maryjnsteve Posted June 8, 2017 #1 Share Posted June 8, 2017 My husband and I will be in Melbourne November 18, 2017 from 8am to 6pm, we are cruising with Holland America. We would love suggestions for local tour operators and what to see and do. Thank You! Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matilda Posted June 10, 2017 #2 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Hi marynsteve You asked about tours in Melbourne. My suggestion for a day in Melbourne would be to take the light rail in to the city and board the free hop on hop off bus which goes to many of Melbourne's atractions ie the Melbourne Cricket Ground for a tour and the National Sports Museum, the Arts Centre and National Gallery, Federation Square including the Ian Potter gallery of Australian art, Melbourne Museum etc etc. Other nearby attractions are Old Melbourne Gaol (guided tours available), Melbourne Star observation wheel, Eureka Tower for a bird's eye view of Melbourne, the Shrine, botanical gardens (bus tour is very good), the Aquarium, Southgate etc. If you would like more details about any of these places, just ask! Lesley and Des Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare StartrainDD Posted June 10, 2017 #3 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Hi Leslie & Wes! I have a challenge for you. Our visit to Melbourne on the Maasdam is on Christmas Day. The free bus doesn't run, in fact many places are closed. Any suggestions to make the most of our one day visit to Melbourne on Christmas is greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance! Arie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matilda Posted June 11, 2017 #4 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Hi Arie, Yes, a bit of a challenge, but give me a day or two to get back to you with some suggestions. I am away from home until tomorrow evening, but can answer you better then. Cheers, Lesley Sent from my GT-P5210 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matilda Posted June 12, 2017 #5 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Hi Arie, Just to let you know that on Christmas Day in Melbourne, the following will be open - the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel, the Eureka Tower, the Aquarium, the Zoo, the Botanical Gardens (but the information centre and tour bookings will be closed), Federation Square, and some of the Southgate cafes. I can give you more details if any of these attractions appeal to you. Also - on Christmas Day public transport is free. Melbourne's weather around Christmas is a bit unpredictable, but a picnic lunch and swim at the beach would be a novel Christmas Day activity for you, I would imagine! I hope this helps, Lesley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare StartrainDD Posted June 12, 2017 #6 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Thank you Leslie! One of the friends we are cruising with found this site which confirms your information: http://www.onlymelbourne.com.au/open-christmas-day#.WT6YVE3rthH Believe we may do the aquarium and the skydeck. Normally wouldn't choose that when visiting (what to us is an exotic) port, but we will make the best of what is available! Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandbag7 Posted June 12, 2017 #7 Share Posted June 12, 2017 Hi Arie,Just to let you know that on Christmas Day in Melbourne, the following will be open - the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel, the Eureka Tower, the Aquarium, the Zoo, the Botanical Gardens (but the information centre and tour bookings will be closed), Federation Square, and some of the Southgate cafes. I can give you more details if any of these attractions appeal to you. Also - on Christmas Day public transport is free. Melbourne's weather around Christmas is a bit unpredictable, but a picnic lunch and swim at the beach would be a novel Christmas Day activity for you, I would imagine! I hope this helps, Lesley Lesley, we will not be in Melbourne on Christmas Day but I very much like your swim at the beach suggestion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryjnsteve Posted June 14, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted June 14, 2017 Hi marynsteveYou asked about tours in Melbourne. My suggestion for a day in Melbourne would be to take the light rail in to the city and board the free hop on hop off bus which goes to many of Melbourne's atractions ie the Melbourne Cricket Ground for a tour and the National Sports Museum, the Arts Centre and National Gallery, Federation Square including the Ian Potter gallery of Australian art, Melbourne Museum etc etc. Other nearby attractions are Old Melbourne Gaol (guided tours available), Melbourne Star observation wheel, Eureka Tower for a bird's eye view of Melbourne, the Shrine, botanical gardens (bus tour is very good), the Aquarium, Southgate etc. If you would like more details about any of these places, just ask! Lesley and Des Thank you for the suggestions Lesley and Des! If you have recommendations for a local small tour operators, we would love. We like to do our tours with small groups, not the large coach buses the cruise ship offers. Suggestions appreciated! Also, if you have any info on a Great Ocean Road shore excursion, with a pickup and drop off at the cruise terminal, we are very interested. Thank You! Mary & Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matilda Posted June 20, 2017 #9 Share Posted June 20, 2017 Hi Mary & Steve, Sorry, but I don't think I can help you with shore excursions. As we live in Melbourne, we have no need of coach trips because we use our car. The only ones that I know of are with large buses. I hope you find what you are after, and that you enjoy your time in Melbourne. From Lesley and Des Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deec Posted June 23, 2017 #10 Share Posted June 23, 2017 any recommendations for a small group excursion to Serendip open range sanctuary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryjnsteve Posted June 24, 2017 Author #11 Share Posted June 24, 2017 My husband and I will be in Melbourne November 18, 2017 from 8am to 6pm, we are cruising with Holland America. We would love suggestions for local tour operators and what to see and do. Thank You! Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfanderso Posted June 24, 2017 #12 Share Posted June 24, 2017 I haven't been there yet but booked a tour with Tours By Locals for my March 2018 cruise. You might check with them to see if they have any tours you like. We also contacted http://www.iheartmelbournetours.com.au about their tours as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kccrzr Posted June 24, 2017 #13 Share Posted June 24, 2017 When we were in Melbourne two years ago, we walked just outside the port area to a small convenience store right next to the tram track which sold tram tickets. Purchased a ticket and rode tram 109 into town. We then took a great free 3 hour walking tour through I'm Free Walking Tours: http://www.imfree.com.au/melbourne/ The walking tour was fun and informative. After the walking tour we had plenty of time to explore the town and grab a tram back to the port. We used this website to get some great information and maps prior to leaving: https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryjnsteve Posted June 26, 2017 Author #14 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Thank You for the great suggestions and ideas! ;)Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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