In collaboration with omy.sg, Tourism Victoria and Jetstar are sending 10 bloggers from the the 4th Singapore Blog Awards to Melbourne, Australia. These ace bloggers will be sharing on this blog, their experiences in Melbourne, constituting the many colours of Melbourne.
Take some sneak peeks to see where they will be visiting and what they will be doing in Melbourne! Also, don’t forget to give your shoutout to your favourite bloggers to show them your support! Stay tuned as we bring you more updates and even prizes!
Highlights: Cafe Culture Tour, Bike Tours, Laneways and Arcades by Hidden Secrets, Eureka Skydeck
Cafe Culture Tour
Explore the legacy of the city’s early immigrants who developed the espresso coffee industry. Visit original cafes & roasting houses in the Central Business District of Melbourne sampling blends and learning the history of coffee in Melbourne.
Melbourne Bike Tours
Imagine riding along a quiet bicycle path beside a cool, tranquil river where the only sounds is your clothes gently flapping in the wind and the chirps of the birds sitting in the trees. With Real Melbourne Bike Tours you’ll see more in a few hours than most see in days.
Laneways and Arcades
Visit the retailers the locals love, including loft and basement businesses on a tour that exposes Melbourne’s X-factor quality. Over 50 boutiques, most unique to Melbourne covering mens and womens fashion, accessories, jewellery, literature, music, beauty, lifestyle, culture, stationery, chocolate, confectionary, wine and magic spells.
Eureka Skydeck
Eureka Skydeck is the tallest viewing observatory platform on Level 88 in the Southern Hemisphere. Those seeking for some adrenalin rush, you can go onto The Edge experience!
Highlights: Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island Penguin Parade, Mt Buller
Great Ocean Road – Twelve Apostles
The spectacular Great Ocean Road is one of the world’s most beautiful and naturally maintained secrets! Experience and enjoy the breathtaking coastline. The region boasts of powerful seas, sandy beaches, quaint seaside townships, giant cliffs and lush rainforest of the Otway Ranges. Highlight includes a 10mins helicopter ride over the rugged coastline and rock formations at Port Campbell. All of this remarkable scenery provides an amazing postcard backdrop for memories of a great holiday!
Phillip Island Penguin Parade
Phillip Island is home to Australia’s most popular natural attraction, the world famous Penguin Parade. Watch the nightly magical procession of little penguins at dusk as they emerge from the surf, returning to their burrows. View koalas in their natural habitat from tree-top boardwalks. Enjoy Aussie BBQ lunch at Churchill Island and enjoy the farm activities on site. For those with sweet cravings, don’t miss a visit to Panny’s Amazing World of Chocolates in Phillip Island Chocolate Factory while for those are game for a challenge, don’t miss the steepest vertical drop at Amaze N Things!
Mt Buller
See it, feel it, ski or board, whatever your fancy, this snow trip is a winter must for the magical alpine feel and a bit of adrenalin rush. Mt Buller is Australia’s most accessible alpine region and boasts of terrain suitable for snow play, beginners and ardent skiers. Sightseers can build a snowman, enjoy tobogganing or take in the brilliant views from the chairlifts.
Highlights: City Circle Tram, Street Art Tour, Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Wildlife Park, Colonial Tramcar Restaurant
Free day – City Circle Tram
Free time at leisure with full day tram ticket provided for unlimited travel. Spend the day exploring the weekend markets or shopping in the city.
Melbourne Street Art – Hosier Lane
2/3hrs walking tour. From old-school graffiti to more refined stencil art and ‘paste ups’, Melbourne has become a world pioneer for public street art. Visitors can experience this vibrant art scene with an official walking tour, at dedicated galleries, or by individually exploring Melbourne’s labyrinth of inner city laneways.
Sovereign Hill and Ballarat Wildlife Park
A full day tour from 9am to 5pm. Step back to the 1850s, pan for gold at the creek, see blacksmiths at work or descend an underground mine at Sovereign Hill. Travel through the township of Ballarat and view the Victorian architecture of a prosperous era.
Colonial Tramcar Restaurant
Colonial Tramcar Restaurant offers lunch and dinner in some of Melbourne’s oldest trams dating back to 1927, which have been elegantly refurbished in Pullman style decor to become the world’s first mobile tramcar restaurant. Glazed windows allow diners to privately enjoy the passing scenery while enjoying a meal.











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