Tuesday, 25 October 2016

10 travel tips for Melbourne



This year we headed down for the Marathon weekend, and due to the Essendon fiasco, had ceased our annual pilgrimage to watch the footy. It had been about 5 years since our last visit and a LOT had changed
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 In a brief overview, here's a few travel tips:




1. Windsor is cool and I recommend spending a Friday or Saturday night there for dinner, drinks and strolling around. Chapel street is a good place to start, but don't forget the side streets.

2. Dinner on Sunday night in the CBD is a full house so book. (Chin Chin was spilling into the street, Coda was very full and we took the last table at Lucy Lui's).











3. For traveling about, if not using Uber and Taxis, grab the Myki card (visitor full day) at 7-11s or the Visitor centre. If you visit a lot, get a real card.
Linking with #WeekendReflections for street photography






4. Hosier Lane is a waste of time. Cut through it by all means but seek out the street art elsewhere.






5. Check out the little galleries in the CBD. I went to 4 galleries on 2 streets, while just walking around to other places.











6. If you are booking a big group dinner, get in early as lots of restaurants won't take bookings for more than 8, or insist on a set menu. The carbo load dinner for runners took awhile to sort out.


7. If you do automatic check out, check your invoice that is emailed. I payed one invoice only to discover an extra $105 for something we didn't have had been whacked on my credit card.








8. Get googling. By accident we came across a latin fiesta in a laneway. There is so much on with with official festivals and events, but there seems to be a plethora of other fun to be had if you know where to look.






9. Traffic to the airport can be a nightmare. Allow enough time.

10. Start planning your next trip as soon as you can! You'll need longer than a weekend!







Practicalities:
Myki Card https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/tickets/myki
Broadsheet https://www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/
VisitVictoria http://www.visitvictoria.com/












Linking with#MuralMonday for the Adnate and the 3 other murals
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24 comments:

  1. Rachel ¦¦ A Nesting Nomad26 October 2016 at 07:15

    I'm so keen to get to Melbourne one day. Great tips, especially transport and dining ones. Always key!

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  2. The Travelling Lindfields28 October 2016 at 12:35

    Great timing. We are off to Melbourne in the next couple of weeks.

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  3. Travel Notes and Beyond28 October 2016 at 13:07

    Melbourne looks quite interesting. I'd love to come visit Australia sometimes in the future. Ah, if it wasn't so far from us... Thank you for joining #TheWeeklyPostcard.

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  4. At Lifestyle Crossroads28 October 2016 at 13:20

    Useful tips! would love to visit Melbourne one day #TheWeeklyPostcard

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  5. Upeksha28 October 2016 at 13:45

    It looks like Melbourne has some cool stuff. I'm researching for a trip to Oz at the moment, so have saved this to my pinterest. Thank you for sharing. #theweeklypostcard

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  6. Unknown28 October 2016 at 15:03

    Lots of great tips. I didn't know about the visitor Myki card!

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  7. Lyn @ aholeinmyshoe28 October 2016 at 19:34

    I love Melbourne, lived in rural Victoria for 2 years and visited often then and since my return to Perth. I can't believe you are one of the few to say Hosier Lane is a waste of time, but like you found some amazing street art elsewhere.

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  8. THE WINDOW SEAT28 October 2016 at 21:13

    We are often in Melbourne to visit family, but seldom get into the city! Salivating thinking about all those great restaurants!

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  9. Jim29 October 2016 at 03:32

    We haven't been to Melbourne in several years, but my sister lives outside of the city a little ways, so maybe it's time for a return trip. I'll keep these tips handy! Thanks for joining #wkendtravelinspiration!

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  10. Kreete30 October 2016 at 05:35

    I am more of a Sydney girl myself and can't seem to understand what the fuss is about in Melbourne. Maybe I should pay it another visit to help me change my mind. :)

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  11. Unknown30 October 2016 at 21:36

    All perfectly good advice to get the most out of Melbourne.

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  12. Unknown31 October 2016 at 02:38

    Beautiful pics, it sounds amazing. Hope I get to visit someday! #KCACOLS

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  13. Michele {Malaysian Meanders}1 November 2016 at 21:33

    I like the photos. Melbourne looks like a fun place to visit.

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  14. Mystery Case1 November 2016 at 23:14

    One of my favourite places to visit. I've had a couple of quick trips in the past year, so not nearly enough time to do much exploring. Must head back soon.

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  15. Unknown2 November 2016 at 09:41

    It's been 8 years since I last went to Melbourne. I used to go there every year when my best friend was studying in Melbourne University. Interestingly I haven't seen any of the things you photographed. Guess Melbourne has really changed quite a bit over the past few years! #CityTripping

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  16. MummyTravels3 November 2016 at 14:25

    Melbourne's definitely on my list - I can imagine there's always so much to see, nice tips to see what it's really like for a weekend. Not so good about the bill though! #citytripping

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  17. Unknown4 November 2016 at 13:59

    I really enjoyed Melbourne, will certainly be back one day. Thanks for linking #citytripping

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  18. A Moment With Franca5 November 2016 at 04:58

    I have never been to Melbourne. I really want to visit over there. I have family in Australia so I would love to go there and visit a few cities but I guess I will do that when my girls are a little older so they can be better with the long journey lol Thanks so much for sharing this at #KCACOLS, :-) x

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  19. Rachel Bustin5 November 2016 at 05:03

    Oh I have never been there. Looks a fantastic place! Beautiful photos. Melbourne is one of my places to visit! Xx

    Thanks for linking up to #KCACOLS

    I hope you come back next week x

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  20. Maria5 November 2016 at 09:12

    I've always wanted to visit Australia - maybe one day! Some great tips here. Especially the Myki card. #KCACOLS

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  21. Unknown15 November 2016 at 23:59

    I didn't make it to Melbourne when I was in Australia many years ago. I'll keep your recommendations in mind should I ever get that way again. Thanks for linking up. #TPThursday

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  22. Polly and Pip17 November 2016 at 10:03

    I'd love to visit Australia one day and Melbourne will be on my list. Looks like a fantastic cultural city with so much to do! A great list. Thanks for joining in with #MyFavouriteTrip. Polly

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  23. James31 October 2021 at 15:39

    Nice little tour and tips!

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  24. Bleubeard and Elizabeth23 July 2023 at 20:10

    I wonder if any of those murals are still there. It would be nice if they were.

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