There really is no definite answer to the question of is Melbourne or Brisbane better, as they are both completely different. Of course, when it comes to certain things, one city is better than the other, however we simply cannot choose a favourite. Although, we have created a list of all the things that one city does better than the other, check it out below and use it as a guide of where you can see the best of everything in both Melbourne and Brisbane!
The best of Melbourne
Coffee
Melbourne is famous for its coffee and abundance of café’s and specialised coffee shops, as well as being home to some of the best baristas in the world! The coffee connoisseurs in Melbourne are in just about every suburb, and it is not hard to see why it has won several competitions for having the best coffee in the world, beating Rome and Vienna.
Street Art
If you have ever been to Melbourne you will have memories of the beautiful street art that covers many of the walls in the CBD and several alternative-artist suburbs such as Fitzroy, Prahran, and Brunswick. Melbourne is often said to be one the street art capitals of the world, with several designated areas for street artists to graffiti walls with their own unique style and artworks.
Diversity
Melbourne is an incredibly diverse city, boasting more than 140 different cultures living together in the city. With diversity comes some great food and Melbourne certainly has that as well. All cultures are represented when it comes to cuisine in Melbourne, with some of the best pho, dumplings, pizza and kebabs being found in local restaurants around Melbourne.
The best of Brisbane
Wildlife
Brisbane is the place to go if you want to see some adorable Aussie wildlife. In particular, make sure you head to the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, which is also the biggest koala sanctuary in the world.
Visit the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary, the biggest koala sanctuary in the world, home to many of Australia’s most adorable native animals. The great thing about the Lone Pine Sanctuary is that you can admire these animals while supporting the local conservation efforts with the entry fees.
Weather
The general rule of thumb in Australia is, the further north you go, the hotter it is. Brisbane is around 1,700 kilometres north of Melbourne, and the temperature is definitely much nicer. The days are generally sunny, and it does not drop too low during the night, unlike Melbourne which is often compared to London in winter.
Nature & Scenery
Brisbane is surrounded by beauty, in particular the two islands Moreton and Stradbroke. Stunning beaches, coral reefs, an abundance of marine life and some fascinating shipwrecks, both of these islands are worth a visit when you are in Brisbane. They are both within a close proximity, therefore can certainly be taken as a day trip away from the big city!
