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She'll be Right

A travel journal to Melbourne by OzGirl

Squeaky Beach Photo - Wilsons Promontory National Park, Melbourne, Australia More Photos
Quote: In this journal I will share many parts of Victoria, Australia. Having only lived here for 2 and a half years I still classify myself as "An Explorer". But most "true blue" Victorians say I have seen more of this Australian State then they have and they are natives. Today's Weather  In Melbourne * I will be updating this frequently and adding photos as soon as possible *
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She'll be Right Best of IgoUgo

Overview

Trams Photo - Melbourne, Australia
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Melbourne is notorius as a Sporting City. With such events as the Australian Tennis Open, Formula One Grand Prix motor racing, and the home of Aussie Rules Football and many others. Inside the city is a cusine melting pot with over 2,000 resturants. The surrounding natural scenery is breath taking. Quick Tips: Suggestions: To really explore Melbourne and its surroundings, you need time. The land is very diverse and there is lots to see and do.Best Way To Get Around: Transportation around Melbourne is very easy. From every corner of the city you can catch a public tram (trolley). Furthermore, it is easy flag down a taxi. To accommodate trams and lots of through traffic in th...Read More

Kookoobara Best of IgoUgo

Hotel

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The accomodations here were OK. Basics of a bed, seating and a bar-sized refrigerator. But with all the wildlife around, who wants to stay in the room? At dusk the trees outside are filled with white cockatoos. And as the night gets darker... kangaroos start feeding in the front yard of the hotel. A koala also comes around every so often. The owner of the hotel also suggested a horseback ride throughout the area.. we thought it would be a cool idea. At that, the hotel owner rang the stables and the next morning we were off. The staff here were very helpful in making sure we caught as many sites as possible while we were in the Grampians.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on October 7, 2000

Kookoobara
Halls Gap
Melbourne, Australia

All You Can Eat Buffet Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant | "All you can eat"

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What a value for $39AU! an all you can eat buffet in 5* hotel. Appetizers started with a salad variety, prawns (shrimp), raw oysters and breads (that's what I remember.) Dinner was choice of chicken, pasta, potatoes, soup, corn and some other foods. The dessert table was stacked to capacity and the pastry chef here is very talented. One word of warning, drinks were rather expensive (ie: amaretto sour = $15au each)

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on October 6, 2000

All You Can Eat Buffet
Grand Hyatt
Melbourne, Australia
+61 3 9657 1234

Wilsons Promontory National Park Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Wilsons Prom National Park"

Whiskey Bay Photo - Wilsons Promontory National Park, Melbourne, Australia
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Tidal River is 230km from Melbourne. Tidal River is the lodging area within the National Park. Accommodations range from camping to cabins for 12. (But you need to plan ahead to stay in the Prom itself, as demand for accommodation is quite high.) Or consider the 18km. walk to Wilsons Prom Lighthouse, where 2 cottages comprise the southernmost settlement of mainland Australia. The scenery here is sublimely beautiful, and the land and seascapes are incomparable. The park itself is 50,000 hectacres. Over 30 walks over 130km ranging from 30 mins to 2-3 days. Here you can surf, fish, swim, snorkel, scuba dive, bird watch have a picnic or a BBQ. This is one of my favorite places to go and get away from it...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on October 6, 2000

Wilsons Promontory National Park
Gippsland Region of Victoria
Melbourne, Australia

Phillip Island Nature Parks and Penguin Parade Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Dusk Discovery"

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Cowes is located 142km from Melbourne. Phillip Island is an oasis of nature and tranquility. The Island is surrounded with stunning beaches, diverse wildlife and lots of things to do. Marvel at the Fairy (Little) Penguins during their nightly parade. Take a historic walk. Maybe try yourself with some surfing. Or perhaps visit in October when the Motorcycle Grand Prix takes hold of the island. Seal Rocks is also located on this island (not worth the time since you cannot see them with your own eyes). One of Victorias Greatest wineries 'Phillip Island Winery' can be found here. Don't miss the 'Wildlife Wonderland' on your journey to the island... here you can have close encounters with some of the an...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on October 6, 2000

Phillip Island Nature Parks and Penguin Parade
2115 Phillip Island Road
Cowes, Australia 3922
+61 (0)3 5952 2038

Queen Victoria Market Best of IgoUgo

Attraction | "And this little piggy..."

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Through out Melbourne you can find markets, most being outdoor. The range of goods found in the markets is crafts, souveniors, daily goods, meats, breads, fish,baked goods and fruits and veggies. The Giant of all the markets is the'QUEEN VICTORIA MARKET' found in the central business district of the city. Enjoy all the color and excitement of this one of a kind market. Vic Market is more then just a shopping mecca, it is a historic landmark and an institution to Melbournians. This market spreads itself over 7 hectacres, meeting the needs of over 130,000 shoppers a week. It is very easy to find your way to the market: catch any tram heading north on Elizabeth street, by car parking i...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on October 6, 2000

Queen Victoria Market
513 Elizabeth St
Melbourne, Australia 3000
+61 (0)3 9320 5822

Diggins Best of IgoUgo

Attraction

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This historical park/open air museum is about an hour's drive from Melbourne, situated in a gold digging area. It portrays the way life was in the gold fields in the 1800's (reminds me a bit of Williamsburg, Virgina). Things to do: pan for gold...I have had heaps of luck. Visit the shops, watch local craftsmen work at their trades, ride on a stage coach, visit the gold mine, eat (New York Bakery, United States Hotel, Refreshment Kiosk, Hope Bakery, Lemonade Tent, coffee shop). If you visit here, interact with the people that are hired by the park. It makes it FUN! Great place to take kids and to learn a bit of the gold rush history.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on October 6, 2000

Diggins
Sovereign Hill
Melbourne, Australia

Keep your eyes open Best of IgoUgo

Story/Tip

REDBACK Photo - Melbourne, Australia
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Although they are not common sights, if you see either of these spiders use caution. THE RED BACK SPIDER The adult female red back is about 2-3 cm long, quite black, with a distinctive red stripe on its abdomen. The male is much smaller and considered harmless. Neither are aggessive. The bite is immediately painful; the pain may involve the whole limb. Sweating is common, starting only on the affected limb. Systemic envenomation usually results in headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, pyrexia, hypertension and in severe cases, paralysis. Untreated, the symptoms worsen over a 24 hour period and may take weeks or months to resolve. The pressure and immobilisation technique is...Read More

About the Writer

OzGirl

OzGirl
Melbourne, Australia

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