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posted by djerica on 21 April 2007 at 17:07
The Spring Racing Carnival is a fabulous 3-4 week even which culminates in the last week with Australia's most famous races. The Melbourne Cup is a horse race that stops the nation - the British Grand National doesn't even come close to this one. Melburnians even get a public holiday to fully enjoy the festivities - the first Tuesday of November. It's a great day out with 70,000 other people all dressed up, ladies with their hats, sipping champagne, swallowing oysters and other delectable treats and having a good punt. On top of all of that, it's actually quite a cheap day out. Tickets are usually around $50-$60 and include return train travel from the city. If you can't make the Cup (the actual race starts at 3pm) then there are several days worth attending - Thursday after Cup Day is Ladies Day aka Oaks (now attended by more men as they realise that it's not just the fillies who are hot!), Saturday before the Cup is Derby Day especially for families.
where, when, how, web
Flemington Racetrack
www.melbournecup.com
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Melbourne
horse racing
racetrack
hats
fashion on the field
sports
drink
social
melbourne cup
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posted by Nesta on 16 April 2007 at 12:52
It's the Melbourne Crown Casino and it's massive. Anything and everything you would expect from a mega-casino and more. There are restaurants, bars, a 5-star hotel, huge casino complex - you name it. You could spend a few days there and not even realise.
where, when, how, web
8 Whiteman Street
Southbank 3006
Melbourne, Australia
www.crowncasino.com.au/
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Melbourne
casino
crown
bars
restaurants
gaming
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posted by lilith on 9 January 2007 at 12:12
The best and freshest produce, preserves, etc. You want it, you'll find it here. Also has clothing, soap, and book stalls and leather goods. The Night Market (open from 5:30pm til 10pm) runs every Wednsday Night during the summer months. If you go to the main food hall, try and grab a wholemeal pizza, topped with fresh ricotta and rocket - made on the premises of course.
where, when, how, web
Corner Elizabeth and Victoria Streets, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
www.qvm.com.au/
(03) 9320 5822
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Melbourne
markets
food
shopping
tourist
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posted by lilith on 9 January 2007 at 11:16
Highlights of Flinders Lane are many, it's the spirit of Melbourne rolled into one little street. It has a mixture of chic and bohemia rubbing shoulders comfortably with it's many cafes, restaurants, independent designers and galleries. Little things to check out are the Citylights also located in Hosier Lane. Which showcases art to the public 24-hours a day using wall mounted lightboxes. It has become a popular area for graffiti artists who work with stencils (...I wonder if my stencil art is still up there...)
where, when, how, web
Flinders Lane is located between Swanston and Elizabeth streets, Melbourne, Australia
www.citylightsproject.com
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Melbourne
bohemia
cafes
galleries
tourist
art
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posted by lilith on 8 January 2007 at 18:02
Boasting a menu of over 100 different types of ice-cream (including a black liqourice flavour), all made of site, The Ice-Cream Shoppe is a must if visiting Melbourne in summer. Do be warned though, since Williamstown Beach is such a popular destination, you can wait up to an hour for ice-cream with crowds of tourists and locals alike filling the spacious store and spilling out onto the street. (The rum 'n' raisin is one of their best flavours, and is made with real rum).
where, when, how, web
199 Nelson Place
Melbourne, VIC 3016
+61 3 9399 9594
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Melbourne
ice cream
food
tourist
beach
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