Melbourne (Australia)
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Melbourne
A perfect spot to start your trip in Australia is Melbourne. As a Formula 1 enthusiast, a visit to the city can be combined with the Formula 1 Race which takes place in the Albert Park. For a visit to the Formula 1 race, it’s recommended to stay in the district of St. Kilda. From this district, you can in just half an hour to the circuit. This can be very convenient on the day of the race, Sunday. An advantage to some other Formula 1 Grand Prixs is the possibility to buy a package of tickets which offers you as a spectator every day another grandstand. This gives some different views during the weekend and also not always the same pictures.
Nearby the Formula 1 circuit the St. Kilda’s harbour is located. After a full day on the circuit it is recommended to view the penguins which come ashore at sunset and it’s possible to view them from a close distance. The experience is not on such a big scale as the landing of penguins on Philip Island is, but there are at least no grandstands in the harbour.
Apart from the downtown are the War Memorial and the botanic gardens worth giving a visit in Melbourne. Especially the War Memorial is interesting because the history of the Second World War is presented from another perspective as in the Netherlands. The Asian region and Australia is a little bit out of focus in the Dutch school system For the second day it’s good to go to the Skytower, the Aquarium and the Old Melbourne Gaol. The Skytower offers a nice panoramic view over the city and is one of the highest buildings of the southern hemisphere. The Aquarium is only recommended if you have a free entrance or have children otherwise it’s better to skip it. Because it’s small and quite expensive for what is offered.
The Old Melbourne Gaol is from a historic perspective interesting to take a look at. It’s the place where the famous resistance fighter Ned Kelly has been executed. He battled in the 19th century against the settlers in Australia en was considered by people as a Robin Hood. Apart from the historic importance, there’s also the possibility to experience how it feels to be locked up, a little bit over the top.