Summer attractions in Melbourne
May 4th, 2008
There is no better time to visit Melbourne than during summer. At this time of the year, it holds many attractions for the sport-lovers, music-lovers, travel enthusiasts, families and children. Every summer in Melbourne brings with it spectacular events, alfresco dining, delicacies, and enjoyment for the whole family.
Every summer, world-famous sporting events such as Grand Slam, the Heineken Golf Classic and the Sail Melbourne Regatta take place. There are also special sporting events like sports for the deaf, such as the “Deafalympic Games.” Also, one could get an entrance ticket to the Australian Open in Melbourne for just $ 25.
If one is a music-lover, one could visit the famous Melbourne International Music Festival that happens every summer. Melbourne also holds attractions such as theaters, festivals, exhibitions and music shows. One could buy a ticket to either an Enrique Iglesias or even a Savage Garden live concert.
The Melbourne Zoo organizes a program, where one could spend a musical night under the stars at the “Zoo Twilights.” There is also Melbourne’s Open Range Zoo at a place called Werribee, where one could either camp out in a tent overnight or take a wildlife safari through one of their attractions, “the African Savannah.”
The Melbourne International Comedy Festival attracts top national and international talent and lets one have a good laugh. One could find Jerry Seinfeld or even the famous Jim Carrey doing his acts on stage and right in front of your eyes. This show is held at a different venue every year.
Melbourne is the vanguard of the Australian and Aboriginal culture and heritage. One could either shop for Aboriginal items in the array of tourist shops or just take a look around the Australian Center for Moving Image in Melbourne city. Melbourne also holds attractions such as the Immigration Museum and the Melbourne Museum, where one could see such Aboriginal art.
Shopping in the famous Collins Street of Melbourne city is a must on one’s visit to Melbourne. This is a great place for clothes for both men as well as for women. For a book shopping session along the way, one could just pop into Dymocks bookstore on Bourke Street or just walk around Flinders Street.
Bars and Nightclubs are the most happening night-spots in Melbourne. Nightclubs are spread throughout the city. They include Heat Cocktail Bar and the Glow Bar. Melbourne is also a premier destination for jazz lovers. One could visit jazz-clubs or even jazz festivals, such as Tony Starr’s Kitten Club or the Hardware Lane.
One could catch Asian Delights at the Flora (Indian) Restaurant on Swanston Street or even at the Little Bourke Street near Swanston Street. There are sprawling numbers of fast-food chains such as McDonalds or Hungry Jacks, where one could catch a quick meal. There is also the famous Gopal Restaurant or the Swanston Walk Caf
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