How to Experience Melbourne In a Day - 24 hours of excitement and joy

Short holidays are quite a popular thing nowadays and if you are planning on experiencing everything that Melbourne has to offer in just 24 hours, here is how you do so.

Explore the markets in Melbourne

Walk to the city's most popular markets and get your shopping done there. Visiting these local markets are also the best way to know about the local culture and activities. You will get to speak to the people of Melbourne and mingle with them. You can buy anything from vegetables to fresh fruits at this Market. You can also shop for secondhand items and souvenir goods in these places. If you are staying at a South Bank Hotel the likes of Oaks Melbourne Southbank Suites, you will definitely find a local market that is just walking distance away from your accommodation. Queen Victoria Market is located right in the centre of the city and is a favourite for both the locals and the tourists. You can browse through it and find the best deals in town at Queen Victoria Market. Another market you might want to check out while in Melbourne is the Rose Street Artists' Market. You'll be able to find a lot of local creative talents portraying their work here and you can pick something to hang up in your home once you get back.

Fitzroy Gardens

This is one of the most exciting places you will visit during your one day trip to Melbourne. If you have young ones in your travel group it will be a great idea to spend some time in a large open space away from the concrete jungle. The park spreads out for more than 65 acres and is a lush green haven found right in the middle of the city. The Fitzroy Gardens is known to be the most prominent place of its kind that has been maintained and groomed right from the Victorian era. Within the gardens, you will be able to take a look at various attractions, visit a cafe and also get some shopping done. You'll find a few exotic animals roaming around the garden freely if it is your lucky day.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Everybody on Earth knows that Australia is one of the most popular places on Earth for coffee. You definitely must have your breakfast along with the richest coffee here. If you are not an early riser, try to make an exception just for this day. The streets of Melbourne has many cafes for you to explore for all three meals or even a snack.

Additional experiences

If you have covered most of the highlights the city has to offer in about half a day or more and you want to end your day with something that is a little bit away from the town, you can head over to Yarra. You will be able to spend the rest of your day tasting wine and looking at the gorgeous beauty of the vineyards. Australia is known for its champagne and sparkling wine and you definitely must try a few glasses while you are here. Close to this location, there is also a small town and a few beach attractions scattered about. 24-hours is not much time to explore everything Melbourne has to offer but if you plan and make correct decisions, you will definitely be able to make the best of it. Making an agenda and sticking to it would be a great way to not miss out on experiences.