Where would you recommed visiting more: Sydney or Melbourne?

Question

Waht's there to do?

Answer 1

Australia is a massive & wonderful place to visit, what you need to think about first is what your hobbies are or what it is you want to do here, I would reccomend Cairns in north Queensland, it has tropical reefs to either fish or snorkel or scuba diving, islands on the Great barrier reef, the oldest rain forest in the world,  adventures you would never forget in your life, Sydney & Melbourne have lots too, but far to busy to get some where in a hurry as the population are in the millions

Answer 2

They both are very cosmopolitan cities. They have nice bars, pubs, nightclubs and restuarants. Both cities are very multicultural. I like Asian food best in Sydney than Melbourne while Melborune's famous for its European food (Italian, Greek, etc).

Things to do in Sydney and around Sydney:

- beaches (manly, bondi) within close proximity to the main city, Sydney Opera house, Tarronga Zoos. Great party city, great restaurants, nightclubs and bars, Sydney Harbour Bridge (Make sure you experience the climb)

Around Sydney:

Perisher Blue - Ski in New South Wales

Blue Mountain

- Nice national parks

Hunter Valley Winery

- Amazing vineyards in New South Wales region

Newcastle (2-3 hrs North of Sydney)

Smaller than Sydney but great beach to surf and also student town

Wollongong (south of Sydney)

Similar to Newcastle, again great beach to surf.

Things to do in Melbourne:

- the home of Australian open tennis tournament, Melbourne Cup Horse Racing and Australian Grand prix

- little alleys full of hidden bars, pubs, cafes and clubs. European buildings, very cute.

- St Kilda Beach - the closest and cosmopolitan beach in Melbourne

- Climb the Eureka Tower (the tallest building in Melbourne)or Rialto Tower

- head to Lygon st for Italian food and feast on gelati

- MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground) - make sure you experience watching Australian Rules or Cricket in the ground

- Melbourne Zoo (voted one of the best zoos in the world) as well as their open range zoo and healesville sanctuary (for true upclose experience with Australian native animals, you can see platypus here :-) )

- Melbourne museum, Science museum, Melbourne Arts Centre

- Go to Dockland is Melbourne water living area (lots of cafes, bars, restaurants)

Around Melbourne:

Dandenong Ranges

The best view of Melbourne city, catch a steam train while enjoying forest experience

Penguin Island

You get to see little penguins going inland to retreat from the sea during dawn :)

Torquay Beach, Bells Beach

within 1.5-2hrs drive from Melbourne, voted to be the best surf beach in the world, great waves. Around there there's a lot of things to see and do including the Great Ocean Road

The Great Ocean Road and The Grampians

Picturesque coastal drive (hire a sports car hehe) also spot the 12 apostles rock formation in the sea. Go hiking at the Grampians or do rock climbing (see some waterfalls and amazing hills)

Mt Buller, Mt Hotham, Falls Creek for down hill skiing or Lake Mountain for cross country skiing

Ballarat

The old gold town (the reason why people back then come to Melbourne during gold rush)

Wilson Promontory

Great for camping, natural wonders :)

Rutherglenn

The home of the famous Australian Shiraz :-)

Yarra Valley Winery

The vineyards of Victoria

Answer 3

If youre going to choose just one, go to Sydney. You have the beach, Darling Harbour, good shopping, lots of things to see and do (you can climb the Harbour Bridge). The food is amazing, people are awesome. you wont regret going to sydney.