issue-18

With long sunny days,
glorious sunsets and cool,
star-filled nights Melbourne
in summer is one of the
most idyllic places on the
planet. WGM takes a look at
what the “culture capital of
Australia” has to offer.
A
busy, bustling city whose inhabitants are always on
the go, Melbournians have a culture of “doing”, not
sitting back and watching the world go by. Last year
Melbourne was officially judged “the world’s most liveable
city” and it’s easy to see why. Should you be fortunate
enough to find yourself in Melbourne during January you
will find plenty to occupy your time.
Melbourne is particularly family-friendly with sights
like the Melbourne Aquarium, Melbourne Zoo and the
Royal Botanic Gardens all within walking distance of the
city center. While Melbourne has a reputation for having
“four seasons in one day” January is the height of the Aussie
summer and the sunniest month of the year. The sun rises
just after 6am and doesn’t set until nearly 9pm, blazing
away for around 450 hours of the month, so don’t forget
the sunscreen!
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