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Day 7 – Fitzroy Garden & Melbourne Museum
Posted by blurcheryl in Australia, Uncategorized on October 7, 2010
I wanted to visit one of the many garden in Melbourne at least before heading home, so I chose Fitzroy Garden as it has The Conservatory and Captain Cook’s Cottage. We check out of the hotel and left our luggage at the conceirge then took the free tram to Elizabeth Street and walk to FG, the […]
Day 6 – Melbourne City
Posted by blurcheryl in Australia on October 6, 2010
I forgot what time we woke up on this day, again my breakfast are exactly the same menu although I pray to God (don’t ask me which God, just God) that the chef came to his senses and prepared a breakfast feast, if not maybe add just one menu : Fried Egg or Scramble Egg? Please? […]
Day 5 – Melbourne Free & Easy
Posted by blurcheryl in Australia on October 5, 2010
On this day, we woke up early to meet up with Zindann and Wing to return our car at the Budget car rental. Then we told the cashier that we use the tollroad, Eastlink, and thought we can pay the toll at the cashier when we return the car. Turnout it wasn’t as easy as we […]
Day 4 Yarra Valley
Posted by blurcheryl in Australia on October 4, 2010
On the 2nd half of the day, if we can make it to the Healesville Sanctuary which is highly recommended by the Melbournians, I will be able to see Australian animal up close like Goanna ( Rihanna’s cousin) Blue Tongued Lizard ( I hate lizard but blue tongue wor) PLATYPUS!!!! Gang Gang Cockatoos Red Kangaroo […]
Day 4 – Dandenong Ranges, Puffing Billy
Posted by blurcheryl in Australia on October 1, 2010
We didn’t confirm on any itinerary from Day 4-7 onwards, so after a brief discussion with our new make friends Zindann and Wing we decided to rent a car to the Dandenong ranges and Yarra Valley. In the morning, we waited for the Information Centre to open at around 9.30am, so we take a short walk […]
Where to stay in Melbourne?
Posted by blurcheryl in Australia on September 30, 2010
Looking for Accommodation in Melbourne City? On a Budget? If you are thinking of bunking in at the backpackers? Go for it! Hubby and I combed through the Melbourne city in 3 days by walking. So I’d like to recommend these backpackers which I think is very good leh. King Street Backpackers! Who stayed here: Joyce They […]
Day 3 Great Ocean Road – Part 2
Posted by blurcheryl in Australia on September 29, 2010
We’re now at Apollo Bay, half way through the Great Ocean Road, before reaching the Twelve Apostle. See the map and you’ll understand better. After our heavy lunch at Apollo Bay, we wind into Maits Rest Rainforest Walk, driving inland to the mountains about 17 kilometres away, into Great Otway National Park. Eat until so full, […]
Day 3 Great Ocean Road- Part 1
Posted by blurcheryl in Australia on September 28, 2010
Great Ocean Road is one of the destination listed as Must Do if you visit Melbourne. Many people advises to self drive to along the coastal road, but we sign up for a 1 Day tour by ATWAD instead price at AUD115 per pax inclusive of lunch and dinner on our 3rd day. We slept very early the […]
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