without the crowds of a full-scale theatre performance.
5. Car Racing
The V8 Supercars racing event is an exciting sport that was started in 2004 and has been getting bigger and bigger ever since. It takes place across the city streets of Melbourne every March for four days. It is an annual highlight of Melbourne’s sporting calendar and a must-see event for anybody who is visiting the city at that time of year.
There are many different accommodation options available near the Albert Park Circuit, ranging from four-star facilities to cheaper hotels in East Melbourne and Southbank if you would prefer a little more budget for your V8 experience.
Melbourne is certainly a beautiful place to visit, and there is a wide array of activities to take part in if you’d like to spend a longer period.