Often referred to as ‘Australia's cultural capital’ Melbourne is easily reachable via Air Mauritius direct flights to Perth and definitely one for any bucket list in 2017 and 2018.

A recent visit to Melbourne by the New Zealand Herald hit on some of its appeal. “Sydney might be bigger — and it has that harbour — but Melbourne is its younger, smarter, bookish sister, and she's growing up fast, “ it says.

“Its mix of colonial history, immigrant verve and up-to-the-minute fashion, food and art give it an air of adventure and daring, and mean it's a great place to visit all year round.”

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