Places of Interest in Melbourne?

[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.

[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

[chrisk]

gotta go to the zoo.

[Jeff]

Maybe a visit to Docklands or just a wander around the city it has some interesting biuldings.

Jeff

[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

[PiroStitch]

whereabouts near the CBD?

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

[gstark]

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!

[Reschsmooth]

Great coffee

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