{"id":13157,"date":"2020-03-18T13:00:28","date_gmt":"2020-03-18T13:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/?p=13157"},"modified":"2021-10-29T05:08:58","modified_gmt":"2021-10-29T05:08:58","slug":"melbourne-in-10-unique-experiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/melbourne-in-10-unique-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"Melbourne in 10 Unique Experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sydney<\/a> has the Opera House, Canberra<\/a> claims the Capital and Cairns boasts the Great Barrier Reef\u2026so what does that leave for the mainland\u2019s most Southern city<\/a>? Melbourne consistently gets ranked the world\u2019s most liveable city, but why? With the help of a few mates down under I think I\u2019ve got it sussed – check out our compilation of unique Melbourne moments below.<\/strong><\/p>\n

You haven\u2019t really seen Melbourne unless you\u2019ve:<\/p>\n

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Snapped an artsy shot in a laneway<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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The streets of Melbourne could be compared to one massive, sprawling public gallery. Discover alleyways splattered with vibrant colours and glossy with the sheen of fresh spray paint. Here graffiti is not a public offence; it\u2019s an ever-transforming exhibit. My favourite backstreets to watch artists in action are Hosier Lane and AC\/DC Lane \u2013 just watch you don\u2019t trip on the cobbles in your rapture.<\/p>\n

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Witnessed the Penguin Parade<\/strong><\/h4>\n

A short waddle away from Melbourne<\/a> you find Philip Island<\/a>, home to more than 32,000 penguins. Although large in number they\u2019re oh so adorably little in stature. The aptly named fairy penguins<\/em> can be seen emerging from the waves and waddling on mass back to their burrows every day at sunset. Just smile and wave boys, smile and wave\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n

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Sunbaked on St Kilda Beach<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Head to Melbourne\u2019s bohemian seaside suburb to swim, sunbake and catch a sunset. Kick back and relax on the sand, cycle the coastal path, ride the Ferris wheel at Luna Park and spy penguins from the harbour.<\/p>\n

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Surfed (or at least attempted to)<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Victoria\u2019s coastline infamous for its waves and while St Kilda\u2019s sheltered position doesn\u2019t make for the best surfing conditions, you\u2019re spoilt for choice in Melbourne\u2019s surrounds. You need not venture far afield to find beginner waves begging to be paddled – so test the waters and take a lesson. Instead, leave it to the professionals? Bell\u2019s Beach hosts the Rip Curl Pro at Bell\u2019s Beach every April.<\/p>\n

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Sank a couple of coldies at: <\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Ponyfish Island<\/strong><\/p>\n

Speakeasy style underground bars are the latest trend and Melbourne is always one step ahead of the hipster game. The bar under the bridge is a Melbourne institution and the perfect spot for a post-work bevvie. Access this floating free house by stairs descending from Southbank Bridge.<\/p>\n

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Naked for Satan<\/strong><\/p>\n

From sea level to sky-high, this rooftop bar embodies everything Melbourne represents: fashionable, unashamedly hipster and serving bootleg Kombucha! Brunswick Street is a lined with quirky cafes, multicultural restaurants and permanently buzzing bars and Naked for Satan<\/em> is one of the more up-market, boasting epic views of the CBD as well as cocktails and tapas.<\/p>\n

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Grabbed a feed at:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Vegie Bar<\/strong><\/p>\n

Picking the best eats of Brunswick Street is a near-impossible task. The foodie avenue is a metropolitan mecca and leaves vegetarians and vegans alike spoilt for choice. This converted warehouse in the heart of the hubbub offers low-key vibes, predominantly Asian-inspired cuisine and a plant-based menu. Think vegan pizzas, jackfruit tacos, hemp gnocchi and wok-tossed noodles.<\/p>\n

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Dinner in the Sky<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you suffer from vertigo, read no further. If your idea of fun is being served a 4-course meal while you dangle 50m up in the air the check out Dinner in the Sky. By no means a local haunt, this high-flying venue is a once in a lifetime dining experience. Canap\u00e9s check. Cocktails check. Crane check! It\u2019s time to harness up and chow down.<\/p>\n

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Ordered a flat white<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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For Australia, coffee represents more than just a quick caffeine fix. Coffee is something to be nursed and savoured; it is both a ritual and an art form. In Melbourne, the cultural capital of Australia, I wouldn\u2019t be half surprised to find the Mona Lisa drawn into the foam on my flat white.<\/p>\n

Their coffee culture is unsurpassable, and you\u2019re spoilt for choice when it comes to cafes. Settle down for a quintessentially Aussie flat white while tucking into some smashed avo or nibbling on a macaroon.<\/p>\n

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Learn the difference between footy and soccer<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Love your sport? The if you haven\u2019t already heard of Aussie Rules, Melbourne is the place to educate yourself. Home to the oldest Australian Football League ground in the country, Melbourne hosts the grand final every year.<\/p>\n

Between Formula 1, the Ashes and the Melbourne Cup (the biggest horse racing event in the world) Melbourne\u2019s sporting calendar is pretty jam-packed.<\/p>\n

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Rented a car <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Melbourne is a gateway to the Great Ocean Road<\/a>, one of the world\u2019s most scenic coastal drives, spanning over 400 kilometres. Rent yourself a car and get revved up for the road trip of a lifetime.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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