A guide to the ultimate city break in Melbourne
A trip to Melbourne during the Australian summer is the ultimate southern hemisphere city break. The entire city is coming alive from the 17th to 30th of January because of The Australian Open.
Melbourne has a vibrant, positive energy and one of the world's best dining scenes. There are countless luxury hotels to choose from, including the Sofitel, the Sheraton and the Marriott in Docklands.
In Melbourne's centre you can find world class dining and drinking. Attica was named one of the 100 best restaurants in the world in 2021. Tipo 00 serves the best pasta in Southern Hemisphere. Higher Ground is a favourite breakfast spot.
Melbourne is packed with markets, high streets and big malls. Queen Victoria Market is your best bet for bargains and unique vintage items. Chadstone is the largest mall in the area. Collins and Little Collins Street is a great place to find premium designers.
Melbourne is the art capital of Australia. You can visit the NGV and the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art. Or, if you prefer street art, walk down the famous Hosier Lane.
A guide to the ultimate city break in Melbourne. See live theatre and live music. UB-40, Kehlani, Post Malone, the Backstreet Boys and Harry Styes are all performing here during January and February.
AO Travel's luxurious Australian Open packages are the best way to enjoy everything that Melbourne has to offer. They include tickets to all finals and luxury hotel stays in central Melbourne.
