If you are up for the long flight (averaging at twenty hours from the United Kingdom) to Australia one of the best locations for your to make your home base for the duration of your holiday is Melbourne. Melbourne is a great destination for a holiday due to its varied attractions, you will be able to do some serious retail therapy, enjoy the beaches on the coast around the city, excellent night life and an easy access into the “real” Australia.

The night life is in abundance with just over 1000 different locations for you to choose from when you fancy night on the tiles. You will find anything from themed restaurants to fancy dress disco techs in Melbourne, as party time is very much encouraged!

There is a very European feel to the cities in Australia due to its founding, so you will find it easy to get into the shopping scene. Very much full of the high street shops you will be familiar with, there is also a lot of boutiques and hand made unique garments which will appeal to those into fashion.

If you are a fan of sport you will also find plenty of sporting culture within this city. You will be in the home of the Australian Gran prix, the Australian Open and the Melbourne Cup. You will be able to tour the stadiums and if you’re willing to pay a little more than other periods you can witness the events personally!

Australia all over is a great destination for some summer sunshine. It takes a little getting used to imagining sun soaked beaches and sunbathing during December and wrapping up warm in August, but if you don’t want to get the blues while the United Kingdom is in a mix of drizzle and frost then why not postpone your summer holiday and wait until the winter?