Top 10 places to see & visit in Melbourne, VIC's please provide more info? - OzChess

**Amir Karibasic** · 03-18-2011, 09:20 AM

In 2005 I visited Melbourne for 4 days only and mainly because of Australian Open in Tennis.
I would like to find a good Hotel in the Centre of Melbourne with Gym, spa and pool

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My Family and I would like to visit top places in Melbourne, could anyone recommend something special that we should not miss?
1. Chess clubs
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**JaK** · 03-18-2011, 03:32 PM

Hi Amir
Before I go on with my suggested list, don't forget to visit the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground if and when the glorious champions Collingwood FC are playing there!

The atmosphere is fantastic!

**JaK** · 03-18-2011, 03:34 PM

Originally Posted by Amir Karibasic

In 2005 I visited Melbourne for 4 days only and mainly because of Australian Open in Tennis.
I would like to find a good Hotel in the Centre of Melbourne with Gym, spa and pool.
My Family and I would like to visit top places in Melbourne, could anyone recommend something special that we should not miss?

1. Chess clubs
2. Aquarium (kids - of all ages will love it)!
3. Zoo (kids - of all ages will love it)!
4. Federation Sq (Art Centre, Concert Hall, Flinders St. a stone's throw away)
5. State Library (famous Anderson's Chess Collection a must see)!
6. St Kilda Beach sunsets (*)
7. Melbourne Observation Deck - Rialto Towers
8. Great Ocean Road - the whole drive!
9. Walk around Albert Park Lake (**)
10. Museum (I hope when you are here the Pharaohs' exhibition will still be on)

That's from the top of my head, there are so many places to see and things to do!

**JaK** · 03-18-2011, 03:35 PM

(*) some of my popular - I think I am heading for an award here but don't tell - St Kilda Sunsets Collection:

**JaK** · 03-18-2011, 03:36 PM

(**) And some pictures from my equally interesting collection of Albert Park Lake Moments

**JaK** · 03-18-2011, 03:37 PM

As for hotels from personal experience I suggest my beloved Grand
Hyatt - 123 Collins Street for very special occasions

and the surprisingly classy
The Adelphi Hotel and Spa (Flinders Lane just a 100 m walk from Flinders Street train station).

I think of more suggestions!

**antichrist** · 03-18-2011, 07:23 PM

you dont call those views compared to Sydney Harbour etc, they hardly match the Hawkesbury River, then there is Blue Mountains etc enuf said.

**Amir Karibasic** · 03-18-2011, 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by JaK

As for hotels from personal experience I suggest my beloved Grand
Hyatt - 123 Collins Street for very special occasions

and the surprisingly classy
The Adelphi Hotel and Spa (Flinders Lane just a 100 m walk from Flinders Street train station).

I think of more suggestions!

Thanks JAK. Great info.
Melanie can't wait to see the Library.
We would like to have a Weekend Getaway in Melbourne.
But only to reelaaaax

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BTW.. again nice pic's.
You can put 1 of them on this thread, which I have started:

Add you amazing chess photo or video

**fatty owls** · 03-19-2011, 01:03 AM

Last time i went to melbourne i got lost and ended up stopping off at a shopping centre for lunch trying to find the suburb of Thornbury. But it was definately fortuitous as i did indeed witness two pigeons attempting to copulate in the shopping centre car park.

So with that in mind I recommend visiting the excellent shopping hub that is the Northcote Plaza.

I give it 2 Thumbs up. !!!

**fatty owls** · 03-19-2011, 01:04 AM

btw nice photos jak

**JaK** · 03-19-2011, 01:16 AM

Originally Posted by fatty owls

btw nice photos jak

Thanks Fatty, BTW Thornbury is just a couple of tram stops down the road (High St) from where you were!
Also note that the Northcote Library, across the road from the shopping centre had a huge collection of Chess books; however, that was in my (mature) student days circa late 90s, so I don't know what happens now!

**JaK** · 03-19-2011, 01:17 AM

Originally Posted by Amir Karibasic

Thanks JAK. Great info.
Melanie can't wait to see the Library.
We would like to have a Weekend Getaway in Melbourne.
But only to reelaaaax.

BTW.. again nice pic's.
You can put 1 of them on this thread, which I have started:

Add you amazing chess photo or video

I am sure the family and you will enjoy it here Amir. I look forward to see you!

**Amir Karibasic** · 03-19-2011, 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by antichrist

you dont call those views compared to Sydney Harbour etc, they hardly match the Hawkesbury River, then there is Blue Mountains etc enuf said.

My Family and I visited Sydney in Year 2003.
Some of the best moments we have on the tape.
We had a great Getaway Holiday.
Sydney Harbour was the most interesting.
I don't know how did we missed Blue Mountains.
"Hawkesbury River" sounds interesting for the "next time" target.
Thanks for the info AC.

**Iconoclast** · 03-19-2011, 08:17 PM

Best place in Melbourne is the Departure Lounge.

**Amir Karibasic** · 03-20-2011, 10:37 AM

Originally Posted by JaK

As for hotels from personal experience I suggest my beloved Grand
Hyatt - 123 Collins Street for very special occasions

and the surprisingly classy
The Adelphi Hotel and Spa (Flinders Lane just a 100 m walk from Flinders Street train station).

I think of more suggestions!

No more connecting rooms left there.
They saying my kids are not kids, they are adults, sad.

How are the Crown Towers?

03-18-2011, 09:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
Amir Karibasic Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 194	Top 10 places to see & visit in Melbourne, VIC's please provide more info? In 2005 I visited Melbourne for 4 days only and mainly because of Australian Open in Tennis. I would like to find a good Hotel in the Centre of Melbourne with Gym, spa and pool. My Family and I would like to visit top places in Melbourne, could anyone recommend something special that we should not miss? 1. Chess clubs 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. __________________ . Visit my chess shop!

03-18-2011, 03:34 PM	#3 (permalink)
JaK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 391	Originally Posted by Amir Karibasic In 2005 I visited Melbourne for 4 days only and mainly because of Australian Open in Tennis. I would like to find a good Hotel in the Centre of Melbourne with Gym, spa and pool. My Family and I would like to visit top places in Melbourne, could anyone recommend something special that we should not miss? 1. Chess clubs 2. Aquarium (kids - of all ages will love it)! 3. Zoo (kids - of all ages will love it)! 4. Federation Sq (Art Centre, Concert Hall, Flinders St. a stone's throw away) 5. State Library (famous Anderson's Chess Collection a must see)! 6. St Kilda Beach sunsets () 7. Melbourne Observation Deck - Rialto Towers 8. Great Ocean Road - the whole drive! 9. Walk around Albert Park Lake (*) 10. Museum (I hope when you are here the Pharaohs' exhibition will still be on) That's from the top of my head, there are so many places to see and things to do!

03-18-2011, 07:53 PM	#8 (permalink)
Amir Karibasic Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 194	Originally Posted by JaK As for hotels from personal experience I suggest my beloved Grand Hyatt - 123 Collins Street for very special occasions and the surprisingly classy The Adelphi Hotel and Spa (Flinders Lane just a 100 m walk from Flinders Street train station). I think of more suggestions! Thanks JAK. Great info. Melanie can't wait to see the Library. We would like to have a Weekend Getaway in Melbourne. But only to reelaaaax. BTW.. again nice pic's. You can put 1 of them on this thread, which I have started: Add you amazing chess photo or video __________________ . Visit my chess shop!

03-19-2011, 01:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
fatty owls straight outta compton Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ostrayl-yuh Posts: 93	Last time i went to melbourne i got lost and ended up stopping off at a shopping centre for lunch trying to find the suburb of Thornbury. But it was definately fortuitous as i did indeed witness two pigeons attempting to copulate in the shopping centre car park. So with that in mind I recommend visiting the excellent shopping hub that is the Northcote Plaza. I give it 2 Thumbs up. !!! __________________ RETARD WARS - harness your ignorance with the help of alex jones !!

03-19-2011, 01:04 AM	#10 (permalink)
fatty owls straight outta compton Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ostrayl-yuh Posts: 93	btw nice photos jak __________________ RETARD WARS - harness your ignorance with the help of alex jones !!

03-18-2011, 03:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
JaK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 391	Hi Amir Before I go on with my suggested list, don't forget to visit the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground if and when the glorious champions Collingwood FC are playing there! The atmosphere is fantastic!

03-18-2011, 03:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
JaK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 391	(*) some of my popular - I think I am heading for an award here but don't tell - St Kilda Sunsets Collection:

03-18-2011, 03:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
JaK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 391	(**) And some pictures from my equally interesting collection of Albert Park Lake Moments

03-18-2011, 03:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
JaK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 391	As for hotels from personal experience I suggest my beloved Grand Hyatt - 123 Collins Street for very special occasions and the surprisingly classy The Adelphi Hotel and Spa (Flinders Lane just a 100 m walk from Flinders Street train station). I think of more suggestions!

03-18-2011, 07:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
antichrist Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Byron Bay, NSW Posts: 2,821	you dont call those views compared to Sydney Harbour etc, they hardly match the Hawkesbury River, then there is Blue Mountains etc enuf said.

03-19-2011, 01:16 AM	#11 (permalink)
JaK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 391	Originally Posted by fatty owls btw nice photos jak Thanks Fatty, BTW Thornbury is just a couple of tram stops down the road (High St) from where you were! Also note that the Northcote Library, across the road from the shopping centre had a huge collection of Chess books; however, that was in my (mature) student days circa late 90s, so I don't know what happens now!

03-19-2011, 01:17 AM	#12 (permalink)
JaK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 391	Originally Posted by Amir Karibasic Thanks JAK. Great info. Melanie can't wait to see the Library. We would like to have a Weekend Getaway in Melbourne. But only to reelaaaax. BTW.. again nice pic's. You can put 1 of them on this thread, which I have started: Add you amazing chess photo or video I am sure the family and you will enjoy it here Amir. I look forward to see you!

03-19-2011, 07:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
Amir Karibasic Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 194	Originally Posted by antichrist you dont call those views compared to Sydney Harbour etc, they hardly match the Hawkesbury River, then there is Blue Mountains etc enuf said. My Family and I visited Sydney in Year 2003. Some of the best moments we have on the tape. We had a great Getaway Holiday. Sydney Harbour was the most interesting. I don't know how did we missed Blue Mountains. "Hawkesbury River" sounds interesting for the "next time" target. Thanks for the info AC. __________________ . Visit my chess shop!

03-19-2011, 08:17 PM	#14 (permalink)
Iconoclast Immoderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wollongong NSW Posts: 2,302	Best place in Melbourne is the Departure Lounge. __________________ The individual is hopeless without the group. The group is hopeless without its individuals.

03-20-2011, 10:37 AM	#15 (permalink)
Amir Karibasic Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Gold Coast Posts: 194	Originally Posted by JaK As for hotels from personal experience I suggest my beloved Grand Hyatt - 123 Collins Street for very special occasions and the surprisingly classy The Adelphi Hotel and Spa (Flinders Lane just a 100 m walk from Flinders Street train station). I think of more suggestions! No more connecting rooms left there. They saying my kids are not kids, they are adults, sad. How are the Crown Towers? __________________ . Visit my chess shop!

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