Episode: 6
Final stop of the Aussie Road trip is the city of Melbourne - well known for history and heritage, but more importantly for our threesome, the cultural landmark of Ramsay Street....They board the backpacker bus on the 'Neighbours' tour before getting into their suits and heading to the day which Melbourne is best known for - the horse racing at the prestigious
Melbourne Cup.
With Mark's winnings they have some money to head out to Phillip Island on a Nature day for some fishing, koala spotting and the ultimate penguin tour. The climax of the trip is a convertible cruise along the Great Ocean Road and a ride in a helicopter - the last blow out!
Cost Summary Per Person:
Transport AUD$100 (61 euro)
Food and Drink AUD$100 (61euro)
Accommodation AUD$ 80 (49 euro)
Activities AUD$ 432 (266 euro)
Winnings (Mark's!) AUD$ 100 (61 euro)
Total Cost AUD $ 612 (391 euro)
The boys have reached their final destination, Melbourne, Victoria, where the sun may not be shining quite so brightly.but there is plenty to explore. From Ramsay Street to the famous Melbourne Cup, and further a field to the surrounding areas of Phillip Island and the Great Ocean Road.
The City Circle Tram
The City Circle Tram is a free and convenient way to get around central Melbourne. Baz, Michael and Mark manage to entertain/annoy the other commuters, as only they know how.
The tram runs every ten minutes in both directions and is a handy way to see the centre of Melbourne.
Tai Chi on Federation Square
Free Tai Chi lessons in the main square, open to everyone. Held on Tuesday morning between 7.30am and 8.30am.
Neighbours Tour
The Official Neighbours Tour
121 Fitzroy Street
St Kilda VIC 3182
Tel: 0061 3 9534 4755/
0061 3 9629 5866
www.backpackerking.com
www.neighbourstour.com.au
The tour lasts for three hours in total, departs daily and cost is from AUD $30.
Melbourne Cup
The $5.1 million Emirates Melbourne Cup is more than just a horse race - it is a 145 year-old social and cultural tradition that literally brings Australia to a standstill.
Kicking off with a well blagged champagne breakfast at the Grand Hyatt hotel, followed by mingling with the girls and betting on some horses - it's the perfect day for the boys. Plus a rare event to see them suited and booted.
The Grand Hyatt Melbourne Cup breakfast
Grand Hyatt Melbourne
123 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000
Tel: 0061 3 9657 1234
www.melbourne.grand.hyatt.com
Brunswick Street
Mark, Michael and Baz take a stroll down Melbourne's very trendy Brunswick Street, Mark kitted out in nautical gear for the trendy Melbourne crowd. They finish up with a drink (in their usual fashion!) at Section 8, which is a unique watering hole fitting snugly into the famous Melbourne lanes.
Section 8
Tattersall's Lane
Melbourne
Phillip Island - Nature Day
Tired of city life, on a sunny day, the boys decide to head to Phillip Island on a Nature Day. Phillip Island is about a two-hour drive from Melbourne and is a reputed coastal getaway. From fishing to koalas to penguins - it's a nature lover's dream.
At Rhyll Fishing Park the idea is that you catch your fish and BBQ it for lunch. Even the boys can't go wrong with the amount of fish waiting to be caught at the park - plus it's a free lunch, so everyone's a winner..
Rhyll Fishing Park
36 Rhyll-Newhaven Road
Phillip Island VIC 3923
Tel: 0061 3 5956 9255
www.rhyllfishingpark.com.au
Koala's are one of the laziest animals - sleeping an average of 20 hours a day and eating for a lot of the other 4 - the boys have finally found their animal equivalent. Decked out in koala ears, they have a wander and see if they can actually learn something for a change.
Koala Conservation Centre
Phillip Island VIC 3922
Tel: 0061 3 5956 8300
www.penguins.org.au
The Ultimate Penguin Tour
What Phillip Island is most famed for are the penguins who waddle ashore each evening and burrow in the sand dunes. It's not a normal experience for the boys to be at one with this type of nature.but yet it's an experience they relish.getting back to nature.
Phillip Island Nature Park
Summerland Beach, Ventnor Road
Phillip Island VIC 3922
Tel: 0061 3 5951 2800
www.penguins.org.au
The Ultimate Penguin Tour costs AUD $60 and includes clothing, night vision binoculars and a seat for the beach!
The Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road is known for its dazzling coastal scenery and is the perfect round up to the Australian road trip. Hell bent on spending every last cent the boys decide to upgrade to a convertible for the day - despite the grey skies. It's a far cry form the Johnny Bravo..
The final ultimate ride is in a helicopter over the stunning and renowned Twelve Apostles, very famous landmarks on the Great Ocean Road.
Great Ocean Road Helicopters
Great Ocean Road
Princetown VIC 3269
Tel: 0061 3 5598 8266
www.gorhelis.com
Accommodation;
Base St Kilda
17 Carlisle Street
St Kilda VIC 3182
Tel: 0061 3 8598 6200
www.basebackpackers.com
In Carlisle Street, St Kilda, one block from busy Acland Street and just two blocks from St Kilda Beach, Base St Kilda is friendly, relaxed and a great place to stay. An ultra modern glass structure boasts ensuite for every room, and has the capacity to house 250 backpackers in 19 double rooms and ensuite share rooms of up to 8 people. Other facilities include an amazing bar, great Asian/Thai restaurant, a travel desk, luggage storage, communal kitchen/dining room, guest laundry and an internet café are some of the inclusions.
Other attractions;
Polperro Dolphin Swims
PO Box 11
Blairgowrie VIC 3942
Tel: 0061 3 5988 8437
www.polperro.com.au
Harley Davidson Chauffeur Ride
PO Box 1106
North Balwyn VIC 3130
Tel: 0061 3 9877 3004
www.harleyrides.com.au
www.hdride.com.au
Lentil As Anything (Vegetarian food - pay what you think its worth.)
41 Blessington Street
St Kilda 3182
Tel: 0061 3 9534 5833
www.lentilasanything.com
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