Melbourne in 48 hours

[cammo]

Well in 2 weeks (if everything goes to plan) I'm going to be heading to Melbourne for the Grand Final and having never been there before I just wanted to know what things I definately shouldnt miss while Im over there (cool pubs, cool shops etc). I should have pretty much exactly 48 hours there from Friday morning to Sunday morning.

Oh and if there are any decent(ish) backpackers/hostels near the 'G?

Cheers in advance

[hillaas]

Well theres on thing you CAN'T miss - the grand final!!

[cammo]

Ah, yeah, thanks for that.

Anything else?

[Kev]

Theres a few good pubs near the G.

There is a website that lists the really good friendly ones etc, but I cant remember the link to it though

[hillaas]

Go to Luna Park. It's good entertainment for a few hours and its cool. And after that, get the ferry over to Williamstown n have a coffe there.

[Erik]

cammo gonna be huge, fingers crossed west coast get up next week and i'll be joining you at the G.

places to go, corner hotel but it will be packed solid on grand final day and night.
pony, just to say you've been.
Espy, just to say you've been.
Greenroom, just to say you've been. (nothing that special though)
people seem to think switch is ok (if its still going) but i personally think its shit

places to avoid, the joint, the crazy horse across the road from the joint, the curry hut next door to the joint.

[Kev]

Go to Luna Park. It's good entertainment for a few hours and its cool. And after that, get the ferry over to Williamstown n have a coffe there.

I went to Williamstown on Sunday.

I went tot he Prince Albert Hotel. Nice place.