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- The_ChappellsWellington, New Zealand159 contributionsGreat place to visit to view the history of movies and media. Allow at least an hour to walk through and I like that there are lots of interactive exhibits so you can have a play. The ACMI lens is a fantastic initiative. Very family friendly. Lots of kids around having a go at lots of things, there is so much to see.Written 19 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- GlobeTrotting771291Brisbane, Australia13 contributionsGreat venue, well catered and enjoyable experience. Would highly recommend tennis lovers to visit and enjoy tennis at its best.Written 19 May 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sarah VJohannesburg48 contributionsAs a family group of 7 we enjoyed dinner in Chinatown and the atmosphere in the CBD. We missed the family fireworks at 9:30 as they were short and could only be seen at the celebration points. At about 11:15 we found a spot on the south bank across from Flinders Station. Do find your spot early, it was already crowded by then and only got busier. We chatted to people around us, such diversity, it was lovely.
The firework display, off multiple buildings, was fansastic. We all thoroughly enjoyed it.
The only reason this is getting a 4 star instead of 5 stars is how hard it was to get out of the city. I have never been in such a crush. It was always calm but when we got into Flinders station the crowd stopped moving and just became a crush. After at least 15 min with no movement except more people trying to get in, we decided to leave the station. We struggled to get out! More people crushing in. I had visions of disaster if anything sparked panic. We walked more than 1 km to get to the next station to catch a train there. We thought the trains would be packed but they were empty enough that we all found seats!
Asking other passengers, they said that in the crush only a few eople could get onto the platform at Flinders! I am super glad we walked to the next station!Written 2 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Anglez15Lake Haven, Australia332 contributionsOn of the best experiences we have had, 1st time here and the atmosphere was amazing, the people, the environment, the different areas to do and see things that made the day a special one.
Watching the horses paraded prior the race and then the excitement when the races were on, a definite thing to do at least once.Written 5 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Swell TravellerMelbourne, Australia3,679 contributionsMoomba happens every year around early March.
It begins on a Friday afternoon and progresses over the weekend and ends on the Monday which is usually a public holiday.
Every night at 9.30pm - 9.45pm there are fireworks than can be viewed along the Yarra River, near Birrarung Marr and the Melbourne Tennis Centre.
From Alexander Gardens end to Birrarung Marr you can find a range of rides, stages with music and food vendors. There are street performers and other stalls to capture your attention. You need to buy tickets for the rides and they are not the cheapest, especially if you are a family. The Friday night has a special ticket pass, which is better value.
There are other free events over the 4 days such as the Birdman Rally, a novel way to design a contraption that will possibly fly far over the Yarra River from a launching platform, that the public can enter and water skiing event and tricks.
The most popular part of Moomba is the Moomba Parade. It runs for about an hour on the Monday morning from 10.45am. It showcases the cultural diversity of Melbourne through music, dance and the Arts. There are dancers, acrobats, musicians, floats and of course the king and queen of Moomba which can be a celebrity or someone else chosen. This year we had 2 comedians / TV presenters / actors.
This is a great family event and they line the streets with blankets and snacks for the best view from as early as 9.30am. It usually starts at Birdwood Avenue, Kings Domain and then concludes along Linlithgow Avenue.
Parking is a hassle for the event as many of the parade members park in the main areas [understandably] and some are closed off. Your best bet would be to get public transport, walk or taxi it there.
Don't miss it!
*Photos taken by myselfWritten 6 April 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - mwizzAdelaide, Australia148 contributionsWe went to Melbourne specifically to visit this show. It was a great day out and much bigger than the Floriarde show in Canberra. Many great displays and many vendors to shop with. Also some good food choices for lunch. Would recommend this if you have not been there before.Written 2 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TkynF6496NHBendigo, Australia71 contributionsWe love the comedy festival, tickets are reasonable plenty of local and international talent to choose from. It is our 1 weekend away in Melbourne every year would highly recommendWritten 9 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- 13AstroboyGreater Melbourne, Australia464 contributionsWe have seen the white night a few times of the years but now it all seems like every one wants a piece of the action as it was more like a carnival atmosphere. There were a few displays on the buildings like the Treasury building which was fantastic, but other attractions were too far away and this lost the excitement of the night, other buildings like the town hall and the old museum didnt even get a mention this year. Also the things they had at Birrarung Marr spoiled it for me, as it took away from the art aspect of the event turning it into another royal show or moomba.Written 25 August 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- RonWamberalSydney, Australia12,057 contributionsTwo sides to every story; it's very expensive if you want to be sure of a seat. a package bought early is the only guarantee of a seat and you won't know then if your team will be playing.
If you follow Jet78948 advice, you will not be sure of success in the allocation and that only happens if your team is in the final.
For football tragics, this is the day of the year and you just pay what it takes and make the most of the day.
This will include the breakfast at the Crown (which is barely adequate) and perhaps the after-game parties.
Even though you may have heard Up There Cazaly countless times, it still sounds special.
It was hard to hear the entertainment this year, could barely hear John Williamson and Paul Kelly was the only one with impact.
And even though the game was one-sided, there is still a thrill being part of 100,000 spectators watching 2 gladiatorial teams.
You can pick the day apart for any reason but it is still the one day of the year, not to be missed by tragics.Written 10 October 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jeffry bEssendon, Australia13,634 contributionsThe Boxing Day Test Match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is the highlight of the cricketing calendar. Everyone looks forward to a day full of action. No matter if you're in the exclusive members area or in the outer, everyone sees the same game. The MCG is Australia's most impressive sporting arena, with a capacity of over 90,000 spectators.Written 19 September 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- gaye sMelbourne, Australia53 contributionsLongest lunch at Montalto was superb! Welcomed with nice wine & canapés. Great to see Chisholm hospitality students getting valuable advice. Would go again.
Next night’s regional dinner at Paringa was disappointing. The wine was excellent, the food was excellent: so why am I a bit disgruntled? Because it was 50 minutes from our ticket time of arrival before we had any food or wine! Paringa if you don’t have sparkling wine for arrival - serve Stoniers wine, and at least get the bread on the table. Melbourne Food & wine organisers take note to tell restaurants that the punters expect a glass of wine as soon as they get to a winery.Written 15 April 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Natalie1964Melbourne3,478 contributionsHaving never been to Chinese New year before I did not know what to expect. There was dragons, dancing, eating and plenty of people. Food trucks lined Southbank and Crown casino had an amazing display in the foyer. Chinese lanterns line the walkway which was lovely to see. We had dumplings at a food truck which were nice enough. It was so wonderful to see happy, smiling people having a good time. There was also celebrations at Docklands with a few food trucks.Written 29 January 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jeffry bEssendon, Australia13,634 contributionsThe Melbourne Festival evolved from the Melbourne International Arts Festival. Its first outing will be in 2021, no-ne knows what to expect yet. The expected date has yet to be publcised. The corona virus pandemic has played havoc with the public arts. The festival will not be held in 2020, but if we are lucky the Melbourne Festival will get its first outing in 2021.Written 19 August 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jeffry bEssendon, Australia13,634 contributionsThe Melbourne Comedy Festival will take over the city of Melbourne from 28 March to 23 April 2023. It's one of the globe's top comedy festivals. Comedians from Australia and around the planet will perform in venues around the city.Written 25 December 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Brad JPerth, Australia16 contributionsA big thank you to the very helpful ladies that I had the pleasure to meet while helping my wife to check in for her flight to Perth. The upgrade and the way we we're treated at check in was fantastic and helped make our visit to Melbourne even better.Written 19 May 2017This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.