Melbourne and Sydney have been arguing about who is the best since… well, who even knows when it began? Both are capitals of their states, both professional and creative hubs, and both are close to Australian national parks, beaches and fauna. In short, both are great cities in their own right.
Marshall Batteries has been proudly serving both these megacities for decades by helping their residents with roadside assistance and battery replacement, so we thought that in the interest of our audience, we’d join the debate!
Melbourne vs Sydney? Australia, it’s time to settle the argument for good.
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Battle of the Beaches: Sydney’s Surfing Havens vs. Melbourne’s Tranquil Shores
Sydney has the upper hand, with big names such as Bondi and Manly quickly coming to mind. The waves are good, the beach culture is strong, and the weather does not suffer from the winter blues as much as Melbourne.
Melbourne brings the somewhat flat St Kilda beach to the table. Featuring a great boardwalk, several up-and-coming restaurants and white-washed beachfront properties, the lack of waves makes us hand this round to Sydney.
When it comes to fishing, Melbourne and Sydney both have amazing fresh and saltwater spots. Here are our favourite places to go fishing in Melbourne and Sydney.
Cultural Showdown: Melbourne’s Artistry vs. Sydney’s Architectural Splendour
This is one category Melbourne thinks they have in the bag. Often referred to as the music and cultural hub of Australia, the city is home to the Arts Centre, National Gallery of Victoria, and Melbourne Theatre Company, amongst many large and small music venues.
Sydney is not so far behind with iconic architecture such as the Opera House – which not only holds popular artists, symphonies and events but also regularly features Opera Australia and The Australian Ballet.
Is Melbourne Or Sydney Better For Food and Nightlife? It’s Melbourne For Sure!
There is no use beating around the bush for this category. Melbourne wins. While both cities celebrate diverse cuisine, Melbourne trumps with its café culture and award-winning restaurants blossoming under both celebrated local and international chefs.
For nightlife, it’s easy to argue in Melbourne’s favour. Following the lockout laws, Sydney’s nightlife has declined, losing many late-night bars and clubs to the restrictions, while Melbourne continues to shine with speakeasy-style bars and rooftop bars.
Day Trips: Melbourne’s Coastal Adventure vs. Sydney’s Eternal Summer Escapes
Melbourne has the Great Ocean Road at its doorstep. 243km of coastal bliss containing world-renowned wonders, including the Twelve Apostles, surfing paradise Bells Beach and the ancient rainforest at Cape Otway.
However, Sydney keeps up easily, with some of the best wine tasting available just a quick drive away at the Hunter Valley, the eucalyptus forest and waterfalls of the Blue Mountains, the lagoons and seasonal whale watching of Royal National Park and kilometres of coastline. Did we mention winter isn’t really a thing in Sydney?
So there you have it. A small snapshot of how the two cities measure up. It turns out that the Melbourne vs. Sydney argument is not so easy to settle – but we will happily sit on the fence. Which is your favourite city?
Sydney Or Melbourne? Choose Marshall!
Whichever city you live in, remember if you find yourself in any trouble on the way to your next adventure, call Marshall Batteries for roadside assistance, a jump-start, a new battery or even a fuel top-up! 1300 695 717