Bucket List: Melbourne, Australia

1. Explore the Iconic Melbourne CBD: Melbourne is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city with an eclectic mix of old and new. From iconic laneways, bustling street markets, and world-renowned restaurants, to boutique shopping, and cultural attractions, the city has something for everyone. The best way to explore it all is by taking a guided walking tour of the city.

2. Go to the Australian Open at Melbourne Park. The tournament is held in January each year, over two weeks, and attracts some of the best professional tennis players from around the world. The Australian Open offers a range of activities to enjoy outside of the tournament, including the AO Live Stage, AO Ballpark, AO Playground and AO Festival. 

3. Take a train down to the Brighton Bathing Boxes. There are 82 distinctive, colorful bathing boxes located on Brighton Beach only a short train ride from Melbourne CBD. Built well over a century ago in response to seaside bathing, the bathing boxes remain almost unchanged. All retain classic Victorian architectural features with timber framing, weatherboards and corrugated iron roofs, though they also bear the hallmarks of individual licencees' artistic and colourful embellishments. Find your favourite box and take a picture. 

Brighton Bathing Boxes

4. Taste the Local Cuisine: Melbourne is home to a vibrant food scene, with plenty of restaurants, cafes, bars, and food trucks serving up delicious local dishes. Sample some of the city’s best tastes, from market-fresh produce to multicultural fusion cuisine. 

5. Shop ‘til You Drop: Melbourne is a shopper’s paradise, with everything from luxury boutiques and designer stores to vintage markets and quirky independent shops. Explore the city’s iconic shopping districts, from the CBD to the trendy inner suburbs. 

6. Visit the Melbourne Cricket Ground: The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is one of the world’s most iconic sporting venues. Take a guided tour of the ground, or catch a game of cricket or Australian Rules Football. 

7. Enjoy the Local Arts Scene: Melbourne is a city of culture, with a thriving arts scene. Visit the galleries, theatres, and music venues, or take a tour of some of the city’s most famous street art. Check out Hosier lane for some cool graffiti art that is ever changing. 

8. Cruise the Yarra River: The Yarra River is one of Melbourne’s most iconic landmarks, and a cruise along its length is a great way to see the city. Take a leisurely cruise, or explore the river on a kayak or paddle board.

9. Go to the Formula One (F1) in Melbourne to check out some of the fastest cars at the Albert Park Circuit track. The F1 season in Melbourne typically begins in March and runs through to April. The cars and drivers travel to Melbourne from all over the world and the event is one of the most anticipated motorsport events of the year. The race brings with it a full schedule of events, including qualifying sessions, practice races and the Grand Prix itself. The atmosphere at the race track is electric, with the crowd cheering for their favorite drivers and teams. 

10. Hire a car and drive down to the Great Ocean Road.

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