Travel: Australia - Melbourne

[average_joe]

I’m going Melbourne next week with my twins - 2.5 yo. Any advise where to go, eat, and visit? What is the average meal cost in Melbourne? TIA.

[Jappooh]

tankee:

Jappooh:

Hi,

You mean when we arrive at Mel airport we need to declare right?

all arriving passengers are required to fill in a passenger card, on it there is a section for custom. Make the declaration on that card.

At custom, head for the RED lane, and tell the custom official you have a tin of milk.

Hi,
Thanks. Got it

[average_joe]

Another question please, should I book the local day tour when I am there, or should I book it online - am checking out http://www.grayline.com.au/australia-sightseeing/melbourne-day-tours


If book the tour in Melbourne, any shop to recommend?

TIA.

[micollh]

average_joe, no need book online, u can do it once u reach mel airport. the counter outside can let u book. very convenient.

[average_joe]

Thanks micollh. As we will reach the airport quiet late, we may not have time to check out the local tours. Do you know if we can book the local tour from any shop? or simply check at the visitor information center?

[Dnls_mum]

average_joe:

Thanks micollh. As we will reach the airport quiet late, we may not have time to check out the local tours. Do you know if we can book the local tour from any shop? or simply check at the visitor information center?

I personally will book online. Save the hassle when I get there.

[average_joe]

Thanks Dnls_mum. Agree, online less hassle, morever I am going with young kids.

[bebebub]

average_joe:

Thanks Dnls_mum. Agree, online less hassle, morever I am going with young kids.

I'd suggest that u book 1 or 2 tours online, and book the others when u get to Melbourne. I am assuming that u will be staying somewhere in the city. The visitors' centre at Federation Square provides all sorts of infor n services tourists will need, including various tour booking services, public transport information etc. Considering the age of your twins, you may want to go slow and plan according to how they take to the travel. JMHO

[average_joe]

Thanks bebebub. Do you know if it is cheaper to book the local tour in Melbourne itself, or is it cheaper to book online? Different peoples tell me differently, I’m confused :s

[average_joe]

Does anyone know does kid below 3 years old need to pay for local day tour? I was quoted by one of them that they charge 50% for my 2 year old, is that normal? TIA.