Luxury Villas in Melbourne for Rent - The Definitive Travel Guide
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Our team can help you pick the right area and villa for your group.
Gateway options depend on your villa; your specialist will advise on typical transfer times and the smoothest route.
Nearby shops, dining and day-to-day essentials are usually a short drive in and around Melbourne.
Regional highlights vary by route and season; we can suggest realistic timings from your villa shortlist.
Evenings out from local markets to restaurant rows—ask us for curated picks and sensible drive expectations.
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Best things to do in Melbourne
Its diverse landscape, year-round sun and dynamic population ensures Melbourne is packed with all sorts of interesting things to do. From top attractions to must-see sights, here's our picks of the best things to do in Melbourne.
Best things to do in Melbourne:
Best local attractions:
In the city centre: Melbourne is a great city to explore on foot and a stroll along the Southbank beside the River Yarra will give you a lovely view of the city. You'll find everything from shops to bars, restaurants, clubs, live entertainment and theatres along this stretch.
Eureka Tower
Dine by the river, have fun at the amusement park and make sure to stop off at the Eureka Tower. At 300m high, the Eureka Skydeck on the 88th floor of the Eureka Tower, delivers panoramic views of the city that are unmatched. A boat cruise along the Yarra River is another great way to see Melbourne at its best.
National Sport Museum
From Melbourne's wide choice of museums and galleries, five not to be missed are: the Melbourne Museum, Koorie Heritage Trust, the National Sport Museum, the National Gallery of Victoria and the Immigration Museum.
National Gallery of Victoria
The National Gallery of Victoria is the oldest and busiest public art gallery in Australia. It houses over 70,000 artworks from around the world. Its most famous exhibit is arguably the stained glass ceiling of The Great Hall. Another notable find is the Ian Potter Collection which features Australian artworks from Aboriginal pieces right through to today.
The Ian Potter Collection is located in Federation Square which houses a number of other museums and galleries, as well as event spaces and eateries.
Koorie Heritage Trust
The Koorie Heritage Trust is also here. The Koorie charts the history of the Koorie people who originally came from Victoria and other parts of New South Wales. Over at the legendary Melbourne Cricket Ground, you'll find the National Sport Museum which includes an Olympic Museum and Australian Gallery of Sport.
Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria
The Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria are another top attraction. The Royal Botanic is over 170 years old with more than 8,500 species of plants from around the world to see. The Gardens are spread over two sites where you can uncover different types of botanicals.
At Melbourne Gardens there are 31 collections, celebrating plants from around the world, including everything from rainforest flora to Californian plants and fauna from Southern China.
Award-winning Children's Garden
Younger members of the group, will relish the range of brilliant play spaces in the award-winning Children's Garden, which includes wetlands, a bamboo garden and rainforest vegetation. Meanwhile, the Wellbeing Garden and Aboriginal Heritage Walk are popular with adults. Over at Cranbourne Gardens, the focus is on Australian bushland. There are 10km walking trails, 6km of cycling tracks, a playground and plenty of other interesting spaces to discover.
Outside the city there's plenty more to uncover:
Philip Island
Take a boat cruise around Philip Island to see some of its magnificent landscape and marine wildlife. Seals, dolphins and whales all inhabit the waters. Inland, there are numerous ways to get close to the island's koalas, kangaroos and more.
Whilst you drink in Philip Island's beautiful coastline, don't forget to catch the penguin parade as the island's 32,000 penguins return home from a day's fishing.
Great Ocean Road
A drive along the famous Great Ocean Road is a good way to see a number of famous landmarks which lie along the coast. With the sea on one side and land on the other, you'll be able to take in: the ancient limestone structures of the Twelve Apostles out at sea, Great Otway National Park, Cape Otway, Erskine Falls, Port Campbell National Park and more.
Along the route, you'll uncover a huge choice of attractions, ranging from hot springs to bush tours, wildlife parks, tasty restaurants and craft breweries. The Great Ocean Road is one of the most picturesque routes in the world so it's not to be missed.
Esplanade at St Kilda
Another iconic location is the Esplanade at St Kilda. The pretty seaside town is favoured for its great combination of beautiful beaches, historic buildings, eateries and nightlife - you might even see some local penguins on the rocks by the water's edge.
Yarra Valley region
Don't leave without hopping on a wine tour in the world-famous Yarra Valley region. Fine sparkling wine, chardonnay, pinot noir, pinot grigio and brachetto are all grown in the region. Many vineyards also include a top notch restaurant where you can enjoy both great wine and food.
Best restaurants in Melbourne.
Melbourne's foodie scene is an intoxicating mix of different cultural cuisines, using lots of fresh local produce, served up in a relaxed, youthful environment. That means you can look forward to exciting, innovative dishes which break all the rules without compromising on quality.
If you're a Masterchef Australia fan you might want to pay a visit to one of George Calombaris' restaurants, such as Gazi which serves up delicious Greek dishes. Bar Lourinha is another landmark Melbourne restaurant delivering superb Mediterranean dishes in trendy surroundings. Anchovy is a fascinating Asian Vietnamese fusion restaurant whilst Italian at Di Stasio Citta and contemporary Chinese at Lee Ho Fook are too good to miss.
Best places to stay in Melbourne, Australia
Whether you want to be by the water's edge, in the heart of things, close to parkland or in the suburbs, you'll find a superb choice of stunning luxury villas, perfect for families and groups of all sizes.
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Melbourne, Australia Holidays: Why go?
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The closest airport to Melbourne is Melbourne International Airport.
When is the best time to visit Melbourne?
To experience Melbourne in full swing, visit between December and February. December to February is summertime so everything from festivals to open air events and outdoor experiences will be yours to enjoy. If you prefer to visit at quieter times, March to May or September could be ideal.
Where is Melbourne, Australia?
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