What should older visitors check when choosing a central Melbourne hotel?
We want a comfortable modern room with shops, meals and cultural sights close by.
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Where should we have a birthday lunch after an MCG tour?
We want something nicer than stadium fast food but need to keep the meal reasonably priced.
Do I need a myki for a tram ride entirely inside Melbourne's Free Tram Zone?
We will make a few short central trips and do not want to buy a ticket unnecessarily.
How should we use three spare days after sightseeing in Melbourne?
We will already spend several days in the city and want one regional experience without a rushed itinerary.
Where can we buy groceries near Melbourne's riverfront hotels?
We want a supermarket and a bottle shop within a manageable walk of our accommodation.
Where can we buy newspapers or magazines near Southern Cross Station?
We want a quick stop during a train transfer rather than a separate shopping trip.
How can I visit Melbourne without driving among city trams?
I will have a car for the wider trip but would prefer not to drive through the central tram network.
How can we balance city days and outings on a first Melbourne trip?
We have a central hotel, want laneways and markets, and may add one longer day outside the city.
Should we take the coast or inland route from Melbourne to Sydney?
We have several days and want scenic stops, but long or steep walks will be difficult.
Is a Melbourne city visit realistic on a twelve-hour international layover?
We want a short look at the centre and a vegetarian meal between flights.
How do I reach the 901 bus from Melbourne Airport Terminal 1?
I will connect to a suburban train and need to know where to buy or top up a myki.
How can we pace nine Melbourne nights with an older parent and no car?
We are staying in Southbank in winter and want city time, shopping and perhaps two organised outings.