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Holy moly, guys. Is it already mid November?! But you now what that mean… Summer is coming! During our times spent in Melbourne<\/a><\/span> we always have a such an amazing time exploring the city, especially during summer. While we really enjoy traveling around the world, taking any incredible places everywhere we go, there’s still nothing like a summer in Melbourne. The sun is out (unless you get some crazy unpredictable Melbourne weather<\/a><\/span>), the festivals are pumping and the city comes alive with classic Melbourne diversity in art, culture and music.<\/p>\n

If you’re planning a trip to Melbourne over the summer then you can’t miss the opportunity to visit some of these iconic destinations along the way. With a little something for everyone, here’s our top summer Melbourne travel guide.<\/p>\n

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Luna Park<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Luna Park- The clown face entrance to this St. Kilda amusement park is almost as recognizable as the Sydney Opera House, at least to locals. Just opposite the beach, this classic theme park was built in 1912. Most of the original rides have been replaced, but the old school look and feel has been kept the same. The park is home to the oldest continually operating rollercoaster in the world, the Scenic Railway. Even if coasters aren\u2019t your thing, the entrance is free and I\u2019ve heard its definitely worth an explore on a warm summer night. It’s also in the ever entertaining area of St. Kilda<\/a><\/span>, where there’s never any shortage of cafes, bars and delicious deserts to sample.<\/p>\n

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Great Ocean Road<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

If there\u2019s one sight you can\u2019t miss while visiting Melbourne, it’s this one. Not unlike the Pacific Coast Highway in California, the Great Ocean Road is a beautiful road trip along the south coast of Australia. There\u2019s lots of sights to stop off along the way, including the Cape Otway Lighthouse and a bunch of cute little coastal towns to stop for lunch or a walk. If you’re thinking of planning a trip down this famous road we recommend taking a few days out to really see the sights. It just so happens that we’ve created the perfect Great Ocean Road itinerary<\/a><\/span> to get you started!<\/p>\n

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The Twelve Apostles<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Twelve Apostles<\/a><\/span> is probably the most popular stop along the Great Ocean Road. They\u2019re a series of huge limestone rocks dramatically jutting out the sea. The view from the cliffs is absolutely stunning. Apparently there\u2019s only 8 left, and were actually only 9 to begin with, so moral of the story is that Australians can\u2019t count.<\/p>\n

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You Yangs<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Jules has been suggesting we check out this hike for ages, but I\u2019ve been putting it off; I really have to be in the right mood to hike (yes I\u2019m a bit lazy). But I\u2019m determined we check it out before we leave because it does look really breathtaking. This a beautiful park for walking the trials, mountain biking and seeing wildlife. Watching koalas snooze away in the eucalyptus? Yes please!<\/p>\n

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Wilson’s Promontory<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Neither Jules nor I have been here yet, but it\u2019s been recommended to us by tons of locals. Checking out photos of Wilson\u2019s Prom seriously makes me want to jump in the car and head there immediately. Despite being super popular with tourists, this park has been immaculately preserved. The natural vegetation, wildlife and gorgeous views of the oceans are exactly what I picture when I imagine Australia.<\/p>\n

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Royal Botanical Gardens<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

These gardens are meant to be a peaceful paradise in the middle of urban Melbourne. I imagine this is a great spot to feel like you\u2019re getting out of the hectic busy-ness of the city, while actually staying right in the heart of it. I can\u2019t wait to explore the park, take in the stunning lake and chill out with a picnic lunch on a warm afternoon.<\/p>\n

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Did we miss any Melbourne must-sees? What should we add to our summer Melbourne bucket list? Drop us a comment below or find us on Facebook<\/span><\/a> and Twitter<\/span><\/a>!<\/em><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":9503,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[342],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nOur Summer Melbourne Bucket List<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Heading to Melbourne soon? 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