We were only here for about 2 and a half weeks, so a lot shorter than we first thought. So much so we ended up having to cram everything into the last 3 days! Why? Because we worked for a wonderful company...ehem...knocking doors.....yes you remember our time in Brisbane don't you? Well, this time around we stayed knocking considerable less than Brisbane......Nicky 4 days, Haz 5!
Highlights of Melbourne in this short time include:
* Visiting the iconic MCG (Melbourne Cricket Ground) which is also where the National Sports Museum is situated. Nicky went for a tour around the cricket grounds whilst I did not.....!
The sports museum was very interesting. We actually managed to spend all morning there. Best part had to be all about the Olympic Games (Citius, Altius, fortius; faster, higher, stronger) and the interactive games centre where we put our skills to the test! Other exhibitions included Shane Warne hologram, back yard to baggy green and the spirit of sport (hall of fame for Australian stars).
* Going on the City Circle Tram* Our own walking tour around the city visiting the lane ways, seeing graffiti art, federation square, drinking hot chocolate at koko black, block arcade, and walking past the Press Club (master chef Australia connection).
From Melbourne, we organised a day trip to Phillip Island and the Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road is one of the world's most scenic coastal routes. It is 243km long passing by the stunning coastline of Victoria's SW.
The whole day was incredible and although it was raining and cold, we still had a totally awesome time!
Main spots of interest along the road were:
* Torquay (Bells Beach) which is host to the World Surfing Championships
* Memorial Arch - a tribute to the 3000 survivors of WWI who helped build the GOR over 14 years
* Kennett River where we were surrounded by loads of Eastern Rosellas (green parrots) and King Parrots.
* Cape Otway National Park where we visited the Lighthouse and saw our first wild koalas. Just a little fact (because we know you love them) the lighthouse was built in 1848 and is the oldest lighthouse on mainland Australia and 100m above sea level at the top and the most southern point of the GOR.
* And the highlight being....? Can you guess?? Of course it was the iconic Twelve Apostles. These are rock formations which have been carved out of the headland by the fierce waves of the Southern Ocean. How many apostles do you think there were originally? And how many do you think there are now? We will give you a clue....12 is not an answer to either question!* Loch Ard Gorge
* Gibsons Steps (steps down to the beach surrounded by 70m high vertical cliffs).
After this very long day, we jumped back on the bus back to Melbourne. awesome day.
Phillip Island was our last day trip tour from Melbourne. You may have already seen lots of our photos, but what you haven't seen, is the very cute, very funny Little Penguins. Unfortunately we couldn't take photos of the little guys as it makes them disorientated, so if you type 'little penguin' into google search engine you can appreciate their cuteness. We went down to the beach around half five to get good seats to watch the little penguins coming in from the sea and finding their way back to their burrows for the night.
The other highlight of the day was at Moonlit Sanctuary where we saw loads of wallabies and had great fun feeding them.That pretty much sums up our time in and around Melbourne. Short and sweet as the saying goes!
No comments:
Post a Comment