And with attractions like its international comedy festival, international flower and garden show, Arts Centre Melbourne and the ACMI gallery, it’s no wonder some Melburnians find it tough to tear themselves away from their home town for adventures further afield.
However, if a trip from the city’s Tullamarine Airport is on the horizon, some advice on what to eat, where to park and staying stress-free won’t go amiss — here are eight fab tips for Melbourne flyers.
But there is an alternative — taking kids to Melbourne’s Gumbaya theme park is the perfect pitstop to keep them onside, with water slides, thrilling rides, amazing native animals and much more.
Options include the Holiday Inn, Ibis and Airport Tourist Village — find a deal on trivago.com.au and book early.
The cool children’s playground in the T2 International Terminal fits the bill perfectly, with climbing frames and soft play areas aplenty.
It’s possible to reach the air hub via public transport — but unless you want to arrive sweaty and stressed after an overcrowded journey, driving there in your own vehicle is much more pleasant and convenient.