Plenty Valley Westfield hosts your usual range of fashion, food and chain stores. It is a welcomed…read moreaddition to the Mill Park, South Morang and Doreen area where houses are popping up all over the place and the population swells fast. It is not a large enough complex to attract attention from those out of the area, but for locals it answers their everyday shopping needs. I discovered Plenty Valley when I worked in the area. For me it was not the big names Safeway, Aldi, Target, Kmart and JB Hifi that attracted me here, nor the standard range of fashion chain stores and chain cafes but a surprisingly good range of cheap home ware and gift shops. I was able to pop down to Plenty Valley on my lunch break, grab some sushi as well as an interesting clock for a friends birthday, its that type of place. Easy to navigate and shop in. If you live in the area you know Plenty Valley, so why are you reading this review- go shopping!

My husband and I both wanted to buy quality second hand cars. Thankfully a friend had purchased a…read morecar at Prestige Warehouse the week before and recommended them. I can't speak highly enough of the service and the people there. If you need a second hand car, I'd definitely go here first. We went on a Saturday morning, I didn't want to be there because I was sick but they made the experience fine. I love my Suzuki Swift and my husband loves his Merc. Thank you Prestige Warehouse! (we're in no way affiliated with this business, just happy customers)

Was about to close a deal with them paying their asking price for an Audi Q7, owner pulled out of…read moredeal when I wanted a mechanical inspection by Audi - which I was paying for, dishonest - has something to hide here, BUYER BEWARE

Easy to find within Federation Square- a great place to visit at the beginning of a trip to…read moreMelbourne. Helpful guides at the desk on the top floor and good recommendation for transport needs during our stay. Downstairs had a great desk for tourist/ booking help but further inwards there was also a huge souvenir shop where you can go to buy the Myki visitor value pack. Preloaded with one full day travel fare in Zone 1 of Melbourne for the entire train network. Also had neat discount offers (unfortunately we didn't have time to use any of them), a very cool protective souvenir wallet and a mini guide. Awesome to have for flexibility of travel on trains, trams and buses and this source of info as a new visitor

5 stars - conveniently located across the street from the station, the visitors center is a must…read morefor any tourist. The staff is super knowledgeable, welcoming and helpful. The only downside is that visitors are not allowed to use the restroom.

A fairly fun, slightly hokey 'ghost' tour of the western part of the Melbourne CBD. The…read moretheatrically dressed guide takes the (large) group on a long walk around lanes, squares and back alleys of the older area, pointing out the various surprising, but actually commonplace goings-on of a 19th and 20th century colonial city: such as watch house cells, morgues, red light districts and (still occupied) cemeteries beneath what are now CBD landmarks. The entry cost of $20 was acceptable, and certainly a pretty decent tour of old Melbourne. Guide can be a little tough to hear sometimes as his megaphone is very directional, so stand close if you're hard of hearing. No ghosts were seen or heard.

The Haunted Bookshop is a carefully curated collection by passionate historian Drew Sinton. This is…read morenot a job for him - it is his life's work. He is unique and impressively knowledgeable. A bit of a recluse, Drew comes alive when sharing his lovely world. The Haunted Melbourne Ghost Tour is highly recommended. A life-long resident, Drew's intimate knowledge of the city in all of its time is impressive. Drew is a charming throwback to a pre-instant world.

So you decide at the last minute that a weekend in the Yarra Valley is in order and surprise,…read moresurprise all of the apartments, B&B's and hotels in this hugely touristed area booked up yonks ago. What are you to do? In my case, a cursory call to the Healesville Tourist Park was the answer. An unglamorous but friendly and accommodating place just outside of the Healesville township - arguably one of the best places to stay in the Yarra Valley - where a cabin for two with en suite and fully functioning kitchen will set you back a very reasonable $85 a night and you can spend your hotel savings on a bottle - or five - of local vino. There's a pool - don't get too excited - which is blink-and-you'll-miss-it small, but a pool nonetheless and for little ones there's a playground to keem 'em occupied while mum and dad get tanked on some of the Yarra Valley's invariably good wine. Staff are friendly and, as mentioned, hugely accomodating and there's even a Healesville Tourist Park mascot in the form of a very chirpy parrot. For a cheap - or last minute - weekend away in the Yarra Valley the Healesville Tourist Park is a Godsend.

The single WORST experience I have EVER had. We arrived on a Friday night only to be told that the…read morebooking we had secured, confirmed and paid for in full had been given to a 'walk-in' less than an hour before our arrival. The gentlemen (using the term VERY loosely) at the counter advised us in no uncertain terms that the 'mix up' was completely our own fault, not their problem, and if we didn't settle down that the police would be called. Understandably, with nowhere to go (as the area was booked out with an event), a car full of tired people, and food for self catering accommodation for the entire weekend, we were somewhat upset. A subsequent and very polite letter to management making them aware of our experience was met with complete silence. We can only laugh at the experience now in its comparison to en episode of Fawlty Towers!

This is the first visit to Melbourne for my husband and me, and we thought it'd be a good idea to…read moreget moving and get an orientation of the city after being on a plane for sixteen hours (we were delayed an hour departing from LAX). Our plane landed at Tullamarine a touch late at 7:20am and we joined the 10am tour from Fed Square. Our excellent guide, Geoff, was waiting for us clearly marked in the designated meeting place right on time (probably early as we'd just barely made it on time). We were delighted to learn that it was just us, but requested no customization as the overview was for what we were looking. We thought it was a great way to see the city and to learn a bit about the history of area in which we're staying. Geoff did a great job explaining to us the plan so we knew what to expect each time we got going again and keeping us safe (he kept saying that Melbourne not quite there yet in bike friendliness, but we found none of it as terrifying as riding in Los Angeles!). We thought it was well-planned and just enough information to be informative but not overwhelming. He sent us on our way with a Melbourne map with all of our stops marked on it for reference to make it easier to return to points of interest. The weather cooperated (didn't rain on us as was forecasted), and it was a lovely start to our honeymoon. I'd highly recommend this tour! Thank you, Geoff, for sharing your beautiful city with us :)

This tour is a cut above others in Melbourne!!! We booked through them because they limit group…read moresizes (that is important to us when riding bikes in a busy metropolitan area like Melbourne). Our wonderful experience began even before the tour when we called to ask for help with directions. Michelle gladly took down the address of where we were staying and then send us personalized directions so we wouldn't get lost on the way. She even explain how to use the public transit system. Once on the tour, our guide Trine did an amazing job of showing us the city and personalizing the experience for our interests. Beyond biking, we had a delicious lunch and walked on foot through a few places we wanted to see. Trine even took pictures of us along the way and emailed them to us that evening along with a list of restaurant and bar recommendations from the tour. I did see some of the other bike tours in the city while we were going along, and I can honestly say they didn't look like they were having as much fun as we were. While this company is slightly more expensive than others, it's totally worth it. Do yourself a favor and book here.

Booked this day trip through a U.S. based travel agency. The tour picks you up from conveniently…read morelocated points throughout Melbourne. We were able to walk to our pick up point in a few minutes from our hotel. They will drop you off back in Melbourne too at one of the designated stops. Over half of our tour group were people who lived in Melbourne. The Yarra Valley is very close to Melbourne, maybe about an hours drive. You get to sample 4 wineries: Punt Road, Balgownie Estate, Yering Farm, and Chandon. All of the wineries have their own distinct flavors so you'll taste the rainbow of reds, whites, and dessert varietals. You'll stop by for lunch at Balgownie estate and will be able to preselect your meal choice on the bus. I ordered the curried salmon which was very tasty. Of course wine comes with lunch. I'm not sure if Australian Wine Tour is able to secure special pricing for your wine purchases at all of the wineries however, I do know you will get special discounted pricing though the tour at Balgownie Estate. I believe it was 10% off the retail price and 15% if you purchase more than 12 bottles. A very good deal indeed. We purchased a few bottles of the 2014 sparkling shiraz which is quite unusual to see in the States. Very crisp flavor and not dry at all like a brut. Punt Road and Yering Farm were smaller wineries. The apple cider proved to be a hit with our tour group at Yering Farm. I would have loved to bring some of that home but unfortunately that would have weighed me a ton + some hefty baggage fees to get it back home. I can see how that cider can be so addicting. Also got a few bottles of the Yering 2006 cabernet. Chandon is the last stop. I found Chandon to be rather commercialized. Large crowds in their tasting room (it's a tasting building, actually) and industrial scale production. Of course they're one of the big players in the wine business. Unfortunately, you only get to sample 1 flute of sparkling wine there from their many varietals. But, the good thing is if you haven't bonded with your tour mates by now, all of that drinking will certainly have everyone in a festive move. Take a swig from your flute and pass the samplings around. You're all friends now. If you're not big on swapping spit with your tour mates, the tasting area also offers several sparkling wines for tasting at just $5. Highly recommend this tour if you want to venture out to the Yarra valley.

Definitely rate this place. I've come here over the years and have always had such a great…read moreexperience in getting my clothes altered and dry cleaned. The ladies here are really good at what they do, very professional and have helped my fix my bad online purchases and make them into something wearable consistently. Will keep coming back.