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Old Aug 8th 2011 | 9:26 pm
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Can anybody tell me great stuff to do when on holiday there?

You know touristy things

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We don't do touristy
 
Old Aug 8th 2011 | 9:32 pm
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So when approximately are you coming and for how long?
 
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Originally Posted by Tiawamutu
Can anybody tell me great stuff to do when on holiday there?

You know touristy things

TIA
Tour the MCG

See the penguins

F1 Grand Prix if its the right time!

I remember going round the Police Museum as well - that was fascinating but probably not to everyone's taste
 
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Tour the MCG
See England thrash the Aussies at the MCG - even better.

Originally Posted by Pollyana
See the penguins

F1 Grand Prix if its the right time!

I remember going round the Police Museum as well - that was fascinating but probably not to everyone's taste
Go up the Skydeck, go around the laneways, go see the Pinnacles, go visit the wineries - that's for a start.
 
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Originally Posted by Rambi
So when approximately are you coming and for how long?
I live in Perth, I'm just finding out for friends who are visiting next year,
Thanks for that
 
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Tour the MCG

See the penguins

F1 Grand Prix if its the right time!

I remember going round the Police Museum as well - that was fascinating but probably not to everyone's taste
Thanks Polly
 
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Originally Posted by Tiawamutu
I live in Perth, I'm just finding out for friends who are visiting next year,
Thanks for that
That's okay. I was just wondering summer, winter, or whatever to tailor my recommendations.

For example Great Ocean Rd, spring and autumn, and summer if not too hot. But I wouldn't recommend it in winter.
 
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Don't forget to tell them to take a nice warm coat ....................... whatever the time of year
 
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Don't forget to tell them to take a nice warm coat ....................... whatever the time of year
The unmistakeable sound of a banana bender.
 
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The unmistakeable sound of a banana bender.
What's a bandana bender ?
 
Old Aug 9th 2011 | 1:21 am
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Default Re: Things to do whilst visiting Melbourne

Originally Posted by Rambi
That's okay. I was just wondering summer, winter, or whatever to tailor my recommendations.

For example Great Ocean Rd, spring and autumn, and summer if not too hot. But I wouldn't recommend it in winter.
Maybe October time
 
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What's a bandana bender ?
One of these I guess.


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The unmistakeable sound of a banana bender.
Don't bend them!

They're far too expensive
 
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