i am planning to have a trip to Melbourne in Apr 2016. I am wondering if it is the best season, any advice? Can anyone share some famous place for sightseeing as well? Thanks in advance!
i am planning to have a trip to Melbourne in Apr 2016. I am wondering if it is the best season, any advice? Can anyone share some famous place for sightseeing as well? Thanks in advance!
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Weather Melbourne Australia: Four Seasons in One Day
bring a heavy coat if you are going to see the penguins
bring a heavy coat if you are going to the beach
wear thongs when you are in the city
wear a scarf to the footy
April could be a bit hit and miss, and it can be quite cold during that time of year.
Best time of year to go would be during Melbournes Spring, September onwards leading up to summer, and during summer, both are great times of the year. You also have the Royal Melbourne Show on which is great to attend if you have children, the AFL grand final, the sweet smell of blossom in the air and nice pleasant weather in the low to mid 20's. My fave time of the year to spend in Melb, besides summer and the surf coast .
As far as sight seeing goes..
Places to visit:
The Dandenong ranges, enjoy a cottage pie or tea and scones at Miss Marples in Sassafras
Luna Park
St Kilda Beach
The Queen Victoria Market ( Saturday before lunch is best )
The Surf Coast, ie Lorne, Apollo Bay
The Fitzroy Gardens
Captain cooks cottage
Take a walk along the banks of the Yarra River
Visit St Ali in South Melbourne for some of the best coffee in the world.
Definitely visit Historical Williamstown, preferably on a sunny weekend which pre dates Melbourne, a 20 minute train ride from the Flinders Street station.
I should ask how long you are staying in Melbourne before i get too carried away with offering suggestions...
Last edited by Skyhook; 23-09-2015 at 05:28 PM.