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Introduction
It's rare to find anyone who lives in Melbourne who doesn't adore it. They are much more passionate about it than Sydneysiders are of their city, and it shows. I'm biased, of course, because I've chosen it for my home and here are just a few... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
The first stop on any visitor's itinerary should be the Melbourne Visitor Centre, Federation Square, Swanston and Flinders streets (tel. 03/9658 9658; www.thatsmelbourne.com.au). The center serves as a one-stop shop for tourism information, a... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
American Express -- The main office is at 233 Collins St. (tel. 1300/139 060 in Australia, or 03/9633 6333). It's open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm, and Saturday from 10am to 1pm. Business Hours -- In general, stores are open Mond... Continue reading »
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Getting there
By Plane Qantas (tel. 13 13 13 in Australia; www.qantas.com.au) and discount airline Virgin Blue (tel. 13 67 89 in Australia; www.virginblue.com.au) both fly to Melbourne from all state capitals. Qantas's discount arm, Jetstar (tel. 13 15 38... Continue reading »
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Getting around
By Public Transportaion Trams, trains, and buses are operated by several private companies, including the National Bus Company, Yarra Trams, and Connex, to name a few. Generally, both tourists and locals travel around the city and inner su... Continue reading »
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Neighborhoods in brief
City Layout -- Melbourne is on the Yarra River and stretches inland from Port Philip Bay, which lies to its south. On a map, you'll see a distinct central oblong area surrounded by Flinders Street to the south, Latrobe Street to the north, Sp... Continue reading »
Melbourne Travel Experiences
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A new state
Finally, we pack our bags and head to Sydney airport for our first sojourn out of New South Wales. After a shambolic departure - delayed... Continue reading »
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The Bush!
There was much talk and discussion, some of us thought it would never happen but then we took a trip to the animal shelter and now we hav... Continue reading »
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A week in Melbourne
Version courte: Depart rate alors que je suis arrive a l'aeroport une journee en avance. Apres avoir change la date du billet (i.e. achet... Continue reading »
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Why life is better in Melbourne
Melbourne is located in the state of Victoria and is Australia's second largest city with 3.7 million inhabitants. Like all other main&nb... Continue reading »
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Ballarat and the Dandenongs
It was a scorcher of a weekend, and our second last one in Melbourne so we decided to hire a car and set off to explore some of Victoria.... Continue reading »
Popular Melbourne Hotels
- Travelodge Southbank
- Radisson On Flagstaff Gardens Melbourne
- Base St Kilda
- Marriott Melbourne
- The Nunnery
- Freeman Lodge
- Nomads Industry
- Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne
- City Centre budget Hotel
- Victoria Hall
