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RE: Staying in Australia when all else fails

by Doctornono 23 May 2012

William Buckley was an interesting man. He's almost certaily not our wanted man.. Heres a snippet from Bill's wikipedia page proving his…
RE: Seven days Sydney??

by chrisj 08 May 2012

For a different experience to Sydney (city vs country) there are many, many, good day trips & weekend trips around Melbourne. Just off…
RE: Trips from Melbourne

by chrisj 25 April 2012

To summarise: Wilsons Prom, Great Ocean Road, Grampians / Halls Gap, Ballarat, Mornington Peninsula or Bellarine Peninsula, Yarra Valley,…
RE: Melbourne/Sydney for wine

by PoppyG 17 April 2012

if using groupcon, make sure they can't back out on the date you wish. Bellarine Peninsula and Moorabool Valley are good places for…
RE: Christmas in Melbourne

by PoppyG 02 December 2011

Queenscliff is on the Bellarine Peninsula - some good vineyards in the area.
RE: 3 days Great Ocean Road & Grampians Melbourne advice

by Commissioner 25 September 2011

There's no best way, I don't think. Most people go from East to West because they leave Melbourne and want to hit the GOR early. The scenery…
RE: GOR and wine region options

by PoppyG 21 August 2011

loads of wineries around in Victoria - Great Western being the home of Seppelts and others - google 'great western wines'…
Re: relocation to perth, sydney or melbourne?

by cal76 28 February 2011

Ocean Grove is great place to live - very relaxed lifestyle & not too big but still close to Gelong. 30 minutes commute to work in Geelong.…
RE: relocation to perth, sydney or melbourne?

by n_rb 28 February 2011

"Cultured nightlife" is in the big city centres which isn't affordable to buy a house in for a UK immigrant working in a hospital right…
RE: Transport and Itinenary in Melbourne in Mid October 2010

by n_rb 25 September 2010

>1) Catch a play (understand that it's the arts fest in october! whee =) Book now if you fancy anything (for me, "Jack Charles vs the…
RE: Kombi.

by redwhitewine 18 April 2010

Bellarine Peninsula seems to be a breeding ground for nut buckets. If you can get one for 5000 it would seem to be a bargain.
RE: One day around Melbourne - Mornington Peninsula?

by ianw6705 28 March 2010

Mornington Peninsula is a good option indeed, especially in nice weather. Cape Schanck NP is excellent, as are the bay-side beaches around…
RE: Great Ocean Road - itinerary ok?

by ianw6705 08 August 2009

Hi Ria! I think Lorne is more attractive than Apollo Bay too ... it just depends on how you pace yourself through your trip. Port Fairy…
Re: Melbourne/Adelaide

by HayleyPea 23 June 2009

Hi Judy and Colin, I think Penfold's advice is spot on. I haven't been to Adelaide myself, but the drive along the Great Ocean Road is…
RE: mornington peninsula for a weekend

by Captain_Courageous 09 January 2009

Bazza, the OP wants to go the the Mornington Peninsula, not the Bellarine Peninsula. And OP, you will find many accommodation places…
RE: Your fab stunning Victoria view/lookout points?

by ianw6705 22 November 2008

Well ... ● Yarra River and Melbourne CBD from +The Conservatory+ Restaurant, Crown Casino ● Yarra River and Melbourne CBD from Birrarung…
RE: Day trips out of Melbourne...any suggestions?

by Drovers_Dog 19 November 2008

Yes ... I agree that the Yarra Valley (including Healesville) is a great day out, and not very far. Slightly longer alternatives are Mt…
RE: Day trips out of Melbourne...any suggestions?

by ianw6705 18 November 2008

Yes ... I agree that the Yarra Valley (including Healesville) is a great day out, and not very far. Slightly longer alternatives are Mt…
RE: Time and Money!

by ianw6705 15 September 2008

I suggest you go as far as Coral Bay (Ningaloo Reef), north of Carnarvon. There is nothing in Carnarvon to detain you for too long - except…
RE: Great ocean road

by ianw6705 06 September 2008

I would suggest Port Elliot (south of Adelaide) > Robe (via the Wellington ferry, Lake Alexandrina and the Coorong NP) > Warrnambool >…
RE: Sexual Assaults, Glassing Your Girlfriend & Nightclub Brawls

by Eli 28 August 2008

And this was a great move.. what is going on down in the Bellarine peninsula? http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,24184760-661…
RE: THINGS TO DO AROUND MELBOURNE

by PoppyG 24 August 2008

nothing wrong with Geelong. walk along the waterfront and check out the bollards [Bollards|http://www.angelfire.com/ab8/sunnyrose/bph…
RE: Where to live in Oz?

by habby 18 July 2008

Have a look around the Bellarine Peninsula, Mornington Peninsula or the Phillip Island area. All have access to both ocean and bay beaches…
RE: Itinerary feedback

by ianw6705 20 April 2008

It's nice to have someone who wishes to see (a) our national capital, and (b) the exurbs (part of the "real" Australia indeed). The…
RE: Mornington Peninsula - wineries?

by PoppyG 19 March 2008

if you get bored with what the Mornington Peninsula has to offer, get the ferry to Queenscliff and check out the wineries on the Bellarine…