6 Reasons You Should Book The Next Malaysia Airlines Flight to Melbourne, Australia

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While we nestle up to the idea of a cold winter in many parts of the country, in the southern hemisphere, Melbourne, Australia has already welcomed spring. Here are six reasons you should book the next Malaysia Airlines flight for a holiday in the south.

Whether you’re travelling with family, going solo, or on a romantic holiday, you’re in Melbourne, the arts capital of the country. Visit this cosmopolitan destination that boasts Michelin Starred restaurants, an elegant crowd, and entertainment options for all ages. Here are top six reasons to visit Melbourne, Australia this summer.

Because Malaysia Airlines Has Perfect Connections to Melbourne to Make Your Travel Enjoyable

Brand New Aircraft: Airbus A330, flying on all Australia routes Ex Kuala Lumpur. The business cabin that comes with a full-reclined lie flat seats, so the long journey is also restful.

Great Deals on Airfares: Check out the latest attractive, economy return airfare deals from Delhi to Melbourne starting at just INR 47,918 between November 1 to 21, 2017. Book now and enjoy the benefit till September 30, 2018!

MELBOURNE 47,918 INR

MUMBAI 51,046 INR

BENGALURU 50,335 INR

CHENNAI 53,876 INR

HYDERABAD 49,401 INR

Liberal Baggage Allowance: Enjoy 30kg Economy Class and 40kg Business Class baggage allowance.

Earn Enrich Miles on Flights & Lifestyle Partners: Be an Enrich member and enjoy a host of rewards and privileges, like exclusive offers and special invitations, wherever you are in the world.

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Because There’s Cricket at Melbourne Cricket Ground\

If there’s one cricket team that we love more than our own, it is team Australia. Check online for their schedule and catch a match at the legendary cricket stadium. Also pay a visit to MCG when it’s emptyβ€”you’ll feel goosebumps from just realizing how many famous cricketers have made history on the grounds.

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Because Sea Life Melbourne is Not Just For Kids

Almost everybody you know will have visited this popular aquarium in Melbourne at least once. Meet friendly penguins, explore a shipwreck site, watch sharks, stingrays, and crocodiles among other animals on a leisurely afternoon.

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Because the Eureka Skydeck Suspends You at 300 Metres

Rise to a height of 285 metres above ground in 38 secondsβ€”Eureka Skydeck is the fastest elevator in the southern hemisphere that takes you to a viewing platform high in the sky. From here, you can get splendid views of the Dandenong Ranges, Albert Park Lake, the MCG, and Federation Square among others. Fifteen metres above this is The Edge, a glass cube that suspends you 300 metres above Melbourne.

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Because You’ll Never Want to Leave the Crown Entertainment Complex

Live theatre, concerts, bars and discotheques, interactive museums, seafood buffets, village cinemas, and e-sports tournaments: there is something for everybody at the Crown Entertainment Complex. If you want to know how to live like a local, go here on weekends when the hub is most crowded.

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Because Gastronomy Takes Everything a Notch Higher

If you are an elite traveller who likes to book tables at the newest, trending restaurants in the city, Melbourne, Australia is for you. In the past decade, world renowned chefs from Europe, North America, and Asia have flown down to elevate Melbourne’s already thriving dining scene to a whole new dynamic level. New restaurants to visit this year include Birregurra’s Brae and Igni in Geelong.

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6 TRIPS OUT OF MELBOURNE

Is this your first holiday in Australia? Take a quick tour out of Melbourne to visit some of Victoria’s other natural treasures.

Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges

Surrounded by magnificent forests, pretty mountain villages, and beautiful waterfalls in the Dandenong mountains, wine connoisseurs can find themselves at home in the Yarra Valley that boasts some of the finest wineries in the country like the Domaine Chandon and Fergusson Winery & Restaurant.

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Phillip Island

If you love being amidst raw nature, visit Phillip Island to make acquaintance of some magnificent creatures roaming freely in their natural habitats- a trip to Summerland Beach to watch tiny penguins, an eco boat tour to Australia’s largest fur seal colony at Seal Rocks, and koalas in the woodlands of Koala Conservation Centre.

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Mornington Peninsula

If you want to give the fast-paced city of Melbourne a break, head for a wellness trip to the Mornington Peninsula, replete with hot springs, spa retreats, and beautifully manicured gardens.

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Great Ocean Road

The Great Ocean Road that stretches 243 kms along the south-eastern coast of Australia between Torquay and Allansford lends itself fabulously to a road trip. Rent a car and drive through an astonishing seascape, sprawling farmlands, and the awe-worthy rock formations at the Twelve Apostles.

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Sovereign Hill

Remember the Gold Rush years? Date-keepers will love Australia’s most famous outdoor museum that recreates Ballarat’s first decade after the discovery of gold in 1851. Get a guided tour of the $1,60,000 gold pour or take a horse-drawn carriage to visit the town that looks straight out of the 1800s.

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Victoria’s Snowfield

Snow is not far out of reach. If you like snowboarding, skiing, or just play around on toboggans, check into one of the many snow resorts near Hotham or Falls Creek on a weekend away from the city.

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