Q. I'm going to Melbourne during dec. and jan. I like to surf and sail and bike ride. What is christmas like there. anything thing I could do for fun
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I live in San Diego, CA which is always sunny and I always go to the beach
lots of good answers please
lots of answers please!!
I live in San Diego, CA which is always sunny and I always go to the beach
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Hi!
I live in Melbourne and I can tell you that in Dec/Jan/Feb it will be HOT HOT HOT and VERY dry. We are in the tenth year of a drought which looks like becoming permanent, and water restrictions are in force. I recommend that you always carry a litre of water with you when you walk, cycle or drive, and protect yourself from the sun with sunscreen, clothing and hats. Insect repellent is not a bad idea either!
Right now, at the beginning of November, the weather is mild, but it will soon be heating up. Livvylou is right that Melbourne's weather is unpredictable and changeabe, but still it's mostly hot in summer, up to 39 degrees celsius, and it can stay very hot for 3 or 4 days. Then there'll be a cool change, sometimes bringing a sudden drop in temperature and downpours, followed by a gradual buildup of temperature again, with the cycle repeating itself.
Melbourne is well supplied with cycle paths, although as these are SHARED with walkers, you must be careful not to collide with anyone. Bicycle Victoria is a non-profit cyclists' organisation which is well worth joining, as they offer maps, information, a magazine, long, organised, supported rides, insurance, and lots of camaraderie. They also have an excellent website: http://www.bv.com.au/
Cyclists on roads are subject to the same laws as drivers and must stop at red lights [recently an old man was notoriously killed by a cyclist running a red light].
The centre of Melbourne has the fabulous Victoria market, monuments, museums, theatres, restaurants, shops, and sports grounds, including the MCG & the Tennis Centre. South of the Yarra River it's also got the large and elegant parks and gardens of the Domain & the Botanical Gardens.
In the inner northern suburb of elegant Parkville there is the Zoo, which is set in delightful gardens and has native animals wandering in open grassland where people walk through. Parkville is a great place for walking and cycling [I used to live there] as it has lots of large parks and cycle paths. Parkville is next door to the attractive suburb of Carlton, where you can fill up on delicious Italian goodies to fuel your ride!
In the south there is Albert Park with its ornamental lake, golf course, soccer ground, and Formula 1 track. After that, the beach suburbs of Middle Park and glitzy St Kilda, with exquisite coffee and cake shops, Luna Park, and outdoor entertainment. Starting in Port Melbourne, you can cycle or rollerblade all along the waterfront, along palm-lined Beaconsfield Parade/Jacka Boulevard/Marine Parade to the St Kilda Marina in Elwood.
Immediately southwest of Port Melbourne across Westgate Bridge is the charming beach suburb of Williamstown, which also has sailing, shipbuilding, beaches, and restaurants, more low-key than St Kilda.
In the east there are the beautiful Dandenong Mountains with their scenic drives, forested national parks, flower farms, and spectacular lookouts. These are not very high but they are steep enough all the same!
Further afield (over 100 km to the west) there is the Great Ocean Road with lovely beaches, surfing, and scenery, although I wouldn't cycle along the Road itself as it's narrow and winding, with quite a lot of vehicular traffic. The hinterland tends to be extremely steep, with spectacular views over the ocean.
To the south and east there is the picturesque Mornington Peninsula with bay and ocean beaches, wineries, and lots of leisure activities, and Gippsland, which is a very large region of mainly dairy farms, forests, fishing towns, vast unspoilt ocean beaches, and lots of pretty scenery. Please don't surf or swim at a deserted beach, as the rips can be very dangerous.
This is only a tiny part of what Melbourne and Victoria have to offer. You don't need to bring anything with you, except a friendly smile, a relaxed attitude, and a willingness to enjoy the pleasures and beauties of Australia.
Hi!
I live in Melbourne and I can tell you that in Dec/Jan/Feb it will be HOT HOT HOT and VERY dry. We are in the tenth year of a drought which looks like becoming permanent, and water restrictions are in force. I recommend that you always carry a litre of water with you when you walk, cycle or drive, and protect yourself from the sun with sunscreen, clothing and hats. Insect repellent is not a bad idea either!
Right now, at the beginning of November, the weather is mild, but it will soon be heating up. Livvylou is right that Melbourne's weather is unpredictable and changeabe, but still it's mostly hot in summer, up to 39 degrees celsius, and it can stay very hot for 3 or 4 days. Then there'll be a cool change, sometimes bringing a sudden drop in temperature and downpours, followed by a gradual buildup of temperature again, with the cycle repeating itself.
Melbourne is well supplied with cycle paths, although as these are SHARED with walkers, you must be careful not to collide with anyone. Bicycle Victoria is a non-profit cyclists' organisation which is well worth joining, as they offer maps, information, a magazine, long, organised, supported rides, insurance, and lots of camaraderie. They also have an excellent website: http://www.bv.com.au/
Cyclists on roads are subject to the same laws as drivers and must stop at red lights [recently an old man was notoriously killed by a cyclist running a red light].
The centre of Melbourne has the fabulous Victoria market, monuments, museums, theatres, restaurants, shops, and sports grounds, including the MCG & the Tennis Centre. South of the Yarra River it's also got the large and elegant parks and gardens of the Domain & the Botanical Gardens.
In the inner northern suburb of elegant Parkville there is the Zoo, which is set in delightful gardens and has native animals wandering in open grassland where people walk through. Parkville is a great place for walking and cycling [I used to live there] as it has lots of large parks and cycle paths. Parkville is next door to the attractive suburb of Carlton, where you can fill up on delicious Italian goodies to fuel your ride!
In the south there is Albert Park with its ornamental lake, golf course, soccer ground, and Formula 1 track. After that, the beach suburbs of Middle Park and glitzy St Kilda, with exquisite coffee and cake shops, Luna Park, and outdoor entertainment. Starting in Port Melbourne, you can cycle or rollerblade all along the waterfront, along palm-lined Beaconsfield Parade/Jacka Boulevard/Marine Parade to the St Kilda Marina in Elwood.
Immediately southwest of Port Melbourne across Westgate Bridge is the charming beach suburb of Williamstown, which also has sailing, shipbuilding, beaches, and restaurants, more low-key than St Kilda.
In the east there are the beautiful Dandenong Mountains with their scenic drives, forested national parks, flower farms, and spectacular lookouts. These are not very high but they are steep enough all the same!
Further afield (over 100 km to the west) there is the Great Ocean Road with lovely beaches, surfing, and scenery, although I wouldn't cycle along the Road itself as it's narrow and winding, with quite a lot of vehicular traffic. The hinterland tends to be extremely steep, with spectacular views over the ocean.
To the south and east there is the picturesque Mornington Peninsula with bay and ocean beaches, wineries, and lots of leisure activities, and Gippsland, which is a very large region of mainly dairy farms, forests, fishing towns, vast unspoilt ocean beaches, and lots of pretty scenery. Please don't surf or swim at a deserted beach, as the rips can be very dangerous.
This is only a tiny part of what Melbourne and Victoria have to offer. You don't need to bring anything with you, except a friendly smile, a relaxed attitude, and a willingness to enjoy the pleasures and beauties of Australia.
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