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What's there to see in Melbourne?
I arrived last night and have spent most of the day sleeping horhorhor
Hope to get out and take some photos, I'll have to figure out the public transport system first though - but apparently I already live in "Zone 1"... yay! photos!

Should I fear for my gear while on public transport? horhorhor

ah, thank google for finding me this list
http://www.melbourneaustralia.org/attractions.html

Adam if you have time get out to the Dandenongs. It is a national park about an hour outside of Melbourne. Absolutely amazing temperate rainforest with loads of unusual birds and wildlife. I was out there in 2004 and it was amazing. Also take a walk down the river away from the south bank there are lots of birds and sights to see there.

Hey adam, it should be fun! The public transport is very good - just watch out for the kangaroos on the streets. Ho ho ho

We should hook up - send me your travel dates and maybe I can organise a photo expedition or something...

In the city, there are things such as Federation Square, National Gallery of Victoria, Crown Casino (awesome to shoot at night), Southbank (art precinct), Royal Botanic Gardens and Queen Victoria Market (fresh food and crafts). There's a new development near the water called The Docklands or New Quay, which is good for funky and chic restaurants. Slightly further out of the city (but still close), there's St. Kilda where there's usually a market on the esplanade by the beach on weekends.

If you're interested in day trips outside the city, you can see the Twelve Apostles, Grampians mountain ranges, Dandenong Ranges (good for crafts, bush walking, afternoon tea), Healesville Sanctuary (wildlife), Werribbee Zoo (african wildlife, highly recommended), Melbourne Zoo (err, wildlife?) and lots of other places...

Anyway, it should be a great experience... do send me your trip details...

Jules

Hey hey hey!!!!
Went out today to the city with my cousin.
Went to many places.. (it was a hot day), so tired now! I'll certainly try to check out those things...! My aunty said she'll try find tour info for me to go to those places! hooray! I go back to Perth on the 25th of Feb

Out of the list you provided, I only went to crown today, and saw Southbank, and that's all! haha as well as other things!

Still got another week to play with yay...

Which area are you in? I'm currently staying at Oakleigh South

Happy new year

What's there to see in Melbourne?

MR SHUTTERTALK!!!!!!!!
I had the pleasures of meeting Mr Shuttertalk and Mrs Shuttertalk tonight.
I had the most wonderful time, they are so friendly

Here's a pic


More to come once I wake up

Thanks so much!

Yes they are. I had a super evening with them when I was in Melbourne in October.

Hey guys, Maria and I had a super time too - really great catching up with you!

Jules

Some things to see in Melbourne!

St. Kilda Sunset (HDR)


Coloured Reflections on the Yarra River

And another

Wonderful, Adam.. love your post processing.

My flame towers were blown out - need some major rescue work and noise reduction (handheld at ISO 1600.. ) will post them when done.

Here's a couple of you and I:

Melbourne looks so beautiful and alive at night.

Nice pictures all...