Yeah, I'm sure if you live in Melbourne you will be familiar with this station, and with this…read morelocation. I have ended up here a couple of times, namely because it is a major interchange station where you can not only catch the suburban trains but also the V/Line and even the train to Sydney (which runs twice a day, though you can't catch it into Melbourne, which is a shame). Yeah, basically it is one of those places that you should only go to if you really need to go to it.

Set opposite the massive shopping centre, Broadmeadows Train station is a gateway for those in the…read morenorth. Serviced by both the Craigieburn and Broadmeadows lines, metro trains operate at least every ten minutes from here during the week; and between 10-15 minutes on weekends making it one of the better stations in regards to frequency. The other great thing about this station is that V Line trains run through, and stop here. So if you're coming to Melbourne from the country and would prefer to hop off before you get to Southern Cross, Broady's your port of call. My sister comes from North Vic regularly to visit me on the train, and it's so much easier to meet her and drop her off at Broady from my place not even 15 minutes down the road. However, Broadmeadows is well known for its high crime rates and youth unemployment, making the train station a popular hangout for unsavoury types. Because of this I always feel a little uneasy, but if you plan you're travel for during the day and try to get there so you don't have to wait around too long, it's not so bad. Being a premium station Broadmeadows is manned through the Metro and V Line ticketing office so there is a good sense of security whilst the office is open.

I've been told that I should probably be careful up around this station, but then again when I was…read morehere nothing really untoward actually happened to me. Then again, I didn't actually hang around all that long, so I guess there is that. This is basically an end of the line station, and honestly, there really isn't all that much to see here, station or otherwise. Sure, there is a pub next door, but it isn't a particularly good one.

I'm not necessarily going to call it run down, but what I will call it is boring. Sure, there are…read moreprobably PhD candidates out there that are writing a thesis on the style of architecture of mid-20th century railway stations, but I'm not one of them, and I sort of wonder what purpose this research would actually hold. Honestly, all I can really say about this station is that trains stop here, and you can get on them, get off them, or simply stand there and take videos of them (though you might find the cops asking you a few questions if they see you doing that).

Honestly, there was nothing particularly exciting about this pub, but then again it was pretty…read moreclearly one of those suburban pubs located in what appears to be a light industrial district. Getting to it isn't really all that easy, though it is within walking distance of a couple of railway stations, but not particularly all that close. The service was okay, but the beer selection was somewhat limited. It really isn't one of those places I would recommend going out of your way to visit.

From the owner: The Coolaroo Hotel in Coolaroo is located Melbourne's northern region. Situated on the corner of…read moreBarry Road and Maffra Street, The Coolaroo offers an array of facilities and entertainment areas for everyone to enjoy. For customers looking for something to eat, make sure you dine in our large family friendly bistro. We've got all your pub favourites, kids' meals and regular specials to keep the whole family happy! Our private function rooms are the perfect area for any social or corporate event. If you need a room to celebrate a birthday, engagement or corporate meeting, contact one of our friendly staff today. Our clean and well maintained hotel rooms offer a perfect option for those attending a function at the hotel or in the area for business. The bar offers a relaxed and friendly environment perfect for catching up with friends or a relaxing drink. Our bar also features TAB facilities as well as regular social and sporting events. We are a favourite with the locals and those passing through, so why not drop in today

I guess the only thing that stands out with this railway station is that it happens to be near a…read morecemetary, and I guess that people who want to visit this cemetary come would get off the train here. Mind you, there does happen to be a coffee shop nearby, but it really does feel like it is one of out the way stations that really is only used by the locals, and by people visiting the cemetary. Oh, and it isn't a particularly fancy one either, and I doubt they'll be putting any effort into making any nicer anyway.