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Interesting Places to Visit in Melbourne

Melbourne is the capital city of the Australian state of Melbourne. This beautiful city is characterized by sudden rain and sunshine, plenty of eateries, amazing places to visit and state-of-the-art transport system. Here are six interesting places to visit in Melbourne!!

The Melbourne Observatory is a heaven for astronomy lovers around the globe! It houses the transit telescope used for research in astronomy. Not just that, the Melbourne Observatory was also the place where the Great Melbourne Telescope was originally kept.  It is of considerable interest to those knowing more about stars and planetary movements.

The Melbourne Western Skyline is a wonderful sight to tired eyes! This panoramic view comprising tall skyscrapers and blue sky is picture-perfect. Popular buildings that can be witnessed in this part of Melbourne are the Eureka Skydeck, Rialto, Prima Pearl, Premier Tower, Aurora Melbourne Central to name a few. The clear Yarra river flowing down the harbour adds to the charm of the city.

The Melbourne Cricket Ground or the MCG as it popularly called, is a shrine for cricket crazy fans all over. Not only is the stadium the tenth largest in the world, it has the highest seating strength in the entire Southern Hemisphere. Well connected by road and tramway to the rest of the city, the Melbourne Cricket has hosted and still serves as the venue for international cricket matches. What adds to the sports charm of this place is the fact that other non-cricket events such as rugby, Olympic Games, football have also been held here.

The Princess Theatre is a landmark in the city of Melbourne existing from the 1850s. Owned by the Marriner Theatres, it has been the places where iconic plays and musicals such as “The Phantom of the Opera”, “Les Misérables”, “Dirty Dancing”, “Mamma Mia” was performed. The interiors of the theatre still has the age-old chandelier and three different seating arrangements namely – Stalls, Dress Circle and Grand Circle.

The Yarra River Valley adjoining the Yarra River is a scenic tourist destination. The major attraction in this valley is the Lilydale to Warburton Rail Trail along with the natural beauty this place holds. The valley also a treat to wine lovers as wineries are located here along with the opportunity to try out the premium pinot noir, chardonnay and sparkling wine. Sipping on a glass of wine while enjoying the view of the valley on a hot-air balloon ride is a joyful experience.

The Queen Victoria Market is one of the biggest open-air markets in Australia spread over an area of seventeen acres. The architecture and history of this iconic market makes it a highly popular tourist destination in Melbourne. Except for Mondays and Wednesdays, the market remains open rest of the week.

These are just a few of the places that one can visit while being in Melbourne. The city offers tourist variety of options to imbibe and experience the cultural diversity along with breath-taking views of Australia. Hurry and start planning your Melbourne itinerary soon!

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Popular Places to Visit in Sydney

Situated in the Southern Hemisphere, Australia is a hugely popular tourist destination for people all over the world. Australia has mountains, beaches, wildlife, adventure sports scattered all across the country which makes it hard for visitors to choose. Here are six famous locations is Sydney, Australia that must be visited by travellers.

This iconic Danish architecture in Sydney is a place where events take place all year round. Performing Arts held in Opera House are the major attraction that draws a great deal of audience. Not many know that around the year 2007, this was announced as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This building houses concert hall, theatre, recording studio, restaurants, cafés as well as serves as venue for social events etc. What contributes to the ever-increasing popularity of this building is the fact that is has appeared in many Hollywood movies which makes visitors go click-click with their camera phones to pose with this iconic structure.

Sydney Downtown or Sydney Central Business District as popularly known, offers major things to do for visitors. A stroll down the cobbled sidewalks allows one to soak in the hustle-bustle of a busy business centre. Night-life is centred in Sydney Downtown along with wide range of shopping options to choose from. Downtown is well-connected by road and railway to the rest of the city. This part of Sydney is the venue for Sydney Film Festival which is an international event held annually around June. While taking a walk or ride down this area, it is not uncommon to notice the cosmopolitan ambience of the city.

The Sydney Harbour is one of the scenic places in Sydney complimented by clear water, bright sunshine and pristine yachts. Sydney Harbour has served as the backdrop in multiple feature films globally. The harbour offers rejuvenating dining options while enjoying the beautiful view. The presence of islands such as Shark, Clark, Rodd, Goat, Fort Denison and Cockatoo makes it more appealing. Ferry services exists that helps tourists to visit these islands.

Australia is home to few of the highly popular beaches known globally and Bondi Beach in Sydney is the majorly well-known one. This 1-km long beach allows visitors to surf in the clear waters. The beach also hosts activities year-round ranging from rugby, volleyball, marathons, film festivals etc. Flea market too exists near the beach.

This range of mountains in Sydney can be reached after a one-hour ride from the Downtown area. These mountains have popular towns situated such as Springwood, Mount Victoria, Blackheath, Katoomba. This is one of the picturesque locations of Sydney which also serves as popular weekend get-away. The caves and hiking trails are major tourist attractions.

This gallery is a must-visit for art lovers all around the world as it one of the biggest art galleries in Australia. The gallery displays art and artefacts that are European, Asian and Australian in origin. This well curated museum also has resources for research and education.

All the above and more places awaits you at Sydney, which must be explored and toured!!!

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The state of Assam sits in the heart of the Northeast part of India, in the south of the beautiful eastern Himalayas, along with the valleys of Brahmaputra and the Barak River. It is famous its rich wildlife, alluring archaeological sites and evergreen tea plantations. 

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In the Northeast part of India, situated in the south of the beautiful eastern Himalayas is the lovely state of Assam, along with the valleys of Brahmaputra and Barak River. It holds its popularity for its wildlife, archaeological sites and tea plantations.

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The eastern state of Jharkhand, is widely gaining popularity owing to the virgin locations the region possesses. When travel thirsty souls are on the lookout for new places to visit, Jharkhand is right at the top of their list. Trail walking along the beautiful lakes in the evening, Jharkhand’s topography is varied and picturesque.

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Triptreat brings you a step by step visual guide to the historical roads of this legendary route which passes through Sikkim. For more information read our blog.

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Singapore is an exotic city state in Asia, which has perhaps made to every globe-trotter’s bucket list – and for all the right reasons! Fondly known as the Garden City, Singapore enjoys the status of being an extremely popular tourist destination. This is because the places to visit in Singapore are endless!

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Jharkhand is known as the finest place where you can experience nature’s creation. The wildlife aficionados and the love for nature would surely attract you the most. Jharkhand tourist spot ensures that you experience mountains, dense forests as well as the beautiful waterfalls. The place is blessed with warm natural beauty and it is one of the most amazing places of India.

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Goa is the most amazing place and it is said to be the land of festivities. People from all around the world come to Goa and celebrate the life and festivities. A perfect Goa tour guide gives you the opportunity to explore the beautiful beaches, the most amazing nightlife, and the breezy palm trees.

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The unbeatable charm of Uttarakhand can mesmerize any traveler. It is a complete holiday destination that can lure the visitors. Situated in the northern part of India, it has many beauties in store. Ranging from charming villages to the adventurous trekking trails, the state has many amazing and breathtaking places. If you’re looking for a relaxed vacation, Uttarakhand would be your perfect choice.

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Himachal Pradesh is one of the favorite destinations of the Indian travelers, and tourists do come here from all around the world. You get the spectacular view of the dense forests and the cascading waterfalls while coming to the Himachal. It is the dream destination of most of the mountain lovers. You can also witness traces of the colonial times that are highly influenced by Buddhism.

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Planning your trip to a hill station? Think of the most popular and magnificent hill station of Odisha, Daringbadi. The tourist destination is amazingly beautiful and truly a God’s gift. Daringbadi is now a prominent tourist spot which is quite in demand among the travelers.

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Gangtok is said to be an ordinary hill station, but still, it is the one of the most popular destinations of India. There are many places around Gangtok which are certainly breathtaking. It is the place that comes along with the most stunning landscape which is surrounded by the best places. The lush valleys and the beautiful lakes can make the trip a memorable one.