If you are planning a family vacation with young kids, why not look at Melbourne as an option? The city is extremely visitor-friendly and there are several activities to suit every age group. Start with the Melbourne CBD; accommodation is provided by some of the most recognised names in the hospitality industry. The contemporary style Oaks On Lonsdale for example offers self-contained apartments that are ideal for families. Step out into a neighbourhood of stylish restaurants, cosy bars and trendy cafes.
Explore the area by hopping on the tram that travels along Swanston Street. The Melbourne Museum nearby is located within Carlton Gardens. Displays like the giant blue whale skeleton, the living rainforest, and Phar Lap, the racehorse will be entertaining, as well as, educational. There is also an IMAX theatre and a gift shop on site. The Pauline Gandel Children’s Gallery is scheduled to open in December 2016. The award winning Fire Services Museum, located in East Melbourne, is open to the public on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Head to Geelong to visit the Naval and Maritime Museum, which is open daily.
A day of family fun awaits at Luna Park in St. Kilda, which has been around for nearly one hundred years. Thrill rides like Spider, G-Force and Twin Dragon will set adrenalin coursing through your veins while others like, the dodgem cars and the carousel are more old school and fun for younger kids. Fitzroy Gardens has served as a recreational space for families for over one hundred and fifty years. Enjoy a picnic lunch under the trees, then visit the newly redone Tudor Village, the Fairies Tree, The Conservatory and last but not least Captain Cooks’ Cottage. Melbourne is home to several world-class sporting venues like the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Etihad Stadium and Rod Laver Arena. Even if there is no game on when you are visiting, tours of the facility can be just as exciting for kids who are sports enthusiasts.
Intrigued by history, art and food, Lavinia Woolf is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary and writes of the exhilarating and enchanting. Google+