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allikat    
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Real Name: Allison
Lives In: New Zealand
Member Since: Jul 03, 2002
VT Rank: 448

 

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Fun in Melbourne!

by allikat - last update: Oct 8, 2006

A VT meeting and then some...

From South Bank at night - sparkling Melbourne
When a Big VT Meet in Melbourne was first suggested in the forums, I was one of the first to say "I'm there!". Several months later, the visit became a reality - an opportunity to cement some great on-line friendships as well as to meet new friends also.

This was also an opportunity to take my first glimpse of Australia - and I think it was the start of a love affair. Melbourne was a fantastic introduction, and now I can't wait to see more of this amazing country. I have peeked round the door, so to speak, a tiny peek admittedly but future visits beckon. And of course I have so many wonderful friends here.

So, I had 5 short days in this vibrant, cosmopolitan, friendly city. Not long at all, but in between the wonderful Big Meet events, I put on my walking shoes and endeavoured to see as much as I could. This is what I found...

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allikat's Melbourne Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 7 - Photos: 17
 
Restaurants
Tips: 2 - Photos: 5
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 1 - Photos: 5
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
Transportation
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
Local Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1

allikat's Melbourne Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Pictures from the Big Meet 2006May, 2006 8
More as promised...May, 2006 8
Oh yes - there's more!May, 2006 8
....and more....May, 2006 8
And we're not done yet!!May, 2006 7

Comments for allikat about Melbourne
angiebabe Fri Jul 10, 2009 19:43 UTC
 Hi its so long since Ive been to say hello - and its great to see some pics and stories of what some of our famed named VTers have been up to!Good page and info on Melbourne too
ATXtraveler Thu Feb 28, 2008 22:57 UTC
 I always loved this city... thanks for bringing some memories back :)
RafaelTheSecond Thu Nov 1, 2007 22:04 UTC
 Melbourne seems to be soooo interesting, I wouldlove to see this exciting part of Australia!
PierreZA Fri Oct 26, 2007 08:48 UTC
 Will be inMelbourne (Austalia for the first time) last week of November, nice page and tips! Pierre (We are still celebrating the win!)
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