Melbourne Backpackers

Whether it is their first port of call when arriving into Australia or make it their last stop on their itinerary before leaving the country, backpackers always make a point of visiting one of the best capital cities in the country. In Melbourne they have it all, a wide selection of hostels and budget accommodation, awesome nightlife, shopping, attractions, thrilling adventures, tours and activities to really get the blood pumping.

Pretty much all of the hostels that you can check into in Melbourne will gladly arrange pick up for you where ever you may be, the airport, train station or bus terminal, so that you don’t have to think about dealing with city traffic. From the moment you arrive you will be greeted by friendly and welcoming staff, well maintained dorm rooms, twin room and double rooms as well as a great communal kitchen, fun activities for all to take part in, swimming pool in most establishments, and bar area. The hostels want to give backpackers the best experience possible when visiting Melbourne, so expect a lot! There are over 40 different backpacker hostels scattered throughout Melbourne ranging from multi storey buildings through to boutique backpacker hostels. Melbourne is a very welcoming city and backpacker friendly and if you need to ask for directions the local are always too happy to help.

From where ever you might be staying you can easily walk to a huge list of attractions or easily jump onto the many different means of transportation on offer, such as taxis, trains, trams or buses. If you aren’t already staying in one of the city hostels you must check out the chic fashion stores, great eating and dining and the number of art galleries, museums and beautiful city gardens. There is also the Crown Casino to pay a visit to as well as the Queen Victoria Markets, Federation Square which is the most visited tourist attraction in Melbourne, the Melbourne Zoo, the MCG, the Observation Deck, Southbank, the Melbourne Aquarium or even the National Gallery. There are always shows, international performance, concerts and annual sporting matches and races to base your visit around, such as the Melbourne Cup Race Day, tennis matches, football and golf to just name a few.

There are hundreds of things to see and do whether you set out by yourself or join one of the many tours that you can book onto. Tours can include diving, snorkelling, deep sea fishing, visiting the wineries, sightseeing through the city, dinner cruises along the Yarra River, or a trip to Phillip Island for a touch of nature. The mind boggles when you think about the endless list of activities and attractions that you can enjoy while backpacking throughout Melbourne. Come nightfall the city comes alive with bars, clubs, pubs and excellent nightspots to meet up with friends at and enjoy a round of drinks. Every street practically has a bar or drinking hole to frequent!

The climate in Melbourne can be variable, and is said to sometime experience four seasons in one day! Summer can tend to be hot with temperatures reaching to around the mid 30’s and winter can see the temperature drop to around 12 degrees so pack plenty of warm clothes. But no matter what the weather is doing there is always plenty of things to do indoors and outdoors for everyone to enjoy.

So make sure you put Melbourne on your itinerary as you make your way along the east coast of Australia, because it is a haven for backpackers who love to have fun!