A day in Melbourne
Hi all, im going to Melbourne for the first time next week and have a free day what should I be looking at seeing or doing?
Im staying at a hotel in Southbank which I believe is a decent central spot. Thanks :) |
Re: A day in Melbourne
I'd take a trip up one of the towers (Eureka or Rialto) especially if its a clear day.
If you're into pubs then here's a list http://www.melbournepubs.com/search?...b=&ve_c=&ve_r= I'd recommend a trip to the Portland Hotel (aka James Squire Brewery) and just down the road is the Elephant and Wheelbarrow if you fancy a pommie beer. You could take a trip on the recently opened Southern Star (big wheel). It's just opened so I don't know how good it is. Apparently it's not attracting the expected numbers so it's easy to get on. Someone's already had sex on it so be careful which carriage you choose. The Casino is on the south bank if you're interested in losing a bit of dough. Take a ride on the circle tram (which is free). The bit down LaTrobe St is a bit pokey but the rest of it is mostly good. There is a free tourist bus that leaves from southbank and takes you around some of the attractions. Cook's cottage is in Fitzroy gardens if you want to remind yourself how pokey the housing was in the UK :D I've not been but I've had good reports about the sports museum at the MCG. If you want a beach then there are loads around the bay so just head towards the bay possibly St Kilda if you want to see the seedier side of Mellie as well. It's a wide open topic. What are you mainly interested in? |
Re: A day in Melbourne
Originally Posted by ianhutch1
(Post 7160278)
Hi all, im going to Melbourne for the first time next week and have a free day what should I be looking at seeing or doing?
Im staying at a hotel in Southbank which I believe is a decent central spot. Thanks :) |
Re: A day in Melbourne
Thanks for the help, should keep me busy for a day :thumbup:
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Re: A day in Melbourne
Originally Posted by MartinLuther
(Post 7160771)
I'd take a trip up one of the towers (Eureka or Rialto) especially if its a clear day.
If you're into pubs then here's a list http://www.melbournepubs.com/search?...b=&ve_c=&ve_r= I'd recommend a trip to the Portland Hotel (aka James Squire Brewery) and just down the road is the Elephant and Wheelbarrow if you fancy a pommie beer. You could take a trip on the recently opened Southern Star (big wheel). It's just opened so I don't know how good it is. Apparently it's not attracting the expected numbers so it's easy to get on. Someone's already had sex on it so be careful which carriage you choose. The Casino is on the south bank if you're interested in losing a bit of dough. Take a ride on the circle tram (which is free). The bit down LaTrobe St is a bit pokey but the rest of it is mostly good. There is a free tourist bus that leaves from southbank and takes you around some of the attractions. Cook's cottage is in Fitzroy gardens if you want to remind yourself how pokey the housing was in the UK :D I've not been but I've had good reports about the sports museum at the MCG. If you want a beach then there are loads around the bay so just head towards the bay possibly St Kilda if you want to see the seedier side of Mellie as well. It's a wide open topic. What are you mainly interested in? One memorable night when the Commonwealth games was on. There were a whole group of Canadian Athletes in there... The Girls in the group decided they could put on a better show than the Local Aussie strippers... Twas a great night ! |
Re: A day in Melbourne
Just spent a weekend in Melbourne. Would suggest the Eureka Tower, hubby and daughter weht in the glass thing that goes outside.....to scarey for me.
Did the boat ride and went to the casino, both OK. Highlight pf the trip was going to the theatre to see Wicked and pre theatre dinner at 15. have fun jacqui |
Re: A day in Melbourne
Originally Posted by ozzieeagle
(Post 7165523)
Alas Hosies is shut now I think !
Was always good as most nights there was no cover charge & drinks were at regular pub prices. IIRC it's now some upmarket place called dreams or something similar. Mate of mine went there, said it's basically a refurbished hosies at 3x the old prices >:-< |
Re: A day in Melbourne
Originally Posted by ianhutch1
(Post 7160278)
Hi all, im going to Melbourne for the first time next week and have a free day what should I be looking at seeing or doing?
Im staying at a hotel in Southbank which I believe is a decent central spot.
Unless we know your age and what your into it's not easy. The MCG is really interesting if your into Footy or Cricket, but dull as pants if your not. |
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