Melbourne is a popular international getaway, known for being a great location for backpacking and sightseeing travelers. There are various museums and convention centers around the city, as well as numerous international restaurants, Irish pubs, and trendy nightclubs. Located nearby to rainforests, small islands and beaches, Melbourne is an excellent choice for folks traveling to Australia.

Why Real Travelers vacation in Melbourne


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Top Rated Melbourne Trips

  • Experience Melbourne

    Experience Melbourne | Sep 18 08'

    by nzgirl1988 a female from Hamilton, on vacation in Melbourne

    "Melbourne is definitely one of the best cities to experience in the world. Home to a never-ending program of festivals, world-reputable dining options, major art exhibitions and musical performances - this is the place to be!"

    Melbourne is definitely one of the best cities to experience in the world. Home to a never-ending program of festivals, world-reputable dining opti... Continue reading »

  • A new state

    A new state | Dec 13 08'

    by Ed and Candice a male traveling as a couple from London, on vacation in Melbourne

    "After nearly being blown into the Yarra, we decided to snuggle up in a pub to sink a few pints"

    Finally, we pack our bags and head to Sydney airport for our first sojourn out of New South Wales. After a shambolic departure - delayed flight, wr... Continue reading »

  • Top 10 Places to Feel Small

    Top 10 Places to Feel Small | Jun 30 07'

    by go_girl a real traveler from Australia, on vacation in Melbourne

    Being only five feet tall, my friends would point out that I would feel small in most locations... however some places are a bit more special...1.&... Continue reading »

  • Fourth Leg: Melbourne

    Fourth Leg: Melbourne | Nov 24 07'

    by P.T. a male from Chicago, on vacation in Melbourne

    "The London Bridge has an interesting story. It used to be connected to the mainland until it literally fell down (as per the song) 7 years ago."

        Everyone in Sydney kept telling me that everyone in Melbourne was prudish and proper, but I can't make that big of a genera... Continue reading »

  • To Melbourne

    To Melbourne | Aug 23 06'

    by Tonya a 31 year old female, on vacation in Melbourne

    "Ned Kelly, who is the Australian outlaw equivilent of Billy The Kid, was hung there in the jail and his death maks is on display as well."

        My journey to Melbourne started at a quarter to midnight when I got on to the bus at the Canberra bus station. I had no ide... Continue reading »