South Melbourne Holiday Deals

South Melbourne Holiday Package Deals

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Holidays in South Melbourne

Bring your adventurous streak along with that well-travelled suitcase. It's time to explore what South Melbourne is all about! A neighbourhood in Melbourne, it's a brilliant place to experience a different side of the capital of Victoria. Melbourne is home to around 4,200,000 people. Make sure you try to meet a few of them! To get to South Melbourne from Tullamarine Airport, grab a taxi and travel southeast for 20 kilometres. From the centre of Melbourne, it's 2 kilometres to the south.

This city is brimming with impressive things to do, and many of them can be found near South Melbourne. It's a challenge to choose the best attractions, but the Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex and Federation Square are two you shouldn't miss out on. The must-see sights of St. Kilda Beach and Luna Park are also waiting for you. For a better perspective of this amazing city as a whole, visit the nearby neighbourhoods of Southbank and Southbank Promenade.

There are stacks of reasons why so many travellers venture to the centre of Melbourne. The University of Melbourne and the RMIT University are just a couple of them. Alternatively, take a look around the Melbourne Zoo and Melbourne Aquarium.

Want to blow off some steam? Fun options include the Carlton and United Breweries, the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, Melbourne Seaplanes and Young & Jackson's.

The area's cultural attractions, such as the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, the Primrose Potter Australian Ballet Centre, the Über Gallery and the Uplands Gallery, cannot be missed!

If you've got an artistic flair, you can't miss the National Gallery of Victoria, the Ian Potter Museum of Art, the Linden Arts Centre & Gallery and the Johnston Collection. Walk around and if one of the pieces touches you, ask the staff for information about its creator.

Gaze into the glass cabinets and discover the objects on display as you walk through the sprawling collections of the Melbourne Museum, the Immigration Museum, the National Sports Museum and the Jewish Museum of Australia.

Sitting down and watching a first-rate show is a remarkable experience. Book a seat at the Forum Theatre, the Regent Theatre, the Sun Theatre and the Princess Theatre for a great night out.

Is your golf swing too stiff? Does your stance need some work? With superb fairways like the Albert Park Golf Course and the Yarra Bend Golf Course to play at, improving your technique will be par for the course.

If you're travelling with children, they'll love a visit to one of the nearby fun-filled attractions. St. Kilda Sea Baths, Melbourne City Baths, the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel and Westgate Park are the ideal places for them to burn off a bit of steam.

Nothing relaxes the mind like the sights, sounds and smells of the natural world. Experience it firsthand at Eureka Skydeck 88, Merri Creek Trail and Fitzroy Aboriginal Heritage Walking Trail.

Elwood Beach, South Melbourne Beach and Middle Park Beach are excellent places to go on a beautiful, clear day. Stand with your feet in the water and watch seabirds hover over the waves.

Hit the trail and stroll through the close-by nature preserves, such as the Royal Botanic Gardens, the St. Kilda Botanical Gardens and the Williamstown Botanic Gardens.

Whether you'd like to sit under a tree with a book or hang out with some friends, the nearby green spaces are delightful places to be. Choose from either Royal Park, Carlton Gardens, Fitzroy Gardens and Flagstaff Gardens.

Buy the essentials or look for a few unique gifts. You'll be able to grab all the items on your list at Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne Central, Bourke Street Mall and Jam Factory.

Learn more about the past at a selection of the area's time-weathered sites, such as the Swinburne University of Technology, Old Melbourne Gaol, the Royal Exhibition Building and the Victoria University of Technology.

Whether you want to learn some more about the region's traditions and customs or simply soak up the quiet surroundings, head to St Patrick's Cathedral, St Paul's Cathedral, Shrine of Remembrance and Abbotsford Convent.

Slip on your blue, white and silver and watch rugby union team the Melbourne Rebels attempt to claim glory at Aami Park. As this stadium is also the home arena of the Melbourne Victory and the Melbourne Hearts, check out the schedule of this popular sporting hub and time your trip with a game day.

Hotels in South Melbourne

If you'd rather spend cash on experiences than on a hotel, the Habitat HQ - Hostel and the Urban Central Accommodation - Hostel are two places you should take a look at. Or perhaps you'd rather treat yourself in more luxurious surrounds? Then let the friendly staff at the Cityviews 3 Bedroom and the D'One Luxury Apartments take care of you.

If you're only in town for a night or two, why not set up shop near the Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex? The ABC Accommodation - Flinders, 0.4 kilometres away, and the Anchor on Collins, 1 kilometre away, are about as close as you'll be able to get to this well-known attraction.