Memories of Melbourne

How do you frame your memories of Melbourne?  I'm sharing some of mine here at wondergram.

If you have nice ones you'd like to share with me or others, feel free to send an email :)

Check out the Waterwall at Collins St!

This is a wall that we always keep our eyes on - waiting for the next feature.  The current wall feature is pretty awesome.  From far, we thought it is a digital screen of moving water.  We went close to touch it. It is water!

Shirt & Skirt Market at Abbotsford Convent

Another art market in Melbourne! The Shirt and Skirt Market is held every 3rd Sunday of the every month, from 10 am - 4 pm. Here, you'll find the similar range of artists' works and products such as clothing items, accessories, jeweleries, bags, t-shirts, baby apparels and more.

Shirt and Skirt Market is located on 1 St. Heliers St, Abbotsford.



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Christmas at the Art House Meat Market - Photos

Since it's near Christmas, there's quite a number of markets being held around Melbourne, one of which is this Christmas market at the Art House Meat Market in North Melbourne. The market operated on Saturday & Sunday of 12 & 13 Dec 2009, from 11 am - 8 pm. In markets like these, you'll find a good range of crafted works from bags, cards, paper products to skirts, scarves, women's dresses, baby clothings and t-shirts. It's a great place to see what local artists have to offer.

Melbourne Design Market @ Federation Square Parking Lot

The Melbourne Design Market was held at Federation Square indoor parking lot (such an interesting venue for a market, isn't it?) It's not a market that operates regularly, but sort of like an event. It's a great place to see the range of designed products such as paper/print products, t-shirt designs, and a mix range of things at this type of market.


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The Melbourne Design Market @ Federation Square Car Park

More cool markets in Melbourne! If the Arts Centre holds part of its Sunday Art Market under the bridge, and if Flemington Market is on a racecourse, then the Melbourne Design Market will be inside the Federation Square car park. This would be a great scene to check out.

The Melbourne Design Market will be this Sunday, 6 December 2009, from 10am-5pm at Level 3 of Federation Square Car Park.

Hosier Lane @ Melbourne CBD

You can find graffiti pretty much anywhere (or everywhere) in Melbourne, but one which is often talked about or noted in blogs or sites about Melbourne is Hosier Lane. At this lane, building walls on both sides are covered with these graffiti, which overtime, are repainted and updated with new works. Although it is at an alley, it's a pretty safe area to go during day time, considering that it's adjacent to Flinders St, and next to Nando's and some other small bars.

Hosier Lane is located in Melbourne CBD.



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Geelong Waterfront

If you want to get out of Melbourne for a day, there are several places that you could go. One of which is Geelong Waterfront. During this trip, we drove to Cranbourne Royal Botanic Gardens, then off to Sorento, and crossing the bay by a ferry, then stopping by at Geelong Waterfront before driving back to Melbourne.

Geelong is located west of Melbourne, and is about 1.5 hours drive.



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Yarra River @ Melbourne CBD

Whether you're visiting or temporarily residing in Melbourne, we feel that taking a walk is a definite must. Along the Yarra River, you can enjoy the Melbourne CBD edges, while immersing yourself in the various pocket spaces, bridges, and places to sit all along the river. If you're an energetic walker, you can start walking from Birrarung Mar all the way towards South Wharf. For a shorter start, you can begin from Southbank or Flinders Street Station. Either way, take your time to stroll along this promenade.

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Melbourne Pictorial Map

Melbourne Pictorial Map by Anthony Harvey features a collection of buildings and architectural elements around Melbourne. The map is priced at only AUD3.95, and would add a good collection to your other Melbourne maps. It also makes a good souvenir for those who like to collect classic-looking maps and drawings of buildings. We bought this map from a book store called Readings on Lygon St. Try looking for this map at other book stores or at the visitor info centres.

Readings Books & Music is located on 309 Lygon St, Carlton.

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Melbourne Exhibition Centre

There are a number of events held at Melbourne Exhibition Centre from time to time, but entrances to these events are not free. However, we recommend going for a walk around this building to experience a more modern urban design of Melbourne. The quickest way to go from Melbourne CBD is by taking Trams 96 or 109 from Bourke St, or Tram 112 from Collins St; but the best way is of course to walk along the Yarra River for a more fulfilling walking experience.

Melbourne Exhibition Centre is located on 1, Convention Centre Place, South Wharf.

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The Australian Garden @ Cranbourne Royal Botanic Gardens

If you want to see Australian landscape design collections, then visiting the Australian Garden at Cranbourne Royal Botanic Gardens is a must, especially for landscape architects, garden enthusiasts, designers or anyone who wishes to see a landscape and a garden different from those in the city. Cranbourne is located in south-east of Melbourne, further down after Dandenong. It opens daily from 9am - 5 pm. Parking is free. Entrance fees for Australian Garden are Adults AUD9.80; Concession AUD8.35; Children under 16 entry is free.

Australian Garden @ Cranbourne Royal Botanic Gardens at Cranbourne South.

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Rose Street Artist Market

Rose Street Artist Market is held every Saturday and Sunday at Fitzroy from 11 am - 5 pm. It's a nice place to go to see crafts and artworks by local artists. Most of the products are a bit pricey but there are cheaper items like hand-drawn badges, cards or magnets priced around AUD3-5 dollars to be purchased as souvenirs from visiting this market.

Rose Street Artist Market is located on 60 Rose St, Fitzroy.

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If you're driving, enter Rose St from Brunswick St. If you're going by tram, catch Tram 96 to East Brunswick from Bourke St, and stop at Johnston St / Nicholson St stop.

Docklands

Docklands is rather newly developed compared to the CBD. So, if you want to see more contemporary urban design or waterfront design, Docklands would be a good place to visit. In Docklands, some of the main attractions are the Custom Building, where the building facade has been designed with geometrical patterns that create an optical illusion; and several other buildings with eye-catching facades. Walking along the waterfront is relaxing, and you can walk to or from Dockland's Harbour Town - a street mall with retail outlets such as Esprit, Cotton On, Rebel Sports and some eateries.

Docklands is located on the east side of Melbourne CBD.

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If you're from the City, catch the City Circle Tram on La Trobe St or Flinders St to go to Docklands. The City Circle tram is free.