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Title: what's in melbourne?
Post by: paceman on June 06, 2014, 07:47:30 AM
hi all,

a bit of a strange one, but...

i will be in melbourne for a few days soon and i was wondering what other might recommend to see...

i know that there are plenty of big things to see, but i am more looking for ideas that are within walking distance from market street (where i'm staying).

happy to walk a while to get to see something interesting... just would like to not be in the hotel all the time...

stuff open at night would also be useful...
Title: Re: what's in melbourne?
Post by: D4D on June 06, 2014, 07:51:14 AM
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Title: Re: what's in melbourne?
Post by: scarps on June 06, 2014, 07:52:21 AM
Bring warm clothes and. Wet weather coat if planning on being outside.

You into sport?

Melbourne Storm NRL or AFL game a great time out.

Lindsay Fox Car Collection

The Big Wheel at Docklands now turning.

During the day there's a free tourist tram loop which you can get off and on at many places.

What other interests do you have?
Title: Re: what's in melbourne?
Post by: tennismark on June 06, 2014, 08:00:41 AM
Take a walk into the city lane ways to get a sense of what melba is all about. if you love aussie liquor( careful how you say that :laugh:) friend has opened a new bar not far from the city that has all australian whisky,gin,beer….called Bad Frankie. Have a whisky and they make jaffles for eats….So good.
Title: Re: what's in melbourne?
Post by: paceman on June 06, 2014, 08:01:55 AM
Bring warm clothes and. Wet weather coat if planning on being outside.

You into sport?

Melbourne Storm NRL or AFL game a great time out.

Lindsay Fox Car Collection

The Big Wheel at Docklands now turning.

During the day there's a free tourist tram loop which you can get off and on at many places.

What other interests do you have?

already checked the nrl schedule...  >:(

the lindsay fox car collection sounds interesting...

just happy to walk around and see anything that looks interesting... :)

i have commitments during the day, so more looking for things at night...
Title: Re: what's in melbourne?
Post by: speewa158 on June 06, 2014, 08:05:05 AM
Well at night lf you ring this number !@#$%^&$#@& tell BigAl sent you a car will collect you & Then  >:D
Title: Re: what's in melbourne?
Post by: paceman on June 06, 2014, 08:06:17 AM
Well at night lf you ring this number !@#$%^&$#@& tell BigAl sent you a car will collect you & Then  >:D

interesting, but probably a bit far out of my comfort zone...   :D
Title: Re: what's in melbourne?
Post by: Black Diamond on June 06, 2014, 08:10:52 AM
https://www.eurekaskydeck.com.au/ (https://www.eurekaskydeck.com.au/)
Title: Re: what's in melbourne?
Post by: vicandug on June 06, 2014, 08:14:48 AM
My son dj's at a nightclub. Apparently I am too old to go watch him. You could go and video it for me :) ;D
Title: Re: what's in melbourne?
Post by: Alan Loy on June 06, 2014, 08:20:43 AM
There is a huge variety of restaurants of different styles and prices.  I recommend using the urbanspoon website to narrow down your options.  If you like different food then somewhere different each night.  http://www.urbanspoon.com/n/71/7105/Melbourne/CBD-restaurants (http://www.urbanspoon.com/n/71/7105/Melbourne/CBD-restaurants)

Similarly there are heaps of bars, many in the small lanes and streets, that may interest you http://www.hiddencitysecrets.com.au/Bars_Melbourne (http://www.hiddencitysecrets.com.au/Bars_Melbourne)

There is a great sports museum at the MCG but it is only open during the day :'(

Don't forget live muic, theatre, comedy etc  Sometimes there are some bargains here http://www.halftixmelbourne.com/ (http://www.halftixmelbourne.com/)
Title: Re: what's in melbourne?
Post by: paceman on June 06, 2014, 10:23:38 AM
thanks all for the tips and offers to meet up....  :cup:
Title: Re: what's in melbourne?
Post by: chester ver2.0 on June 06, 2014, 10:25:28 AM
China town for dumplings
Lygon st for pasta

That is all you will ever need
Title: Re: what's in melbourne?
Post by: westvic on June 06, 2014, 12:19:50 PM
http://melbournemagicfestival.com/ (http://melbournemagicfestival.com/)

starts June 30

Title: Re: what's in melbourne?
Post by: Davepatrol on June 06, 2014, 01:22:09 PM
Re: what's in melbourne?
There's a bloody good road leading out of there. >:D :cup:
 :cheers:
Title: Re: what's in melbourne?
Post by: scarps on June 06, 2014, 01:35:09 PM

Re: what's in melbourne?
There's a bloody good road leading out of there. >:D :cup:
 :cheers:
yep and one way it leads to the surf coast, another way it leads to the Gippsland Lakes, another way it leads to the Vic High Country, another way it leads to the Murray River.
Title: Re: what's in melbourne?
Post by: fuji on June 06, 2014, 04:04:13 PM
yep and one way it leads to the surf coast, another way it leads to the Gippsland Lakes, another way it leads to the Vic High Country, another way it leads to the Murray River.




X1000
Title: Re: what's in melbourne?
Post by: champin on June 06, 2014, 04:17:36 PM
I think the Jeriderie letter is on display at the national library
Title: Re: what's in melbourne?
Post by: Swannie on June 06, 2014, 06:06:38 PM
1.Get down to ACDC lane and into the cherry bar. Love a good pub that has your feet sticking to the carpet  ;D

2.Also go have a Pot & parma @ Mrs Palmas I think its little Collins up the top end near spring street great range of Victorian micro brews on tap

3.If your looking for a good steak head into Squires loft in Goldie lane.

Plenty of laneways & streets  with underground bars which are great on a cold night.

Swannie

Title: Re: what's in melbourne?
Post by: Ynot on June 06, 2014, 06:10:23 PM
I went down that way once for a few days work, enjoyed the food and coffee scene.

There was this little Italian coffee shop that was kinda narrow had an old bar running the length with a little kitchen out the back that you could sit in and eat whatever pasta they had on the old stove. Had real character about it.
I think it was called pengarllies or something.


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Title: Re: what's in melbourne?
Post by: kylarama on June 06, 2014, 06:29:44 PM
1.Get down to ACDC lane and into the cherry bar. Love a good pub that has your feet sticking to the carpet  ;D


and if you want hardcore sticky carpet and great live music.  Head down to the Espy in St Kilda.
Title: Re: what's in melbourne?
Post by: #jonesy on June 07, 2014, 08:08:31 AM
I went down that way once for a few days work, enjoyed the food and coffee scene.

There was this little Italian coffee shop that was kinda narrow had an old bar running the length with a little kitchen out the back that you could sit in and eat whatever pasta they had on the old stove. Had real character about it.
I think it was called pengarllies or something.


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Pellegrinis. Can't remember which, either Bourke or  Collins Street, near Spring St
Title: Re: what's in melbourne?
Post by: Alan Loy on June 07, 2014, 09:36:39 AM
Pellegrinis. Can't remember which, either Bourke or  Collins Street, near Spring St

68 Bourke Street