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Melbourne, Australia: Recap
Recap of what to do, what to eat, where to sleep, and where to shop
Melbourne, Australia:
Adventure, Art, Food, and Little Penguins
Today, we recap the sites, food, shopping and hotels that we explored together this week. You can access the complete summary with all photos and shortcut links at any time here.
Beginning tomorrow, we explore Molokai, Hawaii. That’s tomorrow. Today, I am sitting on my suitcase trying to get it closed and hoping the TSA can do the same.
- Cris
What To Do (reviews)
Travel style: | Adventure | ||
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Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 |
PM: Sunset Kayak Tour on the Yarra River | Full day: Great Ocean Road Trip | AM: Dandenong Ranges for an early morning Hot Air Balloon Ride over the Yarra Valley PM: Watersports at Cape Woolamai | Full day: Phillip Island for the Koala Conservation Centre and a Wildlife Coast Cruise |
Travel style: | Culture | ||
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Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 |
AM: Walking Tour of Melbourne's Laneways and Street Art PM: National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) | AM: guided Italian Food and History Tour | AM: Aboriginal Heritage Walk at the Royal Botanic Gardens PM: River Cruise on the Yarra River | AM: Heide Museum of Modern Art PM: in the Yarra Valley |
Travel style: | Relaxation | ||
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Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 |
AM: Aurora Spa & Bathhouse | Full day: St Kilda Beach | AM: Peninsula Hot Springs | Full day: Guided tour of wallabies, koalas, and Little Penguins |
Where To Eat (reviews)
Price | Yarra Valley | Phillip Island | Melbourne |
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Where To Sleep (reviews)
$ | $$ | $$$ |
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The Langham | ||
The City Tempo | The Crown Towers | |
The Space Hotel |
Where To Shop (reviews)
The Queen Victoria Market (Vic Market) is a must-visit as the largest open-air market in the Southern Hemisphere. Look for food, produce, belts, hats, and souvenirs. and is known for its vibrant atmosphere, diverse stalls, and a range of unique products.
The Block Arcade is a heritage shopping arcade known for its Victorian architecture, mosaic-tiled floors, and a mix of specialty shops. Look for chocolates, hand-made gifts, and honey.
The Royal Arcade is the place to sample pastries while shopping. Look for the Dr. Seuss Gallery, Koko Black chocolates, and candles.
Test your knowledge of Australian lingo
If someone orders a 'stubby,' they want: |
Melbourne is a city in which we would like to live for a few years in order to experience everything. Planning a visit? You can find the full details, photos, and links from this week here.
Tomorrow, our greetings will arrive from Molokai, Hawaii.
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