And another random railway station that I'm reviewing. Well, random is probably not the best word…read moreto describe this as that would involve me getting off the train just to review a railway station, and that isn't something that I am really all that keen to do. However, this station wasn't too bad. It's been renovated and also quite clean, and near some pretty decent shops as well.

Ahhh. Balaclava. I used to love getting on and off the train at Balaclava station. OKay, not the…read morewalk down or up those long ramps, that could be a bit painful. But getting off at Balaclava always felt a bit like being in a rock video. First a couple of orthodox jews would get off, all dressed in black and wearing those awesome hats they wear. Then a tough old lesbian couple. Then maybe a backpacker or two, and then finally me. And I'd maybe stop for a coffee, listening to the relaxing thunder of the trains passing overhead, and I'd be happy.

Excellent boat tour around the new pier, to see little penguins for 1-2 hours after sunset. The new…read morepier itself is closed before sunset, that I'd before the penguins arriving back to their dens

SO STINKIN CUTE!!!!!!!…read more We took the tram out to St Kilda just to see the colony of fairy penguins. It was a COLD night and the wind was literally howling - after walking out in the game to the end of the long pier, we were completely frozen. Abs then we saw the first tiny penguin (less than a foot tall!!!) and I forgot that I was cold and damp. If you want to see these cute birds, you'll need to come as the sun is setting - there's a boardwalk that lets you see without disturbing the penguins. You can't use a flash but there are wardens with red flashlights to help you spot them. We got there just at the right time and we're delighted to see penguins swimming in from the ocean and hopping up to the rocks. I was just a few feet away - just an incredible experience. They're a little smelly of course but make a ton of noise. If you're a nature lover, you can't miss the rare chance to see penguins in the wild. The tram ride is an easy 20 minutes or so from the city center.

I've always been a little afraid of this station because I heard of someone having a bad experience…read morethere with a crazy guy coming at them violently. Obviously, this isn't the fist scary train station story I've heard (having lived in Frankston) but on my first occasion there twice people asking for money approached me and some punk kids were throwing things at each other hitting patrons around them. Wasn't pleasant and me being afraid of it already didn't help. My local train station is usually Ripponlea on the Sandringham line and I like that station a lot more...

This is an incredibly busy railway station, especially a peak time, namely because pretty much…read moreevery train coming in from, or going to, the Eastern Suburbs stops here. It is actually rather convenient in a way since it allows you to change trains where necessary, especially to avoid the crush at the stations in the city. Mind you, as a railway station, he really is in need for a complete makeover because it does happen to be incredibly grotty.

Excellent customer service on 1 May morning about 9.15am. Frank volunteered to help me with a large…read moresuitcase to find a ramp to Steward Str, to exit and to load my suitcase to my friends car. Thank you very much Frank a visitor to Melbourne from North Queenslad

for the western world…read more this public transit is decent: clean . cheap . easily navigable for tourists and locals alike :bonus: keep your eyes peeled and you'll see a driver do a "hook turn" which is as far as i am aware, only legal in oz/melbourne because of their tram service! ;p

This used to be where the old St Kilda Railway line terminated, but that was quite a while ago and…read moreit is now just a tram stop. I guess it makes it somewhat easier to get to St Kilda now since you don't have to change from a train to a tram, or even walk, not that the walk is all that bad, Unfortunately, it doesn't seem as if the old station is still standing, and I honestly don't know what it used to look like. Now it is just an appartment block containing a supermarket on one side, and a collection of bars and function centres on the other. It is a shame that the old buildings were knocked down, but I suspect that they probably weren't all that great anyway.

The 35 tram line was supposed to circle the business district passing most of the tourist sites. I…read moreunderstood that they would announce sites as we passed. We waited and waited and unfortunately the tram never came. Another driver told us that it isn't running. It would have been nice!

Both locals and tourists use Tram 35. It's free and circles the perimeter of Melbourne's CBD. This…read moretram stops at all the major attractions so why not jump on and see this awesome city for free. The trams run frequently so you never wait long for them. I believe it's every 12 minutes. From Flinders to Docklands to Victoria Market. You don't need a card to tap on or off. Just jump on and enjoy the ride. Mel M Yelp 18:39