If You’re Coming To Melbourne This Is What You Need To Do.

1st things first you’ve got to get out of the airport into Melbourne itself. In contrast to most other cities there’s no train so Melbourne airport arrivals are left with the option of airport car hire, Taxi, or the Melbourne Airport Shuttle bus (http://www.skybus.com.au/). At $26 returning the dollars you’ll save will pay for a great meal or for you to do some thing else more fun that sitting in a taxi.

Grab a Tram

You can not be serious about a getaway to Melbourne without the thought of catching a tram. Melbourne trams are the heart of the city and if you’ve caught a bus from the airport you’ll be able to catch a tram to your hotel to complete the journey.

There’s no better and cheaper way to get around the CBD than the Absolutely free tourist tram http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/melbourne_details.php?id=3900 although the cost of daily/weekly unlimited ticket is so cheap that you might as well journey Melbourne like a local.

If you decide you like trams so much you want to do more then there are also the options of the tram restaurant http://www.tramrestaurant.com.au and the tram boat http://tramboat.com.au/ to leisurely cruise Melbourne harbour.

Have a cup of coffee

Coffee is a must when you visit and everyone you meet will have an opinion on the best coffee in Melbourne so don’t hesitate to ask. Just don’t be surprised if you start a heated debate.

There’s a good chance you’ll be within 3 minutes of a good java at any stage including at bars around melbourne where there’s usually a coffee machine perched at the end of the bar.

Do some shopping

In the CBD itself there are the key department stores and as Myer has only recently been redeveloped it’s worth a look as you navigate the city. There are also plenty of boutique stores around the place. If you want to examine out Chapel St in Prahran it’s a favourite amongst the trend setting locals. If you need it all in the one place there’s even a bus to Chadstone (the fashion Capital).

Looking for a discount shopping experience Melbourne style then Bridge Rd is the place to go. For lots of discounts under one roof there’s DFO South Wharf.

Check out a Melbourne Precinct

Because Melbourne is an incredibly easy city to get around it has various areas to visit that offer a different flavour of Melbourne. Over West try Yarraville (for a small village like feel full of cafe’s and present shops) or if you have a bit more time Williamstown (a sea side town only 20 minutes from the CBD).

From just above the City there’s a unique feel from Lygon St through Brunswick St and Smith going from university and parent friendly through to hipster cool.

Finally for a bit of sea side fun StKilda’s Fitzroy and Acland St have all the eating places, coffee and bars that your heart could desire.

With so much to do the biggest query is what’s very first!

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