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Melbourne is very much a bicycle-friendly city.  You will find a number of places to rent bicycles by the hour, half day and full day which would permit you to explore different scenic trails.  Tourist bureaus (ex. Flinders Station) have city bike tour maps and details about where to find the closest rental shops to your destination.  Set out for an adventure!

One of the truly peaceful and memorable paths to cycle is ...

Prepare yourself. This isn't an event for the faint-at-heart! Why not plan to take advantage of great computer swap meets in Springvale City Hall, 397 Springvale Road, Springvale.  From inner city, take the Frankston train line and get off at the Springvale station.  You may bring a map.  The venue you seek is within walking distance.   City buses are also an option.

This 'happening' occurs on the second sunday of each month.  Its not only a place ...

Who would've thought that outdoor and running enthusiasts could take in yet another spectacular international running competition in Victoria in May.  For those who aren't up to the 45km marathon, options included a half marathon, 14km and 6.5km run-walk along different segments of the Great Ocean Road.  All courses ended in Apollo Bay, but of course, some started as far away as Lorne, which is a 3 hour drive from ...

For anyone who desires to learn more about Aboriginal culture in Australia, it would be worthwhile to visit Melbourne's first Aboriginal cultural centre. Mr. Jim Berg, who worked over 19 years to create this historic project, said about the $7+1/2 million Heritage Trust Cultural Centre in King Street: "If you want to learn anything about Koorie history in Victoria, this is the place to come."

This centre houses a permanent history ...

Between St. Kilda Road (opposite the Victorian Arts Centre) and Domain Road, Anderson Street and the Yarra River, Melbourne, you'll find extensive Domain Parklands. From Swanston Street uptown, take tram (3, 5, 6, 8, 16, 64, 67, 72) .

The Domain Parklands comprises a group of green spaces including, Queen Victoria Gardens, featuring memorials to Queen Victoria and King Edward VII, with a floral clock built from over 7,000 plants, Alexandra Gardens, the Shrine ...

Captain James Cook is famous for his 'European' discovery of Australia.  Just before that historic voyage, from 1756-1767, he charted the coastal waters off Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and the Saint John River of the Canadian Maritimes  where I was born.  I would invite Melbourne visitors to discover Captain Cook's cottage in Fitroy Gardens close to CBD to see not only the oldest building in the vicinity of the city, but also to gain new ...

Caribbean Gardens and Market is a gem off Ferntree Gully and Stud Road in Scoresby. Take a car or a bus or the public train. This diverse entertainment venue has been operating since the 1970's. Back then, the market consisted of minimal traders selling stuff from inside their cars and vans in view of nearby water ski shows. You might say its come a long way since ...

If you dream of traditional hedge labryinths and elegant flower gardens with fountains, then Ashcombe Maze would appeal. It's the sort of place you can arrive in a retirement group in a tourbus or, choose for it for an intimate wedding or group events. Although mazes are becoming a popular attraction in Australia, this is the oldest and the most classical hedge maze. It has been compared with historic hedge mazes in England and other parts ...

If you like a challenge and seek a unique kind of Australian outdoor experience, why not consider exploring real mazes? A Maze 'n Games is nestled in Wallington, Victoria.  It offers rustic experiences for people of all ages and is very appealing to families with children. If you like crosswords and puzzles, this place will stimulate your mind with new kinds of mental challenges too.  Get lost in one of the ...

You need not be a musician to appreciate an organ in the middle of nature.  And no, its not necessary to read sheet music either. Melbourne is known for a variety of unique outdoor experiences. Organ Pipes National Park stands apart.  Located 20 km north-west of Melbourne, its an ideal venue to enjoy picnics, bush walking and photo opportunities galore!

Imagine a set of basalt columns standing as straight and regular as ...