If Australia wasn’t a bucket list destination for you, you may change your mind after hearing about kangaroos hopping down rolling fairways and the plethora of activities to do.
Many people dread the thought of long plane rides, but the views, excursions and wildlife make it more than worth it. The plane ride is a good opportunity to catch up on sleep in preparation for a hefty time change.
Golfweek took a trip to Melbourne to play extravagant golf and explore the city. While the Aussie accent didn’t stick, the memories and experiences will last a lifetime.
Here are 8 must-do activities when visiting Melbourne.
Melbourne Cricket Ground. (Visit Melbourne)
The Melbourne Cricket Ground is one of Australias most historical and largest sports arenas. MCG was built in 1853 and is the largest stadium in the Southern Hemisphere. The stadium has gone through many renovations over the years and has been the home of the Australian Football League, 1956 Summer Olympics, the 2006 Commonwealth Games and two Cricket World Cups in 1992 and 2015. It will host the opening ceremonies of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. You can take an affordable tour with a member of the MCG and learn about all the stadium has to offer.
Melbourne Skydeck. (Visit Melbourne)
Experience Melbourne from 300 meters above the ground with the most scenic views of the city. You can take an elevator up to the 88th floor to capture a 360 degree view on Skydeck’s observation deck. If you are daring you can stand on the “Edge” which is a glass cube suspended nearly 1000 feet above ground. There is also a virtual reality experience of Melbourne to embark on while you are there.
Kingston Heath Golf Club. (Visit Melbourne)
From kangaroos hopping down the fairway to bunkers that are built to the edge of the greens, Australian golf is a dream. Experience famous sandbelt golf with exquisite architecture that is appealing to the golf fanatics and beginners to the game. Golfweek played some of the world’s best including Royal Melbourne, Kingston Heath, Commonwealth and more.
Averee Dovsek pets a koala at the Moonlit Sanctuary. (Golfweek)
No matter your age, seeing koalas and kangaroos brings a sense of awe and wonder. Witnessing these iconic creatures along with other animals and…
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