Cheap Flights from Townsville to Melbourne

Considered as one among the best cities to live in the world, Melbourne offers an insight into the rich Australian culture and has been recognized as the UNESCO City of Literature. The city is an infusion of cultures from all over the world and is widely recognized as a global centre for street art, live music and theatre. The city is located along the Phillip and stretches on to the hinterlands of the Dandenong and Macedon ranges.

Tip: Melbourne frequently hosts Australia’s sporting events. You can catch a game of cricket or rugby if you’re a huge sports fan.

Getting to Melbourne

Melbourne Airport is known to the locals as Tullamarine Airport. It is the second busiest airport in Australia. Several public buses, shuttles and taxis ply between the airport and the city. Air North and Virgin Australia offer cheap flights from Townsville to Melbourne. Jetstar operates 100% of the direct flights to Melbourne.

Tip: Melbourne has an extensive array of public transport options. You can even pick up a free guide at the information centre once you get down from the plane.

Things to do in Melbourne

Melbourne hosts several events, festivals and live music venues throughout the year and has something new and unique to offer each time you visit. The cobbled laneways studded by the many coffee shops, bistros and boutiques that tell the story of the city, make Melbourne a unique soul centre.   

The most popular places to see in Melbourne are Federation Square, the central business district, and the Southbank Promenade. Each venue acts as a cultural ground that offers a variety of food and live entertainment experiences.

Tip: Melbourne is known for its beautiful street art. Walking around the city helps you catch glimpses of the unique street art and graffiti that the city encourages.

Shopping and dining in Melbourne:

Melbourne is the ultimate shoppers' paradise. From handmade jewellery markets to the most bespoke contemporary fashion, Melbourne boasts of it all. A visit to the Rose St. Artists’ Market gets you hands-on experience with emerging Australian designers. For those who love street shopping, you cannot miss the Queen Victoria Markets, which is the largest open-air market in the southern hemisphere.

Melbourne gets the best of local produce and encourages the wildest most talented chefs to integrate the local cuisine. For local street food, the South Melbourne Market hosts a variety of stalls that brings together people from all over the world. For a wonderful date night, get a glimpse of the beautiful skyline at the many rooftop cocktail bars that the city harbours. 

Tip: Head over to Bourke Street to enjoy some of the tastiest baked goods. This area also hosts an adventure park and is home to a colony of penguins, making it a one of kind one-day trip.

Townsville to Melbourne flights are available on a daily basis. If you are travelling on a budget, Melbourne CBD offers hotels for all requirements. Combine your Townsville-Melbourne flight booking with hotel reservations for great deals.

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