Chesterfield Farm is a great place to come and experience a little bit of farm life. The grounds…read moreand staff are lovely. All of the animals are gorgeous and friendly. There's a little petting zoo for the kiddies and a tractor ride around the entire farm. The cockies say hello and goodbye and you can buy farm fresh eggs from the store. We had a great time at the cow milking session and on the tractor ride. Fun for the whole family.

Initially the restaurant looks uninviting from the street. We walked in anyway and we were warmly…read moregreeted. Sat down and ordered 3 dishes, Unagi 3 ways, pork belly and tonkatsu ramen. After about 25 minutes, we asked the hostess about the status of our order. The first dish delivered was the pork belly. The food temperature was warm, not hot. The taste was not what we were expecting. The next dish to arrive was the unagi 3 ways and tonkatsu ramen. We were expecting a unagi-don type serving. We misunderstood what we were ordering. The tonkatsu ramen was served hot but the soup was very salty. Overall not the best bowl of ramen I have ever had. The staff was friendly but the time to delivery our order was below average. The taste of the food was average. I gave them 3 stars because the staff was polite and courteous. This offset the disappointing time to deliver our order and the taste of the food.

Uninviting at first look, but the food is worth the visit…read more It doesn't looked like a Japanese restaurant from the outside, very bright, LED's sign, Concrete, big Glass Shop Aluminium Windows and a stair to get to the door, feels awkward and tacky. Once inside, large spacious room, divided by brown timber looking screens and the many Japanese bits and pieces, Warmly greeted, service was super fast, too fast for the 7 course degustation menu that we've ordered. Can be a bit abrupt but they are pleasantly serving us. There weren't too many patrons on a Friday night, which is concerning at first, however, once those dishes starts rolling, I have to wonder why. Highlights; Crazy Maki Salmon Avocado, Unagi Sushi and Perfectly cooked med-rare Wagyu Beef. BYO Corkage is high at $4/person. If you like Japanese food it is still worth a visit.

A wonderful museum with a collection of Asian & European arts and international collections..for…read moreFREE!! Budget at least an hour to browse through the entire gallery. Also check out the neurosis stained glass ceiling. Friendly staff at the museum store.

Amazed by venue with a great variety of modern contemporary and older art. Incredible sculptures…read moreand great special exhibitions. Unfortunately we just missed the Cartier jewelry which must be amazing. Fantastic value as all but special exhibitions are free

I recently went to an Australian Rules Football game (or "Egg Chasing" as some might say) at the…read moreMCG. Despite a record home crowd of 82,258, the St. Kilda Saints could not take enough of their chances as they went down by 12 points, 11.12 (78) to 9.12 (66) at the hands of the Collingwood Magpies. We had a great time back in the standing section and with lots of colorful alcohol infused commentary! I can't say that I understood everything that was going on in this hometown rival "Footy" match, but the athleticism and energy (and no pads) were impressive.

Okay, this is the most iconic stadium in Australia, and while I have been to a few Cricket games…read moreover the years, it was so awesome to see AC/DC play here after all these years. The stadium is huge and it was filled to the rafters. Getting in an out was easy, and I don't think there was a bad seat in the house. The staff were friendly and helpful, there were plenty of food stands and bathrooms. Both shows were great, especially the first one, it was magic! There was a little rain during the second show, but not enough to dampen the spirits of the fans- or the band! I hope to make it back to another Cricket game one day!

This museum is full of sports of all kinds for the all time sports fan! Tons and tons of artifacts…read moreto view from cricket, cycling, tennis, golf, basketball, football to rugby and more. You can buy a ticket inside of Gate 3 where the museum entrance is right by the escalators. For a deal steal you may purchase this ticket in conjunction with the MCG tour ticket for $30 AUD. Otherwise they are each $22 each per adult. Knowledgeable staff are at the entrance and within the areas to answer your questions. Air condition is cold enough for the summer that I had to wear a jacket.

Federation Square is considered my many to be the civic and cultural heart of Melbourne, located…read moreat the intersection of Flinders and Swanston Streets. It is built on a massive deck over active railway lines and serves as a major hub for art galleries, museums, and public events. After hanging out here a couple times, I didn't think that the square itself was all that impressive. Rather, the cultural opportunities (NGV Australia or the Koorie Heritage Trust for example) around the square are well worth the time and effort. There's also lots of restaurants, the river, and other opportunities for enjoyment in the immediate area.

(Visited 12/16/24 MO @ 10:00am): I couldn't tell whether or not this space was a square, but it…read morecertainly was larger nonetheless! A friend and I were on Day 3 of our 12-Day Southern Australia Explorer cruise with Princess Cruises, we took the local train into town, and after a stop at St. Paul's Cathedral, we proceeded to Federation Square. Apparently, this was one of the noted places to visit for tourists, so we headed that way. Considered a gateway to the city's art precinct and a public square, it was the civic, cultural, and community heart of Melbourne. Additionally, it was home to Victoria's three major cultural institutions: Australia's Museum Of Screen Culture (ACMI), the Koorie Heritage Trust (KHT), and The Ian Potter Centre NGV Australia https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=8P5_T0u1fojYo7LgE3IUjA for a full day of things to do. Since its opening in 2002, it has been a major event centre. In 2019, it was listed on the Victorian Heritage Register which made it the youngest building/structure in Australia to ever be recognized in this way. Was this square worth it as it was fed to us a tourist stop!? PURCHASE Towards the end of the day before we headed back to our ship, we did stop at an eatery located within Federation Square (Beer Deluxe) for some beer and snacks. There were other opportunities to spend money here, but this was it for us. Look for the review...! SERVICE Other than the apparent city workers who were cleaning in and around the area and the employees of the many varied businesses https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=wCid_kDzw81xYuto-W2mAg throughout, that was about it - 'nuff said. PARKING (Varied; N/A this instance) There was an ample onsite parking lot at various rates ($8.00AUD - $64.00AUD) based on day, event, reason, and time. However, there appeared to be a decent amount of parking on all surrounding streets (please note any posted signs), and of course the wonderful public transportation such as the tram system which we conveniently took and then walked the rest of the way - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE All at once a large open-air area with structures that housed eateries, museums, offices and more, there was nearly something for everyone. During this festive Christmas holiday, there was of course a Christmas tree decoration https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=ydcf4W5kpfUoK3vPD8LApw prominently displayed visibly from the nearby streets. Obviously, there was plenty of natural lighting (the main square was outdoors after all) while hung outdoor stage and street electric lights filled in the rest. Generally speaking, I didn't see any TVs nor heard any background music unless you were in any of the other businesses or considered the outside street traffic. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&select=0VrAORus1dVnwx3MpMopOA ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL Federation Square was a fine place to visit whether it was to experience some culture, dining, an event, or simply to hangout and people-watch, there were plenty of things to do. Frankly, I'd enjoy anything that happened outdoors. Getting here was a breeze, and if this wasn't your speed, at the very least it was a good meeting place. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $0.00AUD / $0.00USD BEFORE any discounts/tip). And, I was unaware whether or not they accepted my credit card of choice (for donations and givings)... AMEX! 4.0 STARS

Great place. I took our 14month old in for free as newborns receive a family 6month entry for free…read moremembership. Very hands on - plenty of spaces to explore and be adventurous. Best to get there about 9:45am to avoid waiting in queue, especially in school holidays. We'll be back! We have more sections to explore.

This is a great place to bring primary school age kids (or younger) for a full day of fun,…read moreespecially when there are special exhibits such as the Explore-a-saurus Exhibition. Where else can kids see moving roaring dinosaurs in Melbourne? Furthermore, the Nitty Gritty Super City upstairs offers many fun activities, such as a mock construction site. There's even a realistic Lego model of Melbourne. Unfortunately, there is nothing for adults to do other than accompany the kids. In this respect, the use of the word Museum is somewhat misleading. Play-centre would've been a much better description. Adults will learn little from the exhibits. For example, the dinosaur exhibition skips over the origin, geological periods, evolution or demise of these animals. They are not arranged in any chronological order, and not even to scale. For example, the T-rex is roughly half size. And nothing from the Triassic period. Again I have to remind myself it's for KIDS ONLY. The cafe is disappointing, offering mostly pies, sandwiches, chips but no healthy cooked food. At least there is real coffee. In summary, adults with no kids should stay away. But I'll probably bring my kids back here for more.

Edendale Farm is an enjoyable day trip or afternoon trip - especially if you have little kids. Its…read morea fully functioning farm with lots of animals (cows, goats, ponies, rabbits, poultry etc) and it also sells plants. It has a little cafe called "Cafe Eden" run out of a caravan-style burger stand thing that they would have at a music festival. It is a very pleasant day trip where kids can feed the rabbits some grass and simply enjoy the concept of being on a farm. I dont like the fact that there are fully functioning electric fences though - this is a bit wierd to me. But other than that it is definitely worth a trip! (to the farm that is - not over the electric fence)...