Melbourne Cup cruises transport into city?

[goodycruising]

Heard on the radio this morning, on a Melbourne station, the passengers from cruise ships are having huge issues with taxis and trams into the city. They were saying people were walking into town on the tram line. There was also an issue with the sale of Myki cards?

 

I didn't hear all of the segment, as I was trying to work.

 

Surely they would have this sorted out after there has been several cruises down there for the Cup over the last few years. When we have pulled in there for a port day visit on other cruises they seemed to be pretty organised with myki cards, buses etc.

[icat2000]

Trams are running. They did close down part of the tram routes because of the parade. But its all open and running after 1.30 pm.

 

Not really a huge issue. Its only bit of Bourke and Swanston Street.

 

Also there was a tram fault on 109 tram line. Nothing the cruiselines could have done about it. It happens.

 

Due to a tram fault at Port Junction, Route 96 & 109 trams towards East Brunswick & Box Hill are experiencing delays.

 

I had friends who on Cup Cruise (Carnival Spirit) and they had no problems getting a cab into town.

Edited November 2, 2015 by icat2000

[MicCanberra]

Perhaps it is more of a 'storm in a Melbourne cup'.:p

[Hazydavo]

Pacific Pearl, Pacific Jewel and Carnival Spirit in town for the Cup. See here...

 

http://www.portofmelbourne.com/Community-and-recreation/View-the-port/Webcams

[Hazydavo]

Perhaps it is more of a 'storm in a Melbourne cup'.:p

 

Oh boy!!! :D

[tomatosauce]

Given it is at the end of the tram line it can be a hassle to get anywhere via tram from the port or even returning to the ship from downtown Melbourne.

[rabbitoh_777]

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Perhaps it is more of a 'storm in a Melbourne cup'.:p

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Just wait five minutes and it will be sunny in Sunbury, flurries in Flemington or blowing a gale in Balaclava... :D

 

:cool: r

 

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[rabbitoh_777]

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Perhaps it is more of a 'storm in a Melbourne cup'.:p

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By the way Mic what do you like in the "Mexican standoff" Cup? :confused:

 

:cool: r

 

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[Kiwi Kruzer]

local time 2 pm

 

Lets hope the rain clears for tomorrow.

 

Any tips ?

Perhaps we should be looking for a horse that runs well on a slippery track.

I remember one year Flemington was flooded:eek:

[Aussieflyer]

Perhaps it is more of a 'storm in a Melbourne cup'.:p

 

Groan :D

 

Must admit the weather looks interesting - all those high heels will be sinking into the slush.

We were on the way home on Saturday and lots of people in their racing finery were spotted at Southern Cross Station. Some very unusual hats I noticed :eek:

[MicCanberra]

Perhaps they should cancel the race, then that would be the race that stopped the nation.:D

[Hazydavo]

Perhaps they should cancel the race, then that would be the race that stopped the nation.:D

 

Oh boy, he's unstoppable!! :D

[Hazydavo]

Btw the weather tomorrow should be good...

"22 and mostly sunny".

I'm no racing buff but that would seem like perfect conditions for the race to me :)

Edited November 2, 2015 by Hazydavo

[icat2000]

Never trust weather forecasts for Melbourne.

[MicCanberra]

Never trust weather forecasts for Melbourne.

 

They have said the rain will come after the race, well duh, of course it would eventually no matter when it comes.:rolleyes:

[Pushka]

The issue with the trams and taxis has little to do with Melbourne Cup cruises, but cruises on their own. Have cruised into Melbourne twice and both times public transport was execrable. :eek:

 

Nothing like a bit of rain to sodden the fascinators. And where will the sweet young things rest after the champers if the lawns are sodden?

 

The issue with the track is that it has rained - will be interesting to see if any scratchings.

Edited November 2, 2015 by Pushka

[icat2000]

Hasn't rained that much in Melbourne today. Barely not enough to get the brolly out. Track will be fine.

[Hazydavo]

Hasn't rained that much in Melbourne today. Barely not enough to get the brolly out. Track will be fine.

 

Yep just light drizzle at times

[MicCanberra]

Hasn't rained that much in Melbourne today. Barely not enough to get the brolly out. Track will be fine.

 

Lucky then, the jockeys have enough difficulty holding the reins let alone holding back the rains as well. :D

[icat2000]

Lucky then, the jockeys have enough difficulty holding the reins let alone holding back the rains as well. :D

And some will reign for a year as winner of the Melbourne cup. :D

[Pushka]

Good old weather bureau. They either under or over amp the weather. Wet here in Adelaide tomorrow. We shall see.

[Aussieflyer]

Lucky then, the jockeys have enough difficulty holding the reins let alone holding back the rains as well. :D

Where do you get them from?? :eek: :D :eek:

[MicCanberra]

And some will reign for a year as winner of the Melbourne cup. :D

 

Lol.:D

[MicCanberra]

Where do you get them from?? :eek: :D :eek:

 

The book of Dad's jokes.:p

[kuldalai]

Further provided you have purchased your MYKI at Station Pier on arrival your MYKI will cover you for travel into town on the 109 Light Rail . Alight at the corner of Spencer & Collins Street and the stunning modern station you will see is Southern Cross station . Go up stairs on the escalators to the Upper Metropolitan Concourse and look for the train to FLEMINGTON and that train will take you express to the racetrack on all the major race days : Tuesday Melbourne Cup Day, Thursday Oaks Day, and then again on the following Saturday. MYKI users Trams - you touch ON only. TRAINS - you touch ON before entering the platform, and touch OFF when leaving the station at the end of your journey . MYKI covers travel on ALL Metro trains and trams, light rail etc . To return from the CITY (CBD) or Southern Cross station to Station Pier take a # 109 PORT MELBOURNE tram from anywhere in Collins St, and from the stop in Collins St near the corner of Spencer Street . (Southern Cross station is on the corner of Spencer & Collins Streets . )Enjoy your time in Melbourne - World's Most Liveable City - yet again for 2015 !!!!

Edited November 2, 2015 by kuldalai