First Impressions Of Melbourne | Our First Day In Victoria Australia

In this travel vlog, join us as we explore the vibrant city of Melbourne for the first time in 2023. From the city's world-renowned coffee culture to its impressive art and architecture, we'll take you on a tour of Australia's cultural capital. Discover hidden gems and must-see attractions, as we showcase the unique and diverse aspects of this dynamic metropolis. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned traveler, this travel vlog guide is sure to offer insight and inspiration for your next trip to Melbourne. Don't miss out on all the fun and excitement of this cool and creative city.
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[@AshandKels]

Please leave your Melbourne recommendations in the comments! Hopefully we can get round to visiting them! There's definitely a lot to see/do in Melbourne and we can't wait to hit up some more spots!

[@teraris]

Fitzroy, Collingwood, North Melbourne, and the Queen Victoria Markets are all close to the city and worth exploring.

[@petertrezise4545]

Catch the number 96 tram, in Bourke St, to Acland St, St Kilda. Plenty of bars, restaurants and shops. You have Luna Park and the beach right there. The Esplanade Market, on Sundays. There’s also the iconic Esplanade Hotel ( the Espy).

[@seanlynch1185]

Penguins at Phillip island

[@kayelle8005]

For a day trip head to Wilson’s Prom or the hot springs at Mornington peninsula

[@kayelle8005]

Also the planetary walk where they have our solar system built to scale. Queen Victoria markets on the weekend There’s a famous croissant place called Lune. They have a few places one in the city and one in Fitzroy Brunswick St Fitzroy for shops and cafés Botanic gardens Catch a boat to Williamstown NGV for the Alexander McQueen exhibition There’s a Monet exhibition which I think is still on down at the exhibition centre

[@simonbrooker812]

Puffing billy is a steam train that runs through some beautiful Forrest area out of Melbourne. About an hour away. Also Healesville sanctuary is about an hour and half away and is a great tourist spot to see Australian wildlife. Beautiful area too.

[@lachlanmillsteed6825]

Hello! Melburnian here! I hope you enjoyed your trip to marvellous Melbourne! A few facts: 1. Melbournes tram network is the largest in the world. 2. The state library is one of the oldest free libraries in the world, and the first free library in Australia. 3. The shopping centre you were at (Emporium) is actually built within an old laneway and the old Myer offices. 4. Melbourne has over 100 art galleries and more than a dozen museums, with the NGV being the largest in Australia. 5. Melbourne was the richest city in the world between 1855 and 1890s, giving way to elaborate buildings such as the Rialto building, ANZ bank, Parliament House and many that have been demolished.

[@Rhythmattica]

Definitely a great place to visit.

[@australiaprisonisland9156]

1. Sarajevo in Bosnia was the first city in Europe to establish a tram network. It was under siege for almost 4 years where everything was almost destroyed. We expect Melbourne to follow suite some time in the future.

[@lachlanmillsteed6825]

@@australiaprisonisland9156 I highly doubt it. Melburnians such as myself heavily rely on the tram network, which is very handy when you need to travel short distances. Plus, tourists love our trams. Sarajevo was the first city in Europe and second city in the world to have a fully electric tram network.

[@australiaprisonisland9156]

@@lachlanmillsteed6825 I'm being humouress, but Thomas Sewell might not be. He wants a white Utopia doesn't he?

[@JTS333]

Beautiful Melbourne. Thanks for the amazing video

[@AshandKels]

Thank you for watching ☺️

[@karenstrong8887]

Thank you for taking me home to Melbourne. I was born in Sydney and I grew up in NSW but something was pulling me to Melbourne. I finally went there when I was 19 and fell in love. In my early 20’s we finally moved there and I was looking forward to some cold weather.we had two weeks of a heatwave, no day went below 44C and the nights stayed above 28C. We didn’t even own a fan and the State was sold out of them. If I had a cold shower I was hot and wet before getting dried. The elderly would sleep on the beaches to get any breeze they could, they made a law that said they couldn’t and many died in their homes. We lived in every State for my husbands job but we always went back to Melbourne. Most of our children still live there and the other one is at the top in Cairns with his family. We have retired on a beach above Bundaberg in Queensland. Most of my life has been lived at the beach and now my bones need to be warmer. I needed to go home without driving for 10 days to get there. We are leaving soon to go back so my husband can work for 5 weeks so the man he is replacing can go on holiday. I miss all of my family. Have fun.

[@kirk5152]

Same. I moved here from Perth in 2011, never looked Back. This city has my heart. Proud Melbournian now.

[@erwinancer6138]

Glad you like my hometown ..

[@AshandKels]

we love it!

[@EmmaLiza]

Not too far out of the city is the Astor Theatre, Melbourne's last remaining single screen movie theatre and a beautiful historic building, a personal favourite of mine.

[@jimdc617]

I have watched many of your previous vlogs - well done with all of them but this one in particular - in 8 minutes you really captured the essence of the city/Melbourne - while you admit to some random finds I can tell you guys really did your homework - great job!

[@AshandKels]

Thank you so much, that means a lot to us 🥰

[@jeroen1158]

That weather in Melbourne is pretty crazy. I'm glad you got to watch the movie at night without any rain showers.. Looking forward to the next video.

[@AshandKels]

It really is unpredictable! Thank you ☺️

[@jamiecoutts1987]

There’s also the south Melbourne market or the larger queen Victoria market if you are into markets, lots of museums check out the NGV in saint kilda road and the Melb museum, if you are into live music and bars there are an endless array of those here plus lots of concerts and sporting events happening here too. In a couple weeks time Harry styles is playing at marvel stadium if you are into those larger arena type shows. And if you leave the city check out the Yarra valley area and wine region, the Mornington peninsula down to the south and obviously the great ocean road if you hire a car that’s a lovely day trip with some beautiful and famous surf beaches along the way! Have fun guys and plz take care 😊

[@MsGoodhen]

Lovely to see home from fresh eyes..enjoy Melbourne…..look in every door way you never know what you may find..

[@davidhynd4435]

That looked like fairly standard Melbourne weather. Hope you have a great time there. Enjoyed the video. Thanks.

[@AshandKels]

😅 The weather changed about 10 times throughout the day! Thank you 😁

[@Melh21]

Omg! Just saw that you guys at in oz! I watched your polish vlogs and love you guys! Can’t wait to binge watch your oz tour!

[@AshandKels]

Wow you’ve been here a while 😁 thank you so much for continuing to watch our videos, we really appreciate it 🥰

[@steverayner500]

Great video, so happy to hear you guys enjoyed my home city. Born and raised Melbournian 👍

[@awaleahmed8698]

I am glad you enjoyed your day in Melbourne I was laughing when you literally experienced the 4 seasons in one day. You've got to bring everything with you , you may get a taste of everything haha. You've earned a new subscriber to your channel.

[@AshandKels]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video 😁

[@osocool1too]

Hey guys, thanks for such a positive view of Melbourne despite its erratic weather. Are you planning to release a part 2 in the future. Hope so 👍🤗

[@AshandKels]

Thanks! 2/3 more videos of our time in Melbourne coming then we're heading to Adelaide. Currently only posting on Saturdays 😁

[@oges74]

Looks like you had a great first day, look forward to seeing more

[@AshandKels]

Melbourne certainly had a lot to offer! Thanks :)

[@MichaelSmith-px1ev]

It is always good to get a perspective of people who have come to our city for the first time. If you are still here today in the heat of 38C StKilda Beach Brighton Beach and Albert Park are good areas south of the city.

[@GeorgiePotter]

Thanks so much for sharing your experience of Australia, I am visiting Melbourne in a weeks time then Sydney, never been before so don't know what to expect, this video has helped a lot,

[@AshandKels]

Thank you so much for watching! Hope you have a great time ☺️

[@MadGez]

Try some of these. In Melbourne and nearby inner city suburbs: - Go to the yarra river bars - Abory Afloat and Ponyfish - Visit Crown Casino at night, Shrine of Remembrance on St Kilda Rd (great view back to the Melbourne CBD), - Sports : MCG tour, visit Albert Park Lake (home of the F1 Grand Prix). - Nearby suburbs of note : Fitzroy (Brunswick St), Carlton, St Kilda. - Go to Easys for burgers (eat in train carriages perched on top of a building in Collingwood - yes Google it!) - Queen Victoria Market - Melbourne CBD laneways for food/bars etc - Chinatown Further out from Melbourne (Day or Two day trips): - Great Ocean Road (12 Apostles, Loch Ard Gorge, Torquay, Lorne, Otway Ranges, Gibson Steps, Kennet River) - dont miss it - Philip Island (Penguins!) - also home to the MotoGP track, Koala Park, Beaches - Wilson's Prom - incl squecky beach - Grampians mountain range - Yarra Valley (wineries) - Sovereign Hill (Ballarat) - old mining town and reenactment village where the Australian Gold Rush took place in the 1850s Hope that helps

[@GeorgiePotter]

@@AshandKels You're welcome and thank you! Three more days till I go, can't wait!

[@lozzieelizadesigns05]

I can’t wait to visit Melbourne for the first time

[@leanned1821]

Great video, Melbourne is a fantastic city.

[@AshandKels]

Thank you! We really enjoyed our time there 😁

[@stussysinglet]

Although there are many neighbourhoods worth exploring outside the city centre I’d recommend anyone visiting Melbourne to walk the full length of Little Collins st, Collins st and Flinders Lane.. These 3 streets showcase most of Melbourne’s best architecture and along with the laneways that stem from them you will find most of the best cafes, restaurants, boutiques and street art. I’d also recommend walking through near by East Melbourne to see a very charming residential area that has changed little since the 1800’s.

[@KattieMetChris]

Great video guys! Gutted we missed you in Melbourne. We just watched the Menu 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Loved it! Glad you got a little time away from the rain. Keep slaying it! All the best from us🤙🤙😊😊

[@AshandKels]

Thanks guys! Gutted ourselves but hopefully our paths cross soon 😀

[@divid3d]

don't be afraid to walk down the laneways for a look - even the ones that look like they're just full of bins. you might find a restaurant, bar, nightclub or gallery down some of the more unsuspecting ones!

[@enzopastore5811]

Welcome to Melbourne guys.

[@herobrinenoch3522]

The Victoria Market! Easy to get to, and fun. And take a trip to the Dandenong Ranges,as someone else suggested. A ride on Puffing Billy through the gum trees would give you look at the local environment.

[@lalunadesangre1808]

St Kilda festival is on this Sunday if you are still here, loads of music and probably the markets will be on. Not sure if the penguin watching is open again yet, last I was there they were doing works around it.

[@johnpage7735]

Welcome to Melbourne. I've been Melbournian all my life. I hope you both love it here. Don't forget to check out the Queen Victoria Market on Melbourne's edge. Just a tram ride.

[@jj-if6it]

The library is beautiful, it was recently restored too. Apparently it's one of the most visited libraries in the world! But most vloggers I've watched haven't even bothered going.

[@godivachan3901]

theres a cute little lane called presgrave place- its pretty easy to walk to and it has beautiful framed street art all along the lane

[@Secco1954]

Degraves St

[@AshandKels]

That sounds cool! We’ll look into it thank you ☺️

[@joefoley6297]

MCG tours are several times a day. Another way is to go to the footy (March to September) with a local. (Or ask a fan at the ground to help you understand what is going on.)

[@AshandKels]

Thank you, we’ll see if we can get to it at some point!

[@NeonGenesisPlatinum]

Another great video guys. Victoria is one state I have never been to, looks cool. Holidays for me always involve heading north from Sydney to warmer weather. I hope you have a blast down there.

[@petermcculloch4933]

Try Melbourne and have a cultural holiday.See another aspect of this incredible country.

[@AshandKels]

Thank you so much, we’re really enjoying it here! We haven’t been north of Sydney yet but hope to do the east coast at some point during our time here ☺️

[@Peajay007]

crowded house wrote a song about our weather. 4 seasons in one day. I'm so glad you enjoyed my city. i love her to pieces. I'm a Melbourne girl born and bred. I'm all puffer jackets and take away coffee cups

[@emmafraser9431]

Definitely check out Werribee Zoo and go on the safari bus (included in entry price) Also Geelong waterfront And great ocean and beaches along there.

[@AshandKels]

Thank you for the recommendations 😃

[@jj-if6it]

Werribee Zoo you can see anywhere though, the animals aren't Australian. So I'd recommend Healesville or something instead

[@ZulR626]

Went there few weeks ago, your video makes me missed Melbourne haha. Try visit QV market or South Melbourne market. Enjoy your stay there!

[@TPPU_TPPO]

Oke Australia Melbourne Juni 2023

[@kerryryan5116]

A must see is the historic Wardlow house in Parkville where they filmed Miss Fishers Murder Mysteries and Rippon Lea which was Aunt Prudence’s house in the same series. Rippon Lea is just stunning. Also a stroll down Sydney Rd Brunswick is a must...has that London vibe about it.

[@RickyisSwan]

17 km from Melbourne is Chadstone shopping centre. It was the biggest shopping centre in the Southern Hemisphere, currently second biggest. Melbourne is regarded as the shoppers paradise of Australia, and includes famous shopping strips such as Chapel Street South Yarra, and more.

[@dino2170]

which is bigger in the sthrn hemishere

[@RickyisSwan]

@@dino2170 The largest shopping centre in the Southern hemisphere - Gateway Theatre of Shopping, Umhlanga Rocks Traveller Reviews Gateway is regarded as the largest shopping centre in the Southern hemisphere. It is located in Umhlanga alongside the N2 highway, north of Durban.

[@ajsaces5211]

great vid guys. Subbed and liked. Not sure if mentioned below but suggest go to the Victoria Market during the day or even better do on a Wednesday evening and they have the night market. Definitely worth a visit. If in town long enough (March) you have to go to an AFL football game (no not soccer or rugby) It's Australia's biggest sport.

[@westnblu]

1.05 Swanston street is part of the crossroads u mentioned and is where the rock band ACDC in the 70s filmed the iconic music video long way to the top. Just some trivia for u guys. Safe travels

[@arthurwatts1680]

July-August is absolutely brutal IMO - leaden grey skies and drizzling rain - but those who are into food and coffee can find shelter in one of the cafes or restaurants. A lot of our visitors here in the Top End dry season (April-Nov) are from Victoria - its a budget holiday compared to Port Douglas or the Whitsundays. Good luck with the rest of your trip.

[@howierfs5471]

Hi Ash, hi Kels, thanks for bringing back very nice memories. Unfortunately you missed the AO, free train ride when you hold a ticket which isnt so expensive for a 3 days ground card. Well, not sure if tours are availabe after the tournament. Visit the victoria market. First the food market and try fresh food as well the general market afterwards. Here you will find the most variety of souvenirs as well, but I think the close shortly after midday already. Yes, shopping centers are huge and you dont need to cross the road from one to another. Enjoy the street musicians as well. Explore chinatown, visit the German Hofbräuhaus in Market Ln and of course try greek food. As you know Melb is the biggest greek community outside Greece. As I am told its safe as long as you stay within CBD and of course usually in all bigger cities in the world there are areas you shouldnt be especially at night. Enjoy your stay as I did. Hope to get more footage. At least ask loonley planet what to see, what to do even just a days trip away. Have fun, stay safe and healthy.

[@michaelmayo9048]

Weather will warm up it about the coldest it's ever been in February...if you go to the great Ocean Road stop at the chocolate factory ..bit expensive but nice...the little coloured candy rocks in a jar are nice and last a while.

[@AshandKels]

Thank you! Will keep that in mind 😁

[@amazing.australia]

Enjoy Melbourne!!! Regional Victoria is amazing!

[@AshandKels]

Thank you!

[@UltraXD.]

Amazing!

[@AshandKels]

Thank you 🥰

[@Ytf2024]

Box Hill for Chinese restaurants and ambiance, and Springvale for Vietnamese flavour.

[@australiaprisonisland9156]

This is my city however I wouldn't proclaim it to be one of the best places to live.

[@NickPlaysomegames]

i recommend going to ACMI, the free exhibition is so cool

[@AshandKels]

Thank you, we’ll check it out ☺️

[@robert-brydson-1]

weather in Melbourne compared to rest of Aus, a little cooler, a little cloudier, a lot less rain, no humidity, no heat waves, generally mild.

[@jackabm69]

definitely need to check out brunswick st and sydney rd

[@fuzznakano]

im from sydney but i love melbourne. and now live in tokyo.

[@AshandKels]

We loved Sydney as well! And would absolutely love to visit Tokyo at some point, it’s high up on our list 😍

[@giuliabird8422]

Welcome to the best city in the world (just not weather wise ha ha)! If you have time, do a road trip along the great ocean road..I highly recommend it!

[@AshandKels]

Thank you so much! We’d love to do that, it looks amazing! We love a road trip too 😃

[@dawn8843]

You can get a ferry from Docklands to Geelong waterfront and return in the afternoon. National Gallery Victoria. (NGV)A must see near Southbank. Botanical gardens. Walking distance from the city

[@laszlolak8724]

Get down to South Melbourne market!! Don’t forget to try a famous dim sim

[@robertsheehan5432]

This weekend is going to reach up to 35°C in Melbourne!

[@marccolomayt82094]

Niceeezzzz!!!!! 😍🤩🤩💖💖💖🔥🔥

[@AshandKels]

Thanks 🔥

[@AUmarcus]

Couple of suggestions while you are there....Phillip Island and the Great Ocean Road. I only ever go to Melbourne for the F1 which is held around Albert Park lake. Have a great time.

[@AshandKels]

Thanks for the tips!

[@triarb5790]

Tour of the MCG is worth it. Largest cricket ground in the world. The real Ned Kelly armour is housed, and on display for free, in the State Library.

[@Danger_Mouse3619]

So would of laughed when you were in the library and if you shouted out oi! 😂

[@jamiecoutts1987]

Awesome video! I live in Southbank Melb so was sorry to see your first day was rainy!! It’s just this time of year summer can be a bit random but hopefully you get some nicer days that aren’t so hot! Make sure to check out saint kilda, chapel street in Prahran, Fitzroy, a walk around Albert park lake is nice, and you can even walk from the city CBD to the beach in a really nice walk starting at the Clarendon street junction and following along on the bike and walking paths and you’ll arrive in port Melbourne at the beach.

[@jamiecoutts1987]

There’s also the south Melbourne market or the larger queen Victoria market if you are into markets, lots of museums check out the NGV in saint kilda road and the Melb museum, if you are into live music and bars there are an endless array of those here plus lots of concerts and things go on here too. In a couple weeks time Harry styles is playing at marvel stadium if you are into those larger arena type shows. And if you leave the city check out the Yarra valley area and wine region, the Mornington peninsula down to the south and obviously the great ocean road if you hire a car that’s a lovely day trip with some beautiful and famous surf beaches along the way! Have fun guys and take care 😊

[@AshandKels]

Woah that's a lot of things to see and do! Thanks for the information, can't wait to check out more of Melbourne!

[@gempete85]

Hello guys! Hope your are both well. Loving the Aussie content. Keep them coming! x

[@AshandKels]

Thank you! Hope you're good too! Plenty more to come 🥰

[@dennisgellert1742]

What do you mean the weather? This is just normal for us living here. You were right in front of Young and Jacksons - could have visited 'Chloe'

[@debkendall]

You made the comment of Melbourne like London - the bridge near Flinders street station (princes bridge) is similar to blackfriars bridge crossing the thames. Also Harry houdini did a stunt of the bridge and got caught up with a dead body and nearly drowned. It was named Marvelous Melbourne during the gold rush in 1860-1860s (dont know it lived up to its name).

[@bera0014]

If you don't like the weather in Melbourne, just wait a minute!

[@jj-if6it]

Lol don't worry about the laneways, they might look sketchy but they're hardly dangerous. I have lived in Melbourne my whole life and walk around at night and have never had a problem, and I'm female!

[@byLokie]

Hello. Melbourne resident here. The City was Founded by a Gentleman named "John Batman. Batman Hill. Batman Hotel. Batman Avenue. Story goes that Mr Batman and the first Members of Council had a meeting to decide what to name the town. Mr Batman said. " I think we should call it Batman!" The other Councilors said " Nah nah nah nah, nah nah nah nah". One Councilor added. " Biff, Zoink! Kapow!"

[@AshandKels]

Thanks for the information!

[@laszlolak8724]

Must try bar is white hart!!

[@markward573]

Some of the best places to visit are outside of Melbourne although some might be a few hours away.

[@AshandKels]

We’ve heard this! We didn’t get a chance to rent a car this time but we may need to come back and check out a few of the places out of the city ☺️

[@ellieobrien7860]

You guys should do a tour of the MCG

[@AshandKels]

We’ve been recommended this a lot! Thank you ☺️

[@lesliedavis2185]

Melbourne resident here although Kiwi born. As they say here if you dont like the weather wait 10 minutes. Hope we turn on some summer weather for you. The South Melbourne Market is worth a visit. A short tram ride away. Full of great cafes a Deli aisle a food court and mixed market for general shopping, this is the oldest market in Melbourne and is not too big. Great food and coffee. Known for South Melbourne Dim SIms. I recommend the fresh seafood in the Deli Aisle. Aptus freshly shucked Oysters are fantastic. Or next door ( next Aisle) they have 2 counters one for hot one for cold prepared seafood. . this is also very close the the beach. Between Port Melbourne and Middle Park Beach

[@AshandKels]

That’s very true, it’ll be sunny again in a few minutes 😅 thank you for the recommendations, we’ll see if we can check them out before we leave!

[@letsseeif]

Melbourne was The Australian Capital of Australia for 27 Years. Hardly a "small time!"

[@lau4833]

it's my dream live in Melbourne one day

[@nickolas6060]

Cool. It's my dream to leave it.

[@kevincox181]

Hi are you allowed to see the cricket ground? It may be the worlds biggest

[@AshandKels]

We’re not sure, we can definitely look into it ☺️

[@mikeadamson6696]

i am pleased you are in Austraila , my cousins live in Berwick in Victoria so have reason to visit ( funds permitting ) .

[@AshandKels]

We're loving Australia so far! Hopefully you get out to meet them!

[@thebeautifulones5436]

make sure to drink a delicious fresh glass of water from the yarra river

[@AshandKels]

😂😂

[@Preview43]

Melbourne has so many beautiful sights and sites to see when the weather is fine but it looks like shit when it's dull and rainy. So many of these kind of videos seem to catch Melbourne with its pants down (weather-wise) which is a shame because it really has a lot to offer. Melbourne will always be my favorite city in Australia.

[@kimn9802]

Sydney, Hobart, Brisbane and Perth are all older than Melbourne. So Melbourne isn't one of the oldest capitals, It's one of the youngest.

[@wimbletone]

Melburnian here and I'm just laughing at the fact that it's a different weather each time the video switches to the next clip! LOL

[@AshandKels]

how do you choose your outfit in the morning!? 😂 we spent a day at the beaches and had to take off our jumpers and put them back on about 8 times

[@jj-if6it]

Hehe such strong accents

[@kymmillbank8889]

Yep here in South Australia Outback in February it's actually cool...not stinking hot

[@AshandKels]

The weather is definitely a lot fresher here in Melbourne!

[@julesmarwell8023]

flinders street station was intended for Delhi India. thankS for bring your London weather with you... Love having you over.. take care. ENJOY

[@AshandKels]

Thank you ☺️

[@RickyisSwan]

Where were you guys in the year 2000? The Olympics were held that year………. In Sydney Australia.

[@AshandKels]

We remember them vaguely being held in Sydney, we were both 4/5 years old though at the time 😅

[@RickyisSwan]

@@AshandKels 👍

[@RickyisSwan]

30 k’s from City is the Dandenong ranges. Lots of cute little towns dotted in amongst the rainforest Lyerbirds and other fauna are there also. Even little restaurants set in the bush, this is Melbourne‘s weekend playground. One hour from Melbourne is Geelong then Torquay and Bells Beach, home to world class surfing championships, then there’s the world-famous Great Ocean Road. Awesome views of the ocean hundreds of feet below as the road snakes around the mountain.

[@wimbletone]

Typical Melbourne summer haha it is more stable in autumn and winter.

[@keithcooper7027]

Victoria Market! Get a donut off the bus

[@AshandKels]

We’ve heard about these doughnuts 😍

[@ACE-gk5gi]

. Bloody poms Lol ya goofy m8te from Australia 😆

[@sallymay24]

Lol welcome to Melbourne 4 season one day 10 minutes from the city Highpoint shopping centre If your into sport marvel stadium Mcg tour Get the the mcg for a game of anything Aami park …at the moment soccer / football is on soon the rugby league will start Lol if you want a tour guide 👋🏻

[@steve8510]

The only city in the world to win 'World's Most Livable City' 7 years running, just won 'World's Friendliest City' this year and thanks to the gold rush was the richest city in the world back in the 1880's

[@psychedelicprawncrumpets9479]

Friendliest city is laughable though 😂

[@steve8510]

@@psychedelicprawncrumpets9479 My immediate thought when we first won it was how bad are the other cities... but we'll take it, I'm more proud of being the city that created Aussie Rules football, no other sport in the world comes near it

[@carisi2k11]

Melbourne was never the capital before Canberra. It just hosted parliament before Canberra was built.

[@7950Kara]

The capital city of a country is defined as where parliament sits. That was the case for melbourne from 1901 to 1927. Therefore Melbourne was the capital of australia from that time. Not difficult.

[@jj-if6it]

I don't think Melbourne feels like London at all actually... haha

[@daniellecurry4617]

Shrine of Remembrance Melbourne Aquarium Old Melbourne Jail Lume National Gallery VIC Immigration history museum Block Arcade Polly Woodside

[@jj-if6it]

Sorry the weather looked so crap for you

[@raynoller6225]

Not long enough 😢

[@AshandKels]

Oh no, sorry! We’ll take that as a compliment though 😅

[@jackmag4056]

Unfortunately the 4 season in one day is a real thing in Melbourne ,

[@blackadder1966]

Best thing to do in Melbourne is to leave, run now.

[@rebeloftheeast]

Melbourne was once very diverse, now it's China. I miss the old Melbourne from early 2000 till 2017 everything was great. Now, Victoria has turned into a police state. The healthcare system has become of low quality since the pandemic. You get too many fines while driving, the roads are set in a way so they can easily fine you. The Chinese have taken over. Even shops like Myer are being taken over by the Chinese. Banks and shops are mostly being operated by the Chinese who can barely speak English. It's painful to deal with them when you walk into high-end shops like Myer or call the bank. You struggle to understand their English. I don't understand why Chinese people being from a highly developed country like China is flooding this country. I understand why people from poor, underdeveloped countries move here, but not sure why people from developed nations like China move here. Even the Indians left during the pandemic. Since the pandemic, Melbourne has been *invaded* by the Chinese. I found it very strange, because they were the ones who caused the pandemic, yet they are the ones that are flooding the country. It doesn't make sense.

[@psychedelicprawncrumpets9479]

Global warming? Must be global cooling this year 😂

[@savagecavage1]

Cities of australia arnt that good

[@AshandKels]

We’ve been enjoying them so far ☺️

[@markwarchol3139]

Library is amazing!

[@AshandKels]

Isn’t it!! Coolest library we’ve ever seen 😍

[@JJ-fr3id]

St Kilda Queen Victoria Markets Melbourne Zoo Fed Square Dock lands Fitzroy nightlife Dandenong ranges puffing billy steam train

[@AshandKels]

Thanks for the info! 😁

[@Laceyann86]

Melbourne is gross, well more so the city. Before covid it was going down hill but it's just gotten worse. I wfh instead of going to the city because it's so gross. Don't know why tourists would come here! Thanks Dan

[@nickolas6060]

Yes looks as miserable as london