We all know Melbourne literature and art, but in addition to literature and art, Melbourne under the night, there are some imperceptible little romance, flirtatious, gentle and affectionate, such as short objects, the brightest stars in the world, the softest sea breeze in the South Pacific, and these romances are all for you.
Melbourne by: Minmin Didi
This is Melbourne, where there are favorite exhibitions, plays; Victorian architecture, retro trams; exquisite gardens everywhere; and a leisurely living environment.
But describing Melbourne`s daily life, coffee, wine and BBQ is enough. It seems that people here want to stay awake at any time, fortunately, when the night comes a little tipsy, or invite two good friends to let go of the night, this is Melbourne just fine literature and art, leisurely life, affectionate and charming nightlife.
But Melbourne, which is shrouded in the night, is not restless, but full of literary and artistic romance, and has a variety of forms, have fun!
Melbourne under night (photo source network)
One, the Little Penguin who returns to the Sunset: Philip Island Penguin
Philip Island (The Phillip Island), located in the southeast corner of Merben, about two hours by car, is famous for living in large numbers of penguins, so it is also known as Penguin Island. The little penguins here are the smallest species in the world, and even adult penguins are only about a piece of A4 paper (about 210mm) high. During the day, the little penguins will swim to the island of leave and swim to the deep sea for food, and when sunset comes, penguins who go out for a day will begin to nest, gather on the beach with a day`s spoils in their mouths, gather about 10 of them, and then shake and walk to their nests. So coming to Philip Island in the evening to see penguins homing is a very special experience.
Phillip`s little penguin.
1. The best time to watch penguins homing home
Philip Island is suitable for watching the lovely penguin baby all year round, but there is a slight difference between the number of penguins each month and the time the penguins return home. The number of penguins is the largest in January from October to the second year of each year, and the best viewing time is 20: 00 p. M. and 20: 30 p. M.
Tips：
No matter what season, Melbourne`s diurnal temperature difference is a little big, and you need to wait at the seaside for penguin baby to return to the nest, often sea breeze, it is best to bring a coat to avoid catching cold.
2. How to arrange the best itinerary
Most of the friends who went to Philip Island to see penguins set out from Melbourne, arranged scenic spots along the route, and then watched the homecoming penguin baby at dusk. Because of the richness of the trip and the comfort of the experience, it is recommended that you arrange your trip by going to Samoran Beach to see penguins in Melbourne, the Moonlight Wildlife Park, the Winston Ranch on Virgil Island, the Philip Island Chocolate Factory, and the koala Conservation Center.
One-day parade program arrangement
[moonlight Zoo (Moonlit Sanctuary)]
Moonlight Wildlife Park is an open zoo, most of the animals are free to walk in the park, where you can see koalas, kangaroos, dogs, emu and other Australian-specific animals, can also hold koalas (need to pay an additional A $15), feed kangaroos (kangaroo feed about A $2 a bag), and at different times, you can also contact different small animals.
Moonlight zoo
[Winston (Churchill Island) Farm]
Winston is very close to Philip Island, and the farms on the island are very Australian. Here, you can explore the historic house and farm buildings, stroll through traditional gardens and orchards full of herbs and flowers, or enjoy delicious afternoon tea in tourist centers. The farm also offers a variety of daily agricultural activities, with a variety of activities at all times of the day. For example, there are milking and shearing activities at 14:00 every afternoon.
Churchill Farm (Network of Photo sources)
[Philip Island Chocolate Factory (Phillip Island Chocolate Factory)]
Philip Island Chocolate Factory, the sweetest place on Philip Island, is not only a chocolate shop, but also a chocolate park with happiness, interest and food. This perfect "chocolate to holy place", you can enjoy food at Pannys Chocolate Caf é Cafe, buy chocolate in factory stores, or visit Pannys Chocolate Wonder World (Pannys Amazing World ofChocolate).
Philip Island Chocolate Factory
[koala Care Centre (Koala Conservation Centre)]
The koala Conservation Center was founded in 1991 and has been working on koala research and protection since its inception to ensure that Philip Island has a protected koala population. The conservation center is located in a dense Yugali forest on Philip Road on Philip Island, walking two tracks between the bushes. The koala trail (Koala Boardwalk) and the woodland trail (Woodland Boardwalk), are in a close wait-and-see area, "face to face" with them in their natural habitat. In addition to koalas, there are kangaroos, moles, local birds and so on.
Koala babies.
[look at penguin (Penguin Parade)]
After a day`s trip, about when the sun goes down, you can reach Samuran Beach (Summerland Beach), where we watch penguins. The nest of the penguin is built along the beach, and there is a special viewing platform along the beach to watch the penguin, but there are three different ways to watch the penguin: watching on the railing, watching closely, diving, and each corresponding price is different.
Three ways to look at penguins
Outdoor close-range version of penguins (photo source network)
Tips：
Photography and photography are not allowed when watching penguins return to the nest because they are afraid that artificial light sources will stimulate the eyes of little penguins.
3. Way to go
You can choose self-driving or related one-day tour, but it is more recommended that you travel one day, because if you drive yourself, after watching the penguin go back to Melbourne at night, you need to drive all night, and the safety is relatively low. And each scenic spot on the trip requires a ticket fee, a day tour will include all the tickets, the price is more cost-effective, and a one-off solution to traffic, tickets, lunch and dinner, but also more convenient.
Second, you may be the most beautiful night: "Melbourne Star" Ferris Wheel
The night lit by the lights is dazzling, and if there is a little romance, it must be more charming, so the Ferris wheel of Melbourne Star (Melbourne Star) is also a view worth seeing at night. The Melbourne Star viewing Wheel is one of the three largest viewing Ferris wheels in the world (the other two are London Eye and Singapore Flyers, respectively). It is also the only giant viewing Ferris wheel in the southern hemisphere. Melbourne Star is located in the bustling coastal zone of (Docklands), wharf New District (address: 101 Waterfront Way, Docklands VIC 3008). It has 21 viewing modules, each accommodating 20 people at the same time, and can enjoy the beauty of Melbourne`s Daclan District and Port Philip at 360 degrees.
Melbourne Star (Network of Photo sources)
But the most romantic is not as simple as looking at the night scene. Melbourne Star Ferris Wheel will also launch "Ferris Wheel wedding", so that newcomers can hold a lifetime unforgettable wedding in the luxury Ferris wheel box to create their own exclusive romance. In addition to this romantic approach, you can also choose a personalized photo package, allowing professional photographers to leave your shadow in the Ferris wheel.
1. Opening hours:
Ferris wheel opening schedule
2. Mode of travel:
[tram]: tram 35, 70 and 86 stop at this station, tram stop with WaterfrontCity,Docklands D
[bus]: Melbourne sightseeing bus, A $5 a day, get off at Sky Bus stop at Harbour Town Shopping Center.
[self-driving]: Melways Ref: 2EC2, parking service, starting at A $6 a day
Melbourne Star (Network of Photo sources)
3. Ticket purchase option
[ordinary ticket]: 30 minutes of sightseeing during the day 30 minutes of sightseeing at night (2 selections 1)
[ordinary ticket photo]: 30 minutes sightseeing during the day 30 minutes sightseeing in the evening (2 selections 1), personalized photo (3 tickets)
[day and night package]: 30 minutes of sightseeing during the day, 30 minutes of sightseeing at night
[photo during the day and night]: 30 minutes during the day, 30 minutes at night, personalized photo (3)
Tips：
Ferris wheel is located in Melbourne, you can go to Melbourne by yourself. Melbourne is mainly in English. It is suggested that you can buy tickets online before you go. There will be Chinese customer service to solve your doubts, which will be more convenient.
Third, enjoy the fine time in the Ding Dong sound of the tram: tram restaurant
Melbourne City has an eye-catching business card: the free roundabout tram (City Circle trams), has a unique wine-red and gold body passing through Melbourne`s popular attractions, while Melbourne colonial tram restaurant (The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant), makes the romance even more interesting. The car is covered with wine-red carpet, velvet seats, exquisite brass ornaments; traditional silverware on the white tablecloth; and orchestra sounds, which is a retro nostalgia trip where you can enjoy the romantic time of Melbourne night on the way forward. And Melbourne colonial tram restaurant, which began in 1927, is the first tram restaurant in the world.
[address]: tramstop # 125 Normanby Road,near the corner of Clarendon Street, South Melbourne
Tram Restaurant (Photo Source Network)
On your way to dinner, you will see Melbourne`s famous F1 lane, the Yala River, the Melbourne War Memorial, and many different styles of residential buildings along the way, Saint Kitts Beach. The tram restaurant will stop at Luna Amusement Park (Luna Park), the wrench will jump off the tram and dial the switch, the tram will turn back from another line facing the sea breeze, and you will also see Crown casino, Mocheng scenery and so on.
1. Meal time
[lunch (4-course) trip]: 13:00 departure-return at 13:00
[dinner (3-course) trip]: 17:45 departure-return at 17:45
[night meal (5-course) trip]: 20:30 departure-23:30 return (Sunday-Thursday); 20:30 departure-23:30 return (Friday-Saturday)
Tips：
The train will leave on time according to the schedule, sometimes slightly ahead of schedule. Please be sure to wait at the station at least 15 minutes in advance.
Tram restaurant trunk (photo source network)
2. Predetermined mode
Colonial Tramway Restaurant has only three rows of cartons, and the number of people who can eat is limited, and the restaurant is very popular for both tourists and Melbourne locals, so it usually needs to be booked in advance. If you want to make an appointment with this time trip, it is best to book it online in advance.
Four, look through the corner of Melbourne night:the Urica View.
No matter which city will have the tallest place, the highest place is often the best place to see the full picture of the city, and the city set off by night is often the brightest time of the city. The viewing platform of the Eureka Building is the tallest place in Melbourne, as well as the tallest viewing tower in the southern hemisphere, or the tallest residential building in the world.
[address]: 7Riverside Quay, Southbank, Victoria 3006
Eureka Building (Photo Source Network)
There are more than 30 viewers on the Eureka viewing platform, and they are free of charge, allowing you to enjoy every tram, museum and garden in Melbourne. On the 360 degree LED screen and wall of the viewing platform, there will also be signs of the relevant location, even if you can`t see every scenic spot in Melbourne at close range, and you can enjoy them one by one in the high altitude. The viewing platform is also equipped with the world`s only "glass box", pushing 3 meters to the outer plane at a height of 300 meters. People can look inside the glass box and feel full of excitement.
1. Mode of travel:
[walk]: the Eureka Building is located on wharf on the south bank of Melbourne`s Yala River, just a few steps from the central Business District, Federal Square (Federation Square) and Crown casino (Crown Casino). (Flinders Street) Flinder Street is only five minutes` walk from the Eureka Building and is within reach of the bridge across the river.
[driving]: you can park in the Wilson parking lot on the ground floor of the Eureka Building at the intersection of City Road and South Gate Avenue (Southgate Avenue).
"Glass Box" on the Edge (Picture Source Network)
2. Opening hours:
From 10:00 to 10:00, the final landing time is 21: 30 p.m., with a view of Melbourne at night.
3. Mode of purchase of tickets:
Tour tickets are divided into two types: one to board the tower; two times to board the tower in the morning and evening. If you want to take part in the "glass box" on the edge, you need to buy the relevant package tickets. The number of people who can enter the "glass box" every day is limited. Remember to book it online in advance so that you can not book it.
Tips：
It is recommended that you go to the Eureka viewing platform to see the sunset and the night view, which is the best view at this time.
Fifth, the dream of the Indian Ocean: sleeping on Ocean Road at night
Friends who have a little knowledge of Oceania Road know that it will take at least 2, 3 days for Melbourne to start from the beginning to the end of Ocean Road, which also gives us a good chance: stay at Ocean Road at night, and where to sleep, I will recommend Apollo Bay (Apollo Bay).
Apollo Bay (Network of Photo sources)
The Apollo Bay, located in the middle of Ocean Road, is a meniscus bay with the back of Ottway range facing the South Pacific Ocean. It has beautiful beaches, pure sea water, surfing, swimming, fishing, and marine boating activities. There are also many local holidays, and there are opportunities to see whales in the winter(June to September).
1. Itinerary:
If you ask your friends who have been to Ocean Road what are the most worthwhile attractions on your way to Apollo Bay, they will say, "there are beautiful scenery all over the ocean road, and it`s all worth going to." But if you really want to say a few, I would recommend these: Geelong Eastern Beach coastal colored puppets, Australia`s most beautiful lighthouse, Splitpoint lighthouse, Eagle Rock Eagle Rock..
[Geelong Eastern Beach coastal colored puppet]
(Geelong) `s seaside coast (: Geelong VIC 3220, Australia) is littered with more than 100 beautiful dolls made by artist Jan Mitchell, who used to be chained to wooden corkships and later used by artists as canvas, so there were all kinds of wooden people.
"Little Red Riding Hood" by: Minmin Didi
[most Beautiful Lighthouse Split Point lighthouse]
Cape split Lighthouse (Split Point Lighthouse) is a 124-year-old historic site near the southwest corner of the town of Aireys. Because its top is red, it is affectionately called Little Red Riding Hood by Chinese tourists. This is a free scenic spot, inside the lighthouse can not go in, but its white tower body, red tower top, head blue sky, foot green mountain, in the sun looks like a beautiful landscape.
【Eagle Rock】
From the coastline of Cape split Lighthouse, you can see a huge rock: Eagle Rock. in the sea. Eagle Rock Marine Sanctuary is a marine protected area with many coastal cliffs and cave reefs. In June-September, this area is also the breeding land of the southern right whale.
Unfinished ocean road map by: Minmin Didi
2. Mode of travel:
[self-driving]: if you have your own plans to drive Ocean Road, you can not hesitate to use Apollo Bay as a rest transit point, all the way along the Great Ocean Road, for a long day, probably at sunset, just in time to reach Apollo Bay.
If you want to travel on a two-day, one-night trip online, don`t worry about the transportation, the route, the accommodation, and the tour guide will arrange the most worthwhile attractions along Ocean Road in the itinerary, and don`t worry about what to go.
Tips：
No matter what season of Dayang Road, the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, and there is an extra coat on the bus.
At the end of the night in Melbourne, I said to you:
This is Melbourne night, sometimes gentle, sometimes bright, sometimes affectionate, sometimes quiet, it is often said to be the capital of literature and art, but also people do not understand the gorgeous night. If you want to know about this romance, take a look at Philip Island`s Little Penguin, Melbourne Star Ferris Wheel, colonial tram restaurant, Eureka viewing platform, sleeping on Ocean Road at night. I can`t say this is the most romantic place in Melbourne, but this must be the romance Melbourne most wants to give you, the most worthy romance for you.
Thank you in particular: @ Minmin Didi picture
Author: lazy Meow-lazy Cat Travel
