Can we explore the Dandenong Ranges on foot using public transport?
We have a long wish list of gardens and villages but no car.
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How should we choose a Melbourne hotel for an older wheelchair user?
We have two nights and want a comfortable lounge and an easy route back after dinner.
St Kilda or Phillip Island for a penguin-focused Melbourne day?
We have three city days before a road trip and want to decide whether a long excursion is worthwhile.
Can we stay near St Kilda Beach and also see local penguins?
We want a beachfront-style Melbourne stay and hope for a wildlife outing in October.
Should I carry cash to Queen Victoria Market?
I have not visited in years and do not know which payment methods individual stalls accept.
Can you negotiate prices at Queen Victoria Market?
I want to browse with good humour without making sellers uncomfortable.
Where should a visitor compare prices for dried fruit and nuts in Melbourne?
We hope to buy pantry gifts and are weighing a market against a supermarket.
Is Queen Victoria Market worth part of a Melbourne weekend?
We have a short shopping trip and are choosing between a Saturday and Sunday market visit.
Can we enjoy a Yarra Valley day trip without wine tasting?
We want food and nature, so a standard winery tour does not match our interests.
How can we choose smaller Yarra Valley wineries for a tasting day?
We hope to visit producers whose wines are less familiar overseas and still have a relaxed lunch.
Is a Phillip Island penguin tour worth one of two Melbourne sightseeing days?
We have only two full days before collecting a car and are balancing city time against a late-return wildlife trip.
Can a Puffing Billy ride and Phillip Island penguins fit into one afternoon?
We are travelling with young children and wonder whether to connect the two without a full-day tour.