Moomba is a small suburb in Melbourne, about 20 kilometers car drive from Melbourne business district, with a population of 300. The word Moomba is said to originate from an Aboriginal phrase meaning Let's go together and have fun.
The main areas of activity in Moomba were growing orchards, brick-making and pottery. Explore the suburb in a car hire which is very quiet and it offers tourists cozy inns or very affordable hotels to stay in.
Cook's Cottage is located near Moomba, in Melbourne, and it bears the name of the famous Captain Cook. In your car hire, visit the house that was built in the 18th century by the parents of James Cook. In 1978, after it had been restored and refurbished, the Cottage immediately became a tourist attraction.
Royal Botanic Gardens are located in Melbourne, just 15 kilometers car drive from Moomba, and it is one of the most famous tourist attractions. It houses over 10,000 species of plants, both native and non-native. Be sure to visit here and learn about various types of forests, greenhouses and lakes that make your visit here a pleasant one.
Commercial Areas Moomba feature a large variety of commercial and industrial areas; for the shopaholics, there are some small retail shops from where you can buy whatever your heart desires in terms of clothing.
Witness Moomba Festival in a car hire which is perhaps the main attraction of the city. It consists in many city celebrations and activities. It usually ends with a very colourful street parade, with floats, costumed participants and crowned Moomba Monarchs.
Throughout the year, Moomba hosts festivals, movies under the stars and special performances. There are a lot of activities for both young and old, so you will not regret having a car hire while you are enjoying a holiday in Moomba.
