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Melbourne is a beautiful and fun city to visit with the family. With lots of fun activities for kids and couples, Melbourne is a city full of great places to visit, stay and explore. Founded in 1835, during the reign of King William IV, Melbourne has some of the most interesting and diverse cultures. From their art scene to sports events, Melbourne is popular for just about everything and something for everyone.
To find cheap flights to Melbourne try to book the flight at least a few weeks in advance. If you do not already have a travel agent or a website you have been using to buy your tickets, then simply search for cheap flights Melbourne online and it will give you the top websites offering travel services. Be sure to check at least 4 different sites to compare costs end up with the cheapest tickets.
When taking a family holiday it is very vital to pick a place that has affordable and easy local travel. Melbourne has one of the most organized bus systems that will take passengers around the city. For longer journeys, they have the greyhound and the Southern Cross Railway Station, so a trip to Sydney can also be incorporated into your family holiday.
If visiting Melbourne in the summer, it's a great place to spend time with the family on the Brighton beach. With lots of fast food outlets, bars, restaurants and small shops, it is a fun place to take the kids and kick off your own shoes and soak up some sun. If you do not enjoy the beach scene, then head to Melbourne's many parks for a picnic and enjoy the local culture, with lots of history each picturesque park, like the Alexandra Gardens or the Birrarung Mar will be an experience.
With one of the most happening art scenes in the world, Melbourne has some great and child-friendly art galleries. The Melbourne Museum has eight galleries, an IMAX theatre and is located in Carlton Gardens. With one gallery dedicated to children, a live rainforest and a cultural centre there is plenty to explore for the entire family. Melbourne is also home to ArtPlay, a creative arts studio for children, where for a small fee children can create mosaics, paintings and other crafts.
With a Chinatown and Greek Precinct, Melbourne offers a wide range of experiences. Lonsdale and Russells street are full of delightful Greek dining, galleries and shops. Melbourne is definitely a really amazing city that is expanding in more than one ways, with lots of exciting places to visit and exciting events happening around the clock, it is a new family favourite because of its tourist friendly transport and affordable local hotels. Carl Liver and Barry S Summers
