Where:

Melbourne

Victoria, Australia

Last Visited:

It is Rob's home town, and where we both live since 2006.

Why Go:

Melbourne is Australia's second most populous city, with something for everyone. The city is well known ofr it's arts and sporting culture.

Highlights:

• Sport: You must go and watch some sport at the MCG - a footy match in Winter or a cricket game in Summer.
• Shopping: the whole gamut from discount shopping along Bridge Rd Richmond to up-market shopping in Chapel St or the city.
• Trams: A trip to Melbourne would not be complete without a ride on a Melbourne tram. There is a free city loop train that goes past a few of the tourist spots.
• Culture: art galleries, museums, and theatres are abundant. Special mention to the new Melbourne Museum at the old Exhibition Buildings
• History: Old Melbourne Gaol, Captain Cook's Cottage
• Day trips:
  • Phillip Island: to see the fairy penguins
  • Great Ocean Road spectacular scenery
  • Puffing Billy steam engine

Lowlights:

• Weather: they say Melbourne is the place you can see all four seasons in a day.

Eating & Drinking:

• Lygon St, Carlton: Italian themed restaurant strip
• Brunswick St: good vego choices
• St Kilda: good pizza. Go and see a band at the 'Espie' (The Esplanade Hotel).

Other things you should know about:

• If coming or going by plane, you should read about the Melbourne Airport.
• If traveling from Melbourne to Tasmania, you should consider taking the ferry.

More information:

• see also photos from around Melbourne
• the markets page has some markets to visit around Melbourne
• the AFL grand Final, played every September