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Fast Interesting Facts:
The working person paradise as we say: Did you know Yes, it
was the city of Melbourne, the year 1856 and the stonemasons that
demanded the �8 hour shift� and put stone cold unlimited slavery
to an end. It was because of this humane effort that Melbourne
earned the well-deserved title of �Workingman�s Paradise�. Why
am I hearing 8 hour �gift� rather than �shift�? Source:
buzzfeed.com, Image: twitter.com
Four Seasons a day. Bit of a joke old Melbourne and her weather.
We have a saying 'Melbourne experiences all 4 seasons summer,
Springs, winter and autumn on any single day. I lived the the
Yarra Valley 20 years I know.
It was named after the British Prime Minister of the day � William
Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne. Queen Victoria declared it a city
in 1847, just hundred years before India�s independence.
If your a criket fan then Melbourne is home to one of the best
cultural institutions like Melbourne Cricket Ground (very often
referred as MCG by local residents)
Guess what - Melbourne was actually the capital of Australia
for around some 26 years from 1901 to 1927 before the capital
was relocated to Canberra.
Melbourne has the largest number of Greeks and Italians outside
their own country and continent of Europe. That's why we reckon
we make the best Pizza on earth.
In 1850 during the great Victorian gold rush, Melbourne became
the richest and the largest city in the world. That's why you
have to go to Barrat and Bendigo goldfields. Source:
buzzfeed.com
Campervan branch locations in and around Alice Springs
40 Hume Highway, Somerton, VIC 3062
The Melbourne Branch is approximately 17.2 kilometres from the
Airport and 31.1 kilometres from the City.
It is accessible by taxi or uber; transfers are not available to/from
the airport/city.
There is no customer parking available inside the grounds of our
branch, but there is secure parking available at Andrews Airport
Parking, 247 Mickleham Rd, Westmeadows (12km from the branch)
Facilities: The Melbourne Britz branch is equipped with everything
you need to start and end your trip in the best way possible.
Toilets, Free unlimited WiFi, Power outlets for charging your devices,
Drinks vending machine Snacks vending machine, Filtered drinking
water, Local staff on hand to give suggestions and tips on great
places to go and things to see, Luggage storage
Opening Hour: see your quotes summary of terms for hours
Taxi Fare -
https://www.taxifare.com.au/
As Melbourne stretches over 120 klm it won't make sense to offer
a few shoppings centre locations in the ctiy. So we suggest your
first night stay either east of the city towards Yarra Valley and
Dandenongs and south on the way to or near Geelong onto the Great
Ocean Road.
Banks in Melbourne Australia
CBA Bank at Lilydale Marketplace Address: 33 Hutchinson St, Lilydale
Phone: +61 3 9735 2833 (East of Melbourne - approx 1 hour)
CBA Bank (ALL big 4 banks) at Westfield Geelong Address: 95 Malop
St, Geelong (Big W, Coles, Myer, Target) Phone: +61 3 5215 4000
(South of Melbourne - approx 1 hour to 1.5 hours)
Shopping and Post Office in Melbourne
Westfield Geelong Address: 95 Malop St, Geelong (Big
W, Coles, Myer, Target) Phone: +61 3 5215 4000 (South of Melbourne
- approx 1 hour to 1.5 hours)
Lilydale Marketplace Address: 33 Hutchinson St, Lilydale Phone:
+61 3 9735 2833 (East of Melbourne - approx 1 hour)
We know from experience you should book ahead
Lilydale Pine Hill Caravan Park (East of Melbourne - approx 1
hour) Address: 105 Warburton Hwy, Lilydale VIC 3140, Australia Phone:
+61 3 9735 4577
Discovery Parks - Geelong (South of Melbourne - approx 1 hour
to 1.5 hours by the time you agrue with your GPS) Address: 59 Barrabool
Rd, Belmont VIC 3216, Australia Phone: +61 3 5243 6225
Accommodation
Booking and Special Deals at Wotif
Devlin Apartments (4-star hotel) 312 Moorabool St, Geelong VIC
3220, Australia+61 3 5222 1560
Belmercer Motel (4-star hotel) 12-14 Mercer St, Geelong VIC 3220,
Australia+61 3 5229 9021
Best Western Geelong Motor Inn and Apartments (4-star hotel) 30
Keera Street, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia+61 3 5222 4777
Accommodation
Booking and Special Deals at Wotif
Healesville Sanctuary - Healesville Sanctuary, formally
known as the Sir Colin MacKenzie Sanctuary, is a zoo specialising
in native Australian animals. It is located at Healesville in rural
Victoria, Australia, and has a history of breeding native animals.
Wikipedia Address: Badger Creek Rd, Badger Creek VIC 3777, Australia.
Our family gave the scantuary a female eagle back in the 1960's
dad found.
Eildon Dam or Eildon Weir - The Eildon Dam or Eildon Weir,
a rock and earth-fill embankment dam with a controlled spillway
across the Goulburn River, is located between the regional towns
of Mansfield and Eildon within Lake Eildon National Park , in the
Alpine region of Victoria. Houseboat rental here. The weir's water
level has dropped over the years though but worth the visit.
Ballarat - Ballarat
is home to the Cycling Australia Road Nationals Championships. Taking
place in January every year, the event attracts Australia�s most
elite cyclists for a series of action-packed and crowd-friendly
criterium races. The 2019 championships are presented by Federation
University, providing cycling enthusiasts with the chance to witness
some of the country�s best road races in the cycling capital of
Australia. Ballarat is Victoria's largest inland city, Ballarat
is a thriving hub of contemporary arts, events, food, brews and
wine, with a fascinating heritage backdrop. Explore the legacy of
the gold rush, still evident in the magnificent architecture and
tree-lined streets of the town today. Admire the city's Victorian
and Edwardian buildings, parks, gardens and statues by following
one of the visitor information centre's self-guided heritage walks.
Spend a day enjoying the fantastic collection of Australian art
at the Art Gallery of Ballarat, Australia's oldest and largest regional
gallery. Catch a show at Her Majesty's Theatre, originally opened
in 1875, and wander through specialty shops stocked with boutique
clothing, books, homewares and crafts. Meet native wildlife on a
leisurely stroll in a natural bush settling at Ballarat Wildlife
Park.
Castlemaine - Visit historic Castlemaine, a bustling town
renowned for its eclectic arts scene, rich gold rush history, and
growing reputation as a fine food destination.Stop by a local artist's
studio to find sculpture, ceramics, jewellery, paintings and textiles,
or experience the village's artistic heritage by taking in a concert
at the Theatre Royal, Australia's oldest continually operating theatre.
For a day viewing major Australian and international works, head
to the Castlemaine Art Gallery and Historical Museum. (DON'T BREAK
A TOOTH ON THE CASTLEMAINE ROCK CANDY)
Wines and fresh produce - Foodies and wine lovers won't be disappointed
as a number of talented chefs have made the move to the area. Savour
fresh regional produce coupled with exceptional local wines at Castlemaine's
restaurants and cafes. Stock up on olive oil, cheeses, preserves
and fresh apples and cider at farm gates and specialty provedores
on your way through.
Antiques and collectables - Collectors, brace yourselves: Castlemaine
is a veritable treasure trove. Allow plenty of time to browse the
stores lining Mostyn and Barker streets and the intriguing wall-to-wall
relics at the Restorers Barn. Or cross town to the vibrant Mill
precinct for your fill of vintage, artisanal and gourmet delights.
Paved with gold - Explore Castlemaine's rich history and heritage
with a self-guided tour of its grand public buildings, wide streets,
ornate hotels and century-old shops. You'll find a range of self-guided
walks that take in the village and beyond. Hire an MP3 player from
the Visitor Information Centre in the historic Market Building on
Mostyn Street and start exploring.
Bright - Bright
and surrounds celebrate festivals and events all year round. There
is always a good excuse to visit, no matter what your interest.
Allow 3 days for this region especially for Mount Beauty and surrounds
offers something for the extreme and for those that prefer the serene.
The valley is a mountain bike hub, with rides for all abilities.
It also offers some very unique road rides with challenging climbs
to test any enthusiast. Take a stroll along the river or hike Victoria�s
highest mountain, Mount Bogong. Or just relax and enjoy local wineries
or a cool beer at the local boutique brewery.
Phillip Island - Phillip
Island Watch in wonder as hundreds of Little Penguins waddle
from the sea, feel the salt water spray on your face as you cruise
to Seal Rocks and spot koalas dozing.Phillip
Island offers patrolled beaches in Summer, renowned fishing
hot spots and a rugged coastline for surfing. You may see whales
during migration May to October. Experience a memorable seaside
holiday full of family attractions, friendly wildlife and sheltered
bays perfect for a spot of beach cricket.
RACING FANS - Quench your thirst for speed and noise at the picturesque
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit. Home to major motorsport events
such as the MotoGP, the Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit is a hive
of activity year round.
Dandenongs - Visit Melbourne's very famed Dandenong
Ranges where the rich soils and elevation of the Dandenong
Ranges, the result of an extinct volcano last active some 200 million
years ago, provide the perfect conditions for some of Melbourne�s
best ornamental gardens, plant and flower nurseries and landscape
designers, some who have even won gold presenting Australian Show
Gardens on the international stage. A must see garden made at the
top of The Dandenongs where a maze of stone walls and jewel like
garden rooms are set within woodlands of magnificent and historic,
cool climate trees.
Yarra Valley - Visit
Melbourne's Yarra Valley
Yarra Valley's Farmgate Produce - We all love eating fresh
and and seasonally - it just tastes better. Meeting the farmers,
growers and makers is both fun and rewarding. Smell the fresh air
and find yourself in the red soils of the Upper Yarra that potatoes
have grown in for decades, feel the soft loam soils underfoot as
you forage through the U-Pick orchards and taste the difference
as you indulge in your bounty at days end. Seeking out the juiciest
peach, the sweetest cherry and the crunchiest apple throughout the
food bowl that is the Yarra Valley is a treat you can never get
enough of.
Yarra Valley's Blue Hills Berries & Cherries - Delight in
the experience of picking your own sweet, ripe berries and cherries
seasonally or purchase fresh picked from the farm gate. Open Nov
- End April. Please check the fruit report on our website before
you visit to ensure fruit availability.
Yarra Valley's Cherryhill Orchards - Since 1940, the Riseborough
family have been growing and exporting cherries all over the world.
Now we are open to the public and you can purchase our famous cherries,
or pack a picnic and enjoy the views while you pick your own BIG
sweet cherries on over 85 acres of our picturesque cherry orchard
Yarra Valley's Kookaberry Strawberry Farm - Award winning
family owned gourmet handmade Jams. Kookaberry jams are made by
Frances, who is the grower; she carefully chooses her berries from
her farm, to ensure taste and quality
Yarra Valley's Rayner's Orchard Fruit Bottling Sessions -
Rayner�s Orchard are a boutique fruit orchard in the Yarra Valley
that grows over 450 varieties of fruit including peaches, nectarines,
plums, apricots, tamarillo, pomegranate, persimmon, pepino, feijoa,
guava, kiwi fruit, dutch medlar and various citrus throughout winter.
Yarra Valley's Rayners Orchard - Rayner's Stonefruit Orchard
grows and sells over 450 varieties of fruit all year round!
Yarra Valley's The Farmer�s Market Pick - The Farmer�s Market
Pick is a farm where you can pick your own sweet delicious strawberries
in the beautiful Yarra Valley.
Yarra Valley's Warratina Lavender Farm - Warratina Lavender
Farm is 1 hour from Melbourne at the foothills of the Dandenongs.
Enjoy the tranquil surroundings & breathe in the fragrances of lavender.
Enjoy delicious regional fare and especially the homemade lavender
scones.
Studley Park Boathoue (In Melbourne) Studley Park Boathoue
- Melbourne to Studley Park Boathouse Travel time from Inner Melbourne
to Studley Park Boathouse is 30 to 40 minutes drive Travel distance
is 6.3 km via Albert St Sunday morning in Melbourne where best to
go do what the locals do go to Studley Park Boat House.Off Yarra
Blvd is 1 Boathouse Rd, Kew, Melbourne VIC 3101, Australia www.studleyparkboathouse.com.au
| Take in the sweeping views of the Yarra River & natural bushland.
| Boathouse Cafe Breakfast - weekends and public holidays from 9.00am
Lunch - open daily from 12.00pm | Boathouse and Kiosk and Boathire:
Open daily from 9.00am Open all year round. Want to know the cost
of hiring a boat http://www.studleyparkboathouse.com.au/price-list/.
This is still in inner Melbourne.
Marysville and the Black Spur - Marysville
and the Black Spur - The High Country region joining the Yara
Valley region is of Victoria. Travel time from Melbourne to Marysville
region is approximatley 1 our 38 minute up to 2 hours and 30 minutes
due to areas of outer Melbourne traffic and the roads such as the
Black Spurr being is twisty with a series of hairpin turns punctuated
by short straights. Travel distance: Marysville region is 97.7 km
to Marysville via Maroondah Hw from Melbourne
Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges - Daylesford
and the Macedon Ranges - 90 minutes scenic drive route from
Melbourne - Top 10 Tourist Destination. Daylesford and the Macedon
Ranges Melbourne to Bright Travel time from Melbourne to Daylesford
and the Macedon Ranges - 90 minutes scenic drive route from Melbourne
Travel distance is 113.8 km via National Highway M8 and C141 Daylesford
& the Macedon Ranges Invigorate body and mind, and reignite your
imagination amid the spectacular forests, natural mineral waters
and historic villages of the Daylesford and Macedon Ranges region.
Find balance and harmony at mineral spas and wellness retreats,
sample exquisite food and wine at restaurants, wineries and country
pubs, and be inspired by the vibrant artist community. Pack a picnic
and visit the mysterious Hanging Rock or cruise around historic
streetscapes, local markets and boutiques brimming with art, craft
and antique treasures.
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