What an amazing place alongside the River Yarra. Lots of pubs, restaurants and shops. Great for just a simple stroll, or having a coffee whilst people watching. Lots going on including rowing, river boats and exhibitions. Some lovely bridges to cross and buildings to admire. When we were there they even had a floating light and firework display for Christmas!
Next to the Treasury Gardens is the much larger Fitzroy Gardens. These have more features (such as Captain Cooks Cottage, Kiosk, Conservatory), but the tall trees and extensive lawns are a shared feature
Visited with my wife, primarily to find a new back pack. What a huge shopping mall, built around the Coops shot tower, with the most amazing atrium and clock. There are many floors of varied shops, restaurants and cafes.
Travelled via Flinders Street with my wife and family on many occasions whilst visiting Melbourne. It is the central hub for travel all over the city and beyond. The building itself is stunning, with easy signage to find your destination, simple click in/click out service providing a maximum daily cost via the MIKA card. There are plenty of shops, food stalls and restaurants for every taste.
A lovely Heritage building in Carlton Gardens in the heart of Melbourne, the building was built between 1879 to 1880 as an Exhibition building. We could not gain entry to the building, the building looks a little tired & could have a new paint job.
We went on a Saturday afternoon. There weren’t too many people when we arrived. The ride is about 15mins, and is very smooth. There are many picnic spots available and some bbqs. Definitely take your picnic basket with you. There are no bins nearby so keep that in mind. The onsite cafe is definitely worth a stop too! Pricing is a little high, but you don’t go every weekend so it was worth it.
We paid a short visit here to take in the most iconic view of the Great Ocean Road as it winds its way along the coast. The viewpoint is within the Lorne upper residential area and access to it is well signposted. There is a good picnic area.
This area is a beautiful part of Australia. Anyone can walk the short walk from the carpark to the lookout even if in a wheelchair or with limited mobility. The view will take your breath away but the walk to it won’t. If you go nowhere else in the region make sure you drive up and do this one.
What a fantastic experience. From the entry to the exit plenty of history. I was not there for the art so much as the historical convent. although there are some fantastic pieces scattered through the whole building. The Cafe-restaurant seemed to have a booming trade. The bar at the end of the journey was fantastic. If you are lucky you may encounter the owner who is a very happy and entertaining . She has some great stories to share on her journey from first purchasing and renovating.