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Title: things to do around Melbourne
Post by freediver on Nov 23^rd, 2015 at 8:29pm

Any tips? Might have a few days.

Title: Re: things to do around Melbourne
Post by LEUT Bigvicfella (RTD) on Nov 23^rd, 2015 at 8:45pm

Southbank is very good, close to most main attractions. Be aware that to ride on most busses, trains and trams, you need to have a myrki card. You can get them from most newsagents.

Title: Re: things to do around Melbourne
Post by The Grappler on Nov 23^rd, 2015 at 9:48pm

.. find the road going north.........

Nah - I like Malbun... though I had a hell of a time finding ECHQ - knew Moore Park but not down there...

Title: Re: things to do around Melbourne
Post by Sir Bobby on Nov 23^rd, 2015 at 11:13pm

Vic wrote on Nov 23^rd, 2015 at 8:45pm:

Southbank is very good, close to most main attractions. Be aware that to ride on most busses, trains and trams, you need to have a myrki card. You can get them from most newsagents.

Yes - go to South bank -
have one small bet at the casino -
have a nice meal at one of the top restaurants -
get a 30 minute river boat ride out into the harbor -
then head off to Ackland street St Kilda for a nice cappuccino &
a walk along the beach to the pier where the penguins are.
You could even do some fishing from the pier.

You could also travel to the look out at the Dandenong ranges
& have tea & scones at many nice places up there.

The Botanic Gardens are great - close to the city.
There is a restaurant there too.

Title: Re: things to do around Melbourne
Post by Sprintcyclist on Nov 23^rd, 2015 at 11:18pm

A place called Noojee has the worlds tallest hardwood trees.

130kms from Melb.

Title: Re: things to do around Melbourne
Post by SupositoryofWisdom on Nov 23^rd, 2015 at 11:22pm

Smash up some pinkies in port phillip bay.

Are you on WA Divers website freediver?

Title: Re: things to do around Melbourne
Post by Sprintcyclist on Nov 23^rd, 2015 at 11:26pm

Toorongo Falls Reserve - might warrant hiring a car for a days trip

https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-37.8557323,146.0399231,3a,75y,104.13h,78.17t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s9RTwMtk3Ae2prQzImtn8hQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

https://www.google.com.au/maps/@-37.8557323,146.0399231,3a,75y,104.13h,78.17t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s9RTwMtk3Ae2prQzImtn8hQ!2e0!7i13312!8i6656

Title: Re: things to do around Melbourne
Post by Sprintcyclist on Nov 23^rd, 2015 at 11:31pm

Black spur range 60 kms from melb

Title: Re: things to do around Melbourne
Post by Sprintcyclist on Nov 23^rd, 2015 at 11:37pm

William Ricketts Sanctuary , 50 kms from melb

Title: Re: things to do around Melbourne
Post by cods on Nov 24^th, 2015 at 9:59am

Melb has just taken the crown from SYDNEY as the

CAR THEFT Capital of the country...

so dont leave your car ::) ::)

"My names Dan" is doing great job.. ;D

Title: Re: things to do around Melbourne
Post by cods on Nov 24^th, 2015 at 10:00am

magic mountain

Title: Re: things to do around Melbourne
Post by Redneck on Nov 24^th, 2015 at 10:08am

Take a ride on the Puffing Billy Train from Belgrave to Gembrook.(Dandenong Ranges Area) Belgrave is close to Ferntree Gully

http://puffingbilly.com.au/en/

Title: Re: things to do around Melbourne
Post by Redneck on Nov 24^th, 2015 at 10:21am

Have an Italian feed in Lygon street (Carlton North), stopping on the way for a beer at The John Curtin Hotel (Used to be across the road from ACTU HQ, unsure if they are still there), many a deal made there by Bob Hawke and co in the early days.

Title: Re: things to do around Melbourne
Post by Redneck on Nov 24^th, 2015 at 10:35am

If you are staying in the city, Lygon St as previously mentioned,

plus check out Queen Victoria makets (Wed-Sun)

and perhaps have a look at Captain Cooks Cottage in Fitzroy Gardens