The Avalon Airport can be found in Australia, and it is also nearby Geelong. This airport is considered as second busiest among the four airports in Melbourne. The Jetstar Airways uses the Avalon for their domestic services for passengers on a scheduled basis. Likewise it is used as their heavy maintenance service by Qantas, the parent company of Jetstar. Jetstar is currently servicing Sydney and Brisbane from Avalon.
Avalon came from the mythical isle in Celtic mythology, meaning an “earthly paradise”. Based on the Census of Population of 2011, the total Avalon residents were 10,602. And a big percentage of the residents were born in Australia. Some of the most commonly featured activities are bowling, sailing clubs, shops and cafes, and even cinemas and supermarket. And since Avalon beach is known for surfing, some the well known surfing champs chose to be residents of Avalon. And in 1982, the Avalon Soccer Club was established and was able to form more than 80 teams with 1000 listed players.
And if you feel like taking a nap after exploring the city, you may want to check out some hotels which are just near the airport. Some of them are the Mansion Hotel & Spa and the Best Western Hotel, in which you can stay in and relax. But of course, your stomach will not be relaxed as you are if it is starving. You should try the local cuisines that they serve.
To get to Avalon Airport from Melbourne, this is approximately 55 km, which may take you 40 minutes to travel during off-peak times, and longer if traffic arise. While, if your coming from Geelong, it may only take you averagely 15 minutes to reach the airport. Avalon Airport has a café called as “Grab and Go”. It has a wide variety of food and beverages to suit your hungry tummy. You might also want to try their “Specials of the Week”. However, there are beverage and snack vending machines located inside the terminal.
If you would like to go around the city, there are various forms of transportation you can choose from. But getting a car hire service maybe the best option for you. You simply have to make a reservation via phone or online on the car hire company that you prefer. Car hire rates differ from one company to another. You may always consider researching from the net, or even ask from friends on which car hire company that gives the best deals. Always make sure to confirm all details of the package as well as your schedules. Keep your driver’s license and passport at hand as it may be required to be presented upon booking. In Avalon, you may choose from these car hire companies: Budget, Avis, Hertz, and Thrifty.
