Melbourne, Australia Reviews and Ratings
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Melbourne is a city of neighborhoods. Italian or Chinese, groovy or chic, bohemian or beachside — Melbourne has them all. Each has its own character instilled by the type of people who live ...more
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14 reviews of Melbourne, Australia | write a review
1.FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS TOWN
Submitted by:Justaskmonica63
January 27, 2008
i had the good fortune to spend a little over a week in Melbourne during a visit to Australia. I spent 2 weeks in Sydney which i enjoyed a great deal but i have to admit i feel in love with Melbourne. There was something about that town that just made me feel so comfortable there. It's beautiful and has class its casual and chic. I would never think of returning to Australia without scheduling more time in Melbourne this time around. If you haven't been do yourself a favor and check out this charming beach town you won't regret it.
Date of Trip to Melbourne,Australia: June2001
Purpose of your trip: Personal
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Submitted by:LoisMRod
January 27, 2008
I had a blast in Melbourne but it is also close enough to so many other daytrips nearby so that made it extra special. Any traveler will find more to do than they can handle which is always a good problem to have. I highly recommend this city for a visit. I managed to get a great sampling of Australia using Melbourne as homebase. In Melbourne I saw Midsummer NIght's Dream at the Royal Botanical Gardens (gardens are great); visited the Melbourne Zoo Healesville Sanctuary and a koala sanctuary where I ALMOST cuddled with a koala (sharp claws!); took a dinner tram tour of the city; and visited St. Kilda Beach/Luna Park; gambled at a casino near the docks; went to a city party; visited some museums; and dined at various places among many other adventures in town. In a short enough drive I went to Phillip Island to see the fairy penguins come in droves(amazing!); visited the Nobbies; swam in the crystal waters at Point Leo Beach east of Melbourne; drove the countryside to Port Campbell by way of places like Red Rocks Cobden and Camperdown ... and drove back (soaking up the phenomenal views) along the most amazing Great Ocean Road. Down the Great Ocean Road trip back I stopped to savor places like Loch Ard Gorge (where they did \The Tempest\ on the beach) the amazing Twelve Apostles rock formations Apollo Bay ... and so much more. I have not been to Sydney yet but folks in Melbourne were exceptionally nice. Even the stars in the sky were a fabulous show. I'd never seen the Milky Way so clearly. I almost felt at home (if only I didn't have to ride on the 'wrong' side of the road. :) The only negative was that I while I enjoyed finding lots of Aboriginal art/items around town I only saw one dark-skinned Aboriginal person the whole time I was there. That's probably indicative of the poor treatment the native Australians have traditionally received ...not much unlike the Native Americans here in the U.S. But hey I just notice these things. Loved it though.
Date of Trip to Melbourne,Australia: December
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $2001-$3000
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Report This3.Melbourne rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Submitted by:ThePugPieper
January 20, 2008
I have to say in the travel between Melbourne and Sydney..that I want to go back to Melbourne and forget Sydney!! The people of Melbourne alone were alot more relaxed and the whole atmosphere was just pleasant.Sydney is more like NYC in my book...Everyone seems to be a fashion plate wanna be...though they are wonderful regardless..I still like Melbourne cause it seemed more real and at the same time original.Though if you go...make sure ya take the Ocean Road tour...it is a beautiful sight that everyone should go see!! Most of all watch out for the sun and heat when your out there! We saw a wild Koala in the middle of the road the wildlife that can be seen will floor anyone!
Date of Trip to Melbourne,Australia: February2007
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $2001-$3000
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Submitted by:Nanajan9297
January 11, 2008
visit the Nobbies and Phillip IslandMelbourne is diverse in culture people activities and architecture. Easy to walk around great pubs wonderful sites. We were fortunate to be in Melbourne on the anniversary of the hanging of Ned Kelly as well as the somber and moving Remembrance Day. A visit to the Nobbies Centre and the Penguin Parade at Phillip Island should not be missed - it is awesome Down Under.
Date of Trip to Melbourne,Australia: November2007
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $3001-$5000
Who would stay in Melbourne,Australia: on,Families with Teenagers,City Lovers,Romantic Couples,Value Travelers,History Buff,Culture Seeker,History Buff,Adventure Seekers,Culture Seeker
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Submitted by:Kittysixpack
January 10, 2008
beautiful landscapes and modern city.Melbourne is a joy to visit. You have everything from great shopping and I mean GREAT shopping! The people are wonderful. I particularly love to collect the wonderful ceramic art from local artists. I can't wait to visit again.
Date of Trip to Melbourne,Australia: July2000
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: $2001-$3000
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