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Old Feb 28, 2006 | 11:19 am
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Originally Posted by CLELOSER
You have the Penguin Parade, Ballarat for historical reinactements, Great Ocean Road where I saw REAL wild koala and great unspoiled beaches, The various gardens around Melbourne, trams, Dandeong ranges, Yarra wine country, Grampians for yet more wildlife(although suffering from forest fires). Its very easy for this American to say he spent 2 1/2 weeks in Australia but didn't see Sydney and didn't really miss it.
I would totally agree - Melbourne is a great city with a good transport infrastructure and is surrounded by areas of interest and natural beauty. Sydney is a great party town but doesn't make my #1 slot - that goes to Melbourne with Hobart a close #2.

The Great Ocean Road reminded me of driving the PCH - did both in a convertible in the sunshine
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