10 Things To Do With Kids In Melbourne

There are so many things to do with kids in Melbourne, Australia, where were we going to start? Well, this list a handy starting point which covers theme parks, beaches and day trips. Enjoy!
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Rotolight RL48 Ringlight + Roto-Mic Review: Making Your Photos And Video Shine

In photography and videography, lighting is everything. But since we live on the road it’s not practical for me to carry bulking lighting gear. So what could I do?
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5 Reasons To Love Melbourne

Melbourne is a steaming melting pot of cultures from around the world. The weather is unpredictable and can be down right horrid at times, but it’s still easy to see why people fall in love with Melbourne. After all, we did.
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"You spin me right round baby, right round, like a record baby, right round round round" 🎶🎵 There's no way you're getting me on that thing at Luna Park. #Melbourne #australia

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Friday night footy! An exciting game of Aussie Rules football at Australia's #1 sports ground... The MCG. #afl #australia #visitmelbourne

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Living The Dream: Embrace Any Opportunity That Presents Itself

We met Jade in Melbourne twice the last few weeks and she has a beautiful family. We’ve been following her blog for awhile and I admire her tenacious attitude to getting the work done so she can go on Living The Dream.
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Melbourne under a dusty red moon. View from Eureka Tower, the tallest viewing platform in the southern hemisphere. #Melbourne #visitmelbourne #night

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The moon is always out at Luna Park in Melbourne. #australia #seevictoria

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How To Get A Visa For Bali (As An Australian)

Wanting to stay in Bali for more then 30 days? This is the process on how to go about getting an Indonesia visa from both within Bali and without (in Melbourne).
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Polly Woodside. A tall ship in Melbourne located beside the Exhibition Centre. #ship #visitmelbourne #australia

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"Life's a beach (hut)". At the colourful Brighton Beach in Melbourne, Australia. #australia #seeaustralia #visitmelbourne

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10 Tips For The Perfect Flight With Kids

In 2013 we caught 23 flights. In 2014 it was 19 flights. My daughter’s first flight was at 8 months old, and my son’s first was at 5 months. They are now 5 & 6 years old. So what makes the perfect flight for kids?
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Fractals. Looking up at tall gym trees reminds me of mathematical shapes. Sounds a bit geeky? At Koala Conservation Centre on Phillip Island, Victoria. #trees #bnw #phillipislandnature @phillipislandnp

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Sky melting into the sea. On a cloudy day there's almost no horizon looking down the pier in Cowes, Phillip Island. We caught a breathtaking boat ride to see seals. Quite an adventure, especially if you love roller coasters 😉 #jetty #seascape #phillipislandnature @phillipislandnp

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Rustic windmill at Churchill Island Heritage Farm on Phillip Island. #seevictoria #phillipislandnature @phillipislandnp #australia

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Can you spot them? Seals sunning themselves off Phillip Island, Victoria. #seevictoria #phillipislandnature @phillipislandnp

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Beautiful colours. Free roaming peacock at Churchill Island Heritage Farm on Phillip Island, Victoria. #australia #peacock #phillipislandnature @phillipislandnp

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Scratch time. At the Koala Conservation Centre on Phillip Island, Victoria. #phillipislandnature @phillipislandnp #koala

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An original. This plane still flies! Spotted at Essendon Fields in Melbourne, Australia. #plane #australia

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Wild wallaby at the Koala Conservation Centre on Phillip Island, Victoria. They look like a little kangaroo, but cuter. Looking forward to more adventures today including seeing the famous penguins this evening. Next stop, boat ride to see seals. #cuteanimals #seeaustralia

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How To Get A US Visa (As An Australian)

Looking to spend more then 90 days in the US. As an Australian you can apply for a B1/B2 visa to allow 6 months access in the US. This is the process we took in order to get the holy grail of visas.

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Melbourne is sports mad. Its easy to see from a helicopter how much emphasis is placed on sport in Australia's 2nd largest city. From this view you can see the country's leading venues for cricket, tennis and (Aussie rules) football, plus the city's rugby stadium. Oh, and it's a beautiful city from the sky just like on the ground. #Melbourne #seeaustralia @viatortravel

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Follow the path... A remarkable story of survival at Loch Ard Gorge. This location was named after a ship that ran aground in 1878, and out of 54 passengers and crew only 2 teenagers survived. #history #seegor #greatoceanroad #australia

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Beach time in Mornington, Victoria. #beach #seeaustralia #australia

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Tsunami! One of the unique coloured huts at Brighton Beach, Melbourne. #australia #funny

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Happy. At Brighton Beach in Melbourne, Australia. The beach front is lined with colourful wooden huts. Very exclusive though. One of these tiny huts with no electricity and plumbing but will still cost over a quarter of a million dollars. Phew. #bright #australia #happy

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Night view over Melbourne from the tallest skyscraper - Eureka tower. Gorgeous! #melbourne #seeaustralia #citybestpics

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Beautiful Melbourne at night. #seeaustralia #Melbourne

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Small boats, not so small. Off the coast of St Kilda, Victoria. #Melbourne #seeaustralia @viatortravel

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Can you name this Melbourne landmark? Looks a little different from a helicopter 😉 #Melbourne #seeaustralia @viatortravel

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Different perspective. Flemington racecourse from above. This is the home of the Melbourne Cup, the annual horse race that stops a nation. #Melbourne #flying #helicopter @viatortravel

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Melbourne from above. Took our first helicopter flight yesterday and absolutely loved it. Such amazing city views. My camera was working overtime. #Melbourne #seeaustralia @viatortravel

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Melbourne's famous Luna Park. Do you dare to go in? #seeaustralia #Melbourne

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Mutton Bird Island. Standing proud in the stormy sea, this small island is home to the Mutton Bird (no surprises). And is just down the road from the famous Twelve Apostles on the Great Ocean Road in Australia. #australia #nature

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Eeeeeek! Wild birds swoop in at Kennet River along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia. #birds #wildlife #australia

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5 Deadliest Australian Animals: Can You Eat Them?

We recently wrote a post about Australia’s cutest animals and answered the tough questions… like could you could eat them. Well, there are plenty of other animals in Australia that are not so cute. Ones that we hope never to meet in the wild… but it would be a different story on my dinner plate.

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Calming sea of green. One of the many views driving along the Great Ocean Road in Australia. What makes this drive so amazing is the vastly varied landscapes - dry scrubland, tall trees with misty mountains, limestone cliffs with flat coastal vistas, and then these green rolling hills that look just like Ireland. #landscape #seeaustralia @greatoceanroad

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This bird is EVIL. Don't be fooled by its innocent face and pretty colours. It's a cold-hearted, fierce beast. I held out a handful of bird food after taking this shot. And this green little fella slowly walked up to my hand, never breaking his piercing gaze... And took a mouthful of my finger. Arrrrrrrgh! I'm hit! I couldn't believe it. I was stunned. He was hanging off my finger by his beak and I was screaming. I'm sure the side of his beak curled into a sinister smirk. He knew exactly what he was doing and inflicted maximum pain. Once bitten twice shy. These wild birds and koalas just hang out near Kennet River along the Great Ocean Road. Well worth a visit... If you dare. #dangerous #wildlife #australia

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9 Cutest Australian Animals: Can You Eat Them?

Australia is blessed with an abundant array of unique animals, especially cute ones. But what may surprise you is that some of them are perfectly edible. Find out what beautiful creatures make it onto the dinner plate around Australia.

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Vanguard Sedona 45 Backpack Review: Ultra Light… But Not On Features

I recently got my hands on a Vanguard Sedona 45 backpack and put it to the test around Melbourne, Australia. Find out if this camera bag is a good fit for you.

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Wild Koalas at Kennet River along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Australia. Not everyday you see a wild koala in Australia. This cute fuzzy fella inspired us to write a blog post about the cutest animals in Australia (and if you can eat them). Yes, you read that correctly. Keep an eye on the link in my bio when it gets published tomorrow. #koala #cuteanimals #seeaustralia

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26 Travellers Spill Their Carry-on Luggage Secrets

In the last 3 years of nomadic travel we have travelled on over 50 flights across several different airlines through 50+ countries. Find out what items in our carry-on luggage caused problems with airport security. And we share the unlikely carry-on dramas of 26 other travellers.

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Beach hero. Soaking up the view at Loch Ard Gorge. One of the many jewels along the Great Ocean Road. #seeaustralia @greatoceanroad #beautiful

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Who knew? Australia's #1 surfing beach, Bells Beach, would be fun for kids too. These 2 just need a couple waves and they're in playtime paradise. 😁 #bellsbeach #seegor #australia

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Living The Dream: Some Of The Best Experiences Happen By Default

This couple from Wollongong enjoy having a base to travel from. Contented Traveller is all about serendipity and Living The Dream for them requires no apology.

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Watching the surfers at Bells Beach, Torquay, Australia. Hang on... My wife shouldn't be smiling that much! 😒😂 #australia #reflection

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Point Addis near Torquay, Australia. The start of the Great Ocean Road. #seeaustralia #seegor #landscape

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Erin Chats With Lonely Planet Kids On Twitter @LPKids #LPTakes5

Recently I completed a Twitter Chat with Lonely Planet Kids. It was a fun interview that some of you missed because of the time differences in Australia and the rest of the world. So I compiled all the information I shared in the interview and expanded on the simple 140-character answers. Enjoy!

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The Twelve Apostles, Australia. #seegor #seeaustralia #nature

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Watching the surf at Bells Beach, Torquay, Australia. #sky #seeaustralia #seegor

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Show Me The Money: Stop Buying Things

We met the Wagoners Abroad in the UK while they were still living in Spain. They have spent the last year travelling around SE Asia on about $100 a day for a family of 4. They have an interesting story to tell on Show Me The Money.

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