Really enjoyed it. Worth every penny, deffenely a place to visit if your visiting Melbourne. Not…read moreonly will you get an awesome veiw of the whole city but inside, there is also a little histroy lesson as well as some fun facts to tickle anyone's inner learning self. This place is also awesome place to take your kids, heck its perfect for the whole family as a whole.

As a tourist I have to give this a five star review, so fun! I went on a slow day so our little…read moregroup got our own private car. Beautiful sunny view and we used a coupon so it was pretty decent pricing. Hardly any wait in line and some gorgeous photos taken at the top! The green screen tourist photos were fun, but too pricy for me. I picked up a couple Melbourne guitar picks for souvenirs and the items in the gift shop were decently priced. Everyone who worked there were very friendly and talkative.

Next to The Centre Ivanhoe is a large three story 1960's style building, home to the Ivanhoe…read moreLibrary. As part of the Yarra Plenty Regional Library Service Ivanhoe Library has an amazing range of books, DVDs, cds and magazines. Ivanhoe Library hosts a wide range of events and has all the services you expect from your local library plus all the extras that are available at a YPRL branch. The ground floor is home to the information desk while the first floor has a Wii room and Genealogy area, the top floor is a space for events and study. From the third floor the view of Melbourne's CBD is stunning, a total distraction from your study. Free wifi and CBD views. What more could you want? On a balmy summers evening my favourite way to take a study break is grabbing an ice cream from Cosi Duci and spend time catching up with friends at the courtyard outside the library. It may not be the most modern building or innovative space, but as far as a traditional library atmosphere, Ivanhoe has it!

If your heading down Plenty Road towards South Morang and you see the giant space ship looking…read morebuilding, don't despair. This is not an alien invasion taking place on the outskirts of Melbourne suburbs, rather it's Mill Park library! This huge building is a purpose built library with more space then Star Trek. This building is seriously huge. As well as ample space you will find a fantastic range of books, magazines, DVDs and Cd's from the Yarra Plenty Regional Library collection. You will also find a quiet study room with sound proof glass and plenty of tables, a multimedia room and a genealogy room! The varied free events program makes the most of the space. The large children's area is host to many story times and school holiday events. Jack the Community Liaison runs all kind of programs from classes and workshops to sci-fi clubs and cooking demonstrations. The staff are happy to show you around and help you with all your technology and literary needs. Trust me, no question is too random for library staff!

So I worked on this piece of writing recently whereby I interviewed a bunch of people from…read moreAbbotsford Convent about their ghost stories from the place. There are plenty. The main kind of repeated story (four people told me independently of a similar experience) is of a sudden rush of anxiety when climbing the eastern stair well in the main convent building. The anxiety builds to a kind of terror as the people enter the nuns quarters and has forced people to avoid this part of the building altogether. I can't say I experienced this myself, but there are certainly some spooky nooks and corridors in this complex. The convent conduct a walking tour of the place on weekends and though they won't highlight the 'haunted' spots, the place has such an amazing history (from Indigenous meeting place, through the convent and girls-home years, and into its existence today as a buzzing arts and social hub) that it's well worth the few dollars. Alternatively, you can pick up a brochure from the office and take yourself to the south eastern breezeway that cuts through the former laundries of the girls home. Stay after dark... I dare ya.

If you are in need of a weekend away but can't manage it then may I suggest a visit to Abbotsford…read moreConvent? The Convent feels world away from Melbourne despite its proximity to the CBD. There is something about the spacious grounds, historical buildings and range of eateries that promotes relaxation and escape. Maybe it's just after the battle to find a parking spot in nearby streets anything feels serene in comparison. When exploring the various buildings and grounds of the Convent you feel as though you are discovering something new. Whether it be a new favourite dish, a new piece of art in the gallery spaces or a new view of the Yarra. This space is very hospitable. It hosts markets, conferences, tours and you can also book various area's of the Convent for functions. On my last visit a wedding was underway and the happy couple appeared to be in love with the location, and hopefully each other. Grab a table at the Bakery or a spot on the lawn and write me a postcard!

I love architecture and this bridge also overlooks another bridge down the Yarra River. However,…read morePrince's Bridge has beautiful European brick arches and decorated with ornate lamps. The type you'd find in Paris or Italy. Walking to and fro South Bank in the evening in balmy weather and the city skyline lit up is just 100 times better then what I look at everyday. Lots of restaurants, cafe's and coffee shops close by. On the bridge their are viewing platforms throughout the span of the bridge on both sides to stop over to awe at the city and not be in the way of the steady foot traffic. Mel M Yelp 18:66

I'm very busy bridge crossing the Yarra river. It connects Federation Square, the Flunder station,…read morethe Melbourne art center. They were beggars & religious people along the way.

Really good fun, driver had a good sense of humor and you could tell he loved his boat…read more Maybe a tad on the pricey side for only 20 minutes.

Oct 31st 2022 = thank you, so rare to have a positive customer service experience at Centrelink but…read moreFootscray did it. Friendly, welcoming, security person, staff were available immediately to assist, they were smiling, caring, friendly. No Wait Time. Given document I needed immediately. WOW. You need to train staff at other Branches. I

The staff here are so emotionally riven by the constant procession of ciggy butt brain career…read morejunkies that if you're a migrant just beginning to learn English or a hapless student, they'll throw palm leaves at your feet as you walk through the entrance a la Jesus at the Jerusalem city limits. I went through this office for a year, fantastic service, 8/10 would be long-term unemployed again.

You'll need to reserve any popular book club type books waaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyy in advance…read more The people of Port Phillip are a literary lot and often you will notice that there are 20+ people on the reserve waiting list ahead of you. A quiet library with all of the usual services. I have never had to line up and staff are efficient, albeit not overly cheery. It's disappointing that the library is closed on Sundays. Two handy services are: 1. The book recycling bins - where your pre loved books can be donated to benefit others 2. Battery disposal units - dispose of your used batteries in the enviro friendly way