Luxury Yacht Charter Melbourne

Yacht Charter in Melbourne

The cosmopolitan city of Melbourne, on the south east coast of Australia, is the country’s leading sailing destination, with the stunning Port Phillip Bay at its heart. The bay is a wonderful venue for some of the best sailing in southern Australia, including Williamstown, Avalon and Beaumaris Bay. Melbourne also has on its doorstep the fascinating Phillip Island and its neighbor French Island, which are both wonderful cruising territories.

Marinas
Weather
Things to do
Restaurants

Marinas in Melbourne

Fully-equipped marinas in the Melbourne area include:

Anchorage Marina
Tel: +613 9397 6977
www.anchoragewilliamstown.com.au

Martha Cove Harbour
Tel: +613 5976 5961
www.marthacove.com.au

Queenscliff Harbour Marina
Tel: +613 5254 5459
www.queenscliffharbour.com.au

The Royal Geelong Yacht Club
Tel: +613 5229 3705
www.rgyc.com.au

St Kilda Marina
Tel: +613 9534 0448
www.stkildamarina.net.au

Patterson Lakes Marina
Tel: +613 9772 6622
www.pattersonlakesmarina.com.au

Weather in Melbourne

Melbourne has a maritime temperate climate, with hot summers, lasting from December to February when temperatures remain around 26C. From March, temperatures fall to around 20C and in May, it can be quite rainy. Winters are mild, with temperatures hovering around 14C from June until August.

Top Five Things to do in Melbourne:

Visit Phillips Island at dusk to see the nightly penguin parade.
Enjoy the busy nightlife in the happening district of St Kilda.
Play a round of golf in Australia’s oldest golf club, the Royal Melbourne Golf Club. www.royalmelbourne.com.au
Wander around Queen Victoria Market, one of the city’s true institutions.
Take a trip down the Yarra River, which winds through the city.

Top 5 Restaurants in Melbourne:

For unforgettable Japanese food head to Yu-u. Tel: +613 9639 7073
La Petanque is a charming French restaurant set in sumptuous grounds. Tel: +613 5931 0155
If Greek food takes your fancy then try the Lemnos Taverna. www.lemnostaverna.com
Sails on the Bay is a great seafood restaurant in a prime waterfront location. www.sailsonthebay.com.au
Take afternoon tea in the charming 111 Spring Street Restaurant in the exclusive Hotel Windsor. www.thehotelwindsor.co.au