MandaNShannon Posted March 28, 2014 #1 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Can anyone tell me what would be good to do in Melbourne in feb 2015? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fankhauser24 Posted March 31, 2014 #2 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Well that all depends on what you are interested in. Will you have small kids with you? Teenagers? Just yourself? One thing I can tell you because I live here: it will be HOT!!! Melbourne in February is usually above 35 degrees Celsius (I don't know what that is in Farrenheit). So pick things to do that involve air conditioning!! Melbourne Aquarium is excellent. Well worth a visit - and air conditioned. http://www.melbourneaquarium.com.au/ There is also glow-in-the-dark mini golf: http://www.glowgolf.com.au/ You can also have dinner in a moving tram: http://www.tramrestaurant.com.au/ Or go on a tour of Melbourne's vibrant street art scene: http://www.melbournestreettours.com/ Or just wander around Melbourne's famous laneways. Also Melbourne has rather fantastic rooftop bars. Note: if you are into nightclubbing, many of Melbourne's bars and nightclubs "hide" down laneways and behind doors. I once walked past The Kitten Club at least 10 times before I realised it was hiding behind a non-descript door! I hope I have given you some ideas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuldalai Posted March 31, 2014 #3 Share Posted March 31, 2014 The ship will offer you a shore excursion to Puffing Billy & the Dandenong Ranges which is very good. Independently Melbourne has one of the World's great Zoos at Royal Park close to the City . Upfield line train from Flinders Street or Southern Cross stations to Royal Park station . National Gallery of Victoria has two galleries . Ian Potter Centre for Australian art at Federation Square (Cnr Flinders & Swanston Sts) . Tram 109 from Station Pier alight at Corner Collins & Swanston St and walk one block down Swanston St to Federation Square. National Gallery of Victoria - International Collection is on St Kilda Rd. From the corner of Flinders & Swanston Sts walk over Princes Bridge across the Yarra River past the Arts Centre and the big grey bluestone building is the gallery . Free admission to both galleries. To return to Station Pier catch 109 Port Melbourne tram westbound anywhere along the length of Collins Street in the City . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docker123 Posted March 31, 2014 #4 Share Posted March 31, 2014 How long are you in Melbourne? If you are into sport, the MCG tour and National Sport Museum are great. Just on the edge of the city. With more time, the Great Ocean Road drive is great. Queen Victoria Markets is good as a large working market, and for souvenirs. Yarraville Valley for wines. Evenings in the Royal Botanic Gardens for Shakespear in the Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandaNShannon Posted March 31, 2014 Author #5 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Wow thanks so much, that's really good ideas. I'm not taking our kiddies with us. We are cruising with 4 friends. We are Aussies but have not really left nsw. Only to the Gold Coast once. So traveling is very new to us. I will pass on all your ideas to my friends. Thanks so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 3, 2014 #6 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Eat and drink coffee at the many alfresco cafe's:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fankhauser24 Posted April 3, 2014 #7 Share Posted April 3, 2014 I just thought of another one - a chocolate tour!! YUM!!!!! :D http://chocoholictours.com.au/switchboard/ Also, if you aren't afraid of heights :eek:, you can go up to Eureka Tower: http://eurekaskydeck.com.au/the-edge.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted April 3, 2014 #8 Share Posted April 3, 2014 If you love good coffee try this coffee tour http://melbournecoffeetours.com.au/ We did it a few years ago and it was great. It also introduces you to some of Melbournes iconic laneways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskanb Posted April 4, 2014 #9 Share Posted April 4, 2014 35 c = 95 f Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskanb Posted April 4, 2014 #10 Share Posted April 4, 2014 This is the temp ranges for Feb 2014 http://www.wunderground.com/history/airport/YMML/2014/2/25/MonthlyHistory.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrissyCruiser Posted April 4, 2014 #11 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Melbourne in February is usually above 35 degrees Celsius (I don't know what that is in Farrenheit). So pick things to do that involve air conditioning!! It could also be below 15 deg :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted April 4, 2014 #12 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Rule #1 when visiting Melbourne - pack for all seasons regardless of the time of year. ;) Make sure you have layers, and an umbrella. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch1 Posted April 5, 2014 #13 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Have a look at this as well. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1943254&highlight=melbourne+port+guide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskanb Posted April 5, 2014 #14 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Have a look at this as well. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1943254&highlight=melbourne+port+guide Excellent! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamocall Posted April 5, 2014 #15 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Love Italian food? LYGON STREET!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socreader Posted April 5, 2014 #16 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Eat and drink coffee at the many alfresco cafe's:D I think we will take your suggestion and combine it with the free walking tour offered 2 x per day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted April 6, 2014 #17 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Love Italian food? LYGON STREET!!! Lygon street is tourist trap Italian. We stayed near there a couple of years ago and went to one of the restaurants in the main restaurant strip for dinner. It was not particularly good. I've had better Italian food in Sydney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamocall Posted April 6, 2014 #18 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Lygon street is tourist trap Italian. We stayed near there a couple of years ago and went to one of the restaurants in the main restaurant strip for dinner. It was not particularly good. I've had better Italian food in Sydney. We go there for dinner every time we visit Melbourne and haven't had a bad meal yet. Just love the atmosphere. Each to their own I guess... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 7, 2014 #19 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I think we will take your suggestion and combine it with the free walking tour offered 2 x per day. Nancy, when are you in Melbourne again?:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socreader Posted April 7, 2014 #20 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Nancy, when are you in Melbourne again?:D Hi Mic, Sam and I will be in Melbourne next March on our Top - Bottom trek around Australia on the Radiance. If you and Rosie will be in the area then maybe we can share a brew while we explore the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 8, 2014 #21 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Hi Mic, Sam and I will be in Melbourne next March on our Top - Bottom trek around Australia on the Radiance. If you and Rosie will be in the area then maybe we can share a brew while we explore the city. We live in Canberra, so maybe a Sydney visit will be a more viable option for us, do you have much time prior or post cruise in Sydney? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socreader Posted April 8, 2014 #22 Share Posted April 8, 2014 We live in Canberra, so maybe a Sydney visit will be a more viable option for us, do you have much time prior or post cruise in Sydney? We will have 2 days pre cruise and 3 days post cruise in Sydney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 8, 2014 #23 Share Posted April 8, 2014 We will have 2 days pre cruise and 3 days post cruise in Sydney. Excellent, we may be able to swing a visit to sydney and catch up for a drink.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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