How should two visitors use two car-free days in Melbourne?
We want one day seeing the city and another for Phillip Island, with possible interest in a steam-train visit.
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Which Melbourne wildlife outing suits children aged five and eight on a short visit?
We have four days and want to see Australian animals, possibly with an ethical hands-on experience.
Which single August day trip should we choose from Melbourne with a teenager?
Our options include the Yarra Valley, Twelve Apostles, wildlife and the Phillip Island penguins, but we only have one free day.
Can we attend an afternoon AFL match and an evening theatre show in Melbourne?
We have tickets for one event and want to know whether adding the other on the same day is realistic.
How should we explore Brunswick shops and lunch spots from the CBD?
We want a relaxed shopping trip with independent stores and a casual meal, using public transport both ways.
What transport should we plan for St Kilda and the cruise terminal after CBD days?
We will use central trams for three days, then travel beyond the city on Sunday with luggage and a cruise departure.
How can we find an affordable dinner in central Melbourne?
We want casual meals around the CBD and Southbank and need to keep each main course inexpensive.
Can visitors rely on Melbourne's free trams for a CBD convention?
We will stay centrally for an event and are deciding whether we need a transport card for short trips.
What should a first-time visitor eat at Queen Victoria Market?
I want to sample market food during a March visit and would like a simple way to choose among the stalls.
Where can we take a tram from South Wharf for a Melbourne breakfast walk?
We already know the central lanes and want coffee, breakfast and a neighbourhood stroll on a Saturday.
How should three generations pace an eight-day Melbourne and Great Ocean Road trip?
Four adults, including senior parents, and boys aged six and nine want cafes, coastal scenery, gentle forest walks and perhaps a vineyard without long daily drives.
Is a four-day Phillip Island, peninsula and Great Ocean Road drive too full with children?
We have three children and planned a new overnight stop almost every day, ending with a long return to Melbourne.