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Places of Interest in Melbourne?

PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 1:26 pm
by Yi-P
Hello,

Being really busy lately and have not been on this forum for a while. I got my little break now, will be travelling to melbourne for a few days. Just wondering what are places of interest (eg. good food, bar, etc...) or a good family photo place in Melbourne? I'm staying close to the CBD, and will be travelling via public transport.

Also any good places of camera shops around the city?

Any tips would be appreciated. :D

Re: Places of Interest in Melbourne?

PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 2:01 pm
by makario
A few places to visit
Fitzroy Garden http://www.fitzroygardens.com/Index%20Page.htm
Shrine of Remembrance http://www.shrine.org.au/content.asp?Document_ID=1
Melbourne Botanical Garden. http://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/
Albert Park http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/1park_display.cfm?park=38

Camera shops
Down Elizabeth Street in the city (there's Michaels, Cameraaction, Teds, etc)

Free Tourist Shuttle http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/info.cfm?top=308&pg=2701

Hope this helps.
Cheers
Mak

Re: Places of Interest in Melbourne?

PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 2:20 pm
by chrisk
gotta go to the zoo.

Re: Places of Interest in Melbourne?

PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 4:43 pm
by Jeff
Maybe a visit to Docklands or just a wander around the city it has some interesting biuldings.

Jeff

Re: Places of Interest in Melbourne?

PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:56 pm
by makario
some more links, based on an email I received earlier. Some attraction may be a bit far off like Phillip Island Penguin Parade, Gulf Station, Healesville Sanctuary or Puffing Billy.

Local Tourist Attractions of Melbourne http://www.medina.com.au/default.asp?page=/travel-guide/things-to-do-in-melbourne/melbourne-tourist-attractions

Melbourne's Best Shopping Destinationshttp://www.medina.com.au/default.asp?page=/travel-guide/things-to-do-in-melbourne/melbourne-shopping-precincts

Family Attractions in Melbourne http://www.medina.com.au/default.asp?page=/travel-guide/things-to-do-in-melbourne/melbourne-family-attractions

Re: Places of Interest in Melbourne?

PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:58 pm
by PiroStitch
whereabouts near the CBD?

Dont' forget Lygon Street, pretty much a pizza and pasta Italian street.

Re: Places of Interest in Melbourne?

PostPosted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 6:13 pm
by gstark
PiroStitch wrote:Dont' forget Lygon Street, pretty much a pizza and pasta Italian street.



Lygon St is so much more than just pizza and pasta. Great coffee, great food, great atmosphere. Great fun!

Re: Places of Interest in Melbourne?

PostPosted: Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:21 am
by Reschsmooth
gstark wrote:Great coffee


If you like stale Italian coffee prepared by stale Italians who have become lazy. :twisted: Whilst I haven't been to them, there are numerous very good cafes in Melbourne!