1. Obviously we'll have to start the list with the giant purse. Situated outside Bourke Street H&M in the city centre, the purse captures the essence of Melbourne perfectly. A hipster city filled with random statues - from the purse to some giant leaves, to a library in the ground, you won't fail to be impressed.
2. The botanic gardens make number 2 on the list. Barely out of the city centre, it's incredible how peaceful the gardens are. Perfect for a sunny Sunday afternoon, the gardens are mesmerising- filled with beautiful flowers, unusual trees, lakes and pathways into the unknown.
3. Melbourne Central comes in at number three. While it may look like just a shopping centre/ station, there's everything from markets, to English pubs, to a clock that dances every hour!
4. If you want a view of the whole city, Eureka Sky Deck is the place to go. The tallest residential building in the world is a perfect place to sit and watch the sunset whilst spotting your favourite spots around the city.
5. Penguins might not be what you would expect to see in Melbourne, which is why St Kilda Peir penguins is number 5. Not only can you see the cutest little penguins appearing from the rocks and swimming in the sea, but you also get an amazing view of the city from across from the bay.
6. Even though Melbourne might not be famous for its beaches, Sandringham beach and Brighton beach are both well worth a visit. Brighton is full of multicoloured beach huts- each one a different design, and Sandringham has clear waters and sandy shores.
7. If you're in Melbourne in the summer, Queen Victoria Market is the place to go on a Wednesday evening. Cuisines from all over the world, live music, market stalls and entertainment, make it the perfect place to hang out after work.
8. Melbourne has a great choice of sporting events, from cricket and football to F1 and tennis- the latter of which you can watch in Federation Square. Not only does Fed Square televise the entire Australian Open on the big screen, (perfect for a tennis fan like me,) but it also has a whole host of activities held there, as well as some great bars and restaurants.
9. The best spot to relax by the River Yarra, has to be Southbank. You can soak in the view of the city, whilst listening to all kinds of talented street performers and musicians. Make sure to go to trivia night at Belgium Beer Cafe on Tuesday -unfortunately no Chicken Parma for $20 though!
10. I couldn't write a top 10 Melbourne list without touching on the music scene. Electronic Picnic is a day festival held on a Sunday (Yep, a Sunday!) where several international DJs play. While I'm not the biggest electronic music fan, EP has a great atmosphere, and held at a different location every week, is a interesting way to see the city!
So that's the list... Stay tuned for Farm Diaries!
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