Melbourne 1st Visit 14/12 to 18/12

Melbourne, 2nd largest city in Australia. Our first trip to the city (we return for Christmas and New Year). A lovely city and very sunny, but unfortunately not all year round. Also well known for the potential to have 4 seasons in one day.



The River Yarra runs through the centre and is flanked by lots of bars and restaurants.



We enjoyed relaxing by the river with a nice picnic and liquid refreshments.






We decided to see what it was like to travel to Australia as an immigrant in the past by visiting the Immigration Museum. Here David is sampling 150 year old food aboard a convict ship whilst Jayne took the more luxurious option in the 1950's as a £10 pom.






Melbourne's former docklands have been regenerated to incorporate entertainment and leisure facilities and apartments. Some of the artwork reminds us of Barcelona.