3 Places to Experience in Melbourne

Melbourne Australia is a beautiful city. Everywhere you go, there is art in Melbourne; little wonder it is one of the fashion capitals of the world. But it is also much more than that. It is a place which has a vibe and energy that is easily contagious. When visiting, if you know where to look you would enjoy the best that Melbourne has to offer.

Great Otway National Park

There is no how you would be in Australia, within the vicinity and not stop by the Otway National Park. Home to one of the most beautiful rainforests, the Great Otway National Park also houses lovely waterfalls and fantastic terrain for the Great Ocean Walk which involves coastal hikes. Worth seeing are the Redwood forest near Apollo Bay and the rainforest and waterfalls which are near Lorne.

If you really want to explore the park, one day is not sufficient as there is just so much to do. Starting from hiking the Great Ocean Walk to camping; the campsite is great for kids. It is large without a lot of disturbance so that there is enough space for the kids to play around. The Old Beechy Rail Trail does not run too far from it too.

Some main attractions are the Otway Fly Treetop Adventures. This is a treetop walk that allows visitors to see the rainforest from above. For most kids though, the highlight would be the Prehistoric Path, which allows them to travel back in time to a period when dinosaurs roamed the land.

This lovely park would afford great delights to kids and the adults with them. It is often neglected by tourists who have never been before but is absolutely worth the detour and you would be unable to resist going back for more.

The Puffing Billy Steam Train

This has been dubbed Australia’s favorite steam train and sitting inside one during a ride, it is easy to understand why. It is actually Australia’s oldest steam railway and is very well preserved. The wonder of the Puffing Billy though is not just the age of the train, even though that is quite impressive considering it is a Century old. The main delight is the route through which it runs; 24 kilometers of sheer beauty and splendor as it moves through the forests from Belgrave to Emerald Lake Park and then Gembrook. There are so many historic and scenic spots along the way such as Trestle Bridge and the Cuckatoo station.

The Studley Park Boathouse

This is the perfect place for the whole family to have a scenic picnic. The boathouse is by the river banks and there is enough space there for your kids to run around and play and if they have their bikes or scooters with them, even better.

You can hire a rowboat or a canoe and take the whole family out for a fun day on the river. Kids particularly love feeding the ducks there. Kids love Studley Park because they can play around and have fun. And parents love it because they can watch their kids play around from where they are relaxing. It is win-win for both.

If you are ever in Melbourne or maybe you even live there, make an effort to get your children immersed in nature in a way they would absolutely love.