From Melbourne you can do a round trip through the wineries and north to the Alpine region, Bright, Mt Beauty and Beechworth, then across to Bendigo and Ballarat. We went all the way west to Warrnambool but you can get to the Great Ocean Rd via Camperdown without going that far west. From Torquay you can go back to Melbourne via Geelong and the Werribee Zoo or catch the ferry from Queenscliff to Portsea. Then you will get to experience Dromana and Frankston for yourself. There is a lovely caf? on the waterfront at, I think, Mordialloc. We found an awesome Vietnamese restaurant in Richmond but I don't remember the name. It was very crowded.
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One of my favourite days out with foreign visitors is to drive round the bay, stopping off at points of interest, for example Point Cook Homestead and Port Lonsdale lighthouse on the western side, Arthurs Seat on the east. If you're lucky you get to see dolphins close up from the ferry.
Agree - either way around the bay and take the car over on the Sorrento-Queenscliff ferry.
http://www.searoad.com.au/
Very long drive to do in one day so maybe stay over on either peninsula.
The Y-man
The Langham's about as expensive as you're going to get along with the Sofitel, Hyatt and Crown.
If you want to cut back maybe check out the Novohell...oops Novotel (Ibis if you are seriously budget
). Alternatively a serviced apartment might be better, but they may require more nights to be booked.The Y-man
The Langham's about as expensive as you're going to get along with the Sofitel, Hyatt and Crown.
If you want to cut back maybe check out the Novohell...oops Novotel (Ibis if you are seriously budget
The Y-man
Geeeeeeez, but the Langham was so nice
, OK, back to reality, let me check out the Novotel and Ibis. Thanks
Punthill Serviced Apartment have a special on at the moment for the Mahatten
https://www.thebookingbutton.com.au...4&locale=en&number_adults=2&number_children=2
I put in 4 random days in February for 2 adults and 2 children and got $140 a night...it seems to be an early bird offer
Chris
https://www.thebookingbutton.com.au...4&locale=en&number_adults=2&number_children=2
I put in 4 random days in February for 2 adults and 2 children and got $140 a night...it seems to be an early bird offer
Chris
Check out Queen Vic night Market for some culture. Wednesday nights. Awesome food, great entertainment - really good atmosphere, can have a drink or 3.
http://www.qvm.com.au/night-market/suzuki-night-market/
http://www.qvm.com.au/night-market/suzuki-night-market/
Have visited the markets but only during the day, will also look at this prior to travelling out of Melb
How old are your children, MTR (general idea), and how many do you have?
This will make a difference to what I would recommend
This will make a difference to what I would recommend
Well, feeling ignored
But because I'm such a nice gal, I'm going to add to the wonderful suggestions you have received already.
If you have school-aged children or older,
look into
The Edge - at Eureka SkyTower
(standing in a glass cube many many stories above the city - freaking scary but exhilirating and what a view!)
and
Bounce
(wall to wall trampolines, what kid (fit adults too) wouldn't love this)
Cheers
But because I'm such a nice gal, I'm going to add to the wonderful suggestions you have received already.
If you have school-aged children or older,
look into
The Edge - at Eureka SkyTower
(standing in a glass cube many many stories above the city - freaking scary but exhilirating and what a view!)
and
Bounce
(wall to wall trampolines, what kid (fit adults too) wouldn't love this)
Cheers
Meatball & wine co, chin chin, mamasitas are great Cbd eats. Just go at senior citizen time so you are not queuing up for hours! I'm food queen in Cbd.
Make sure you check out le petit gateau (not open weekends) and cafe vue (wagyu burger win) or bistro vue (French) if vue de monde is too $$$$.
Get on swanston street & Lt Collins. There is a crepe shop in a defunct magazine booth on the pavement. Amazinggggg and $5 for a chestnut or salted caramel crepe.
Tight a$$ dumplings place off the beaten trek on la trobe and Russell is my go to place for dumplings. Except they are closed on Sunday. Steamed xiao long bao, fried rice cakes and a dumpling noodle soup for less than $30 for my family of 4!
Yell out if you want specific cuisine recommendations.
Make sure you check out le petit gateau (not open weekends) and cafe vue (wagyu burger win) or bistro vue (French) if vue de monde is too $$$$.
Get on swanston street & Lt Collins. There is a crepe shop in a defunct magazine booth on the pavement. Amazinggggg and $5 for a chestnut or salted caramel crepe.
Tight a$$ dumplings place off the beaten trek on la trobe and Russell is my go to place for dumplings. Except they are closed on Sunday. Steamed xiao long bao, fried rice cakes and a dumpling noodle soup for less than $30 for my family of 4!
Yell out if you want specific cuisine recommendations.
Oh oh I have another one. Operator 25 Wills Street off the beaten track too for breakfast. And Wellington street near MCG Italian restaurant called Geppetto trattoria.
Right no wonder I'm poor. I eat out a lot!
Right no wonder I'm poor. I eat out a lot!
^^ what Aaron said!