Travel: Australia - Melbourne

[micollh]

i came back from UK then right away to HK… unpack all liao… hee… fast fast…sourveniurs all given out…

[Funz]

absolutwild:

how about shopping in melbourne?

Go to Richmond. Bridge road, lots of factory outlets there.

There also Queen Victoria Market. I love their markets. Everything look so nice and fresh. And if you go just before they call it a day, all their fresh produce will be going at steep discounts.

If it's a Sunday and you are into craft products, you can head to the St Kilda Esplanade Mkt.

[SBKS]

MadScientist:

cheerymummy:

Thank you! It looks good but a bit too far from the city..I would need to be in the city to attend some business meetings but bringing my kids so they can also enjoy. Any kiddy attractions in the city?

Take a day trip to Philip Island. Worth the day off.

Docklands have a nice shopping area... cheap branded clothes!

Eating around Chinatown is good too.

Can't remember mich kiddy fun stuff around there really... Maybe the aquarium?

AGREED....and if want orchard road type its bourke st mall... :siam:

[SBKS]

MadScientist:

absolutwild:

how about shopping in melbourne?

It's the fashion capital of Australia!

I like to shop at the harbour/port DFO for kids clothes and stuff like Springfield for myself.
Free tram service to thy area!

The city area shops are better for ladies wear I think.

DFO :yikes:
go there pocket got hole... :scared:
not cos ex but too many things to buy...

[2010sunflower]

Wanna share some of my experiences on my recent Melbourne trip:


1) We went for F&E package without driving. We booked 3 day-tour packages when we were at the Melbourne airport. The price is cheaper than booking on-line or booking through our local travel agent.

2) We made a big mistake in staying at Travelodge Docklands as it is out of the city. There isn’t any restaurants and supermarket nearby.

3) My 6 yr old son enjoys the Puffy Billy, Penguins parade and farm activities. Great Ocean Road is beautiful. Although is a long day tour but we were able to catch some sleep in the bus.

4) Meals in Melbourne are expensive. An average meal can easy cost A$20 for a family of 2 adults + 1 kid.

[micollh]

2010sunflower, u took the singaporeair ticket offer right? so u din take up the tour package until u r there? do u mean at the airport there are counter to book the tour? can share the price? hotel is book via local agent? (SG)

[2010sunflower]

Yeap, I took the SIA package, hotel booked with S’pore agent with 1 land tour provided. The rest of the land tours booked over at Melbourne’s airport.


I booked Great Ocean Road at A$99 per adult. 1/2 day Puffing Billy tour at A$78 per adult. Airport - city transfers at A$20 per adult. The counter staff offered free for my son thou he is 6. However, he would need to sit on my lap if the coach is full. We happened to travel during off-peak so he got a seat by himself.

Please bear in mind that the period I went was off-peak period so there are seats available.

[micollh]

thanks 2010sunflower ! will keep these in mind…

[micollh]

i was told there is one more thing interesting in melbourn, the steaming puffy. the steam train ride to country side… any info on this? thankssss…

[happymom_aa]

micollh:

i was told there is one more thing interesting in melbourn, the steaming puffy. the steam train ride to country side.. any info on this? thankssss..

Go to this web
http://www.puffingbilly.com.au/

Its really very nice, not only kids will enjoy.
We went there last June, all the adults had a very good time too