When in Melbourne: Insider Tips for Travellers

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Melbourne is regarded by many as one of the greatest cities not only in Australia but in the whole world. The

region boasts countless selection of great attractions and holiday activities. It is home to numerous word-class

shopping centres, department stores, markets, historic landmarks and art galleries. Add in the friendly and vibrant people and the unique gastronomic experiences waiting for

you and you’ll have the perfect destination for a holiday.

While it is easy to plan your holiday itinerary with a huge selection of places to visits and things to do, it can be

challenging to know some inside stuff about the city. To save you time and effort, we gathered them up for you.

1. Know the Coffee Culture

Melbourne is a paradise for coffee lovers. At almost all locations around the city, you can find a café that can give you your

daily dose of caffeine. Take note that these are not the usual cafes; we are talking about places that serve excellent roasted

bean concoctions. You can settle for the standard latte or cappuccino or you can also try the ‘flat white’ – which is very

popular for both city locals and visitors.

2. Fashion is Black

Melbourne is considered as Australia’s fashion capital (in rival with Sydney) and indeed the locals are always into fashion trends. Thus, if

you want to fit in with the rest, you should include black clothes in your holiday wardrobe. Black can be considered synonymous to

Melbourne fashion. Whenever you are going to an art gallery, an afternoon party, or the Melbourne Cup, wearing a black dress or a

black jacket will do the trick.

3. Know the Sports Culture

While cricket is the national sports of Australians, footy is what Melbourne sports culture is about. In fact, 10 out of the 18 teams that compete in the Australian Football League (AFL) are based in the city.

If you want to sound more knowledgeable about the local sports scene (for conversations with the locals or other visitors), you might

want to ‘barrack for’ or support a football club. Two of the safe choices are St. Kilda and Melbourne footy club.

4. Know the Weather

It may sound a bit exaggerated, but many locals describe weather in the city as ‘four seasons in a day’. This is due to the fact that the weather in the city can change between rain and sunshine a couple of times a day. Thus, it would be best to be prepared with clothing for cold and

sunny weather. Be prepared with a sunglasses and an umbrella when you are out for a stroll in the city.

5. Follow Traffic Rules

If you are planning to go around the city on a car, make sure that you are following all the traffic rules. Take note that Australians are indeed much disciplined when it comes to driving and they want

others to do the same. Also, thousands of traffic cameras are present all around the city, so if you are thinking that you can get away from

some simple violation here and there, better think again.

6. Opt for the Trams Instead

If you are a bit nervous now hearing the previous tip, then it would be better to stay away from driving and opt for public transport. Well, you’ll be delighted of the public commute when in Melbourne. Trams are everywhere and you

can access the whole city riding on them. Just make sure that your accommodation is near and accessible so you’ll have no problem in going to

and from your chosen destination.

Now that you have some insider tips in mind for your stay in Melbourne, you can proceed to plan your trip. Make sure to do your research ahead of time all the details of your travel to have a hassle-free and fun holiday. For more

information about your choices on holiday accommodation, visit our website at

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