15 Reasons why Melbourne is the best city

Melbourne falls in world’s Top 10 most livable city ranks in the Economist Intelligence unit in 2022. There’s culture in every corner, definitely every foodie’s paradise, the city’s ever evolving fashion choices, pretty full social calendar are some of the reasons why Melbourne keeps scoring every year.

1. AN AMAZING LAYOUT

City-scaping has been the most tremendous about Melbourne. Because it’s very easy to find a place and it’s easy to navigate. The transport system is so convenient and easy to figure out, the city provides free trams throughout the downtown area if you don’t want to venture too far. If you are not the most adventurous person, yet you want to see the main attractions, you can get around for free! 

2. THE COFFEE CULTURE

Its merely impossible to walk without stumbling upon some cool and trendy coffee places in Melbourne. The coffee culture is surely deep rooted, the roasters and baristas in the city are the most inventive; each month there’s a new brewing technique, or a gadget to make you shift on what good coffee means. How cool is coffee in a waffle cone!

3. THE FOOD HAVEN

This year, over 92% people voted for our food and drink culture in Melbourne. It’s a paradise for all foodies and the number of new openings that has taken place in the past 6 months is nothing short of amazing food, drinks and concepts. If you love food, you got your name all over the city. food is a sport that you can never miss here.

4. RETAIL THERAPY

Melbourne is known as the Fashion capital and heart of Australia. The more you keep wandering at the streets, the more you are in for a treat.

5. ART AND CULTURE

The Vibrant and lively atmosphere of Melbourne with cutting-edge creativity expressed in Art, Craft, and designs will surely make you realize and fall in love with the artistic culture of Melbourne. Art meets culture at the Federation square, a globally iconic destination to immerse in unique cultural experiences. 

6. EVENTS AND FESTIVALS

Melbourne’s calendar is full of major festivals and events. Whether you like fashion, food and beverage festivals, music or comedy shows; there is a Melbourne event for you throughout the year. From Melbourne International Comedy festival, Open House Melbourne, to the  famous Melbourne fashion week and many more in-betweens surely makes Melbourne the most buzzling city.

7. SPORTS

Sports enthusiasts can also feel right at home in Melbourne. Whether it’s attending an Australian Open, a Formula 1 Grand Prix, Australian rules football or The Melbourne Cup, happening in many leading sporting venues such as the MCG, Melbourne Park, Flemington racecourse. Fans of any sport have an endless amount of opportunity to be loud and proud in this city and meet new people and make friends.

8. BEACHES

For a quick laid-back vacation and to unwind while exploring this beautiful city, the beaches in Melbourne boasts a number of golden places. St. Kilda, a hotspot for tourists and locals. Great for all watersports and the shore is with a wide boardwalk. If you go further down the coast, you will reach Dendy Street Beach, you will have panoramic views of Melbourne and witness Brighton’s historic 82 charming little multi-colored bathing boxes. This spot is ideal for surfing, a casual bath or to sunbathe. Not forgetting Williamstown, the beauty spot with picturesque views popular among the sailors and swimmers. Also, the Halfmoon bay known for its crescent shape, a postcard of the sea perfect for a swim in the calm waters.

9. LIFE AFTER DARK

This is also the city of night owls, with a plethora of bars, clubs, pubs, bowling, karaoke gigs, casinos, late-night eateries to late night safaris.

10. THE MUSIC SCENE

Melbourne has one of the most extensive and successful alternative, DIY, avant-garde, experimental, independent music scenes in the world, where the city leads the world in helping to emerge and establish new musicians to be creative and self-reliant. 

While arts center, the largest performing arts venue in Australia, which is also an iconic cultural mark and architectural landmark. It is also the busiest performing arts venue,

11. EXPERIENCE FOUR SEASONS IN ONE DAY

Ancient wisdom says: if you don't like the weather in Melbourne, just wait five minutes, simply because the weather in Melbourne is so unpredictable.

You will not believe this until you experience it.  At one point of the day, the sun will be shining at 30 degrees heat to make your skin warm and glowing. While the next minute, the clouds will appear, and hailing stones or fierce rainfall will begin.

12. RUMBLING RIVERS

Rivers in Melbourne are one of the most significant parts that make Melbourne stand apart from the rest. Albert Park & lake, one of the top hangout spots. An ideal place to get away from the city’s hustle and bustle and relax yourself even with a riverside picnic.

Jawbone Flora and Fauna Reserve in Williamstown is the perfect spot if you like bird watching, cycling, and also to learn about the local wildlife.

14. BEST STUDENT CITY

Melbourne has been recognized as Australia's best student city and one of the best student cities globally in the QS Best Student Cities Ranking for

The University of Melbourne is Australia’s highest ranked Australian university, Monash University also appears in the world’s top 100. universities here offer cutting-edge facilities, internationally engaged academic staff and outstanding graduate outcomes, whatever your course is you will be learning with the best campuses that offer a rich and rewarding student experience throughout.

15. BEST MARKETS

Best way to experience Melbourne like a local is through markets, shopping, sampling lots of different food is a real cultural trip. Queen Victoria market, spreading over seven hectares it is the largest open-air market in the southern hemisphere for over 130 years. Over 600 traders hoc every kind of meat, cheeses, wines and fresh produce to everything in between. Between the years of 1837 and 1854, much of the land on which the Queen Victoria Market now stands was the site of Melbourne's first official cemetery, still stands above 9000 buried bodies.  
South Melbourne market is a bustling place with many fresh produce, cafes, food stalls, fresh flowers with many children activities and live music.
Arts Centre Melbourne Sunday Market which is also known as the Sunday crafts market featuring an array of unique local artisans.  Everything on offer is produced locally, making the market a real favourite for those seeking one-of-a-kind treasures for themselves or as gifts. from soaps and candles, handmade jewellery , leather goods, paintings and everything in between. It is one of the best experiences while meeting the artists behind the brand.
 This eclectic Australian city has something for everyone and that is exactly why its one of the best cities in the World!