A Family Holiday in Melbourne

Melbourne is a beautiful and fun city to visit with the family. With lots of fun activities for kids and couples, Melbourne is a city full of great places to visit, stay and explore. Founded in 1835, during the reign of King William IV, Melbourne has some of the most interesting and diverse cultures. From their art scene to sports events, Melbourne is popular for just about everything and something for everyone.

To find cheap flights to Melbourne try to book the flight at least a few weeks in advance. If you do not already have a travel agent or a website you have been using to buy your tickets, then simply search for cheap flights Melbourne online and it will give you the top websites offering travel services. Be sure to check at least 4 different sites to compare costs end up with the cheapest tickets.

When taking a family holiday it is very vital to pick a place that has affordable and easy local travel. Melbourne has one of the most organized bus systems that will take passengers around the city. For longer journeys, they have the greyhound and the Southern Cross Railway Station, so a trip to Sydney can also be incorporated into your family holiday.

If visiting Melbourne in the summer, it's a great place to spend time with the family on the Brighton beach. With lots of fast food outlets, bars, restaurants and small shops, it is a fun place to take the kids and kick off your own shoes and soak up some sun. If you do not enjoy the beach scene, then head to Melbourne's many parks for a picnic and enjoy the local culture, with lots of history each picturesque park, like the Alexandra Gardens or the Birrarung Mar will be an experience.

With one of the most happening art scenes in the world, Melbourne has some great and child-friendly art galleries. The Melbourne Museum has eight galleries, an IMAX theatre and is located in Carlton Gardens. With one gallery dedicated to children, a live rainforest and a cultural centre there is plenty to explore for the entire family. Melbourne is also home to ArtPlay, a creative arts studio for children, where for a small fee children can create mosaics, paintings and other crafts.

With a Chinatown and Greek Precinct, Melbourne offers a wide range of experiences. Lonsdale and Russells street are full of delightful Greek dining, galleries and shops. Melbourne is definitely a really amazing city that is expanding in more than one ways, with lots of exciting places to visit and exciting events happening around the clock, it is a new family favourite because of its tourist friendly transport and affordable local hotels.  Carl Liver and Barry S Summers

When in Sydney

Sydney is largest city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. The presence of the Opera house and the Sydney harbor bridge undoubtedly make it the most iconic place in Australia, and its location and beaches probably make it one of the most beautiful cities in the world.

The great thing about Sydney and the rest of Australia, is that there is accommodation for all types of traveller. There are plenty of backpacker hotels and information kiosks almost everywhere you go. If you are new to Australia its advisable to book your first week in advance so you get time to settle in. Accommodation can get very thin in February as it's the height of summer and when the Sydney Mardi Gras takes place.

Sydney's climate is classified as sub-tropical. This means that during the summer month's you should expect some rain and humidity. In the winter months you should also expect rain but it'll never get that cold. In fact the climate is comparable to South Carolina and Georgia, but in reverse, as Sydney is in the southern hemisphere.

There is no doubt that while you are in Sydney you should jump on the train and head to Bondi beach. The real estate here is the most expensive in Australia and home to the rich and famous. On a hot summers day, Bondi beach is an unforgettable experience and epitomizes the Australian way of life.

Another great beach to visit is Manly beach. To get there, head down to Circular Quay and catch one of the green ferry boats, that sail round the headland. It is a regular service so as long as you don't miss that last one of the day, you'll be fine. Manly beach is smaller than Bondi, but is a lot less hectic, and if you're lucky, you might catch an Iron Man contest.

Next on your list should be a climb of the Sydney Harbor Bridge. This iconic bridge is world famous by its shape, and you'll be surprised how big it is when you see it in person There are regular walks up to the top of the bridge, where you'll be fitted out with a helmet and harness. Seems scary, but when you get to the top you'll be rewarded with a breath taking view of the city.

Another great destination for a day trip are the Blue Mountains, that nestle behind the city. You can catch one of the double decker trains and head for Katoomba. In the pioneering days, this town was a popular destination to escape the summer heat, as its elevation makes it lot cooler than Sydney. From here you can see the best of the stunning mountains including the rock formation known as the 3 sisters, the worlds steepest funicular railway, and the scary glass bottomed Scenic Skyway cable car.  Jeremy D Smith

Cheap Australian Flights Online

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Australia is a famous tourist destination known for its grandiose attractions - such as the incredible architecture evident in the iconic Sydney Opera house, the world renowned Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, the amazing wildlife in the Kakadu National Park, and the beautiful coastline located throughout Brisbane, Cairns, and Sydney. Find attractive activity packages in spectacular Australian destinations at a great price.

Cheap online travel websites are far more productive than the websites of individual airlines. Whether on business travel, weekend getaways or a long holiday trip, with the help of online travel searches, a traveller can easily search for the best Australian holiday. You can instantly book Australian flights and travel to some of the major Australian cities - Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Cairns, Darwin, Hobart, Alice Springs, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and the Whitsunday Coast. Along with cheap Australian flights, a traveller can customise an all-inclusive travel package based on their budget. Aiming to offer superior quality travel services to every passenger, online travel sites combine their travel expertise and innovative search engine tools to provide everyone with the opportunity to travel in luxury and comfort at a highly discounted prices.

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Take full advantage of the cheap Australian flights available online, and explore the magnificence of Australia.  Tariq Ansari