Start by exploring Melbourne on your Working Holiday Visa in Australia! Eclectic, cosmopolitan (more than a quarter of its inhabitants were born abroad), and laid-back, Melbourne also stands out from other Australian cities for its artistic and culinary refinement. The cultural capital of the country and the state of Victoria, with its 4 million inhabitants, has frequently topped quality of life rankings for several years (having already been voted the world's most livable city seven times, including in 2017, no less). Committed to the environment, safe, and offering a vibrant nightlife, especially in its charming backstreets, Melbourne is brimming with places to discover and opportunities for entertainment abound.
Built around the shores of Port Phillip Bay, Melbourne, where the atmosphere is more European than anywhere else in Australia , benefits from this exposure and offers diverse landscapes, as well as superb parks around the city.
There's something for everyone, and most importantly, there's always something to do. And when you think you've finished, it's also the perfect starting point for the Great Ocean Road.
The CBD (Central Business District): This is the business district, the nerve center of the city, and also where Melbourne's history began. All forms of transport pass through the CBD: trains, trams, buses, and taxis. Worth seeing: Flinders Station.
Queen Victoria Market: the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere, open for 130 years, remains a firm favorite with Melburnians. A must-see for anyone visiting the city.
Federation Square: Melbourne's central point, a square filled with museums, galleries, shops, and all kinds of entertainment. A starting point for exploring the city, Federation Square is also Melbourne's cultural hub.
Fitzroy neighborhoods: an atmosphere you won't find anywhere else in Australia: 3 kilometers from the central business district, you'll find relaxed bars, local fashion designer boutiques, a slightly messy and bohemian vibe… Note that the main street, Brunswick Street, is full of bars, cafes and places to party on weekends during your Working Holiday Visa in Melbourne.
Street art: Hosier Lane and Union Lane are symptomatic of the presence of street art in Melbourne
Yarra Valley : Located an hour northeast of Melbourne, the Yarra Valley is home to numerous wineries, around forty, which open their cellars to visitors, as well as local beer and cider producers. All this in a sublime setting.
Phillip Island : a 100km² island boasting a spectacular natural environment. The island is home to colonies of penguins, sea lions, and koalas, hosts a Grand Prix motor racing circuit, and is a haven for surfers. Visavacancestravail.be recommends witnessing the penguins' evening emergence from the ocean – an absolute must-see during your Working Holiday Visa in the Melbourne area of Australia!
Great Ocean Road: one of Australia's most spectacular roads stretches for 253 kilometers. Surf beaches like Bells Beach, rainforest, peaceful coastal towns, limestone cliffs… In short, everything you need for a great road trip during your Working Holiday Visa in the Melbourne area!
Discovering Melbourne means discovering a vibrant and diverse city that offers a unique experience, renowned for its art scene, trendy cafes and urban parks.
Melbourne is not the cheapest city in Australia, but its cost of living is generally more affordable than Sydney's.
Visavacancestravail.be recommends choosing Melbourne to benefit from the job assistance offered by our local partner. Along with Sydney , Melbourne is one of the two cities where we offer this very useful service to help you get your Working Holiday Visa in Australia off to a great start.
Starting your working holiday in Australia by taking a few weeks of English classes in Melbourne can improve your English and increase your chances of landing jobs on your Working Holiday Visa that require a higher level of English, such as hotel receptionist positions. One in three Working Holiday Visa holders who use Visavacancestravail.be takes English classes at the beginning of their stay. Discover our complete package including English courses .
Cities marked with an asterisk (*) are eligible for Job Assistance
Cities marked with an asterisk (*) are eligible for Job Assistance
Cities marked with an asterisk (*) are eligible for Job Assistance
