Your favourite place in Oz?

HardyBuckFan

GaGa21 wrote: »

I'm going to be in Melbourne for 3 weeks over Xmas. Any specific recommendations on places to go or things worth doing there?

What to in Melbourne for 3 weeks? Following is a list:
Great Ocean Road trip up as far as the 12 apostles, if theres a group rent a car, if not just do through a tour guide, that should kill a few days
the closest beach to the city is st. kilda beach which the number 16 tram takes you to, not a big fan of it though, would prefer sandringham beach, bit further though, you need to get a train from flinders st station
Climb the Eureka Tower
If your a fan of neighbours there is neighbours nite in the elephant and wheelbarrow in saint kilda
take in the night markets on wednesday nite/south melbourne markets on sunday
take a walk around the docklands
get a train to dandedong and have a trek up the ranges
nice walks through around albert park and the botanical gardens, and along southbank promenade
for nitelfie theres a good mix of the suburbs - st. kilda, carlton, brunswick, along with chapel street and the city, and not to mention the casino!
anything else feel free to ask
enjoy

Rebel Boy

I'm in Sydney at the momant, but was in Melbourne for around 3 & a half weeks before that. Out of the 2 cities Melbourne is much better IMO.

plonk

There are a couple of places in the kimberleys and around broome which are devoid of people and during May and June are complete paradise.

Lakes entrance and philip island in victoria are pretty spectacular but Perth and its surrounds are probably my number 1.

HardyBuckFan

Rebel Boy wrote: »

I'm in Sydney at the momant, but was in Melbourne for around 3 & a half weeks before that. Out of the 2 cities Melbourne is much better IMO.

I agree 100%, spent 6 months in sydney and a year in melbourne, melbourne the best by a mile IMO, all a matter of opinion though, know people who thought the complete opposite

seipeal1

The Barossa Vally in South Australia is a beautiful place to go If you like your wines and are into a bit of heritage, it is fantastic. Mile after mile of vines with cellar doors and wineries on every road. Beautiful scenery and nice people. Not everyones cup of tea, I know but worth a visit for those travelling through SA. Kangaroo Island a nice spot as well.

Stky10

WopTittyPop wrote: »

Byron Bay, from the things I've heard, is a definite must-go on my tavel map!

Great choice. Unbelieveable spot.

Dr.Sanchez

Lady Elliot Island off the coast of Bundaberg... I had the pleasure of living and working on the island for six months, good times!

Gregsor

Most liked place for me was Lennox head just after Byron Bay,a beautiful place and as easy going as one would want.
I used to get down every 3rd weekend or so and pitch up tent sit out watch the stars .
But i loved living on the Goldcoast for 2 years,central to the Qld and NSW border and not too far from Sunshine coast,mmm roll on next year!

Ozeire

HardyBuckFan wrote: »

What to in Melbourne for 3 weeks? Following is a list:
Great Ocean Road trip up as far as the 12 apostles, if theres a group rent a car, if not just do through a tour guide, that should kill a few days
the closest beach to the city is st. kilda beach which the number 16 tram takes you to, not a big fan of it though, would prefer sandringham beach, bit further though, you need to get a train from flinders st station
Climb the Eureka Tower
If your a fan of neighbours there is neighbours nite in the elephant and wheelbarrow in saint kilda
take in the night markets on wednesday nite/south melbourne markets on sunday
take a walk around the docklands
get a train to dandedong and have a trek up the ranges
nice walks through around albert park and the botanical gardens, and along southbank promenade
for nitelfie theres a good mix of the suburbs - st. kilda, carlton, brunswick, along with chapel street and the city, and not to mention the casino!
anything else feel free to ask
enjoy

Let me add to that

1. Visit the Philip Isalnd www.visitphillipisland.com/ and take in hillip Island Nature Park - Penguin Parade and [Hot Laps Grand Prix Circuit]
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit

2. The Old Melbourne Gaol See where Ned Kelly was hung .

3. Also could visit Glenrowan Ned Kelly's Last Stand & The Siege

4. Melbourne Aquarium gtreat for a few hours .

5. Maybe take in Boxing Day Test - Australia v England at MCG

6. Crown Casino Melbourne Christmas Spectacular

7. Check out Chinatown Melbourne

8. You have to go to Queen Victoria Market for all your shoping needs

9. Take a trip to Melbourne Zoo well worth a visit great day out.

10 . If you love wine check out Yarra Valley wine region De Bortoli is really nice .

11. Finally The Otway Fly Tree Top Adventures - Great Ocean Road is worth visit too .

That should keep you busy for 2 weeks .

ibh

Town of 1770 in Queensland was my favorite place. So small and quiet but with just a few tourists around. Super friendly locals - they always pick up hitchhikers cause there's no buses or taxis to get around.