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Hotel Phillip Island

Posted by ismith 20 February 2008

Hotel Phillip Island is centrally located in Cowes on the esplanade with simply one of the best views from any eatery I have been in. The food is good with a quite extensive menu with plenty of seafood listed.
Quite a nice spot to while away the time with a drink, a meal and the view.

11-13 The Esplanade
Cowes 3922

Phone +61 3 5952 2100

www.hotelphillipisland.com/

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Eureka Tower Skydeck

Posted by ismith 29 January 2008

Melbourne's tallest building now has a viewing platform on level 88 which is approx 300 metres above sea level. The view from there is amazing, being able to see across to the Dandenong ranges or across Port Philip Bay.

However, for the adventurous and definitely not the faint hearted, there is the 'Edge', a box of glass (with a steel frame) which slides out about five metres from the viewing platform, so you can also look DOWN!

Go for the view at the Southern Hemisphere's highest look out!

Skydeck 88
Eureka Tower
Riverside Quay
SouthBank
phone: 96938888
www.eurekaskydeck.com.au

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Vic's market

Posted by bkkwoman 17 January 2008

Great for lunch. Go to the deli section, order a pie, sandwich, coffee etc. They have Greek, Italian, Vietnamese - you name it. Then find a seat in the alley out back and they will bring it to you. It is a sunny spot if the weather is fine. Afterwards you could stock up on bargain souvenirs to take back home. There is often some kind of street theatre going on too. It is a lively, vibrant place and definitely should be included on a visit to Melbourne.

A city tram drops you near to the market.

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Yarraville Village

Posted by clarepear 15 January 2008

Yarraville Village is an area about 7km from the CBD (Inner West). The village is fantastic little hideaway and very cute with loads of little cafes, restaurants, art deco cinema, unique little designer shops and fantastic jazz bar.

Yarraville Village is an area about 7km for the CBD (Inner West). Catch the Weribee Train.

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3.7m
Currency:
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