Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Fall in love with Melbourne - The most liveable city!

G'day mate!

This blog is a part of Indiblogger's contest in association with Tourism Victoria.

When we think Melbourne, we think cricket, right? But there is soo much more this beautiful city has to offer. Tanmay & Rohan's escapades to Melbourne helped me find out how!

I love to travel, and though I am not that well traveled yet (travel is expensive after all), I like to have knowledge about all the places, adding to my bucket list,

I loved going through Tanmay & Rohan's Melbourne videos, funny that they are, they seemed to have a blast out there!

Few of my fav videos and places from their travel tales-

1. Loch Ard Gorge

This place is nature's treasure indeed, so scenic so beautiful! I wouldn't mind staring at it for hours to go! Take a look at Rohan & Tanmay's video.


Just one glance at this scene reminds me of bollywood movies romantic songs! Would love to go take a selfie out there!

2. Great Ocean Road

Whether driving through this helluva scenery, or walking down the beach. Being a driving enthusiast,  I would love to try that! Take a look at Rohan & Tanmay's experience here.


3. Melbourne Cricket Ground

If you happen to visit Melbourne, and happen to be an Indian and happen to be a cricket fanatic, YOU MUST NOT MISS THIS!



There just my top three reasons. Apart from this there is so much more this beautiful city has to offer. Fine dining, Shopping, Partying, Sport Events, Architecture and historic tours, nature trails and what not.

Take a complete look at what you can do in and around Melbourn here. And all the videos from Tanmay & Rohan's Melbourne Escapades here. I wish I get to OZ soon!  

Readers, you stand a chance to win a shopping voucher worth INR 500 too. Simply comment why you love Melbourne and win! (Last date to enter 4th January 2015).
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21 comments:

  1. UnknownJanuary 1, 2015 at 8:23 PM

    Why I love Melbourne -

    1. Royal Botanic Gardens : The collections such as Australian Forest Walk, California Garden, Cacti and Succulents, Camellia Collection, Cycad Collection, Eucalypts, Fern Gully, Grey Garden, Herb Garden, Long Island, New Caledonia Collection, New Zealand Collection, Oak Lawn, Perennial Border, Roses, Southern China Collection, Tropical Display-Glasshouse, Viburnum Collection and Water Conservation Garden are amazing!

    2. Healesville Sanctuary : Native Australian animals are housed. Wallabies, wombats, dingoes, kangaroos, and over 200 native bird varieties are present in this sanctuary!

    The people are friendly and the culture of Melbourne is amazing!

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  2. cruxrebelsJanuary 2, 2015 at 4:06 PM

    Great post! After reading your post & watching all the videos, I’d most like to visit the Dandenong Ranges for it’s scenic beauty, breathtaking view and cool breeze blowing through my hair. :P I’d give anything away for driving through the winding roads which are present throughout the ranges. I’d love to stay at one of the bed and breakfast cottages and go on frequent excursions in the forests with my camera which provides excellent views. And not to forget the famous ride in the Puffing Billy, a day reserved especially for that. To add to that, there are also several picnic spots for me and my friends to spend a fun-filled day and the ranges are a perfect spot for hiking and cycling.

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    Wish you and your blog a happy new year! :D

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  3. UnknownJanuary 2, 2015 at 4:37 PM

    Dear Team,
    Thank you for a lovely contest. I truly enjoyed the post. I absolutely loved reading it. I realized, Melbourne is friendly and beautiful - with art on street corners, tree-lined boulevards and parklands that extend right into the heart of the city, and a unique tram system that makes it so easy to get around. To know this city, you need to immerse yourself in one of its unique facets.
    It has many subcultures, personalities and styles, and it is these layers and specifics that make it so interesting. I loved the most their arts and music. Melbourne has a vibrant arts and music scene, live music venues, markets, designers, community activities, eccentric Cafes, cobbled laneways, quirky shops, intimate bars and restaurants, festivals, activities and events..
    Given an opportunity I would love to visit the Queen Victoria market as I am a shopping freak diva who loves to shop every time she is out. I would also like to visit the Melbourne zoo that my many species of animals that are never seen in the Indian subcontinent. Many Bollywood movies have been shot in the Loch Ard Gorge which makes it a perfect holiday destination. I also love the concept of Melbourne Tram as it covers all the major hot spots of this beautiful city. Last but not the least I would love to be a part of the Sidney Myer Free Orchestral Concert since I am a music lover and cannot miss this experience. I would also love to drive on the Great Ocean Road.
    I loved being a part of this contest.

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    1. AvantikaJanuary 3, 2015 at 9:33 PM

      Thank you for the entry!

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    2. AvantikaJanuary 19, 2015 at 3:41 PM

      Congratulations on winning! We shall have your voucher sent across soon.

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    3. AvantikaJanuary 19, 2015 at 3:45 PM

      Please share your email address asap as I am already late in the annoouncement.

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  4. HemaaaJanuary 3, 2015 at 7:07 PM

    Wonderful post and interesting videos that make me feel that
    Melbourne invites the eternal romantic in me to hold hands with my beloved and go see the Twelve Apostles .Go on long drives on the great ocean road. In the middle of nowhere in a vineyard spread a table and enjoy a meal and a glass of wine with my dear one. Enjoy the sunsets holding hands and do lots of shopping at the Queen Victoria Market and see all the graffiti being created at the hosier lane.
    Great Post and interesting videos watching them I am sure to visit Sovereign Hill for spending some time in the era gone by. The lure of gold and panning for some nuggets is a temptation that is too much to resist. After I have found the gold I am bound to celebrate it with some wine so I will visit the vineyards and enjoy some great wine from the Yarra region .Visit the Pannys Phillip Island Chocolate Factory and have my fill with this yummy delight.
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  5. RanjithJanuary 4, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    The Great barrier reef, what else? There's only one word to describe it completely, - Mesmerising. What more would one want if one gets to see the great barrier reef, the corals and the numerous creature our oceans have hidden away from us still preserving them for us. Ah, the sights make me yearn for a tour to Australia, atleast once in a lifetime.

    - Ranjith (http://www.alightheartedtalk.com)

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  6. alokJanuary 4, 2015 at 3:19 PM

    Interesting Post
    After reading your post and watching all the videos
    I feel I have stepped into a kaleidoscope called Melbourne
    Where Vistas of experiences would unfold one after another
    The nature lover in me is enticed by the thought of watching the penguin parade.
    Traveling though the great ocean road, soaking up the freshness as the breeze ruffles my hair gets me in the mood to pack my bags for Melbourne.
    But before I can move ,Puffing Billy whistles and invites me for a ride. The kid in me jumps with joy at the thought of visiting Pannys Phillip Island Chocolate Factory
    Even before I can deside on the list of places that I would like to see in and around Melbourne.
    What’s that noise that I hear ?
    Oh its loud cheer from MCG as the cricket world cup 2015 is about to kick start.
    So many plces to see and so much to do.
    I am thetimetraveler ( http://goo.gl/wdXDzu ) and I have decided … Melbourne here I come ( http://goo.gl/RvUCQf ).

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  7. R@J......the true fanJanuary 4, 2015 at 9:38 PM

    First to be Honest,

    I am one of those Contest Freaks who Clicked this Link Just for the Sake of Coupon U r gonna Provide..!!

    But,

    As I begun reading Your Post I got Carried Away by the Way U Have written it..!! It was Simply Superb..!!!
    U really Place the Words in an Excellent Way..!! U Narrate it More Splendidly..!!
    I enjoyed Melbourne more with Your Words than its Serene..!!
    Almost All Other Bloggers who do Follow Some "SO CALLED STYLISH" way of writing.. U were really different from them..
    U got some Unique Style of Expressing things..!! I think those who read Ur Posts will Accept this..

    Reading Ur Post I Really Wished that I should Fly to Melbourne..(But as u said.. Travel is a bit Expense.. :) ;) ))

    May It Continue forever..!!! Wishing U "All The Very Best"...

    And Yes..!! Now Coming to the Contest Part...

    I Love Melbourne Just because U made It Look So Awesomatic with UR WORDS..!!! But I could Assure one thing..!!!

    NoMatter Melbourne is Really Awesome or Not..It Looks very Awesome with ur Words..!!

    And it would be more awesome if U happen to gift the winner with 2 Melbourne Tickets than providing them just Coupons.. :) :)

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    P.S-This Comment is Not an Entry for Contest as I have not Mentioned anything Regarding Melbourne..!!! This is Just to Appreciate Ur Efforts..!!

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  8. Style On StreetsJanuary 5, 2015 at 11:15 AM

    Great post.Just loved your blog post. I am in love with driving and road trips, The Great Ocean Road is the ideal place for the people like me. I will surely visit that place in Melbourne and enjoy the sea shore, sunrise and gorgeous mesmerizing view.

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  9. WandererJanuary 5, 2015 at 5:35 PM

    Amazing Post! Great articulation!

    All the best for the contest!
    I would love to visit the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the MCG. It had been a host to many legendary matches and I for one would like to visit one of them. The World Cup is so near and it is so dear to me and I want to witness the World Cup Finals that is going to happen at the MCG!

    And how can I forget the Great Otway National Park, because I love watching animals. I would love to take a city tour by travelling on the Tram's of Melbourne. By travelling in tram's I want to explore every nook & corner of Melbourne. Besides this I would love to watch the amazing architectures of Melbourne like Eureka Tower, Royal Exhibition Building, etc. And without enjoying festivals, my journey would be incomplete so I will celebrate Australian Festivals.

    - Wanderer

    Blog Name: Meandering through twilight - http://untrodden-trails.blogspot.in

    Melbourne Post:http://untrodden-trails.blogspot.in/2014/12/mel-bourne-global-destination.html

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  10. UnknownJanuary 5, 2015 at 10:45 PM


    Being a person who loves to travel this place has struck my eye.
    And here, Eureka Skydeck 88 is going to be first on my list.. i can just imagine the view after reading about it and i feel its going to be awesome.
    Then the St. Kilda Beach,the long walk on the beach during the sunset will be just perfect.. And finding gold is also there.. :D
    why not get my pockets filled with some tresure hunt..Laneways and Arcades is going to be the place to explore my "Lara croft" skills.. :D :D
    Melbourne is going to be a great place to visit and enjoy a holiday..

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  11. Stella FordJune 30, 2015 at 6:27 PM

    I also love the St. Kilda beach in Melbourne and to visit Penguin parade there. Animals

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