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Turkish Delights As Airbus A350s Push Melbourne Airport To New Record

• Melbourne Airport exceeded pre-pandemic international traffic levels, with Turkish Airlines joining the mix in March.
• Despite strong international performance, domestic demand in Australia remains sluggish due to capacity constraints and airfare hikes.
• Turkish Airlines plans to expand its reach, aiming to more than double its annual passenger numbers by 2023.

During 2023, the team at Melbourne Airport diligently reconstructed its pre-pandemic international network dot by dot and was the first Australian airport to recover international traffic to pre-pandemic levels. While the recovery was built mainly around enticing pre-COVID carriers to return, the cherry on the cake came when Turkish Airlines commenced flights on March 2 this year.

Breaking a 2018 record

Today, Melbourne Airport (MEL) released its March traffic figures, which showed that it had surpassed the 3 million passenger mark for the fourth time in the past six months. The report also highlighted that the addition of Turkish Airlines flights had lifted international passenger numbers to 923,065 travelers, surpassing the previous March record of 916,849 set in 2018.

Melbourne Airport handled 3.016 million passengers in March, 11% higher than the 2.711 million that passed through the airport in March 2023. International traffic grew 28% Year-on-Year (YoY) to 923,065, but domestic remains stubbornly below expectations, increasing just 5% to 2.093 million this year. This sluggish domestic demand is a pattern across Australia, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne, and the airport puts it down to airline capacity constraints and the higher airfares dampening demand.

Melbourne Aiport CEO Lorie Argus has often spoken about the softness of domestic demand but today highlighted the international market, noting that more competition and capacity help reduce airfares and allow more people to travel.

"It's clear from our international figures that Victorians want to travel, and they're prepared to do so in record numbers. While domestic travel remains constrained by reduced capacity and subsequent higher airfares, it's unlikely we'll see a full recovery in the local market in the near future."

Melbourne Airport runs its financial year from July to June, and on a year-to-date basis, it has handled 26.730 million passengers, of which 8.400 million traveled on international services and 18.330 million on domestic flights. For the same nine-month period in FY2022/23, the corresponding total was 22.790 million, with 5.935 million international and 16.855 million domestic passengers, with international growth a standout at 42% YoY.

Melbourne Airport operates 24/7, and the absence of a night curfew makes it an attractive proposition for overseas carriers, particularly long-haul operators who need their aircraft back in time for connecting flights. To cater to future growth and maintain operational efficiency, the airport has submitted plans for a parallel north-south third runway and is also working with airlines to increase terminal capacity in a timely and cost-effective way.

Turkish delights in Melbourne

The new service from Turkish Airlines (Turkish) operates three times weekly from Istanbul with a transit stop in Singapore , although once it has the appropriate aircraft, the airline plans to run the flight nonstop from Turkey to Australia. Turkish is currently using one of its Airbus A350-900s on the route via Singapore, but once it has the A350-1000 XWB, it will fly nonstop, firstly to Melbourne and later add services to Sydney (SYD). (The picture above is from an introductory flight to Melbourne, which was flown by a Boeing 777-300ER)

Turkish is operating the route three times weekly, with the most recent rotation departing Istanbul Airport (IST) on Tuesday at 17:24. Flight TK168 was operated with a 2022 Airbus A350-900 , registration TC-LGF and MSN 496, which took 9:54 hours to cover the first leg and landed in Singapore at 08:18 on Wednesday. The A350 departed Singapore Changi Airport at 10:41 for the shorter 7:08 trip to Melbourne, landing at 19:49, then leaving as flight TK169 for Istanbul via Singapore at 22:38.

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Turkish Airlines lays claim to the title of the world's most connected airline, with flights to 364 destinations in 133 countries. In 2023, it carried 83.4 million passengers, a 16% increase compared to 2022 and surpassing its previous high of 75 million in 2018.

The full-service carrier has ambitious plans for the next decade, including more than doubling its annual passenger numbers to reach 170 million by 2023. To do that, it will need a fleet of more than 800 aircraft and with 440 planes at the end of 2023, there will be many new planes, crews and other personnel heading to Istanbul in the coming years.

Have you traveled on the new Turkish Airlines Melbourne route? Let us know in the comments.

36 Hours in Melbourne, Australia

By Tacey Rychter Updated Nov. 30, 2023

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Melbourne, long seen as Australia’s second city, is runner-up no more after officially edging past Sydney in population for the first time in more than a century. But if Sydney is the extroverted showboat full of grand gestures (opera house! beaches!), arts- and food-loving Melbourne plays it cool. Visitors will discover odd and wonderful surprises, sometimes hidden in the laneways (or alleys), including spaces like a church caretaker’s cottage turned cocktail bar or a limestone art gallery tucked amid rustling gum trees. Get swept up in the city’s sports obsession at the Australian Open in January, as well as its coffee addiction: Knowing the lingo — like the difference between a magic (a smaller, stronger flat white) and a long black (double espresso poured over hot water) — is just one way to get a dose of Melbourne’s leisure-loving culture.

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• Caretaker’s Cottage , a cocktail bar in a former church caretaker’s quarters, has exceptionally warm hospitality and freezer-cold martinis.
• Heide Museum of Modern Art , an art museum and a sculpture park, feels like a secret piece of bushland northeast of the city.
• National Gallery of Victoria , better known as the NGV, is Australia’s most visited museum, with walls made of bluestone, the same volcanic rock used to pave Melbourne’s cobblestone streets.
• Manzé is a Mauritian restaurant and natural wine bar that amps up flavors with fruity, fermented chile sauces and spiced chutneys.
• Soi 38 is a Thai-street-food kitchen hidden in a parking garage.
• Thai Baan draws diners to line up for its boat noodles, a Thai dish with a dark, aromatic broth originally sold by vendors in canals.
• One or Two , down an alley in Chinatown, is a welcoming cocktail den that offers a brief respite from the city.
• Stalactites is a long-standing Greek restaurant where families and late-night revelers come together for the love of a midnight souvlaki.
• Cathedral Coffee is a cafe by day, wine bar by night in a historic arcade in the city.
• Gimlet at Cavendish House , with its charming, light-filled dining room, is the kind of place where you can order lobster, caviar or a late-night cheeseburger.
• ShanDong MaMa is a mother-and-daughter-run dumpling house in a Chinatown shopping arcade.
• American Doughnut Kitchen , a food van parked at the Queen Victoria Market, is where your obsession with hot jam doughnuts begins.
• Pidapipó is a popular, neon-lit gelateria with seasonal flavors, warm Nutella on tap and gorgeous gelato cakes in the fridge.
• Cibi is a Japanese cafe, design store and grocer in a sunny warehouse space.
• Royal Botanic Gardens sprawls over 94 acres just south of the Yarra River, with green lawns, a rainforest walk, lakes and a new arid garden . There is also an open-air cinema in the summer.
• Museum of Chinese Australian History is a small, four-story museum in a former furniture warehouse in Chinatown.
• The Forum is a beloved live-music hall in a grand and slightly bizarre-looking 1920s cinema palace.
• Northcote Theater , which opened in the inner-north neighborhood last year, is another ornate former cinema transformed into a live-music space.
• Alpha60 , a Melbourne brother-and-sister fashion label, has a stunning shop in a cathedral-like hall in the Chapter House building on Flinders Lane.
• Craft Victoria is a subterranean gallery and shop that shows experimental ceramics, textiles and fashion pieces from Australian designers.
• Queen Victoria Market , open since 1878 and encompassing 17 acres, is the city’s favorite food market. There is also a summer street-food market on Wednesday nights.
• Books for Cooks is a home cook’s dream, with thousands of new and secondhand cookbooks, food memoirs and culinary histories lining its shelves.
• Readings is a much loved independent chain of bookstores that spotlights Australian literature and nonfiction.
• Nicholas Building is a 1926 landmark whose 10 floors have been taken over by creative tenants, including tattooists, tailors, milliners, clairvoyants, booksellers and jewelers.
• United Places , a luxury boutique hotel in the South Yarra neighborhood, offers a sleek spin on Brutalist architecture, offset by the lush green of the Royal Botanic Gardens at its doorstep. Its 12 suites have textured concrete walls, rain showers and private terraces. One- and two-bedroom suites available, starting from 695 Australian dollars, or about $460.
• QT Melbourne , recognizable from the outside by its reflective copper double doors, is a 188-room hotel whose striped, gold-accented and neon lobby encapsulates its quirky industrial vibe and maximalist décor. Its central location is unbeatable for convenience. Rooms from about 300 dollars.
• Zagame’s House , a once faded motel that was gutted and modernized, has 97 rooms with dark tones and gold accents. The hotel is a few minutes’ walk from both the city center and the lush Carlton Gardens, popular for its green lawns and the grand Royal Exhibition Building . Rooms from about 229 dollars.
• For short-term rentals , the city center has listings for mostly modern, boxy condo apartments. You’re more likely to find homes with more character, and to get the flavor of local life, in suburbs like Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Richmond, South Yarra and South Melbourne.
• Melbourne’s train network is safe and easy to use, although services are minimal after midnight. Trams are slower but may drop you off closer to your destination. Both require a physical or digital Myki card before you board (although trams are free in the city center ). Be warned: Inspectors are vigilant and hand out fines of up to 288 dollars for traveling without a valid ticket. Taxis and ride-hailing services like Uber and the Chinese-owned DiDi are available.

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Melbourne is Australia's mecca for all things trendy and tasty. The city offers up exquisite dining, exhilarating sport and abundant opportunities to experience art.

A perfect blend of rich cultural history and new age trends is waiting for you in Melbourne. As the sun goes down, the city comes to life with a vibrant dining scene as well as events and exhibitions. Explore its bustling laneways, trendy neighbourhoods and sophisticated foodie scene to get a taste of what Melbourne is all about.

Melbourne stands on the ancient grounds of the Kulin Nation of the Wurundjeri people. For the Kulin Nation, Melbourne has always been an important meeting place for events of social, educational, sporting and cultural significance. Experience the culture through a range of heritage walks, cultural tours and galleries.

• Traditional name of Central Melbourne: Narrm (pronounced Narr-m)
• Indigenous Peoples of Central Melbourne: Wurundjeri people
• Traditional lands of Greater Melbourne: Kulin Nation
• Traditional languages: There are four traditional languages in Narrm. Bunurong (Bun-wurrung), Taungurung (Tung-ger-rung), Wathaurong (Wadha-wurrung) and Dja Dja Wurrung (Jar-Jar-Wur-rung).
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Getting to Melbourne is easy with flights arriving direct to two airports. 

• Melbourne Airport at Tullamarine (MEL) is 22km (14mi) from the city and services international and domestic arrivals
• Avalon Airport (AVV) is 55km (34mi) from the city and services international and domestic flights 
• Hire cars, taxis, rideshares and a shuttle service are available from both airports

Getting around  is just as easy as finding a great cup of coffee in Melbourne. The city offers clean, reliable and affordable public transport services. There is even a free City Circle tram line with historical commentary.

Despite having four distinct seasons,  Melbourne's weather  is known for being a bit unpredictable. Summers are generally warm and winters cold, but just ask a local and they’ll tell you that it’s not uncommon to experience all four seasons in a single day. So whenever you decide to visit, be sure to pack layers and carry an umbrella in your day bag. 

• High season: Spring and summer (November to February)
• Low season: Winter (June to August)
• Don’t miss: Melbourne’s world-class festivals and events

Melbourne is a dynamic city with plenty of accessible options for accommodation, attractions , restaurants , cafés and shopping . 

• Arrival: Disability assistance is available at Melbourne Airport, including for those with hidden disabilities .
• Getting around: Most Melbourne buses and trains have accessible options – check the Public Transport Victoria website  for information on using public transport.
• Accessible experience highlights: Several cultural institutions cater to travellers with accessibility and sensory needs, including the National Gallery of Victoria and Scienceworks .
• Helpful resources: Travellers Aid Australia provides mobility equipment hire and recharge points, while the City of Melbourne’s mobility map makes it easy to locate accessible facilities.

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13 things to know before going to Melbourne

Nov 29, 2023 • 10 min read

Be ready for your trip to Melbourne with these planning, packing and etiquette tips © CraigRJD / Getty Images

I’ve lived in Melbourne for over 25 years, so I can confirm the first thing everyone will tell you about Australia ’s second-largest city: the weather is variable.

It’s not quite the “four seasons in one day” that inspired the 1992 Crowded House song of that title, but the weather gods certainly spring surprises over the average Melbourne week. But guess what? That unreliable weather is partly why the city is so good at indoor pursuits, including offering up some of Australia’s best cafes, bars, restaurants , live music, theater, art galleries and shopping . 

That’s not to say that the outdoors are neglected. In addition to being the nation’s sporting capital, Melbourne is generously supplied with parks and gardens, as well as beaches around the shores of Port Phillip Bay.

From packing to health and safety, here are some tips to get the most out of this multicultural metropolis.

1. A long weekend in Melbourne is good, but a week is much better

Okay, you could squeeze a visit to this complex city into four days – with, say, three days exploring its lively central business district (CBD) and suburbs such as bayside  St Kilda , with a day left over for an excursion to somewhere more distant such as the winery-packed Yarra Valley  or the historic gold rush city of Ballarat.

But with such a diverse set of offerings – across food, drink, culture, sport and intriguing neighborhoods – a week is far better. This is not a city of attractions to be checked off a list. It's more a place of layered, hidden charms worth taking the time to discover.

2. Pack layers and dress in black

For some reason it has long been the habit of Melburnians to don somber hues, with perhaps a dash of color via jewelry or other accessories. Layers, however, are a necessity, particularly in the cool winter months of May to November.  

Melbourne is not big on enforcing dress codes, so casual clothing should suit most occasions a traveler is likely to encounter. Having said that, if you want to dress up, this is a city where fashion rules supreme. Check out clothing retailers in the Bourke St Mall, Collins St and in the Emporium shopping mall off Lonsdale St for ideas. 

3. Buy a Myki card and follow local transport etiquette

By Australian standards, Melbourne has good public transportation , especially in the city center and inner neighborhoods. The world’s largest tram (streetcar) system snakes out in all directions, supplemented by suburban trains and buses. To get moving, pick up a Myki card for $6 from train stations or convenience stores, among other outlets, and add credit: as a guide, a single trip costs $5 and one day’s travel is capped at $10 ($7.20 on weekends).

However, there are some unwritten nuances to using public transit. You’ll need to hail buses to get them to stop for you. On crowded trams, be prepared to step outside the vehicle to let people off, before jumping back on to continue your journey. And at train stations, don't forget to touch on your Myki card at the platform validators before you board your train.

4. Transport on statewide day trips only costs $10

It’s easy to get out of the city for a day trip , particularly as statewide public transportation fares are capped. That means you can travel anywhere in Victoria and you'll never spend more than $10 per day, even if you're going to a destination that's hundreds of kilometers away. As a guideline, by public transit it takes about 90 minutes to reach the  Dandenong Ranges , 60 minutes to Geelong, 90 minutes to Ballarat and two hours to Bendigo.

You might also like to rent a car to visit the  Great Ocean Road , the start of which is about two hours’ drive away in Victoria’s southwest. Be aware of distances though; unless you’re pressed for time, it’s much more enjoyable to stretch this iconic road trip over several days than squeeze it into one.

5. There's a budget way to get to/from the airport

Melbourne Airport is a fair distance from the city center, so a taxi ride can cost as much as $75. A cheaper option is to catch the Skybus, which operates at 15-minute intervals during the day, for a one-way fare of $22 ($36 return). 

If you’re keen to save more , hunt down a Myki vending machine in the arrival levels of Terminals 2, 3 and 4. Buy a Myki card, add at least $5 credit, then catch a 901 bus from the transport interchange next to Terminal 4. Alight at Broadmeadows train station, where you can use the Myki to catch a train to the CBD – all for a $5 fare.

6. Drink the local coffee

Melbourne is rightly famous for the quality of its coffee and it could fairly be said that locals are fanatical about their favorite baristas and the best brews. This dates back to the 1950s when Italian migrants brought the espresso machine to the city after WWII. By the 1980s, espresso-style coffee had exploded into the mainstream and developed its own local character. As a result, coffee chains are less evident here than in other international cities. Instead, you’ll find plenty of top-notch third-wave coffee outlets if you want to indulge in coffee bean geekdom. (I recommend  Aunty Peg’s in Collingwood for this angle.) 

Step into a cool, hipster Melbourne cafe and order a “magic.” I won't spoil it for you, but I guarantee you'll be happy you’ve asked for this in-the-know, off-the-menu caffeinated creation. The coffee mania even extends to alcoholic beverages, with espresso martinis being a mainstay of the bar scene.

7. There's no need to tip, but do expect surcharges

In Melbourne, as in wider Australia, there is no firm tradition of tipping in restaurants, cafes, bars and similar establishments. Instead, Aussies tend to tip only when receiving unusually impressive service – so feel free to follow suit. 

You may notice small surcharges when paying by credit card, generally 1.5% of the total spend. Many eateries also apply surcharges of 10–15% on weekends and public holidays, to cover higher staff wages at those times.

8. Don't miss the artwork in Melbourne’s laneways

Melbourne’s jewel in the crown is its city center or CBD. Aside from office buildings, the CBD is home to a broad array of dining at all budgets, along with boutiques and entertainment venues. Many bars, cafes and shops are located down alleyways – known locally as laneways – giving them an intimate, secret vibe.

These laneways also display street art, from huge, commissioned murals to tiny unauthorized gems. Start at graffitied  Hosier Lane , then duck into almost any other laneway to find more. Local artist heroes whose work you may spot include Adnate , Kaff-eine , Meggs and Rone . To see the art from a creator’s perspective, join one of the walks staged by Melbourne Street Art Tours , which are led by local artists.

9. Melbourne is a city of villages

If there’s one thing that really stands out about Melbourne, it’s the fact that its various neighborhoods have an identity all their own. Laid out in the 19th century, these neighborhoods are highly walkable, each centered along a main strip. Think: Swan Street in Richmond, Brunswick Street in Fitzroy, or Smith Street in Collingwood. All have quirky, distinctive dining and shopping options, which could keep you occupied for hours – for example, Chapel Street’s retail zone stretches 4km (2.5 miles) from South Yarra to Windsor, with hundreds of stores along the way. 

One of my personal favorites is Lygon Street in Carlton. It still has aspects that reflect its Italian migrant roots, but there’s a relaxed cool in its current iteration. For me, a perfect sunny Saturday there involves coffee and cake at Italian icon Brunetti , followed by a movie at the indie Cinema Nova , then lunch at DOC Pizza . Afterwards, I enjoy a refreshing cocktail at the Carlton Yacht Club and stop for a casual browse at Readings bookstore on the way home.

10. The city's Indigenous name is Naarm

For tens of thousands of years before white settlers arrived in 1835, the area now known as Melbourne was occupied by the Wurundjeri and Boonwurrung people of the Kulin nation. Their language supplies the Indigenous name for the city: Naarm. 

Learn about their history and living culture with visits to the  Koorie Heritage Trust and the Bunjilaka section of Melbourne Museum . There’s also a regular tour of the  Royal Botanic Gardens with a First Nations guide.

11. Melbourne’s indie theater scene is not to be missed

Melbourne is famous for its performing arts scene, with an impressive cultural precinct in the Southbank district and several 19th-century venues. While the biggest global productions usually make a stop in town, it’s also worth taking in an independent show, via venues such as  Red Stitch Actors Theatre ,  Fortyfivedownstairs or the legendary  La Mama Theatre . These indie operators are often where the star directors and actors of tomorrow cut their teeth. On their programs, you’ll find plays by local and international playwrights that perhaps haven't been given a run elsewhere in Australia, with some venues specializing in particular genres. For example, if you love cabaret, the place to head is the intimate backstreet Butterfly Club .

To score discounted tickets to theatrical productions big and small, check out Halftix . (Note that some shows aren’t listed on its website, but only available in person.) Ticketing app and website TodayTix also offers last-minute deals, especially when shows have empty seats to fill. 

12. Melburnians are sports fanatics

Melbourne is often referred to as Australia's sporting capital. The winter game of choice is Australian Rules football (also known as AFL), which was invented in Melbourne in the mid-19th century when the turbulent gold rush era threw together migrants with knowledge of different ball games. The result was a fast-moving, high-leaping, long-kicking game that’s followed like a religion in Melbourne, eclipsing other football codes such as rugby or soccer. 

If you’re visiting from March to September, you can take in a game at the vast Melbourne Cricket Ground . Supporters of both sides sit together. The atmosphere involves tens of thousands of fans typically suppressing their excitement as the play ripples up and down the ground, punctuated by the occasional lusty shout of “ball!” when spectators believe an opposition player has been holding the ball too long (a no-no in Aussie Rules).

Other key sporting events include the Australian Open tennis tournament in January, the motorsports Grand Prix in March, and the Melbourne Cup in November. The last of those, a 1,600m (5,250ft) horse race, is such a hallowed event that it has its own public holiday in Melbourne. In recent years, however, the deaths of several horses have cast a shadow over the race, leading many to reassess its appeal.

13. Melbourne is a safe city to visit

Melbourne is a very safe place for solo visitors, with a relatively low level of violent crime for its population of five million. As always in any big city, keep an eye on your belongings and be alert when walking in quiet or dimly lit places after dark. Note that the emergency number in Australia is 000.

When traveling by train, look for Safety Zones at suburban railway stations. With distinct yellow ground markings, these are well-lit areas near emergency assistance buttons and help phones, and monitored by CCTV cameras. There are also emergency assist buttons inside train carriages and aboard trams.

Visitors from around the world live in fear of Australia’s allegedly plentiful deadly wildlife. Take a deep breath and relax; you're incredibly unlikely to encounter any of these critters in a built-up urban area such as Melbourne.

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To commemorate the 19,000 Victorians killed during World War I, the city of Melbourne built the Shrine of Remembrance in 1924. The monument, which was inspired by famous Greek sights like the Parthenon and the Acropolis , features several memorials, including the bronze Gallipoli Memorial, The Forecourt (a World War II memorial that houses the Eternal Flame) and the Remembrance Garden (where fallen soldiers from post-World War II conflicts are honored). Several military-themed exhibits are also available inside the shrine.

According to many recent travelers, the Shrine of Remembrance is one of Melbourne's best attractions. Though a sobering experience, you'll walk away with a greater understanding and appreciation of Australia's participation in major conflicts. Past visitors recommended joining one of the free property tours, which are offered daily at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and last about an hour. And for incredible views of the grounds and the Melbourne skyline, check out the second-floor balcony.

Port Campbell National Park Port Campbell National Park free

One of Australia's most stunning natural wonders is the Twelve Apostles rock formation found in Port Campbell National Park. Seven stacked rock structures constitute the Twelve Apostles, six of which can be seen from the attraction's main viewing platform. Other landmarks situated in the park include The Arch, London Bridge and a grotto.

Whether you love the great outdoors or just want to snap some jaw-dropping photos, you should consider making the 144-mile trek to Port Campbell National Park. If you decide to drive here, take some time to travel along the Great Ocean Road, which offers terrific views of the park. Another way to see the site is by helicopter. And if you're lucky, you may spot wild koalas and kangaroos during your visit.

Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne free

Founded in the mid-1800s, the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne encompass 94 acres of greenery. Some of the gardens' highlights include region-specific plant collections, the Rare and Threatened Species Collection, the Gardens House and the Perennial Border. There are also pathways, shaded benches and statues situated throughout the property.

Though you can wander through this attraction within a couple of hours, past visitors recommended taking your time to truly appreciate all of the plants housed here. It's a great spot to read or enjoy an afternoon picnic as well. If you're traveling with kids, check out the childrens garden, which offers a variety of hands-on activities.

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Yarra Valley Yarra Valley free

Though you'll find five wine regions near Melbourne, the area's most well-known is the Yarra Valley. More than 70 wineries are located in this region. Two of the Yarra Valley's most popular vineyards include Domaine Chandon , which specializes in sparkling wine, and Giant Steps , where you'll find several kinds of chardonnays and pinot noirs.

Several wine tours throughout the Yarra Valley are available. Tour operators recommended by past visitors include Wild Wombat Winery Tours , Yarra Valley Winery Tours and Yarra Valley Private Winery Tours . If you're traveling without a car, consider choosing a tour operator that offers pick-ups and drop-offs from the CBD.

State Library Victoria State Library Victoria free

The State Library Victoria is a must-see attraction for book worms, architecture lovers and history buffs. Built in 1856 on 2 acres of land in Melbourne's central business district, the library houses a variety of books and historic artifacts, including famed Australian outlaw Ned Kelly's suit of armor and a collection of rare children's books from the 19th century. The site's architecture is equally as impressive. Pay close attention to the library's exterior, which features neoclassical architectural details like stone columns and a symmetrical layout, as well as the octagonal La Trobe Reading Room.

One of the best ways to see the State Library Victoria is to participate in one of the property's free tours. Most recent travelers said all of the tours are informative. Some tours are offered once daily, while others are only available on select days, so consult the library's website and plan your visit accordingly. Tours last approximately one to two hours.

National Gallery of Victoria National Gallery of Victoria free

Opened in 1861, the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) is the oldest and most visited art gallery in Australia. Local artists are mostly featured, although there are works from international masters like Anthony van Dyck, Claude Monet and René Magritte. You'll also find unique exhibits like Ichwan Noor's "Beetle Sphere" – a Volkswagen Beetle that's been molded into a sphere – and Kohei Nawa's "PixCell-Red Deer" – a taxidermied deer covered in glass and crystal beads.

Though many of the museum's free collections are worth exploring, several recent travelers said paying extra for specialty exhibits is a must. Notable current and past temporary exhibits focus on iconic artists and art styles. The permanent Pacific Art collection, which displays indigenous artwork and artifacts from Pacific nations like Papua New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and New Zealand, is another favorite.

The Block Arcade The Block Arcade free

Whether you're an architecture enthusiast, an art lover, a fashionista or a foodie, you'll find something to enjoy at The Block Arcade. More than 25 boutiques, galleries and specialty food stores are housed within this stunning structure, which features skylights, cast-iron details, mosaic floors and stained glass windows. Noteworthy shops include Haigh's Chocolates, Hopetoun Tearooms and a Dr. Seuss-themed art gallery.

Past visitors appreciated The Block Arcade's relaxed yet grand atmosphere and delectable food offerings. If you're a photography buff, you'll want to bring your camera. And if you visit during the holidays, you'll see beautiful Christmas decorations.

City Circle Tram City Circle Tram free

The City Circle Tram is a must-do. For one, it gives you a nice overview of Melbourne's top tourist attractions . More importantly, it's free. Just look for a burgundy and cream tram and hop right on. When you want to get off, push a red button (near the handrails) or pull down on the cord above your head.

Trams can get crowded, especially during the peak tourist season. However, many recent travelers said the trams are extremely convenient and efficient. If you don't feel like standing on a crowded tram, consider waiting for the next one. They depart every 12 minutes from the Flinders Street Station.

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Melbourne Cricket Ground Melbourne Cricket Ground

The Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is Melbourne's main stadium for cricket and the beloved Aussie rules-style of rugby (or footy). The National Sports Museum is also located here, and tours of the property are offered on select days.

The best way to see this sports arena is to come for a footy or cricket match. Recent visitors said all views, including those from the cheap seats, are superb. You'll find that food and refreshments served here are pricey but comparable to those offered at other Aussie stadiums.

Melbourne Museum Melbourne Museum

This is Melbourne's natural and cultural history museum, and there are all sorts of wonders to peer at, including several dinosaur skeletons and the preserved Phar Lap – Australia's late famous racehorse. Other must-see exhibits include a collection of Aboriginal artifacts and "Sam the Koala," an exhibit that focuses on the Black Saturday bushfires of 2009.

While some recent travelers enjoyed the museum, others noted that some exhibits lack information and did not justify their high admissions fees. Most agreed, though, that this attraction is great for kids.

Melbourne Zoo Melbourne Zoo

The Melbourne Zoo opened in 1862 and holds the distinction of being Australia's oldest zoo. The property is home to more than 300 animal species, most of which are free to roam in areas that mimic their own natural habitats. Aussie natives include kangaroos, wallabies, platypuses, koalas and wombats. And don't miss the Australian fur seals or the Australian little penguins: They're too cute to forget.

Past visitors said the Melbourne Zoo offers plenty for families to see and do. Plan on spending a half or full day here if you want to see the bulk of the zoo's animals. And if you have time, check out one of the "Meet the Keeper" talks, which give you a chance to see and learn more about animals like giraffes, elephants, seals and orangutans. Meet the Keeper talks are offered every 30 minutes between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

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Melbourne airport international passengers up nearly 50% as hub hits monthly record, on the back of turkish airlines’ first foray into the australian market, melbourne airport achieved its biggest-ever march for international passenger traffic..

Approaching the one million flyer mark, the Victorian hub welcomed 923,065 international travellers during the month. This surpassed the previous March record of 916,846 passengers set in 2018.

Last month, Melbourne Airport saw 3,016,947 people pass through its doors, making it the fourth time in the six months that the hub has seen over three million passengers.

But while year-on-year international traffic grew by 28 per cent, domestic capacity rose by just five per cent. The airport puts this down, at least in part, to softer demand caused by higher airfares and capacity restraints.

Melbourne Airport CEO Lorie Argus said that more competition and more flights have helped lower airfares and enable more people to travel.

“It’s clear from our international figures that Victorians want to travel, and they’re prepared to do so in record numbers,” she stated.

But Argus added that “it’s unlikely we’ll see a full recovery in the local market in the near future” thanks to “reduced capacity and subsequent higher airfares” in the domestic sector.

“It’s important to acknowledge that airlines are grappling with a number of factors outside of their control, but it’s also worth noting that while domestic airfares went up over the Grand Prix weekend and Easter, the one thing that didn’t increase over those periods was the airport charge the airlines pay,” she remarked.

“To help improve operational reliability and cater for future growth, we have submitted plans [in February 2023] for a parallel north-south runway, which will drive choice and enable greater efficiency for tourism, trade and business.

“We are also working with the airlines to explore ways of increasing our terminal capacity in a timely and cost-effective way.”

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For the financial year to date, Melbourne’s international passenger figures have grown year-on-year by 42 per cent – from 5,934,912 in 2022/23 to 8,399,738 in 2023/24.

YTD FY domestic travel rose by 9 per cent from 16,855,669 (22/23) to 18,330,449 (23/24).

Total passenger numbers increased by 17 per cent from 22,790,581 (22/23) to 26,730,187 (23/24).

Turkish Airlines, the carrier that flies to more countries than any other airline, commenced its Aussie operation in early March. And it’s confident Australians will take up the direct flights (via Singapore) – thanks in part to Melbourne’s large Turkish population.

Meanwhile, other international airlines, such as Vietjet , are also boosting their Melbourne flights.

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Two couples have been fighting to get money back from a Melbourne-based travel company after they were suddenly issued a $21,000 bill a month before their trip.

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Two Australian couples have been fighting for months to get more than $15,000 back from a Melbourne-based travel company for a holiday they never got to go on.

Kerrie and Troy Colmer from Sydney and Paul and Michelle Cox from the Gold Coast booked a 20-day tour in Vietnam and Cambodia with Asia Vacation Group back in December 2019 for the following October.

They booked the $2799 per person trip through Webjet and paid a $1000 per person deposit. They then upgraded their flights to business class directly through Asia Vacation Group for $2826 per person, plus bookings fees.

That meant, between the four travellers, more than $15,000 had been paid and $7196 was still owed.

Then came Covid, which of course halted all holiday plans, and for the couples, marked the beginning of years of stressful back and forth with Asia Vacation Group.

Ms Colmer told news.com.au the first sign of trouble was having to post on Asia Vacation Group’s Facebook page in 2020 to get their attention after many failed attempts to contact the company.

The group wanted to know their options given they had paid more than $15,000 for a trip that was no longer happening.

The post seemed to work and the group was re-booked for October 2021, but Covid lockdowns got in the way again.

Mr and Ms Colmer, and Mr and Ms Cox, were finally going to get their trip post-pandemic in October 2023 – but that would never eventuate.

“We were so looking forward to this holiday because we had booked it three years prior and we were just devastated,” Ms Colmer said.

The month before their trip there was no sign of their airline tickets and requests for an invoice to pay the remainder of their tour – $1799 per person – had been ignored.

“[We were] going backwards and forwards asking for an invoice so we can pay the rest of our tour,” Ms Colmer said.

“[They] just kept going back ‘this is what you owe’ and I’m like ‘yes I know that but can you please send us an invoice, we need to pay it’. This just kept going on and on.”

On September 18, Asia Vacation Group confirmed in an email to the group, seen by news.com.au, their remaining balance was $2199 per person – a $400 per person inflation fee had been added. It meant the group owed $8796.

But just two days later on September 20 – 34 days before their trip – they received another email telling them the price of their business class upgrade had increased to $6350 per person – meaning the remaining balance was now $10,646 per couple ($21,292 between the four).

“All this time, all along they’d never said to us there was going to be extra money,” Ms Colmer said.

“We had to find thousands of dollars extra we just didn’t have.

“There would have been no way that we could get another $8000 to pay for something we’d already paid for.”

In an email, Asia Vacation Group acknowledged the group had already paid for a business class upgrade, but claimed the “price increased very very fast due to Covid-19” and it was “quite easy” to see why the fee was much higher than previous years.

According to Asia Vacation Group’s own terms and conditions, the final balance of travel arrangements is due no later than 120 days prior to the confirmed tour departure date.

A furious Ms Colmer and Mr Cox allege the company ignored their repeated requests for an invoice to pay the balance.

Mr Cox told news.com.au the shock price increase meant a month out from the trip he and his wife suddenly couldn’t afford to go.

“We haven’t had a holiday for four years, which we’ve really wanted and with the amount we’ve paid, we were really looking forward to it,” he said. “We want that money back so we can book another holiday.”

Mr Cox said months later they were still waiting on a refund.

“They haven’t made any contact whatsoever. When we ring them up as soon as you say your name, they must know our phone numbers, they either hang up or say [they’re not available],” he said.

Asia Vacation Group CEO David Dao said he approved a refund to the couples on Wednesday after news.com.au contacted the company with requests for comment.

“Whatever the reason is, we are still very serious about looking after every single customer that we had before Covid and many happy customers travelled after Covid,” he told news.com.au on Thursday, after this article was first published.

“In some special cases, we are still very careful to solve each case due to the price difference before and after Covid.”

Adam Glezer of Consumer Champion told news.com.au he stepped in to advocate on behalf of the couples because they felt like they were “banging their head against a brick wall”.

He said it was “shocking” Australian travellers were still fighting for Covid-related refunds.

“I think it’s horrifying that people are still trying to get back their hard-earned money from travel providers that have just been holding onto their cash,” Mr Glezer said.

“The travel agent industry is in desperate need of regulation and that is something I have been pushing for since 2020.

“Travel agents are getting away with ripping people off and are not facing any consequences.”

Mr Glezer said it was not the first time he had encountered an issue with Asia Vacation Group and said all travel companies that have not paid back their customers should be held to account.

“$15,000 is a lot of money to have held back from you and for some people, it’s a life-changing amount of money,” he said.

Webjet told news.com.au the initial deposit paid through its website in December 2019 for the tour was forwarded to Asia Vacation Group, and additional modifications or upgrades were settled directly with Asia Vacation Group by the customer.

The online travel agency said Mr and Ms Colmer, and Mr and Ms Cox, reached out to Webjet in September last year with concerns about Asia Vacation Group having not provided any travel documents for their upcoming October trip.

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“Upon our follow-up, AVG indicated there was a remaining balance which was due to be paid by the travelling party that had not been paid, however, importantly an invoice was not supplied to actually make that final payment and thus this AVG error caused issues with the booking to the extent tickets were not issued and the travel could not proceed without payment,” a Webjet spokesperson said.

“As we understand the initial credit is still available for future travel however the travelling party has become quite frustrated with the circumstances listed in the aforementioned and we would like to see AVG refund the customer accordingly.”

Webjet said it had not partnered with Asia Vacation Group since 2020 and while it normally works to support customers with issues that remain from Covid interruptions, it said in this case Webjet was not privy to the upgrades to business class as these arrangements were made directly between the travellers and Asia Vacation Group.

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A travel company and a Melbourne private school have been charged over the death of a student who became unwell on a school trip.

The Kilvington grammar school student, Lachlan Cook, 16, suffered diabetes complications during a trip to Vietnam in September 2019 and later died in hospital in Melbourne.

His death was found to have been preventable by a coroner in 2023.

A court previously heard the boy had been self-managing his type 1 diabetes when he fell ill and was taken to hospital 24 hours after first showing symptoms. He suffered a heart attack and was flown back to the Royal Children’s hospital in Melbourne, with his life support switched off in October 2019.

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On Wednesday, WorkSafe said it has charged the school and the travel company, World Challenge Expeditions Pty Ltd.

World Travel Expeditions has been charged with three counts of failing to ensure that persons other than employees were not exposed to health and safety risks under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

The regulator alleges the company failed, so far as was reasonably practicable, to reduce the risk of illness or death to participating students, including those with diabetes.

The school is also facing one charge of failing to ensure that persons other than employees were not exposed to health and safety risks, WorkSafe said.

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Motorcycle crash closes major Victorian freeway, one rider air lifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries

The Western Freeway in Western Victoria has been reopened after four people came off their motorcycles in Ballan on Sunday afternoon.

A woman believed to be in her 60s has been flown to The Royal Melbourne Hospital in a critical condition with head and leg injuries.

The other three riders, a woman believed to be in her 30s and two women aged in their 50s, were taken to Ballarat Hospital in a stable condition.

It is understood the women were riding in convoy before they came off their motorcycles around 1:50pm. 

The Western Freeway, between Gordon and Ballan, was temporarily closed Melbourne-bound, with detours in place.

Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage to contact Crimestoppers.

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Monday’s total lunar eclipse will cut across the continental U.S. but leave Florida in the penumbra, where the moon will only cover part of the sun. We’ll have to wait two decades before a total solar eclipse hits our region.

Though there’s a total solar eclipse that will briefly hit North Dakota and Montana in 2044, the next one to travel across the bulk of the continental U.S. won’t happen until Aug. 12, 2045.

Florida is in the perfect location. The umbra, or darkest and most dramatic inner shadow of the moon, will pass directly over South Florida. Viewers will be able to experience “totality,” or the moon completely blocking the sun.

The 2045 eclipse will first pass over northern California, then arc gradually south and east to cross Colorado, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and the Caribbean before swooping along South America’s Atlantic coast.

Florida cities within the umbra include Orlando, Tampa Bay, Fort Pierce, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Miami. You can view NASA’s animated map of the path of the 2045 total solar eclipse here .

There will be a number of annular eclipses , where the moon is farther away from the Earth and therefore appears smaller and does not entirely block out the sun.

Annular eclipses can be quite dramatic as well, with the black moon appearing with a bright ring around it, but none will affect South Florida before the big total solar eclipse in 2045.

Glemilsa Albornoz of Fort Lauderdale, watches the solar eclipse at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale on Monday April 8, 2024. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Maji’ku Gomes, 6, of Lauderhill, watches the solar eclipse at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale on Monday April 8, 2024. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

A solar eclipse is seen from the balcony of the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale on Monday April 8, 2024. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Marcia Schwartz, of Boca Raton, adjusts her solar eclipse glasses during the “Solar Eclipse Community Viewing: Sidewalk Astronomy” event hosted by Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science and its astronomical observatory on the FAU campus on Monday, April 8, 2024. (Amy Beth Bennett / South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Eliza Graffin, 4, and her mom, Alisha Shannon, of Boca Raton, use homemade solar eclipse viewers made from cereal boxes during the “Solar Eclipse Community Viewing: Sidewalk Astronomy” event hosted by Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science and its astronomical observatory on the FAU campus on Monday, April 8, 2024. (Amy Beth Bennett / South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Ninth-grade biology students from Sheridan Hills Christian School in Hollywood, watch the solar eclipse at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale on Monday April 8, 2024. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

A view of the solar eclipse from Fort Lauderdale, FL at 3:10 p.m. as the moon begins to pass in front of the sun on Monday, April 8, 2024. (Scott Luxor/Contributor)

Britney Borish, a sophomore film major, looks for magnetically driven hurricanes on the sun using a Hydrogen Alpha telescope during the “Solar Eclipse Community Viewing: Sidewalk Astronomy” event hosted by Florida Atlantic University’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science and its astronomical observatory on the FAU campus on Monday, April 8, 2024. (Amy Beth Bennett / South Florida Sun Sentinel)

People watch the solar eclipse at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale on Monday April 8, 2024. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Renee Gomes of Lauderhill, watches the solar eclipse at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale on Monday April 8, 2024. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

People in line wait to use a telescope to view the solar eclipse at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale on Monday April 8, 2024. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

A view of the solar eclipse from Fort Lauderdale, FL at 2:40 p.m. as the moon begins to pass in front of the sun on Monday, April 8, 2024. (Scott Luxor/Contributor)

Shanice Torres of Fort Lauderdale, uses a telescope to watch the solar eclipse at The Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale on Monday April 8, 2024. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

A view of the solar eclipse from Fort Lauderdale, FL as the moon begins to pass in front of the sun on Monday, April 8, 2024. (Scott Luxor/Contributor)

People waiting to watch the solar eclipse at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale on Monday April 8, 2024. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Maria Hellwig of Pembroke Pines watches the solar eclipse at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale on Monday April 8, 2024. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

Glemilsa Albornoz of Fort Luaderdale, watches the solar eclipse at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale on Monday April 8, 2024. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

A sign directing people where to watch the solar eclipse at the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale on Monday April 8, 2024. (Carline Jean/South Florida Sun Sentinel)

If you happen to be out of town, or the weather is cloudy on that special day in August of 2045, all is not lost. On March 30, 2052, a total solar eclipse will cut across central Mexico, the Gulf of Mexico and then northern Florida, casting its umbra across Pensacola, Tallahassee, Savannah, Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina — a good excuse for a road trip.

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Car fire shuts down Interstate 95 in Melbourne; heavy traffic congestion reported

Florida highway patrol troopers shut down i-95 during morning commute in melbourne as firefighters battle car fire.

In an unusual move, the Florida Highway Patrol briefly shut down Interstate 95 from Suntree to Eau Gallie Wednesday as a result of a rental car fire with heavy smoke, the agency reported.

The north-south highway was reopened after about 20 minutes, troopers reported.

Troopers responded to the incident about 9 a.m. to coordinate the closing of the highway between State Road 518 and the Pineda Causeway, pausing traffic for morning commuters as firefighters work to battle the vehicle blaze. Heavy traffic congestion was reported with state traffic cameras showing vehicles at a standstill for miles on the interstate before it was reopened.

"Car fires occur frequently and it is not common to temporary close the road due to excessive smoke, and to expedite firefighting efforts," said Lt. Channing Taylor of the highway patrol in an released statement.

Taylor said the highway was reopened once firefighters were able to clean up the site. The 2019 Chevy Trax, which was engulfed in intense flames, was totaled, Taylor added.

J.D. Gallop  is a criminal justice/breaking news reporter at FLORIDA TODAY. Contact Gallop at 321-917-4641 or  [email protected] . Twitter:  @JDGallop.

'Three games in 13 days': Melbourne look lethargic in loss to Brisbane on home turf

Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin says his Demons are tired after a 22-point loss at the hands of Brisbane at the MCG on Thursday night .

The Demons have had a rough schedule to open their 2024 season, including travel to Sydney for Opening Round and two consecutive weeks in Adelaide.

Their loss against the Lions is just their second from five outings thus far, but could prove costly considering it was a game dropped at their home ground.

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Goodwin expressed his disappointment in his troops, particularly after they were held to just two goals up to half time, goalless in the second quarter completely.

The Demons' three-quarter time score of 3.7 was their lowest at the MCG since round four of the 2020 season against Geelong.

"It probably didn't look like us in all phases of the game," Goodwin said post match.

The 2021 premiership coach put his side's sluggish start down to the intense travel period they have endured.

"Three games in 13 days is a lot, obviously with some travel involved as well," Goodwin said.

"But I wouldn't want to put that out there as an excuse for us and take anything away from the Lions.

"Every team goes through those little challenges within their season. The fixture you're provided with, you can't use those things as excuses.

"You rock up, your job is to perform. As a footy club we didn't do that."

Goodwin also admitted the Demons sorely missed livewire small forward Kysaiah Pickett, who was sidelined after his high bump on Adelaide's Jake Soligo cost him a week .

"We all see what he gives our footy team, his pressure, his tackle, his inside 50 ability to hit the scoreboard," he said.

Melbourne brought in highly-touted draftee Koltyn Tholstrup to replace Pickett on debut , but the 18-year-old managed just seven disposals in his first AFL outing.

"No doubt when you take a Kysaiah Pickett out of your team, you're going to have some challenges," Goodwin said.

The Dees now have a much needed bye in round six.

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