Author Topic: Melbourne: places to visit? (Read 11887 times)

takashi78 · « **on:** May 03, 2011, 02:26:31 PM »

Any recommendation for places that is MUST see for 1st time tourist to Melbourne?

Besides the Koala's la off course

Not really interested in nature stuff.

And off course places to makan hehe...

jacky8888 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 03, 2011, 02:50:18 PM »

The great ocean road....
The Crown Casino...

Gigi · « **Reply #2 on:** May 03, 2011, 03:11:24 PM »

See ang moh ah moi too

takashi78 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 03, 2011, 03:28:00 PM »

Anything special with that casino if i dont gamble?

jacky8888 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 03, 2011, 03:32:55 PM »

u get free drinks, tibbits and a lot of GALss....

takashi78 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 03, 2011, 03:37:42 PM »

woot !
I remember they have quite good shopping at the casino also?

jacky8888 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 03, 2011, 04:14:13 PM »

yup.... its spectacular....

TheHobbit · « **Reply #7 on:** May 03, 2011, 05:06:01 PM »

St. Kilda on the weekends. The Melbourne Museum. The Melbourne Aquarium (we love aquariums). Phillip Island to watch the penguins come in the evenings.

Flakes and chips at Ol’ School Fish & Chips (566 Brunswick St, Fitzroy North) or The Seafood Shak (150 Scotchmer St, North Fitzroy). There is one in Williamstown but I can't remember the name. The restaurant overlooks the bay and has a killer cheese platter and also a killer nut platter.

And if you miss Malaysian food, Little Malaysia Restaurant on Little Bourke Street is not too bad. Go early as there are lots of people.

jacky8888 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 03, 2011, 05:29:04 PM »

yup... the melbourne aquarium is cool... just opposite Crown casino.... Philip island is a bit far... if u hav spare time then can go... The Flakes and chips is unforgetable...

its making me drooling now...

takashi78 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 03, 2011, 05:57:18 PM »

As i am only going for 4-5days i think Philip island is out.

I demand pics of said food !

TheHobbit · « **Reply #10 on:** May 03, 2011, 06:17:16 PM »

Quote from: takashi78 on May 03, 2011, 05:57:18 PM

As i am only going for 4-5days i think Philip island is out.

I demand pics of said food !

If you can make it, Phillip Island is just awesome. Just be prepared to come back late. The experience of seeing the Fairy Penguins running around your legs and to feel the fierce and cold Pacific wind is just as awesome. But I love the ocean so I enjoy such things.

Look out for the cup cakes (generally cakes) in the St. Kilda area. Go on the weekends. Sometime you get a nice surprise on the tram trip to or from St. Kilda. The last time I was there, an aboriginal guy was on board and he played the didjeridu on the tram all the way back to Melbourne central.

You can also try The Colonial Tramcar Restaurant. Go on-line to book early as usually full.

terrenceterrence · « **Reply #11 on:** May 03, 2011, 07:11:44 PM »

crown casino hotel is nice cause my company puts me there but he casino is blah.. $:-\$ nothing much special like your usual run of the mill casinos.

better off going down to MBS if you wanna window shop and play a round or two. MBS shopping gallery is a WIS haven.

stick with the other recommendations given by the bros

takashi78 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 05, 2011, 06:34:28 AM »

How bout food?
Whats the specialty there?

terrenceterrence · « **Reply #13 on:** May 05, 2011, 06:39:59 AM »

try to drop by WatchCo if you're there

quite easy to miss it if you're not looking cause it's just a hole in the wall kind of shop.

although nothing much to look at.. but a good way to spend 10-15 minutes playing with their re-production of vintage omegas. it's right smack in city centre near the train station vacinity.

takashi78 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 05, 2011, 08:08:17 AM »

Is that the place that produces with NOS parts those Seamaster200/300?

TheHobbit · « **Reply #15 on:** May 05, 2011, 09:48:39 AM »

Quote from: takashi78 on May 05, 2011, 08:08:17 AM

Is that the place that produces with NOS parts those Seamaster200/300?

Yes yes. There are many watch shops in Melbourne. Depends on what you want, new or pre-loved.

Watchco
Level 5, 252 Collins Street
Melbourne Victoria
Australia, 3000

chrisyen · « **Reply #16 on:** May 05, 2011, 07:58:54 PM »

When u go?

takashi78 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 06, 2011, 06:43:52 AM »

Mid June bro hehe....hence another thread on digicam haha.

TheHobbit · « **Reply #18 on:** May 06, 2011, 07:16:27 AM »

Quote from: takashi78 on May 06, 2011, 06:43:52 AM

Mid June bro hehe....hence another thread on digicam haha.

Bring some thick proper clothes as it can get pretty cold and wet. Enjoy.

siodee · « **Reply #19 on:** May 16, 2011, 08:33:08 PM »

Italian food are not bad there, cant remember the street name, but one restaurant with the name of "University cafe", may be you can google out. If you like beef, their beef steak is so juicy, another place will be "Victoria Market", check it out.....it just too many food and too little time

If you like beer, try their local beer like Fat yak, beez neez, I love them the most.

nayo · « **Reply #20 on:** May 18, 2011, 04:19:36 PM »

Vietnam beef noodles at Mekong on Swanston St?

Am heading to Sydney mid June. U got cheap tickets from?

takashi78 · « **Reply #21 on:** May 18, 2011, 04:50:10 PM »

Tickets not cheap.
AirAsia return rm2014 after all the fancy add on.

Cocas · « **Reply #22 on:** April 20, 2017, 10:43:44 AM »

Quote from: jacky8888 on May 03, 2011, 02:50:18 PM

The great ocean road....
The Crown Casino...

Yes, fully agree.

The crown casino seafoods is nice. Please sit near the flaming torch! It's fun!

Swoosh64 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 21, 2017, 12:30:25 PM »

Try melbourne peking duck and can join the city walking tour

yusszzxx · « **Reply #24 on:** May 13, 2017, 08:21:05 PM »

Rent a car for the Great Ocean Road day trip drive out. A scenic coastal drives - beaches, farms, 12 Apostles, iconic surf areas. If u r lucky u can see koalas and kangaroos at Tower Hill.

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Author Topic: Melbourne: places to visit? (Read 11887 times)