How to spend an unforgettable honeymoon getaway in Melbourne

Melbourne serves as the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable honeymoon Down Under. Home to some of the country's main attractions and scenic recreational hubs, spending time in Melbourne can be a joy for newlyweds who know where to go and what to do during a getaway to the city. Here's how every couple can make the most of their Melbourne honeymoon.

1. Secure a Strategic Base

Honeymooners heading to Melbourne should make sure their base location is not only romantic but also affords easy access to some of the city's main highlights. While finding a hotel with a spa, sauna or other leisure facilities is important to enjoy a honeymoon getaway it is also necessary to find a location that's not too remote from Melbourne's key attractions, restaurants, bars and parks. Whether you select the Oaks Melbourne on Lonsdale Suites or any other similar Melbourne hotel apartments, ensure the venue is within closer range of the sights you wish to experience during your honeymoon. Those who are unable to find a strategically located rest within their budget should instead aim to secure a hotel which is situated near public transport links.

2. Discover the City's Creativity

Couples with a passion for the arts and all things creative will find strolling down the city's picturesque avenues among the most romantic ways to spend their time. In addition to Melbourne's famous graffiti streets where the urban art scene is on full display, visitors will also find the sheer number of art galleries and museum dotting the city offer an aesthetic variety found nowhere else in Australia. The Southbank area, in particular, will enchant those with a flair for the finer things in life as many of the city's best performance art spaces, art galleries and similar points of interest are located on this side of the Yarra River.

3. Take to the Skies

No honeymoon in Melbourne would be complete without signing up for a hot air balloon ride across the city. Setting off at sunrise, couples can enjoy a champagne breakfast and other treats as they float near the clouds and look down on the Melbourne city skyline. This dreamy escape is on offer through a variety of resorts and local tour operators so couples can find a hot air balloon excursion that fits their budget and their time constraints.

4. Cruise on a Gondola

Who says gondola rides are only for Venetians? Honeymooners should not miss the chance to enjoy a relaxing boat ride on the Yarra River on board a traditional gondola. Traversing down Melbourne's main body of water, couples can enjoy a quiet picnic complete with champagne and canapés inside the velvety confines of their plush gondola. The hour-long tour offers couples a view of some of the city's best-loved landmarks including the Alexandra Gardens, the Exhibition Centre, Federation Square and Flinders Street Station.

5. Take in the Views

Towering above the surrounding landscape at an impressive height of 285m, the Eureka Tower remains the perfect observation deck from which to get a bird's eye view of the city. Take a 38-second elevator ride right up to the 88th floor of the building and step over to The Edge, a glass encasement that suspends visitors a whopping 300m above ground level. Don't forget to bring along a camera to take a snapshot of the panoramic views and the spectacular skyline visible from this vantage point.

6. Hit the Beach

Honeymooners can also enjoy a mini beach getaway by driving over to sandy St.Kilda Beach a 700m long stretch of seaside perfection on the outskirts of Melbourne. Water sports activities the likes of surfing, kite-boarding and jet skiing are also available at the beach where one also finds the St. Kilda Breakwater.