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"Melbourne is a Dive" a Melbourne Travel Page by iandsmith
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Real Name: Ian Smith
Lives In: Newcastle, AU
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Melbourne is a Dive

by iandsmith - last update: Oct 15, 2007

A changing face

"...the Yarra, in view here..."
Situated astride the famous/infamous (depending on your point of view) Yarra River, Melbourne is a town founded on money. Gold was its incentive and, along with the famous goldfield towns of Bendigo and Ballarat, it benefited from the transportation and trade of gold through Port Phillip Bay.
Sure, there were many other factors, such as agriculture in particular, that helped, but the real initial impetus was the yellow metal. What that caused to leave behind was a legacy of fine buildings and parks, the latter very English in nature. Today, its over 3 million inhabitants enjoy one of the world's great lifestyles and the Yarra, in view here, is still the centrepiece.
I used to swim in here

The Pit

Of course, when I said "a dive", I actually meant Surrey Dive. Rosemarie knew all about it and took me there. You can find out more about why it's unique in all of Australia.

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Pros:"Relatively easy to get around, generally friendly, nice gardens"
Cons:"Variable weather, flies in summer"
In A Nutshell:"A vibrant, multi-cultural city well worth a week."
iandsmith's Melbourne Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 29 - Photos: 63
 
Restaurants
Tips: 7 - Photos: 2
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
Tips: 7 - Photos: 29
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
TransportationLocal Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 20 - Photos: 24

Comments for iandsmith about Melbourne
leffe3 Thu May 31, 2007 07:58 UTC
 Ian - I'm afraid the bushfires saw off much of the Walhalla train lines. V.sad
robertgaz Wed Nov 15, 2006 05:35 UTC
 Should I ever go to the casino I'll be sure to bring you along for good luck :~) oh btw... Rainbow's repaired!
craic Sun Jun 5, 2005 13:56 UTC
 What a wonderful page! I felt like I was back in the old Melb. Matt and I saw the flares by teh Casino and he joked they were to immolate the unlucky punters.
deecat Mon May 30, 2005 14:21 UTC
 Are people nuts? Your new Things to do are marvelous with wonderful details, historic information, and unusual tidbits. I say, very star worthy!
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