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| narcism |
I nicked this idea from the toronto boards and thought it might aid people who are thinking or have planned to travel abroad.
Note: this is just a draft and more will be added ect ect, so any ideas or additions its appreciated. Hopefully the other states may add some info aswell so we dont leave any states out.
Info on Clubbing, Traveling and Hotels in Australia
Accomodation: Melbourne
hotels:
Hotel Y
489 Elizabeth St
Melbourne VIC 3000
Web http://www.hotely.com.au
The Victoria Hotel
215 Little Collins St
Melbourne VIC 3000
Web http://www.victoriahotel.com.au
Albert Park Manor Boutique Hotel
405 St Kilda Rd
Melbourne VIC 3004
Web http://www.albertparkmanor.com.au
student/backpacker:
The Friendly Backpacker Group
level 6
228 Flinders La
Melbourne VIC 3000
Web http://www.friendlygroup.com.au
Hotel BakPak
167 Franklin St
Melbourne VIC 3000
Web http://www.bakpakgroup.com
Chapman Gardens YHA Hostel
76 Chapman St
North Melbourne VIC 3051
Web http://www.yha.com.au
Transport:
Trams, trains and buses all require a ticket, generally purchased on the transport itself. Or pre-purchased at selected shops like newsagents.
Taxis: which can be hailed from the side of the road and are a distinct yellow so you can not miss them.
Two major australian airlines at the moment
Qantas- www.qantas.com.au
Virgin Blue- www.virginblue.com.au
Currency
Australia has a decimal system with 100 cents to the dollar (AUD$). Coins have values of 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, and AUD$1 and AUD$2; notes have values of AUD$5, AUD$10, AUD$20, AUD$50 and AUD$100.
For emergencies, ring 000 for fire, police or ambulance.
Clubs/bars and good times:
The Prince of Wales (upstairs)
29 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda
Seven
52 Albert Road, South Melbourne
Revolver (upstairs)
229 Chapel Street, Prahran
Room 680
1st Floor, 680 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn
Honkytonks
Duckboard Place, Melbourne
Alia
1st Floor, Cnr Smith and Gertrude Streets, Fitzroy
Young and Jacksons Hotel
Corner Flinders and Swanston streets, Melbourne
The Elephant and Wheelbarrow
94-96 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Provincial Hotel
299 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Bridie O'Reilly's
62 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
For major dance festivals parties
Future entertainment - www.futureentertainment.com.au |
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| Ian^ |
| very good info jolz, only problem is lack of money offering to get me down in the first place :p |
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| auscosmo |
| haha just come stay at my house near the gold coast |
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| Teknoscaper. |
| I thought tranceaddict tourism was dead after our 9/11 thread? :conf: |
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| Ian^ |
| quote: | Originally posted by Teknoscaper.
I thought tranceaddict tourism was dead after our 9/11 thread? :conf: |
Nah, the new 'in' thing is to travel & if you see anyone who made a stupid comment to you, you are allowed one shot at them :p
(in other words slade, you might need a bodyguard cos you've wound about 50% of the Music Discussion guys up) :stongue: |
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