Going to melbourne in mid june.?

Question

going to melbourne in mid june was wondering if anyone could give me a list of attractions and things to go check out while im there, also which would be the best suburbs to stay in, i have never been to melbourne before so any info would be appreciated thanks.

Answer 1

Have a coldy with Chopper Read in Collingwood !

He's got no ears but has a loud mouth and is a good laugh.

Answer 2

Hi, The following is a must see and do list of all the things Victoria has to offer (well the majority of things to do)

The Royal Melbourne Zoo http://www.zoo.org.au/MelbourneZoo

Werribee Open Range Zoo http://www.zoo.org.au/WerribeeOpenRangeZ...

Healesville Sanctuary http://www.zoo.org.au/HealesvilleSanctua...

Melbourne Aquarium http://www.melbourneaquarium.com.au/

Melbourne Museum http://museumvictoria.com.au/MelbourneMu...

National Gallery of Victoria http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au

The State Library of Victoria http://www.slv.vic.gov.au

Luna Park http://www.lunapark.com.au/

Puffing Billy http://www.puffingbilly.com.au/

Fairy Park in Anakie http://www.fairypark.com/

Queen Victoria Market (weekend market)http://www.qvm.com.au/home.php

Scienceworks http://museumvictoria.com.au/Sciencework...

Melbourne Observation Deck http://www.melbournedeck.com.au/

Eureka Tower http://www.eurekatower.com.au

Eureka SkyDeck http://www.eurekalookout.com.au

Rialto http://www.rialto.com.au/

Sovereign Hill http://www.sovereignhill.com.au/

The Old Melbourne Gaol (have a self guided tour or for something more scary go on a night tour (tickets fort this can be bought from ticketek 13 28 49 ) http://www.oldmelbournegaol.com.au

Federation Square http://www.fedsquare.com

You also gotta go to Phillip Island and check out the Penguin Parade. While in Phillip Island go to Amaze 'n' Things http://www.amazenthings.com.au/

If you are hanging out to do some shopping whilst in Melbourne, not only can you find some bargains at the Queen Victoria Market, but DFO have heaps of designer brands at bargain prices, so you gotta check that out too. http://www.dfo.com.au

Don't forget to go down to Lygon Street for a bite to eat (there are heaps of Italian restaurants and there is an ice cream shop there (sorry I forgot the name of it) where they sell the best ice cream in Melbourne)

If you are after a unique dining experience, why don't you try Hard Rock Cafe http://www.hardrockcafe.com.au and T.G.I . Fridays http://www.tgifridays.com.au

For a real memorable dining experience, spend the night at the Titanic Theatre Restaurant in Williamstown (this is worth the money you pay) http://www.titanic.com.au/html/home.html or the Colonial tramcar restaurant http://www.tramrestaurant.com.au/

You can also grab a bite to eat as well as a floorshow at the many theatre restaurants located in and around the city such as Dracula's and Witches in Britches just to name a few.

If you feel in the mood for some serious gambling (its your choice), the place to go is Crown Casino. At Crown you can also grab a bite to eat at any of their 40 restaurants, cafes or snack bars, take in a movie at Village Cinema which is located inside Crown Casino, play ten pin bowling at King Pin bowling lounge, play interactive games at Galactic Circus, dance the night away at Fusion and Club Odeon nightclubs or just SHOP, SHOP, SHOP at exclusive designer boutiques such as Versace, Louis Vuitton or Prada just to name a few and other general fashion stores http://www.crowncasino.com.au/

Victoria can be called the sporting capital of Australia as it holds the Melbourne Cup (don't forget to go to one of the weekly race meets at either Flemington (Winter racing will be held at Flemington on 07/06/2008 - 05/07/2008. The main race meets for Winter racing are as follows: Saturday 7th June - Grand National Preview Day

Saturday 28th June – Grand National Hurdle

Saturday 5th July – Cleanevent Grand National Steeplechase)

or Moonee Valley while you are in Melbourne), The AFL Grand Final (At the moment the AFL footy season is underway so check out http://www.afl.com.au before you leave and buy tickets to a footy match), The Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix at Albert Park and the MotoGP at Phillip Island just to name a few sporting events.

If you want to catch some theatre while you are in Melbourne, get tickets to see Guys and Dolls which is playing at the Princess Theatre until 29 June 2008  http://www.guysanddollsthemusical.com.au...

For a special treat, Circus OZ is holding their 30th Birthday Bash in Melbourne from 18 Jun 2008 - 13 Jul 2008

at Birrarung Marr

(between Federation Square and Batman Avenue)

MELBOURNE VIC 3000

Melway: 2F K6

Tickets are available from Ticketmaster (Ph: 136100)

You can also find out of things to see and do at Docklands and Waterfront http://www.docklands.com



There are plenty of other things that you can do while in Victoria, just go to the visit victoria website for more details http://www.visitvictoria.com.au  or http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au (that sounded like an advertisement just then * ha ha*)

Enjoy your stay in Melbourne and have lots of fun!!!!

Answer 3

Puffing billy in Belgrave is really good

Phillip island,peguin parade, cowes beach. theres a place in phillip island called Amaze n things its really good there.

Melbourne zoo

Melbourne musem

federation square

Scienceworks

Crown Casino

Victoria market

the gardens in melbourne, they have a fairy garden in them forget what they are called though.

chapel street& burke street mall&other streets around there

Chadston and southland shopping center.

Answer 4

st kilda is a pretty cool place to stay, pretty easy to get anywhere in the city from there, while down there you can't miss the great ocean road. absolutely amazing road trip. melbourne library is pretty amazing, melbourne gaol where ned kelly was hung. luna park is a fun day out. if your into your soaps, the neighbours experience is a good day, melbourne zoo is good. the list goes on and on.

Answer 5

cborg76 has really answered it for you, but if you value your life, STAY AWAY from Crown Casino, and any Melourne street with night clubs as it is a battlefield after 11pm with all the drunks and druggies thinking they are having a good time smashing up anyone they feel like.

Answer 6

Well first and foremost you HAVE to check out Crown Casino.

Also:

Go up to the top of the Rialto Tower, you'll  get an amazing view of the city.

Having a meal along Southbank is also a really good thing to do, you have good views of the Yarra.

Of course you have to visit Melbourne Zoo, the Aquarium, and the Museum...

Melbourne's nightlife is awesome, i love it there. There's too many good bars and clubs to name.

As for suburbs, i love Brunswick and Cartlon =]

Answer 7

Hello,

A great trip is to Phillip Island and see the penguins coming onto the beach at sunset. Take plenty of warm clothes though, the cold wind is VERY cold.

It depends on your age and what you like doing but if you like going to a pub and you are young THE ESPY at St. Kilda is great. You can get a tram to the doorstep.

It depends on your budget but if you want to stay in a hotel look up wotif.com.  We did this last year and we chose the secret deal where you don't find out where the hotel is until you have paid.  We paid $330 for 3 days and ussually it was over a thousand dollars I was told.  It was lovely and we stayed at the Saville.  It was close to the tram stop and very close to the CBD.

There is a fantastic markets in the city open everyday and buses go there.  Great for souveneirs and clothes and shoes.

Go to the Info. centre opposite Flinders Street Train Station, in the heart of Melbourne ,also try on the net:   www.melbourne.vic.gov.au or ph:  03 96589658.

Good luck and have a fantastic holiday.