What are the most fun things to do in Melbourne on holiday? I've got 4 days as a solo female traveller in my 30s. I'm not into footy but open to shopping, good places to eat (cheaply), cultural things and tourist attractions. Inspire me!
posted by EatMyHat
on May 8, 2013 -
16 answers
Quick question for folks who've lived in both Australia and NZ: what cultural and language differences did you notice?
posted by superfish
on May 3, 2013 -
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I visited New Zealand recently (thanks AskMe for all the help with the itinerary), and happened to try a beer there - Mac's Great White Cloudy Wheat Beer. It seems that it is only available in New Zealand. Is there anything else that might replicate the taste?
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posted by vidur
on Mar 25, 2013 -
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I want to go hiking in Cradle Mountain (Tasmania, Australia) over the Easter long weekend. Problem: I do not know anything at all about Cradle Mountain. Help me, hive mind?
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posted by Xany
on Mar 24, 2013 -
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I have been asked to submit my CV/resume to an Australian based management consulting firm to potentially do some project based work with them. What is the acceptable length, format and font to use for a CV/resumes in this industry?
posted by MT
on Mar 7, 2013 -
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I've finished watching all my favourite things and am televisually lost while I wait for Breaking Bad and Boardwalk Empire to start again. Can you suggest English/American/Australian etc series (will also accept interesting BBC documentaries) that are actually watchable?
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posted by abbagoochie
on Mar 6, 2013 -
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My brother just moved from the UK to Perth, WA, and I'm planning to buy him a birthday present in the form of a voucher for something he can do out there. What would you recommend?
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posted by Catseye
on Feb 19, 2013 -
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I am seeking the name of a film, set in post-apocalyptic Sydney (Australia). I could have sworn it had Cassandra Harris in it, but IMDB disagrees. It was filmed and was set in in the early- to mid-80s, and had a bunch of people running around trying to escape the nuclear fallout that hit the Opera House and ended up in the northern beaches. The film wasn't necessarily good, but it resonated. Can you name the film? Thanks!
posted by goo
on Feb 9, 2013 -
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In a few month's time, I will be recovering from a c-section whilst wrangling a newborn and a toddler. We don't have family here in Sydney so Mr Jubey and I will be coping alone. I'll be freezing meals in advance to help there but our freezer is only small so I'm looking for a meal delivery service for 4 weeks or so til I recover. Endless takeaway doesn't appeal, nor is it healthy long term. I know of Lite & Easy but that's geared towards weight loss and while (hopefully) breast feeding I will need more calories. Can you recommend a good meal delivery service? No special dietary requirements.
posted by Jubey
on Feb 7, 2013 -
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The
Wikipedia page on statistics about rape shows a very high crime rate for countries like UK, US and Australia in stark contrast to, say, India. The gap can't be explained simply by under-reporting, as that exists in all these countries (even assuming different rates of under-reporting). Is it because these countries have different definitions of rape? Or something else?
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posted by vidur
on Jan 13, 2013 -
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Can you recommend a good camping site in Tasmania, possibly in the east? Somewhere with a fair bit of space rather than a caravan park.
posted by panaceanot
on Jan 12, 2013 -
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Why do all (or at least, the vast majority) of flights between Sydney and the U.S. this July/August have layovers in China or Korea? How can I best go about finding a budget ticket that takes a more direct route?
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posted by jrobin276
on Jan 7, 2013 -
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Show me pictures and tell me things about really cool DIY camper van fit-outs. What does your dream hippy travel van look like?
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posted by Kerasia
on Dec 27, 2012 -
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Backpacking in Australia with $20k in savings.
Suppose I throw caution to the wind and runaway from everything, what do I, a relatively inexperienced traveller need to know?
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posted by b33j
on Dec 9, 2012 -
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Some friends who supported Romney are so displeased with the election results that they are now threatening to move to Canada or Australia for the next four years. Okay. Would their experiences living as American citizens in those countries in reality align more closely with their conservative ideals? How 'bout if they became citizens? What's the best response to these people?
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posted by mochapickle
on Nov 7, 2012 -
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I'm staying with a family in Kenya who have requested we make them an Australian meal one night. Problem is, what's an Australian meal? There's more restrictions inside that further complicate our choice of food.
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posted by Silentgoldfish
on Nov 5, 2012 -
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I will soon be visiting Melbourne and Perth. Please tell me about your favourite hangouts and gin joints!
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posted by hot soup girl
on Oct 23, 2012 -
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My sister-in-law is somewhere in NSW, Australia, pregnant, and a US citizen ... are we supposed to be freaking out? Links to pages of how a US citizen gets healthcare in AUS appreciated.
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posted by Risingfenix
on Sep 15, 2012 -
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Do you have any experience of investing in an NRAS (National Rent Assistance Scheme) house in Australia? Or the Australian property market in general?
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posted by A Very Muddled Alpaca
on Aug 21, 2012 -
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Can you help me plan a three week honeymoon to Australia? Looking for general travel tips as well as recommendations for individual places to visit and stay. Thanks!
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posted by Simon_
on Aug 14, 2012 -
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I bought a couple of Twinkies today and just noticed that their expiry date is August 2007. My SO has misgivings about eating something so, well, old. I contend that Twinkies are basically Cold War-era bunker spec foodstuffs. So: Perfectly Fine, or Deadly Poison?
posted by MarchHare
on Aug 3, 2012 -
41 answers
Due to my condition and the medications I take, I have very regular full blood workups. I asked the phlebotomist yesterday how the samples are disposed of after testing is complete. She said they might be held for as long as two years, but wasn't certain. Which surprised me. I'm curious, what happens to all my blood samples? I'm in Australia as I'm sure there's liable to be country-specific variations.
posted by michswiss
on Jul 31, 2012 -
7 answers
Husband and I want to take a holiday during the school holiday break (I know, but we're teachers) in September and/or December (in the lead up to Christmas) this year. We live in Melbourne, Australia.
The major catch
- I'll be 5 or 7 months pregnant, depending when we go.
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posted by jojobobo
on Jul 20, 2012 -
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I'm looking for moving/shipping companies to send a couple of boxes of books & clothes from Australia to the USA (as I'm relocating). While requesting quotes, one company strongly suggested that I hire them to
pack my things for me as apparently US Customs get suspicious if the boxes were packed by the individual mover (me, in this case) rather than by a professional. I haven't seen this mentioned anywhere else and the US Customs website hasn't addressed this. What's going on?
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posted by divabat
on Jul 1, 2012 -
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There's a piece of furniture I want, and I'm having a difficult time searching for it online in Australia. Any advice to help me find it, search for it, name it, or discover an easy way to locate one would be helpful.
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posted by GamblingBlues
on Jun 23, 2012 -
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Do you know some awesome sweet red wines available in Sydney (Australia)?
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posted by vidur
on Jun 13, 2012 -
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What cellphone and service should I choose for an upcoming 6-week vacation to Australia?
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posted by jepler
on Jun 1, 2012 -
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Interest rates for US certificates of deposit: 1%, if you're lucky. Interest rates for Australian term deposits: 4-5%. What gives?
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posted by rdc
on May 31, 2012 -
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What is the smallest, lightest mosquito tent available in Australia (or to be shipped to Australia within three weeks for a non-ridiculous price)?
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posted by lollusc
on May 30, 2012 -
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BookFilter: This book had some futuristic name for Australia. What's the name of the book?
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posted by Heretical
on May 20, 2012 -
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I'm going to be spending the upcoming weekend in Melbourne, and am interested in shopping for vintage and handcrafted items, as well as general wandering/people watching. Where should I go?
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posted by Georgina
on May 17, 2012 -
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Seeking mobile broadband on the cheap in SE Queensland, Australia.
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posted by dg
on May 3, 2012 -
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Could someone please explain to me the arguments against and counter-arguments for the role of unions in the Australian Labor Party?
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posted by teem
on Mar 4, 2012 -
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