my melbourne vacation - eco travel

Eco Travel in Melbourne
What you need to know before you go

For the eco tourist, Melbourne offers miles of quiet coastline and thousands of acres of unspoiled nature preserves to get you up close with Florida's natural beauty.

Melbourne's beaches are home to the largest population of nesting loggerhead sea turtles in the world. The twenty mile section of coastline from Melbourne Beach to Wabasso Beach is the most important nesting area for loggerhead sea turtles, and a handful of groups offer turtle walks during nesting season.

For kayaker's, the 1000 Islands area off Cocoa Beach are filled with Mangrove tunnels and narrow channels to explore. Or for a truly unique kayaking experience, the Brevard Zoo allows you to kayak right on the zoo property (the only zoo in the country to do so).

Another great idea: Since the beaches in Melbourne are a little quieter then in other parts of Florida, you can actually go horseback riding on the beach.

Traveling a half hours or so inland from Melbourne you'll find the St Johns River, which is home to more alligators than you wish to know. Best way to see them up close is via an airboat ride.