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 -
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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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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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Hey everyone. I'm going to Australia for 23 days in July, and would dearly love some advice as to how to spend them.
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posted by Kirn
on May 30, 2011 -
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I'm going on a road trip around New Zealand and also around Australia. What should I know about before doing a long road trip like this?
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posted by Bron-Y-Aur
on Jan 22, 2011 -
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I'm traveling with friends to Australia in March, and this will be the first time I've left North America! I'm covered on basic travel requirements (passport, ETA, etc), but what else should I bring with me? What should I know (about traveling, about Australia... anything!)?
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posted by katillathehun
on Jan 11, 2011 -
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What kind of job could I, a franglo-canadian journalist/researcher/communications-type in her mid-twenties, find in Australia?
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posted by OLechat
on Dec 14, 2010 -
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Where should we stop overnight between Robe and the Clare Valley in South Australia?
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posted by pompomtom
on Dec 12, 2010 -
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I'm trying to keep track of cheap tickets for a dream international flight in end July 2011. However, almost all the sites I looked at say I'm searching way too early and have no information for me. When is the best time to look, and are there any websites that will email me with details once a good price or deal shows up? (I vaguely remember hearing of such a thing but can't remember the URL)
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posted by divabat
on Nov 22, 2010 -
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We are in Vincentia, NSW, Australia. We have a car and an unexpected weekend off. We've already done a ton of stuff in Sydney and we'd like to see someplace else. Help us plan our weekend trip.
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posted by olinerd
on Nov 5, 2010 -
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My father's birthday is coming up and he's always dreamed of going to Australia (he lives in the US). I'd like to make that happen. The catch: I don't know when him and my mother will actually be free in order to take the trip. What's the best way to give him this gift?
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posted by buddha9090
on Oct 21, 2010 -
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Going to Sydney for three weeks in November. How do I find decent, affordable accommodations?
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posted by sinfony
on Oct 15, 2010 -
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What would you recommend as the most comprehensive and helpful online site for searching for accommodation and holiday deals in Australia?
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posted by h00py
on Sep 17, 2010 -
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My younger brother (late 20's, American ex-pat living in Sydney) is planning a solo motorcycle trip across Australia then up through South Asia to Russia (skipping China). What should I give him for his upcoming birthday?
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posted by BobbyVan
on Aug 19, 2010 -
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What are some unusual, creative, off-beat things to do/experience in Australia that would make for good and interesting travel-documentary TV?
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posted by divabat
on Jun 10, 2010 -
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What is the cheapest way I can arrange the round-trip to Melbourne, Australia from Providence, RI, US?
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posted by coolnik
on Mar 11, 2010 -
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I (26/male) am leaving Los Angeles in January for at least one year of backpacking solo around Australia, NZ, SE Asia, and possibly some other places! Other than enjoying my remaining time before I leave (going to favorite restaurants, hanging with friends, etc.), what pre-trip activities should I be thinking about, and what preparations should I be making (especially while I have good insurance)? What do you wish someone had told you before you left for a trip of this length and scope?
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posted by adamk
on Oct 7, 2009 -
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I’m travelling to Australia in October. My first stop is Sydney and from there I’m going on a trip to Adelaide, Alice Springs, and Uluru with friends. After that, we head back to Sydney and I’ve got an 11 day gap with absolutely no plans.
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posted by emd3737
on Sep 18, 2009 -
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Sydney and Melbourne with a 10-month-old in September. Any suggestions?
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posted by k8t
on Aug 5, 2009 -
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I'm going to be flying one way from Melbourne, Australia to Los Angeles with V Australia. It's cheaper to book a return ticket than a one way ticket. Can I cancel the return flight and get a refund?
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posted by Eastgate
on Jul 28, 2009 -
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TravelFilter: Will the current cheap flights between Australia and New York remain into 2010? And what times of the year are considered off-peak travel to NYC?
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posted by crossoverman
on Apr 28, 2009 -
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When it is time to pack up and go home? I am at a standstill trying to decide on whether it's time to go home to visit and refuel, or to keep living the Australasian dream. Family is important to me and I'm worried about my grandma.
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posted by Flying Squirrel
on Apr 22, 2009 -
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I'm visiting Australia for 10 days / 9 nights, flying in and out of Sydney. How would you divide your time amongst the various cities? 3 nights each in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane?
posted by smackfu
on Apr 3, 2009 -
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Will I have trouble with customs bringing homemade Indian food spice mixes (made in Australia) into Japan?
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posted by teem
on Mar 8, 2009 -
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What are the must-have objects for a year-long trip in the World's south-east (India, Asia, Australia).
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posted by XiBe
on Sep 18, 2008 -
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Can anyone recommend a good travel agent in Toronto specializing in travel to Australia? (Someone with access to cheap flights is particularly valuable.)
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posted by Dasein
on Jul 21, 2008 -
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Best way to get reasonably priced flights from Sydney to Scotland and back with a stop off in Bali on the way back?
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posted by singingfish
on Apr 30, 2008 -
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Planning a 3 month backpacking trip for Australia (hopefully including New Zealand/Fiji) during September - November. Any suggestions/recommendations for locations and durations?
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posted by SRMorris
on Mar 30, 2008 -
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Sydney questions: Which Sydney hostel should i stay at for international orientation week at University of Sydney?
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posted by Black_Umbrella
on Jan 25, 2008 -
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I'm going to Western Australia and am trying to decide whether to find a hotel in Perth, or in nearby Fremantle. I want to be close to the best restaurants and sightseeing spots and am looking for an area with some charm and character. Which is the better place to stay? Any tips on cool places to see, eat, etc.?
posted by soulbarn
on Jan 22, 2008 -
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My family and I will be in Australia from March 14th, 2008 to the 26th. We'll be staying in Sydney for most of the trip (friends' apartment) but we also want to take a leisurely road trip to Melbourne. Do you have any recommendations what to do in Sydney, Melbourne and during the roadtrip?
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posted by Kattullus
on Dec 29, 2007 -
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Help me not miss anything on my "once in a lifetime" trip through southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand!
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posted by antifuse
on Mar 28, 2007 -
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Get me off this hemisphere! Help me find cheap(er) flights out of Australia to Europe. Price are reasonable until taxes come into play (+25%). Is there a way around this? Help me beat the taxes and get a better deal!
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posted by mule
on Oct 18, 2006 -
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What should I know to plan a move from US to Australia? What should I take and what should I leave behind? What else should I know about moving to Australia? Where can I get more information?
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posted by wanderlust_babe
on Oct 7, 2006 -
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