Melaka

Melaka

The Historic State

Melaka (also spelled Malacca) "The Historic State", rich with heritage buildings, ancient landmarks and colonial structures imprints of British, Dutch and Portuguese forces left behind in forts, museums, churches and towers. This historical city centre has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 7 July 2008.

Melaka is famous for its unique history and is one of the major tourist destinations in Malaysia. The harmonious life and ambience of the people of Malacca is attributed to the life of various races and ethnicities that have long existed among the local community. Malays, Chinese, Indians, Baba Nyonya, Kristang, Chitty and Eurasians are important ethnic groups living in the State of Melaka. Visit melaka for the cultural experience of a lifetime.

How To Get There

Flights from Singapore to Canberra are available daily with Singapore Airlines, while Qatar Airways offers daily flights from Doha. There are also frequent domestic flights from major Australian capital cities. Canberra is a three-hour drive from Kuala Lumpur and an eight-hour drive from Johor. There are plenty of scenic routes if you like to get off the beaten track and visit one of the many country towns along the way.