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In Melbourne

  • 25-02-2009 03:00PM
    #1
    sduff05
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27 ✭


    Im making this a "generalish" thread.
    Im heading to Oz in September for the year, and just looking for general info on Melbourne as thats my first stop, Hoping to stay there for 3 months.

    Where to stay, hostels, cheap? Would it be worth renting an apartment for that time?
    Pubs, Clubs??
    Sights that aren't to be missed??
    Customs?
    Driving? Anyone have any info on the cost of buying a minibus or car?
    I dont know anything that you may think i would find interesting or important . . . anything

    I have books on australia but looking for informal advice.
    Any feedback would be much appreciated

    Thanks :)
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Comments

  • #2
    hussey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,240 ✭✭✭hussey


    do a search on the thread, all your questions are answered


  • #3
    the dee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,155 ✭✭✭the dee


    Driving in Melbourne is an experience. What with all the tram lines, trams, hook turns, left hand lanes full of parked cars, cyclists, suicidal pedestrians and unpredictable drivers. Good luck :)


  • #4
    brendansmith
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,526 ✭✭✭brendansmith


    the dee wrote: »
    Driving in Melbourne is an experience. What with all the tram lines, trams, hook turns, left hand lanes full of parked cars, cyclists, suicidal pedestrians and unpredictable drivers. Good luck :)

    Also what is the f*ckin story with the bus lanes also being car parking spaces. Defeats the point completely :confused:


  • #5
    Zambia
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,333 ✭✭✭Zambia


    I think the car park spaces are in use when the bus lanes close but I cant be sure.

    Melbourne is also a smorgasbord of speed safety cameras

    Trams are like ninjas at sneaking up on you then they ring the bell,

    And lets not forget cab drivers blind yellow gits

    However at least everything moves any time I think I am in traffic i remember dublins M50 and i feel like i am driving though f**king disneyland.


  • #6
    One Cold Hand
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,391 ✭✭✭One Cold Hand


    the dee wrote: »
    Driving in Melbourne is an experience. What with all the tram lines, trams, hook turns, left hand lanes full of parked cars, cyclists, suicidal pedestrians and unpredictable drivers. Good luck :)

    Cycling is lethal. I don't know how I haven't been killed/seriously injured yet!


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  • #7
    the dee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,155 ✭✭✭the dee


    One Cold Hand wrote: »
    Cycling is lethal. I don't know how I haven't been killed/seriously injured yet!

    I'm lucky, I have that great cycle path along Park Street to get me to work. Wouldn't have anything like that at home :)


  • #8
    muppetkiller
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,200 ✭✭✭muppetkiller


    I lived in Melbourne for 3 years and it was my favorite city to live/work in Australia (if not the world). They say Melbourne/Sydney is like Galway/Dublin...I prefer Melbourne to Sydney to live in but Sydney is a great spot for a holiday (loved Coogee)
    Loved everything about it. The markets , the night life , brilliant public transport, loads of cool little areas like China Town , the Italian areas , Greek etc...PM me if you need any details as I don't check this forum often...


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