Archive for November, 2015

Best Restaurants to Eat in Melbourne

Saturday, November 21st, 2015

Melbourne has a huge concentration of restaurants and offers a wide range of cuisine. Within the walking distance of each other restaurant, you will find a great variety of foods. Here, you will find dishes from every corner of the world including Chinese, Greek, Mediterranean, Thai, Indian and Japanese.
Here is a list of some popular restaurants which you must try on your visit to Melbourne.

Taxi Kitchen

One of the most popular restaurant in Australia is Taxi Kitchen which has won several awards for its fine dining. Taxi Kitchen offers the contemporary fusion of Australian and Japanese cuisines. You can enjoy your food in a pleasant environment while admiring the panoramic view of the iconic Yarra River.

taxi-Kitchen

Attica

Located in the suburb of Ripponlea in Melbourne, Attica is one of the most reputed restaurants in Australia. The restaurant is renowned for its fresh, bold and balanced cuisines served with an original presentation. It is a small site with elegant design and offers a cozy and relaxed atmosphere. Attica has also ranked among the top 50 restaurants in the world.

Chin Chin

Located in CBD, Chin Chin is a Thai restaurant offering a fresh and modest atmosphere. Chin Chin’s menu offers tasty dishes along with great music. It also has a bar where you can enjoy some great wines. Pork crepes and Crispy shrimp are must accompanied by some drinks. It is one of the hottest restaurants and people wait in a queue for hours to get entry in Chin Chin.

Chin-Chin

Pellegrini’s Espresso Bar

It is a small espresso bar which was established a half century ago and it has not changed in decades. Here, you can enjoy authentic Italian meal and great coffee at a reasonable cost. The best things to try at Pellegrini’s are spaghetti bolognese, minestrone soup and salad. It offers a unique, charming and warm atmosphere and their service is great.

Pellegrini's-Espresso-Bar

Supper Inn

Also based in CBD, Super Inn is a Chinese restaurant which is very popular for late night dining. The restaurant opens until 2:30 AM but even that late, you will find it full of crowd. Due to its popularity, you need to book it a few days in advance or you may have to wait for even more than 45 minutes to get a seat.

There is abundance of options but the names mentioned above are some the best and most famous in Australia which you must try.

Things to Do and See in Exmouth

Thursday, November 5th, 2015

Exmouth is a small town in Western Australia with few roads but equipped with all the basic amenities necessary for an amazing holiday. Exmouth has a wealth of attractions and offers a wide range of things to do. Check out the list below and find out the most popular activities and attractions available in and around Exmouth.

Ningaloo Coast

Located in the west coast of Australia along the East Indian Ocean, the Ningaloo Coast is a strip of coral reef. The length of this reef is 260 km and it is the largest coral reef in Australia. Although it is more famous for whale shark feeding during March to June, the reef is also rich in corals and other marine species. In 2001, the Ningaloo Reef and its surrounding area was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Ningaloo-Coast

Beaches

Exmouth is the right place for you if you are looking for unspoilt, stunning and pristine beaches. These beaches offer various water sports opportunities such as fishing, snorkeling, swimming, surfing, kayaking and a lot more. These beaches are also ideal for sun basking and relaxation. The nearest beach is Town Beach which is perfect for walking, safe swimming and beachcombing. Other popular beaches in the region are Bundegi Beach, Paradise Beach and Cape Range National Park beaches.

Cape Range National Park

Located near the North West Cape, the Cape Range National Park is spread over 50,000 hectares and a must visit attraction in Exmouth. This spectacular National Park offers a wide range of attractions including beautiful beaches, breathtaking canyons and limestone ranges. It also has an abundance of wildlife which includes kangaroos, wallabies, lizards, emus and a variety of birds. Cape Range National Park is also popular for camping and offers over 100 camping bays. There is a lot to explore.

Cape-Range-National-Park

Fishing

With a wide range of fishing opportunities including reef, sport, beach and fly fishing, Exmouth and Ningaloo Coast are perfect destinations to enjoy fishing in Australia. Many prized fishing events are also held here throughout the year. Beach fishing is very popular among tourists and Ningaloo Lagoon and Exmouth coast offer variety of species of fishes to enjoy land based fishing. Exmouth provides three boat launching facilities which are easily accessible from the town.
Note: There are many sanctuary zones exists where fishing is not allowed.

Diving

Exmouth Coast offers several world class sites which are perfect for diving and snorkeling. There are more than 500 different species of fishes and over 250 varieties of coral. It offers and unforgettable underwater experience and without any doubt, it is a paradise for divers. The most popular diving sites in Exmouth are Muiron Islands, Exmouth Navy Pier, Lighthouse Bay and West Side.
Note: You must obtain a medical certificate if you want to take a diving course in Exmouth.

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Other than above mentions attractions, there is a lot to see and do. But, we could not include everything in this list. The region of Exmouth also provides a huge range of cuisines and accommodation options at affordable rates. At last, we can say that Exmouth is a great tourist destination for a memorable vacation.