Travel: Australia - Melbourne

[average_joe]

Thanks SarChar. We were quoted $22 extra per pax for the premium viewing platform - feel its a little expensive. still indecisive

[Dnls_mum]

average_joe:

Thanks SarChar. We were quoted $22 extra per pax for the premium viewing platform - feel its a little expensive. *still indecisive*

I have been on regular platform. Was ok but not easy to see esp for small kids. Too far. Wish we were on the premium. May not be able to upgrade on the spot as there is limited capacity. Depends on attendance that nite. So if you want to try for last min discount, will need to take the chance.

[SarChar]

Summer period is peak season. So its true maybe not able to upgrade on spot. I went during winter off peak but actually it was quite crowded too.

[average_joe]

Just an update from my recent trip, the premium platform was fully booked so we we were unable to upgrade to it.


The regular platform is not near enough to allow the kids to appreciate the penguin swimming up the shore as it was rather distant and dark.

On hindsight, the premium platform was rather expensive, A$22 per pax, kids have to pay too. It was raining and was very cold and we almost abandon the penguin parade as the kids were getting wet, so were glad we didn’t upgrade.

But the kids did get to watch the penguin up-close when walking back up the platform from the side.

Overall, a good and unique experience.

[Dnls_mum]

average_joe:

Just an update from my recent trip, the premium platform was fully booked so we we were unable to upgrade to it.


The regular platform is not near enough to allow the kids to appreciate the penguin swimming up the shore as it was rather distant and dark.

On hindsight, the premium platform was rather expensive, A$22 per pax, kids have to pay too. It was raining and was very cold and we almost abandon the penguin parade as the kids were getting wet, so were glad we didn't upgrade.

But the kids did get to watch the penguin up-close when walking back up the platform from the side.

Overall, a good and unique experience.

Glad you like it
Hope the rest of the trip was great too

[sleepyqueen]

Sorry to ask, I would be travelling to down under soon… I need to apply VISA right?

On which website can I apply?

[Xiao Hu]

sleepyqueen:

Sorry to ask, I would be travelling to down under soon... I need to apply VISA right?

On which website can I apply?

Please see page 20, this was discussed there. Below was the link given:
http://www.singapore.embassy.gov.au/sing/Visas_and_Migration.html

Need advice on bringing children medicine into Melbourne. I would normally bring along bottles of cough syrup, running nose medicine in liquid form, Parecetamol and Brufen. Can we bring these into Melbourne? Any one has experience in bringing these when holidaying with young children there?

Thanks in advance,
Xiaohu

[micollh]

Xiao Hu, u can bring, just remember to declare at airport. they will let u go. i brought these too when travel to Mel, declare and they din even check .

[bebebub]

Xiao Hu:

sleepyqueen:

Sorry to ask, I would be travelling to down under soon... I need to apply VISA right?

On which website can I apply?

Please see page 20, this was discussed there. Below was the link given:
http://www.singapore.embassy.gov.au/sing/Visas_and_Migration.html

Need advice on bringing children medicine into Melbourne. I would normally bring along bottles of cough syrup, running nose medicine in liquid form, Parecetamol and Brufen. Can we bring these into Melbourne? Any one has experience in bringing these when holidaying with young children there?

Thanks in advance,
Xiaohu

Yes. Just declare accordingly. Pack inside check-in luggage, not hand carry.

[volk]

Hi, we will be going to Melbourne in early Dec with dds aged 3 and 5. Thinking to visit some fruit farms which can allow people to pluck fruit. Is there any to recommend? Thanks.