It’s early days, but if I could steer the STA Travel Blog into emulating one city, it would be Melbourne. Why? Because it’s unpretentious from the ground up, and friendly on the eye. It’s made up of optimistic people, and fuelled by a cocktail of offbeat, functional, and fresh thinking.
I don’t want to use the word ‘cool’; but I just did, because let’s face it: Melbourne. Is. Cool.
So I’d like to send you and a friend to Melbourne, to experience life in one of my favourite cities in the world. Take a look for yourself.
photo courtesy of me
Here’s how to enter: let me know in the comments which shot of Melbourne or the surrounding area stands out to you from the following Pummelvision clip, and why, and we’ll randomly pluck a winner right out of the comment thread.
The winner will recieve return flights for two people to Melbourne, plus:
- Two places on the Moonlight Kayak Tour.
- Two places at the Neighbours Trivia night.
- Two places for the Great Ocean Road Experience.
- Two places on the Penguin Parade and Koala Highlights day tour on Phillip Island.
Give your eyes a pat on the back, they’ve just been pummelled by Melbourne and the surrounding area’s best-loved spots, including a few hidden secrets.
I can sense that you’re primed to try and win that trip to Melbourne, for you and a friend.
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So roll the clip again, spot your favourite shot, and slam it in the comments below with your reasons why, and get the banter rolling. Too easy! (That’s Melburnian for “Nice one!”)
[Competition closes 14 December! Roll the Terms & Conditions.]
The shot of the couple walking along the beach by the Twelve Apostles looks great. I wish we could do the same.
I love the shots of graffiti alley, the little penguins and st kilda… Melbourne is the best city in Australia by far
The ariel view of that gorgeous coastline-turquoise waters caught my eye everytime!! My friend’s best friend lives there would be amazing to take her to see her!
The Koala beer sat in the tree on his own. What a great day he must be having, hanging out in a tree in Melbourne – his only job to be fluffy and cute! That is my ultimate goal in life!
A Koala is not a bear!!! It is closer to a Kangaroo than to a bear!!!!
WOW! I can’t choose just one favourite shot! I love everything about Melbourne, but if was pushed to choose I would have to say the Great Ocean Road, koalas, penguins, the trams, the train station, artwork, VW campervan (the only way to travel!), the beach…..the whole vibrant vibe…..so pretty much everything!
For some reason, the plump (well at least I think he was plump) man in the navy, patterned knitted jumper stood out for me. Seems random, when there were pictures of Aussie animals, Beaches and street art, but I heard Melbourne is a really creative, cultured place, so maybe that’s why! I’m guessing the Melbourne Sheila’s and Shane’s dress pretty damn COOL! Ha!
Awesome vid yes, already on list of places must visit one day in my lifetime. Am however curious and slightly worried about the guy who seems to be having his mug shot taken, number 12347 I think. Intriguing. Staff or friend I wonder…still, he seems to be smiling so guess he’s either still drunk or enjoying himself in some other ways…x
The STA blue camper van at 22 seconds! Absolute Bliss!
♥ the two photos of the Koala Bears & then the Kangaroo~!! I’ve always wanted to see and go up close to a Koala Bear and to Baby Kangaroos ever since I was little when my grandparents got me a little clip on Koala Bear souvenir & a kangaroo cuddly toy from when she went to Australia~
Would love to have the chance to go there with my boyfriend and experience what they did~ ^^
the photo of the city centre with the orange sun umbrellas and the old building amongst the sky scrapers in the background – captures Melbourne’s history and culture all in one shot. brilliant.
The image that sticks out to me from the array of fantastic photography! is the bright yellow hot air ballon floating across a blue sky and crop fields although the wildlife and art are also standout imagery!
Wow..all the pictures are amazing but I love all the coastal pics and the hot air balloon pic…It would be a dream come true to visit melbourne and especially fraser island..fingers crossed!!!
I’ve never been to Australia, it’s a lifelong dream to go there. The aerial shot of the coastline really blew me away.
The clown face, reminds me of Australias quirky style and a programme called ’round the twist’ which i used to watch and made me love the idea of Australia!
The still of the statue. It represents to me fun, freedom and victory which is what i have heard about Melbourne!
The campervan – men at work you better take cover!
It’s got to be the shots of the graffiti art, Melbourne looks like such a creative, cool city. And the Koala bear – so cute!!
The shot from behind the bike, looking down the road – like the start of an amazing adventure!
The animals, the sea, the sky—- looks like paradise to me!
For me the cup of coffee says it all about Melbourne – cafe culture and everything that goes with it. Forget your commercial coffee house chains; Melbourne is all about the independent cafe, off-beat, innovative, quirky, artistic and original – that’s how I see the cafe culture here – and that’s how I see Melbourne!
the campervan has to have it as the picture of the lot!
The shot of melbourne central station,it reminds me of my last night in october 2010 with the city and the aussie guy i fell in love with
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The coastal town view is amazing. I can see me walking down the street soaking up the sunshine!
It’s those bright red ferraris and karl kennedy that caught my eye… such a big part of me growing up – formula 1 in one of the most amazing settings for a race and the guy who epitomises australia for a lot of us brits, alan fletcher aka dr karl.
I loved every picture and particularly the one at night. I want to be part of those lights in Melbourne
Which shot stands out for me? Well, it has to be the fantastic forehand in the tennis doubles match at the Rod Laver Arena!
It has to be the motorbike parked amidst the vast landscape; beautiful cliffs, crash waves, sun and blue skies…perfect. If nothing speaks any more of the the adventure and freedom of Australia, it is this picture. Breathtaking.
Oh wow, that video was a good sell. The hot air balloon is probably what stood out most for me. There’s something so Wizard of Oz about them, which is very fitting.
DR KARL KENNEDY!!! It’s all about the neighbours night for me. Melbourne rules!
Beautiful but the 3 penguins crossing stands out for me. A truely special moment for the photographer.
The shot of Karl from Neighbours because I grew up watching that show a lot!
Coffee in cafes where people care about their coffee and have a good time, the photo of the girl laughing and drinking her coffee was my fav.
The picture of friends hanging out, that’s what makes cool city’s like Melbourne even cooler. Easy!
The shot of the people walking along the tree lined avenue with Melbourne in the backdrop, I want to go there and be a part of the city – pause to soak up the atmosphere before exploring the rest of Melbourne and all the other amazing sites captured in the montage!
TRAINS, BIKES, WHEELS, SPEED – LOVE THEM ALL AND REALLY WANT TO FULFILL MY DREAM TO RIDE A VW TO EXPERIENCE THIS DREAM..
The shot of the maze – There is nowhere else in the world I’d rather be lost.
I love the picture of the parrots. Where else would you find parrots flying around like sparrows in the UK?
I like the shot of the big ticket with “GO VICTORY” written on it..it make me feel like It will bring me luck on winning the ticket for two to Melbourne..thanks for the opportunity!!!
I like the koalas constantly popping up. Also the giant painted face really stuck out because it was really colourful and slightly scary.
The Rainbow Lorikeet (blue red green bird)..Reminds me of my Aunt in Australia. She and her son from Melbourne visited me this year for the first time. One of them, my Aunt wanted to hear the UK dawn chorus which she’d missed since she emigrated in the 1960s. I bought her it on CD. She returned the favour by sending a DVD of Australian birds. The birds are so beautiful and interesting..they sum up Australia for me. I’ve never been to Australia so a trip to Melbourne would allow me to see these birds first hand and also have the reunion of a lifetime with my family.
Parma and Pot $12 Dollars..need to go there and try it!
The black and white shot of the woman with her back against the graffiti wall, her arms out and a huge smile on her face.
Why – because I want to be her. I want to be full of joy and totally care free. Bliss!
Heaven is the amazing coastline, love the shots!
The Volkswagen Bulli. It reminds me of the freedom one only can experience in Australia!
TO pick one? cmon it must the koala bear and one of those graffiti picture.
For me, the shot of the street-art filled alley ways. They give me an overwhelming sense of adventure, like being Alice in Wonderland. Running through color filled mazes to reach secret squirrel venues, fantastic coffee and the heart of all things life should be, amazing.
Wow,every shot makes you feel something different! To pick one would be too hard..Each shot made me just wanna jump right in there and be part of it.The bright lights,the scenery,the people,all AMAZING!! My dream is to go to Melbourne.. an hopefully my dream will come true..
Melbourne, always ranked highly in the worlds most liveable cities, and I believe no.1 this year – I’m not surprised looking at these shots – have a lot of friends over there who i’d love to visit. For me, the surrounding area of Melbourne looks amazing and the great ocean road is something i’ve always wanted to do, but shot wise the city itself- with flinders street and fed square – what a lively vibrant place with lots going on in an amazing environment.
The few shots of the river at night time being lit up by the lights of the city. Not bad.
Is that a hedge-maze thingy?! Where is that at in Melbourne??
The feet on the beach. Melbourne is amazing in so many ways but i mostly want to get my toes in that sand.
WoW! My boyfriend has just moved to Melbourne and its so difficult to picture the city so that pummel was AMAZING! I guess the most interesting pics for me were of the people as hopefully, with a bit of STA luck, sometime next year I’ll be joining them. They all look so happy and full of life, even the guy whose been arrested! A city that can do that to you has gotta be worth a try
The penguins!! They are such fun animals that put a smile on your face and would be great to see them in real life.
The beach!! I love kayaking and it would be amazing to do it here!
Great Ocean Road – it looks amazing, if only we had roads like that in the UK.
The kangaroo looking straight into the camera, still within all the rapid movements of the rest of the shots, enchanted me..imagine sharing this feeling with your loved one..in one of the most beautiful cities in the whole world..
the city i was born in and now live 10 years and thousands of miles from…so many memories…riding the night trams, cafes that pop out of a hole in the wall, arresting street art, soft sandy beaches, the expanse of space and sky, so familiar yet so ‘other’, the Bourke st mall sculpture-i remember when he and his friends arrived!
I want to go home!!!!!
I like the shot of the kangaroos the best because it sums up what Australia is about!
The Rugby game!! No better place to watch it.. Would be my dream to go – please pick me!
The shot of the Grand Prix, no better place to start the Grand Prix season than in the city that offers everything in the world of sport than Melbourne.
The phpoto of the koala bear, seeing that gives me australia anyday, something i have always want to do when i visit the country.
My Favorite shot is the Parma + Pot for $12, Really sums up Victoria and Melbourne, I could actually imagine myself walking down Lygon Street, Maybe grabbing a coffee and looking for somewhere to eat and casually drifting into the city, and going for a few relaxing pots of Carlton Draguht….mmmmm
My favourite shot is of the Great ocean Road (at least that is what i think it would look like… I have never been!) It is my favourite because it looks like how i wish the UK would look! The cutting cliffs with clear blue water and then just vast expanses of land that is still unspoiled! It looks incredible!
Definately the picture of the penguins running up the beach! Love it!
All the shots look amazingly exciting!!
The motorbike parked on the road with a view of the beach. It captures the spirit of travelling and adventure.
The gorgeous shot of the coastline, I can imagine this welcoming us in as we arrive for our Oz Adventure! To be honest, all of it looks amazing!
Koala Bear – Would love to see them live at Healesvile Sanctuary near Melbourne along with other native wildlife of Australia.
Just as David said the Grand Prix season starts in Melbourne and so does the first of the 4 grand slams: the Australian Open. Melbourne surely is doing something right to get all those people looking at it for such big events!
The scene of the two people on the mountain, it looks like a cliff side floating on a sea of clouds, just beautiful
I’d love to take in some of that fantastic coastline…!
These photos are all so exciting but my fav has to be the VW camper-van! Me and my friend really want to go to Australia, hire one and just drive around to take in all the sights! Absolute dream.
My favourite shot is of the landscape image of Melbourne at night from alongside the Yarra river. It looks like beautiful and I’ve heard the nightlife is fantastic!
The field of kangaroos- so much more fun than cows!
My favourite shot was the night shot about 6 seconds in with the Ferris wheel on the right. I love cities at night and think they look much prettier when they are all lit up. I’m sure Melbourne would be amazing all lit up!
The stunning ariel view of the coastline!
The nightlife reflecting on the water! Amazing have always wanted to go!
My favourite picture is the one of the 4×4 driving along a costal road, with the backdrop of waves breaking on to the shore. Being a surfer myself, I would love to check that place out, it’s probably a bit warmer than surfing in Cornwall, England, too!
For me, it would definitely be the two people sat on the mountain in the clouds. It just sums up my perfect idea of an adventure….total tranquility and feeling (and being…literally!) on top of the world
Australia has always been #1 on my adventure travel list, and my life won’t be complete until I get a picture just like that.
Karl Kennedy – what a legend!! Would love to visit Ramsey Street!
The shot of Casey stoner at the Phillip Island motogp on his Ducati hold the flag at
The one that stood out to me was the buildings lit up in Melbourne by the river at night. It takes me there in an instant, imagining the sounds, smells and atmosphere that would be around me whilst looking at that first hand would be absolutely incredible. I read a book called The Slap recently, which was brilliant and set in Melbourne and the picture also reminds me of the girlie characters and their fab nights out in the city…I want one!
The shot of the beach with seagulls and a surfer in the background. Just sums up how beautiful Melbourne really is. Would give anything to go back there!
The football because I love the buzz of the AFL. Go Collingwood haha!!
The man drinking coffee…not because I think that’s the best thing you can do in Melbourne, but because I’m a great believer that some of the best people you meet, and sights you see when travelling happen unexpectedly when you’re grabbing a coffee!
The sunset shown at around 30seoncds over the water. Nothing in the world is more beautiful than a stunning sunset. And the water is so tranquil
the lorrikeet. i love lorrikeets
The incredible shot of the CBD at night, so atmospheric I can only dream of experiencing it first hand one day!
Taking that Royal Enfield down Tankerton Road sounds good to me
The shot of the pier, I would love to run and jump into the water right now! Melbourne looks fantastic.
I like the night shots of the harbour such vivid colours and reflections on the water, would be a dream come true to take my camera and have an opportunity to take the same photographs!
Loved all the snap shots :O) With them all together it just looks amazing. Quite a few nice ones but my favourite has to be the koala bear. They are so cute and are a recognised symbol of Australia would also love to get a cuddle from one, one day x
The stunning picture of the rock formations leading towards a beautifully turquoise sea, stretching towards the horizon. Want to plunge in right this second.
How could it be anything other than Karl Kennedy. The man IS Melbourne! Yea the Great Ocean Road looks stunning, the penguins look cute and the suburbs look fun but come on – seeing Karl and the other Neighbours crew would surely be the highlight of any trip to Melbourne.
The shot of the bay with the winding coastal road and the car. Love driving and finding gorgeous unspoilt spots like that…And getting a chance to swim in the sea without freezing to death sounds fabulous!
The great shot of the surf board used for a cafe menu. Coffee, salads, juices, smoothies – perfect example of chilled out Melbourne life.
The street art on Hosier Lane, by far the coolest graffiti I’ve seen!
it’s gotta be the legendary Karl Kennedy!
Although the beach shot looks amazing what sticks out with me is the shots of the street art. Not something I would have associated with Australia but would love to investigate it further!
The one with the sky in it, I like sky
The shots of the Koala’s, they are the most amazing and unique animals and there numbers are decreasing year by year. SAVE THE KOALA’S BEFORE IT’S TO LATE!
My favourtie shot would be the one with the sun peeking through the cloud, gently illuminating the cliffs of the Great Ocean Road. Perfect sunny day, beautiful sea, breathtaking scenery. It’s perfect. Just fresh being voted part of the Australian National Heritage List, it is definitely a must-see sight of Melboutne.
The images in this clip moved at such a fast pace I found it difficult to concentrate without having an epileptic seizure. I did catch a brief glimpse of Karl Kennedy from Neighbours, I can’t believe no one else has left a comment about him. The man’s a living legend. I’d high five him if I had the chance to meet him. I’d also want to hug a koala bear and see those penguins and the other wildlife for real… Not to mention travelling the length and breadth of the city on a motor bike, stopping off to chill on those beautiful beaches and having as much fun as possible without getting arrested like the chap at 0.16.. I’m puzzled as to why a convicted felon appeared in the video
I’d take my best pal along and we’d shoot our own version of this for you all to see… Including high-fiving Karl and hugging a koala bear, riding a motor bike in nothing but underpants and a cork hat, it would definitely be entertaining to watch…
If I was judging this you would win hands down…love it!
Ahh cant decide. All looks beautiful but its bewteen the couple sitting above the rock and mist landscape at 27seconds or the two koalas staring at the camera!
THe classic motorbikes. This land is what biking was invented for!
The picture of the couple sat on the peak of the cliff/mountain overlooking the clouds.
Why? Because it would be heaven. I could sit there for hours. And imagine the view through the clouds, that would be something I would love to have the opportunity to do, especially with the person I would take.
My favourite picture is the one of the two people sitting on the edge of the mountain looking over the cloud inversion. I’ve only ever climbed mountains in the UK and have only seen a few cloud inversions so far, so those people are very lucky to be able to experience such a wonderful sight whilst in Australia! It looks so peaceful and to be able to share that experience with someone else would be the icing on the cake!
I love the shot of Melbourne’s Skyline – I think it has one of the best skylines in the world and it’s just the start – it gets even better as you get closer and further in
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The shot of Karl Kennedy aka Alan Fletcher from Neighbours because he’s somewhat of a god amongst men.
The aerial shot of the coast and cliffs looks amazing and is just one of the many reasons why I intend to visit Oz before I die, even if it’s not free!
The shot of the echidna. They are the absolute best thing about Australia, and I reckon out of all the Australian animals represents Melbourne the best; quirky, sleek and friendly.
The kangerooooooosss!! Never seen one in real life so how do I know they really exist
Any of the shots of sport. Never been to a city that is so obsessed, passionate and knowledgable about so many different sports! The city really does live and breathe sport
I love the shot of the grand pix, Australia and Melbourne especially are built on sporting success and it would be awesome to visit the home of the Australian grand prix!
The campervan – i can’t think of anything better to travel around australia in and it would give me the freedom to visit everything in the video and more!
the girl drinking coffee because Melbourne’s amazing cafes is one of the many things I miss about Melbs
For me, it’s definitely the shot of the couple on the rocks, surrounded by mist, at 27 seconds. It looks completely amazing and out of this world. I’ve always dreamt about going to Australia and fulfilling that dream, sitting with my boyfriend on that rock in the mist, would be completely amazing.
the shots of the beaches cos melbourne’s not usually associated with ozzie beaches and they look great!
Flinders Street station. what more iconic image of Melbourne is there? I want to be “under the clocks”!
The picture of the couple sat on the mountain top. looks like a breathtaking experience and makes me uber jealous being sat in a cold student house in derby
The Formula one car which would be such an awesome thrill to see, seeing just one in England wasnt enough and the persons feet in the sand. I would love to feel the sand of Australia under my feet because i have a little photo collection on FB of my feet around the world…. would continue the theme…..
motorbikes and the ocean! because its so rock and roll!
The view down the jetty with the fluffy skies above, it’s amazing that you can get a picture that serene so close to such a bif city.
City skylines,urban buzz, coastal panoramas, enchanted forests
and everywhere that sky, draping each unforgettable drama.
Surfers on the beach – I know this sounds a bit sad but ever since I watched Home and Away and saw the beach and surfers I have dreamed of surfing the real thing and not the web!
There is so much to see and do that an hours surf in the morning to wake me up would make the day a Gud Day!
its the great ocean road and the fantastic views along with the vibrant city of Melbourne.
I loved the photos of the koala bears, it just looks so cute and cuddlely i want to take it home with me. I’d love to see them in real life.
The F1 car – F1 and Australia – a brilliant combination of adrenalin, excitement and drama with sunshine, she’ll be right attitude and the perfect place to be.
You can’t beat the koala!
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The F1 car – F1 and Australia – a brilliant combination of adrenalin, excitement and drama with sunshine, she’ll be right attitude and the perfect place to be.
KARL KENNEDY. MIC IN HAND. WHAT BETTER “NEIGHBOUR” COULD YOU ASK FOR!?!
Definately the grand prix!
The VW Camper. I would love too explore all that Oz as too offer in one of them!
Sweaty Karl Kennedy
His guitar is my remedy
The doc on the block
He rocks my sock(s)
Ramsey street drama
Koala no llama
Take me away
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The Formula 1 race. I am dying to go, especially as it takes place so close to the centre of the city!
WoW WoW WoW… Where an earth to begin,, feels like my brain has just done ten rounds with Mike Tyson watching that…
Everything looked AMAZING but one thing that stood out for me was the clear blue waters and the pure white sand… For me this is what Australia’s all about and to visit Melbourne would be a dream of mine…
Love Australia soooo Much!
Penguins! Ah, would LOVE to go!!!
Definitely the Nighttime shot of the CBD from the South Bank – brings back so many happy memories of one of the most amazing cities I’ve had the privilege of visiting!
Or… You know what? The kangaroos. Or, when I think of it, koalas. Or, the people? The epicness? Or the awesomeness? Hmmm, might be the weather? Or something as “simple” as the amazing walls. Or, I don’t know. I guess all of it makes me wanna go, not just one thing. It would be the trip of a lifetime!
The beaches are what the West coast is all about!
I came to Oz in 2010 and everywhere we went everyone told us to go to Melbourne – sadly we ran out of time but would love to come back!!
Idiot!!!!! I of course meant EAST coast!
the Royal Enfield shots, it would be fantastic to see all that phenomenal scenery from the seat of a classic bike, also the cupcake shop as my friend, who is a pastry chef, emigrated to Melbourne 2 years ago and i miss her!
To me, the most iconic image of Melbourne is the train station – especially with the trams whizzing by…standing outside it in the sunshine – you would be in abolutely no doubt about where you were!
The grafitti because melbourne is known to have some fantastic grafitti and I have met some guys along the way who are very talented at doing this
The famous and spooky interior of Melbourne Gaol. You need something sinister to contrast with the sunshine of beautiful city!
The graffiti…reminds me of getting lost and exploring a new city, I think it’s the best way to get a feel of a place. Melbourne looks amazing!
For me it was the parrot. Their colour and vibrancy stood out for me every time I viewed the video.
I really love the shot of the penguins also. it reminds me of when i spent a full day in a hyde when i went travelling to find penguins andmissed out! I really ove penguins.
The penguins on the beach at sunset. Such a stunning view and amazing creatures that I’ve always wanted to see in the wild.
Seeing the luna park face up close and riding the vintage rides!
The brightly coloured bird – I’d love to spot such awesome wildlife!
The view from the air – the sea, the sand, the city – what a great combination!
I love the grafitti of the angry tomato and the fish, i really cant justify why but then again who can explain their love of art in an effective way…? =D Love this, thanks for this giveawya!
My favourite shot of Melbourne is of the cityscape all lit up at night; the urban liveliness looks much more exciting than my all too frequent suburban nights.
The kangaroo because it instantly reminds me of Oz and transports me there – well at least in my mind! Hot weather, chillaxed vibe and pretty scenery that is easy on the eyes!
The hot air balloon. It’s on my day zero list, and I just LOVE the idea of getting a full view of Melbourne, my best mate’s favourite city, and its surrounding areas. Incredible!
The shot of the city skyline reflecting in the Yarra, all blue and gold. I used to love the colours reflecting in the water and could sit in a bar on the southbank for hours just watching the world go by. I heart Melbourne! xxx
The aerial shot of the cliffs- it really shows some of the beautiful Australian landscape.
The koala chilling on the branch of a tree – sums up the Aussie spirit in a picture
Loved the angry tomato, looks like me losing on FIFA
Definitely the cheeky koala!
Has to be the vw campervan as my friend is absolutely obsessed with them and can think of nothing more ideal than us travelling around the wonders of melbourne and australia in such a classic
Flinders Street station (night shot) Love the contrast of this building compared to all the other beauties Melbourne offers. Is it true the building plans for this were accidently sent to melbourne and meant for India??
The picture where two figures are upon large rock surfaces, looking out on the vast terrain below. Really sums up the stunning natural environment Australia has to offer.
Too many to pic one but the Parma and a pot sums it all up
There are many to pick from, but there is one at the beginning round about 3seconds just of a dark ally way with a light at the end. So simple but yet so intense and just draws you in, overall a beautiful photograph. x x
For me, it has to be the wombat! Who doesn’t love a wombat?!
The parrot for it’s vibrancy
The picture of St. Kilda pier stood out. I know it’s a popular spot, but the it looks splendid yet lonely – somehow mirroring the screaming desolation of its Scottish namesake.
It has to be the penguins! They are just too cute.
is that the one and only karl kennedy at 12 secs!!!!! ah the legend that is!!!!
surrounded by nine to five madness, earning to travel and explore. to drink in the mad moments, to absorb new people and the utter contentment of serenity and calm. the clip of the boats on the still water shadowed discretely by the skyline of melbourne blanketed by a sleepy sunset sky. pure beauty, the essence of australia.
my favourite photo is the one of Federation Square as it was one of the first places i visited when arriving in the Australia after years of dreaming about going there..it reminds me of all the good times and laughs i had there especially during the comedy festival. I love the way the square and flinders street station close by new and old side by side…plus the fact that I thought it was called |Unification square for a long time. and no one had any idea what i was talking about….!!
federation square…sums up melbourne new with old and that there is a place for everyone/everything we all fit! it reminds me of happy times, laughs and the fact that i thought it was called Unification Square for a very long time!!
the kangaroo originated in australia. therefore the clip where two kangaroos journey across the australian plains with the mountains in the background is perfect to me. the kangaroo is loved, is strong and always energetic, an iconic symbol for australians.
The image of the motorbike overlooking the coast, because it oozes the feeling of freedom and adventure.
The STREET ART! To me that is an essential part to the culture in Melbourne. Would love to go! Pick me!!!
Highlands cows at 0:27! Just like Scotland.
The aerial shots of the clouds, mountains and wildlife were amazing and beautiful-the amazing wildlife shots of native Australian animals such as Koala Bears….. I would love, love, love to see and experience all of Australia in it’s glory! Thank you!
It would have to be the rugby games, which I have always wanted to see but never had the opportunity to attend. I also really enjoyed the vibrant city scenes, so much joy and life and activity, I would really love to visit Australia and experience that! Thank you for offering this amazing experience!
I would love to see the rugged and wildly beautiful nature scenes that you showed in your clip. There is nowhere on Earth quite like Australia, and I would love to visit there and bring my mom so we could both enjoy it! Thank you!
I would love to see the beautiful mountain vistas and accompanying animals and plants that live there…My friend has been on a STA Travel trip before and she told me that you guys think of all the details and do a great job. Would love to experience Australia for myself! Thank you!
For me it was 2 picture shot one with a lady in a Hammock Chair relaxing near the beach, I would love to sit in that place and take in the view of the beach. The other shot was a couple on top of mountain or clif in the sky with the cloudes looking down look awsome and immense experiance. Imagine one minuture you could be on the beah the netxt on top of a moutin or a clif in the sky. only in melbooune….
Aaaaah… those beaches! The stuff of dreams… No better way to cheer myself up on a gloomy night than the thought of strolling along the sand gazing at the sea sparkling in the sunshine…
The Australian Grand Prix! I’m a Mark Webber fan so love a bit of Aussie Grit
The penguins walking on the beach looks like an amazing site, what better way to spend the night but on the beach penguin spotting.
That giant, slightly scary clown face. What is it? Where is it? Does it encapsulate the spirit of Melbourne? I’d like to go and find out…
The picture of the parrot stands out, it is just the randomness that makes the parrot stand out to me.
My favourite is the aerial shot of the coastline, its such a beautiful pic and the water looks amazing!
For me its got to be the motorbike shots. I rode one around uluru afew years ago, best experience EVER!! Riding a motorbike along desert tracks was pure freedom. Thanks for refreshing those memories.
My favourite photo is the one where the couple are sat above the clouds on the mountain.
My favourite shot is the one with the tennis court on show. It appears to be a mixed doubles match in process in the Australian Open, which is held in Melbourne every year. The one thing I wish to do before I die is to attend each of the four tennis grand slams in the world, and visiting Melbourne would definitely a good place to start with this goal, as the only grand slam tournament in the southern hemisphere can be tricky to get to!
The city landscape at night with the lights reflecting on the water, looks so vibrant and like a city full of life.
The Grand Prix missed it on my first and only trip to M back in 2002
The massive maze. Because this world is a massive maze full of fun times and i want to explore every corner of it over and over again until im satisfied and can exit happily!! <3 x
The giant ice cream cones dropped on the floor… If I was lucky enough to be in Melbourne right now, I wouldn’t cry if you kicked my ice cream into the sand. I’d probably hug you and buy you one too.
So many photos to choose from but…the hot air balloon has to be my favourite, have always wanted to go on a hot air balloon ride, and what better place to do it?! x
The picture of the tram with The Arts Centre spire in the background. Love the fact that the main mode of public transport is the tram, you can travel around the city on it and see all the great stuff like The Arts Centre on your way. Way better than the bus or the underground.
The aerial shot of the beach… You just wanna jump right in! Looks amazing and shows off the beautiful coastline of Oz!
For me it has to be the picture of the Luna Park face in St Kilda. It looks amazing at night time and is an iconic part of Melbourne. I couldn’t have enjoyed my time in Melboure any more and would love a chance to go back there. I love this place!
For me it has to be the shot of the kangaroos! No other animal can sum up the spirit of Australia quite like its national emblem. I’d love the chance to go and see them for myself if I managed to win the prize.
I need a hero!! And I spied him around 0:13. Please send me to Melbourne so I can find my Karl and give him the gift of 0:24 (a koala bear) on 0:29 (a boat). Thank you
you’re a STA(R) x
Street art + coffee + sunshine + Kanagroos = send me to Melbourne!
Two of my favourite aspects:
Sport – Aussie rules, tennis, grand prix, surfing
Wildlife – Koalas, kangaroos
So many things to fill your days with!
My favourite shot has to be the beautiful images of the Great Ocean Road.
The koala, because it’s just sort of different from the rest.
The enchanting coastal cliffs.
The shot of the Great Ocean Road… it really is fantastic – how I yearn to return with high powered rear wheel drive car, seeing the fantastic sites of the 12 Apostles, the fastastic beaches, the forest walks and great food in Apollo Bay!
For me it’s the pic of the VW camper Van because every time I see one I go into a little day dream about traveling from Melbourne through Sydney brisbane gold coast down to cairns, with a hot OZzy man And a surf board strapped on the top o the VW ……….maybe one day
The amazing view of the coastline!! It shows the true beauty of Melbourne!
Got to be the mug shot ad…only aussies smile in mug shots!
It’s hard to determine just one…the ambiance, the coast, nature, wildlife, the museum. Perhaps all in all, getting away, smiling and relaxing in the beauty of Melbourne.
Definitely the picture of the Melbourne skyline at night.
The city is more than just beautiful and colorfully lit up: its full of promises of exotic adventures and flat out awesomeness.
It’s a whole new world to explore!
…fingers crossed. x
The shot that stands out for me in the clip is the one of the river by night with the tall buildings either side because it is a beautiful shot (the lights reflected in the river etc.), because I like cities by night and because I love the contrast between the impressive look of the tall buildings and the intimate look of the white buildings at the foot of the lit up tower on the left.
the amazing graffiti art on the bricks such a vibrant cosmopolitan city with weird and wonderful bohemian people wish I was their with a VB drinking with chopper
i have to say melbourne at night is amazing. lights across the river, the stunning buildings glowing from flinders street station to the fire outside the crown. i miss melbourne and feel i need to finish it off.
I think I saw an echidna… They always make me think of when I was younger playing Sonic on our Sega Megadrive!
the enfield a symbol of fun, freedom and adventure sums melbourne perfectly
The one of the koala hiding in the branches of the tree. Because koalas are weird-looking yet adorable all at the same time.
The picture of the backstreet around 0:35 – because Melbourne is all about its back streets
The bloke holding up the number board for his prison mugshot has a massive grin on his face. WHY? Well, he’s thinkin’ “too easy”, I may be in prison but it’s in Melbourne so I’ll smile smile smile.
Melbourne skyline at night, because forget New York, Melbourne is definitely the city that never sleeps
16 seconds in….guy in “jail headshot” advertising something or other.
I love fun pics like this, even in Melbourne! Caught my eye immediately.
its got to be the ocean and the coast . . .i’ve never been to Australia and I have never seen the sea!
Easy! It’s the photo of F1′S Australian Grand Prix, which always inaugurates the beginning of yet another racing season, and is always something to look forward to, even if I have to watch it at some crazy time of day due to the time zone difference!
That crazy sculptural architecture – I don’t know what it is but would love to find out!
Its got to be that pic of Aussie Rules footy.
I understand that Melbourne is the spiritual home of this uniquely Australian game .. and the locals are totally mad about it!!
Certainly I’d love to experience the bone-crunching thrills of this game that seemingly has no rules – seated beside 90,000 screaming Aussie Rules fans in the hallowed Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Hosier Lane graffiti, as my favourite restaurant is Movida. Best spanish tapas in Australia.
The grafitti alley looked amazing; it was empty but you knew it was a place where things happened. I’d like to see a street party, or something like that there.
The picture of the coastal road. It looks amazing and is somewhere I would like to road trip.
The hedge maze looks awesome, i love mazes!!!!
Beach huts on Brighton beach. So far away but so close to home. Love it!
Melbourne looks like one of the most amazing places in the world–the perfect combination of beach and city. Visiting would be a dream come true!! My favorite shot is the long pier reaching out into that incredible blue-green water, near the beginning of the slideshow.
Music, beaches, sun and, of course, Koalas… there’s too many to choose from. I’m afraid they’re all amazing! If I had to choose one inparticular, though, it’d be 00:13: the shot which encompasses the city, the beach and the emerald sea. It looks like a superb place to visit.
I absolutely love the picture of the couple sat in the basket chairs, so peaceful and what an amazing view! Jealolus!
The graffiti alley at night. Absolutely inspiring to see it light up with whatever expresses the cultural identity of Australian people. Everything else could be on that one wall, but not everybody else would see it.
the one with the clown ( i think its a clown anyway) i like it because im a funny guy who likes funny things.
What stands out for me in the short clip are the pics of the Koala Bears – why – because they are repeated several times from different perspectives. Also, the bright colours, be they from parrots, sunsets, people, buildings, art – repetition in different forms throughout the clip.
The VW van
Would love more than anything to put a tent and guitar in the back and do a roadtrip along the Great Ocean Road in one of those.
Graffiti!! The awesome little back alleys filled with graffiti. I use to live there and miss it. Would love to go back!
The darling koalas for sure! My favourite animal, I want to hold one in Australia!
Majestic Melbourne, a great green city…take a look at the superb ‘cathedral of trees’ shot at 0.31.
I love the photo of the water fall around 23 seconds in.
BEAUTIFUL. I love water.
Flinder’s Street Station because my parents met on the steps of the Church directly across from there.
My favourite clip is the very colourful parrot. It just reminds me of all the incredibly beautiful wildlife Australia has to offer. Most people just think about the spiders and snakes!
All of the art is AMAZING…it would be great to walk the streets and take it all in
City of motorsport
the beaches look incredible!
Losing then finding yourself @ 0:28 pretty much sums up travelling.. Would be a”MAZE”ing if you could pick me to win this!!
The forest, It looks magic!
Every shot sums up my vision of melbourne which is amazing. How could you possibly choose one when theres so many! Ok maybe go for top 3 ha 1 ~ koala bear got to be seen
Thanks
2 ~ beach got to be visited
3 ~ last but not least the people got to be met
Well there you have it these are 3 reasons but i could go on forever! If i win i will give you my own reasons to want to go and not the ones in my dreams
The street graffiti. Sums up the creativity and cool unexpected aspects of the city. :}
For me, all of them. As I can imagine the diversity and size of the area. I would like to see if Melbourne and Victoria have such a large and varied culture, landscape and environment.
St Kilda pictures always make me want to go back soooo bad. It’s a great city.
The CBD skyline at night.It reminds me of our visit to Melbourne for the Commonwealth Games in 2006 where we had a great time and met some of the very warm and welcoming locals.
The echidna – no wait maybe it was the koala or should i go for the kangaroos or penquins, this is difficult! It’s amazing that all these can be seen in one beautiful place.
ARGHHHHHHHHHH, the maze! because i would actually run threw that if i new i was going to win a trip to australia
….. depending on how hard the maze actually is, BUT i would try sooooo hard to get threw it.
I also love the look of the beaches and the cliffs aw wow. TAKE me there NOW.
vibrant, colourful, alive, wish I was there now
Graffiti artist is wicked!
The cityscape picture is my favourite. My sister moved to Melbourne two years ago and this is how I imagine it from her descriptions.
The pic with a bunch of friends hanging out on the grass looking over that awesome beach (probably drinking cold beers). For me this epitomises my perception of Australia, and Melbourne in particular – chilled out, sociable, laid back and fun. Good times
I would love to roam in the lush maze of culture that is the elaborately beautiful Melbourne – not as the friendly ghost I am now, but rather in the living flesh, I can see myself strolling down the beachfront, ogling the street art all the while holding hands with my best friend in the whole world – my soul mate Graeme
Bring on the dream make it real!! Yeah baby.
With love and sunshiny hugs from Africa,
Candice
There is for sure no better place for coffee in this world – even my favourite coffee bars here in Europe are run by Melbournians. Mmmmh, an original Flat White, that would be so fantastic!
Aussie rules… best sport! After a day of shopping, nothing beats the feeling of walking through Melbourne at night to the footy. Next day, relax at the coast. The perfect place to be!
The Great Ocean Road looks breathtaking. Amazing how much there is to see and do in and around Melbourne. Cool is definitely the word!
Definitley the Great Ocean Road one – this would make my dream come true. I would absolutely love to do it – my boyfriend was an Aussie and he always wanted to hire a camper van and travel Aus and do things such as the GOR but never got around to doing it.
I’d love to be able to do it in his memory.
Parma and pot – $12. An Aussie mate of mine I met travelling a few years ago keeps telling me to get to Melbourne so we can head to the pub for this local speciality. Not got the cash to get there myself, so would be more than grateful if you could help me out! Get a catch up, a good feed and a few pints, job done!
Wow! The way the photographs captured the big city, bright lights, and nightlife! Exactly where I want to be- always have dreamed of it! Can’t wait to end up here some day- for good!
The picture of the maze, I think everyone loses their way in life at some point and needs a helping hand to see the end of the tunnel, like the people in the middle of the maze I’m lost, in need of a signpost to get out of the confusion and take a change of direction. Winning a flight to Melbourne could be the gentle push on the right direction.
C’mon Aussie,C’mon Melbourne my parents where born there but I am a little Pom ! awesome to go there meet the relies and go check out the cool graffiti my favourite shot of a very cool place in the best city in the world !
The cityscape at night – it looks wonderful!
The pictures of all the animals. Im a proper conservation enthusiast so seeing all these animals in their natural environment would be amazing. All the photos look amazing and Melbourne looks like a brilliant place with good times and happy memories.
The AFL game at, I assume, the MCG… beautiful city, it’s got it all! sport, culture, scenery, atmosphere.. would love to go back!
Personally I like Flinders street station about 4 secs in. Has to be one of the nicest train station out there. It looks so atmospheric at night and i think it shows the old and new that Melbourne mixes so well. Old building but right near fed square. awesome! All photos are brill tho
My favourite has to be the koala bear. It is my only dream in life to give them a big cuddle
A simple but flavour bursting coffee in one of the many cafes scattered around Melbourne with family as they are so important to me, and I have not seen them in one and a half years….
Has to be the splitscreen campervan. Love to tour Melbourne in one.
The couple sitting above the clouds on the mountain ridge.
I want to be there.
A perfect blend of koala bears and Karl Kennedy, possibly my favourite animal and favourite soap character by far! Take me to Melbourne!
Events in federation square, they were so friendly, socialising in the warm evening. Melbourne is Australia greatest secret and you can’t help but fall in love with the place.
The kangaroo’s, an iconic image of the Australian wildlife
HAS to be 20 seconds in… Silent Disco!!! Just for all the festival memories it evokes. The best bit about silent discos has to be removing your headphones and hearing how your friends really sing (when they think no one’s listening)!
For me, the shot of Melbourne at night with the whole skyline brilliantly lit.
Sand, sea, and kangaroos
It’s got to be the Rugby shot. They are so passionate about the sport – and so am I!
Flinders Street Station at night for sure – very Melbourne!
The couple on the beach beside the brightly coloured beach huts. OZ has the greatest beaches on the planet. Great for an early morning stroll.
All of the sport shots – such a big part of the culture!
Alan Fletcher… seriously though Melbourne is the best city I’ve ever been to by a mile
What does penguin taste like? Driving the ‘Great Ocean road’, with Karl Kennedy in the boot!
love the pic of the painted surfboard advertising coffee, salads, smoothies and juices. I was totally addicted to smoothies in Aus and it’s where I learned to surf. So the image sums up the place for me.
If my children could only see Melbourne as I have done. I cannot pick just one thing as it was all truly amazing…from the vibrant city (day and night ),St Kilda’s, China Town to the cricket ground and tennis arena…not forgetting the goal tour!!!! Outside of Melbourne on Phillip Island…the Fairy Penguins, St Kilda’s, etc., etc., I left my heart in Melbourne!!!
Federation Square at twilight!
Koala/Kangaroo/Graffiti/City&Sea/Amazing landscape/Rugby/Stoner/Every kind of animals/Love…
..and more and more..
all this is Australia, all this is beautiful, but..
..I WANNA JUMP WITH A KANGAROO.
..viva l’australia. Con amore dall’Italia.
For me it’s the Koala sitting in the tree at night – the Koala is an iconic australian image and you know it’s Oz the moment you see one! Having been to Perth, I would love to visit Melbourne to compare the two.
Loving the pictures of the Yarra river at night. Would be great to take a stroll down its banks at night – and perhaps to call into the casino for a flutter!
Motorcycle by the sea, pure freedom…
Melborne & Maze
Amazing City , looks like you can just follow the Green paths of that Maze & continually turn into Streets of Amazement , Parks of distinction , sites so tranquil then off down the Great Coast Road chat to the 12 Apostles , bump into speeding Webber , cuddle a Penguin , wave to Casey & continue down the Melborne Maze , breakfast in Mornington & pop out the end like “Mr Benn” few!!!!!!!!!!! What a fab journey in Victoria.thanks STA
Love the shot of the couple sat up high on a mountain above the cloud line. They’re obviously having a fantastic time exploring melbournes highlights!
All the shots of the wildlife, including the koala and penguins on Phillip island – amazing!
It was the tough choice but the old VW van caught my eye in particular – I’ve always wanted to go on a road trip in one of those and where better to do it than in Australia?!
I meant ‘a tough choice’, of course! Where’s my morning coffee? Quick…
The picture of the lad at Melbourne prison because this is where my cousins got married and I couldn’t go because I could not afford to travel. Would love to get out there and see them all in aus.
The pic of a person sitting down and enjoying a coffee. To be sitting in a Melbourne cafe with a steaming latte, band advertisements dripping from the walls, the smell of brunch wafting through the air and friendly faces all sounds quite inviting.
The shot of Federation Square and Flinders Street Station. It is such a iconic area in Melbourne city centre which genuinelly eminates all that is great about Melbourne: the buzz, the hype, mixed with the laid back nature of this city. It is beautiful at night when it is lit up also, and the lights from the surorunding buildings dance in the background. And for anyone who has been here, this shot will bring back memories of great times here and in close-by surrounding areas of the city.
My fave shot is def the Australian open and the Grand prix! Melbourne has such great sporting events! Also the person drinking Coffee Brunswick st has some awesome coffee shops!
All of the colourfully artwork, sums up Melbourne bright and vibrant!!
Koala, Koala, Koala! I’ve always wanted to see one of those lazying around in a eucalyptus tree! Plus: I’dearn a million browny points with my wife taking her to Oz…!
Love the street art, a definite indication of a vibrant city!
The picture of the couple on the mountain, just above the cloud line is amazing! Can’t imagine how serene and beautiful that would be to see right before you. Would feel so unreal! (the pictures of the beaches looks brilliant too, I’d love to give the surf a go!)
The couple sitting looking out over the cliffs from above the cloud line. The cliffs just look so wild and beautiful!
The city at night looks great, and the contrast between that and the open spaces close by. party time & relax time
The shots of the Grand Prix make me want to experience this fast and exciting city.
I’d love to see parakeets , lorikeets and cockatoos going about their business on this trip of a lifetime . It’s such an incredible place it’s hard to pin point just one place ! I’d love to be anywhere in Melbourne but especially a conservation centre .
Thanks for the chance to win !
All shots look amazing and capture Melbourne’s diverseness.
I love coffee and hanging out in cafes; the photo of the girl in a cafe is my favourite!
It’s gotta be the penguins on the beach.
AFL players leaping for the ball; it’s Australia through and through. A powerful picture of powerful players.
Cityscapes, art masked as graffitt, street scenes all topped all with a crystal clear blue sky. I’ve not made it to Melbourne yet but have heard so much about it. My closest mates home town, its looks everything she describes! Would LOVE to win this prize
The shot of the Aussie Rules football game – Melbourne is the birthplace of this wonderful sport!
The split-window VW bus jumped out at me. That may be because I have an insatiable love for anything related to old VWs, but there it is
Also, the harbour at sunset looked amazing. Melbourne does look beautiful..
Definitely the motor bike on the beach, because beach looks amazing and would like to travel round Australia on a motor bike.
The shot of the couple on the beach because it reminds me of my boyfriend, its a long distance relatioship and i only get to see him once a month so a holiday together would be great. We also both have family in Australia that we never get to see so the detination is perfect for us.
please, pretty please!
Melissa
There is a shot of a man leaning up against a wall with his arms outstretched. He looks as if he is trying to embrace the bricks and mortar. I understand, my man, I have a whole lot of love for Australia too and would do the same if I got to travel to Melbourne.
Isabell’s right, it’s got to be the coffee and cafe culture. I wish the Brits would adopt Melbourne’s love of great coffee, getting a good cup on this side of the world is a tough ask. In Melbourne you’d have to look very hard to find a bad one. Please fuel my caffeine addiction and pick me!
The quiet, rocky beach. So unlike anywhere else I’ve ever been.
would love to see an Aussie Rules game in the MCG, failing that a game of tennis at the Australian Open or the Melbourbne Cup or the Grand Prix Melbourne really is the home of Aussie Sport.
Definately the graffiti been studying art for 3 years and I’m specialising in modern day graffiti as art so would LOVE to see this first hand as have heard from my best friend who lives their it’s amazing and still yet to visit him, so this AMAZING prize would be so Kool. X
The beautiful view of what looks like Bells beach. Ive heard about this from many people and the picture says alot. But would be fantastic to stand where this photo was taken and sit back and take in the surroundings and experience the Aussie scenery.
It has to be the Koala. Big, Bright eyes staring you down and begging you to come pass him some Eucalyptus shoots. I know he is just desperate to meet me in the flesh.
So hard to pick just one!!! The excitement of the fireworks in the clear night’s sky – the cute and cuddly Koala’s and Wombats which I dream of seeing for real, the stunningly aesthetic skyline of the city, the gorgeous turquoise seas and the intricate graffiti indicating a city full of interesting and eclectic people!
My hubby and I were desperate to go to Oz this year for our honeymoon – particularly Melbourne, but just couldn’t afford it – this would be AMAZING!
Would have to be all of the beaches for me, so beautiful!
The hot air balloon, to be whisked away in to the sky like a bird would be Melbourne amazing
I think the best shot is the motorcycle at the ocean shore! I really like that one. And I think I spotted a Cupcake, would be my place to eat all the time
Too easy!
The helicopter shot of great ocean road. Driving down that is definitely on my bucket list!
The picture of the Great Ocean Road. Surfing that coastline would be amazing.
The split-window VW bus jumped out at me. That may be because I have an insatiable love for anything related to old VWs, but there it is
Also, the harbour at sunset looked amazing. Melbourne does look beautiful.. ALSO I’m using my work email for this cos it seems to be rejecting my personal one…if it did actually work before, my bad, I’m not trying to double my chances or whatever!
has to be the koala bears, cuddly yet vicious! nothing says oz like that!!
The shot of the city at night looks stunning and I would love to explore it and also the beach shots look so inviting that I want to run across it straight into the gorgeous blue sea
The shot that stood out to me is definitely Flinder’s Square at night! Captures everything about Melbourne’s city in my opinion, although the Phillip Island penguins came up too! So cute.
Parma and a pot-stone the crows, I’m starvo!
The shot in the alley way seem very colourful and cool. I would love to visit the place and experience for myself the coolness about the place as on the pictures, I had never been.
The beaches and rock formations. The images all flashed by so fast – you will have to send me there so I can appreciate it at the slow pace it deserves!!
I love the clever black and white photo of the coffee cup (at about 0.18secs) with ‘supreme’ stamped on the inner rim. Because if I had to describe Melbourne in one word then it would have to be it ‘Supreme’!
The shot of the mountians above the clouds at about 24 seconds – stunning!
The shot of Ramsey Street! It brings back childhood memories. I still try and watch it if I get home from work on time!!
Definitely shouldn’t dismiss any of the amazing places shown in those clips, but the one that stood out for me was the “organic produce” sign. I went to visit an Aussie friend there and she took me to the south Melbourne markets every Sunday to buy organic veggies and have brekkie! Shes having a baby so I’d love to go back and see some more places and visit her!
I love the white seals. I love all animals but I must say I have a soft spot for seals ever since watching Andre as a child.
I think the rugby scrum shot stands out to me the most – it shows the passion and camaraderie involved in such a sport, and I’d love to go to a rugby match in Australia!
The adrenaline… The desire to be the best… The noise… The excitement… Yes, it could be Melbourne in general… Or it could be the Formula 1 at Slbert Park! Lose yourself in Melbourne!
the harbour at dusk, pink skies and a dreamy scene! it’s where i’d spend many evenings if I could!
The picture of the great ocean road and the twelve apostles reminds me of what is great about melbourne and Australia
Mine was the graffiti – living in Bristol for 5 years – I love the culture of outdoor artwork – the colours/the ideas/the messages – I would love to see what Melbourne has to offer!
The legendary image of Alan Fletcher aka Karl Kennedy. Ever since a little girl Neighbours has opitimised my Love of Australia!!
The picture of the jetty going into the sea, i want to dive off it right now!
Ramsey Street! It brings back lots of childhood memories. I still try and watch it if I finish work in time.
It is my goal in life to give a Koala Bear a hug!!
The shot with koala bears! So Cute! To be honest all pictures are pretty cool!
Or and the girl with coffee cup (have no idea why
Well it would literally be amazing for me to go because
a…. My best friend in the whole world lives there and have been promising to go there for sooo long…. 7 years of promises
b….. Ive been working for the last 3 years on my degree so havnt been able to afford any big holidays
c… I could completely let my hair down and it would be a big congratulations after finishing my last year
d…. I am a huge art lover and it would make me so happy to go and see all the amazing street art there
e…… I would be one amazing freind to whoever I took…
f…… Im your biggest fan
PLEASE!!! IM BEGGING YOU………..
XXX PICK ME XXXX
Almost shamefully embarrassed, but hands down for me has to be the shot of the echidna. I would give me right arm and left leg to see one in the wild. Not very cool I know.
I know we’re only supposed to pick one…but 3 stand out for me. 1) the clown face for the entrance to the fun fair at St Kilda (I hate clowns so could spot this a mile off!) 2) The campervan shot, as I desperately want to travel around Oz in a good old trusty VW and 3) the Great Ocean Road view as desperate to get out there in my good old trusty VW after riding on the fun fair at St Kilda and see what the road has to offer :0)
I gotta agree with amy, louise and richard. Y’all should freeze frame 0.27 seconds. it’s an absolute BEAUT! the photo of the pair perched up on the edge of a mountain with no one around for miles. just looking out onto a sea of clouds…freakin’ magical.
Its got to be the picture of the big head of the scary clown. Reminds me of the entrance of a theme park i went to years ago when i was very little. Scared the living daylights out of me and images such as this still causes me heart to flutter. What a ‘big jessie’.
Pictures flash past in a minute while memories would last a life time. I love the picture of Fliders Street station with the tram going past. It shows an elegant old building aging gently while life rushes past. <3
The parrot because of the incredible, vivid colours…Just beautiful. I want to go there and see one!
The A board advertising the Parma and Pot. Reminds me of when I was in Melbourne and I had a Chicken Parma bigger than my head and ate every last bit of it. Would love the chance to do that again!
The shot of the family of kangaroos is wonderful. Such expressive faces they have.
F1 CAR ALBERT PARK MELBOURNE
The girl with a cup of coffee, my friends in Melbourne are always raving about how good the coffee is there and how cosmopolitan and chilled out the city is and I should come and see it for myself.
The view from the seat of the blue Volkswagen Splitty Van is my ideal view of Melbourne; we have owned Bay Vans, Wedge Vans, Beetles, but have never driven a Splitty. I think the coolest way of viewing the Cool City of Melbourne would be from the coolest, most iconic vehicle in history – the VW van!
For me it’s the shot of the couple sitting on the mountain top with a sea of clouds beneath them…somthing that i would love to share with a special friend x
Wow… my eyes have been pummelled, amazing pictures but has to be the native animals that stand out the most. Koala’s are soooo cute!! xx
The shot of the couple sitting on a rocky cliff above the clouds. Looks so idyllic and peaceful and like it’s just the two of them on top of the world! What a great feeling that would be
The shot of the animals being free. You don’t get such amazing and beautiful animals in the wild anywhere else in the world- AWSUM!
the shot of the royal enfield, just awesome!!
The football players look great, wish I could see Aussie Rules in real life – but where’s the cricket
I Love the clip of the Koala bear, they are so cute and I have always wanted to visit Australia and would love to hold one and see one in real life instead of just on the tv.
Lovely pic of Bells beach (Point Break) which is unbelievably only an hour away from Melbourne city centre. I remember seeing a row of city workers getting out of their cars on a Friday evening and changing out of 3-piece suits in to wetsuits (with surfboards in the boot of each car!)
I miss you Melbourne…
The Great Ocean Road shot looks amazing – my friends live in Melbourne and rate that as one of the most places in the world plus the surf there looks wicked.
I have to give *one* favourite?? There are so many great shots. I especially like the dirty urban ones, the curving metal structure that I am assuming is a bridge and the ones of graffiti. I think I have finally selected three favourites though (1) the graffiti covered alleyway that leads to nowhere (perhaps); (2) the knobbly bridge with the night cityscape in the distance (because it looks at the world from a perspective that most people don’t); and (3) the mainly dark one with a doorway in the distance (because I have an obsession with doorways). The doorway could’ve been anywhere and you can’t see what’s at the end so you have no idea, really, where it is. I love this kind of thing, where you actually have to be there to satisfy your curiosity, and if you were the one that took the picture, you have the chance to walk down that path and see what is at the end. And if you absolutely *have* to have just one favourite, I’ll go for my number two. Whoever took that photo shows me the world from my own perspective, plus which I love the textures, the colours, the shapes and the mood. These were great. Thanks for sharing.
By far the Koalas, they are in their natural habitat and native country, beats any zoo in the UK. Plus when Koalas are born they are the size of a Jelly Bean, can’t get cuter than that!
One of my favourites is of Karl Kennedy performing. What a legend!!!
My favourite picture has to be the once of the Volkswagen Bus! Its become some kind of tradition in my to spend at least one holiday in a VW Bus and tour a country. I would love it to be my turn next!!
definatley the hot air balloon its a clear image which excites the imagination; it spells adventure, nature, and a birds eye view of an amazing country.
Flinders Street station – Standout old colour building in the city. Its a central place to enjoy the city on the banks of the river or to take a tram/train/bus or walk to any of Melbournes landmarks! Makes the city feel like a warm and exciting place!
The shot of the beach from above with the winding road to the right. I want to drive along that road, I love driving along roads that amazing and scenery beside then. The feeling of relaxation and ‘free-ness’ is just fantastic!
I love the shots of the Graffitis. Reminds me of all the small alleys that look hideous and dangerous but have some of the best clubs behind dirty doors. Had some amazing times there and love to go back!
Definately the Koala in the tree, he is gorg!!!!!
The spoon! I love the spoon.
This is too easy mate! 00.20 that tennis court is desolate!!! What a travesty the Aussie open’s just the place to go for non-pretentious, high-atmos tennis at it’s best, I’d get the shrimps roasting on the barbie and fill it nooooo time!
What a city in general – I’d kill a Kiwi to get there but why STA you could save me the hassle!!! mate,
it has to be the hot air balloon as its an exciting vision of adventure and travel at its best! a birds eye view of an amazing country, but maybe im just biased as i am half australian!
Who’da thought being pummled was something I’d enjoy?
For me the picture that stands out is of the one and only Dr Karl – what does that say about me?
I absolutely love the photo of the beach / small harbour at sunset – it’s stunning! It would be amazing to be watching that sunset from inside one of those fishing boats…
Love the shot of the couple on Brighton Beach with the colourful beach houses
the picture of the kangaroo stands out as i love animals and have never actually seen a kangaroo in real life, and its what i associate with Australia
i love all of the street art
I love the photos of the graffiti! It seems to be everywhere and it’s good to see that its actually appreciated and not sprayed over!
The swinging pod chairs at 15secs. When I first went travelling, aged 18, I used to sit in one of them, looking over St. Kilda’s beach- take me back!
Got to be the shot of the ‘speccie’ and about 7 guys going up for the ball in an AFL match. I am amazed that a sport can so completely take over one nation and be barely noticed in the rest of the world – real Aussie dedication!
The Formula One shots…they definitely stick out of all the other shots as they are completely different topicwise. Most of the others are landscape/ animals/ city snapshots, so the red racing car sticks out. And it was the first shot I noticed that it appears twice.
The Blue VW Campervan because one of mine and by boyfriends dreams is to tour Australia in a VW Campervan! That would be a trip of a lifetime.
I love all things wild, so it’s the beach, the penguins, the koalas, the sea lions, the kangaroos and the parrots for me.
The one of the echidna because there are so many animals that you can only see in Australia and it would be amazing to see them in real life (also motorbiking round Aus would be AMAZING)!
The shot of all the kangaroos, with the amazing light in the background, because that isn’t something you’re ever going to see in London. I don’t think!
The shot of St Kilda Pier…cos that’s where my sister got married this summer and it was a gorgeous day and the view over Melbourne CBD at sundown was awesome. Please send me back! x
Definately the VW Camper, I want one!
I love the picture of someone dipping their toes in the sea! I do this at every beach I visit, come rain or shine, summer or winter… It makes me happy
The shot of the yellow hot air balloon caught my eye. I have always fancied a hot air balloon ride and where better to do it than Melbourne?
The koala bear in the tree. When I was a child a relative sent a picture of a koala bear in a tree – but it was a puzzle. Very diffiuclt to find. I spent days and days trying to find it – before my mother told me the answer. My love and interest in koala bears started then. I find them fascinating. I would love to see them in the wild. For my 21st birthday, an Aunt sent me a cheque and a cuddly koala bear. So many memories! In fact, I would love to see any animal in the wild. I am an animal person. If my husband came with me, he would want to see the architecture and sports! We both have a burning ambition to go to Australia on eday, but so far we have sadly never managed it. Australia has so much for so many – magical country
Mine was the graffiti – living in Bristol for 5 years – I love the culture it represents – the colours/ideas/messages – so would love to see what Melbourne has to offer!
Who’da thought being pummled would be enjoyabe? The pic that stands out for me is the one of Dr Karl! What does that say about me?
The shot of the little koala toy in the car windscreen – I used to have one that my uncle brought back for me! (it had really spiky claws). Could it be that I finally visit the home of the cheesy koala souvenir?!!
AFL! Take me to an Aussie Rules match now!! I’d love to watch a game live, hear the roar of the crowd, spill my beer as I cheer for a goal.
The F1 car, that has to be the best place in the world to watch F1 and then have all the other stuff to check out afterwards.
Those photos are gorgeous. I love Melbourne, it’s a great city with so many stunning attractions! The variety of things to do there is mindblowing. However, if I had to pick my favourite shot, regarding Melbourne, then it would have to be either the little Penguins walking up the beach from the water, or watching an AFL game – nowhere else but Melbourne!
The shot of the Yarra river with the city in the background and a boat going under the bridge is absolutely heartwarming. I have so much love for Melbourne, best city in the world.
Ah – the great coast road. One of the best drives in the world.
Australian open shot – You’ve got to admire the Aussies for their passion for sport even if they do (occasionally) beat us Brits at our own games..WOULD LOVE to go to Rod Laver arena one day – and see Murray win a slam of course!
The fact that one of the worlds most Beautiful Citys has had its Aura perfectly captured in a Short video, and yet i still know it has son much more to offer!
Coastline is stunning!
The shot of a moped in front of a graffitied cafe shop wall. The blur of the passers by caught in the shot give a sense of the hustle and bustle in associated with city life, but the contrast of the boldness of the graffiti shows a dynamic, evolving and accepting place to be.
Lots of fab shots, but it’s Melbourne and therefore hard to go past night time on the Yarra it’s just beautiful!
I love the shot of the koalas as it represents the uniqueness of the wildlife found in Australia – native to no other country in the world!
I like the parrot. Because parrots are awesome.
Spotted Karl Kennedy’s head on there!
How sad that he’s my only experience of Australia!?
Please change this for me! I’ve been dying to get out there but unfortunatley money won’t allow!
*******Make this Happen***************
I like the photo of the graffiti Pumpkin. He looks Hungry!
coffee or cake, or coffee and cake – the coffee scene is meant to be amazing in Melbourne!
Every shot of the wildlife… my eyes just lit up!!
To me it’s the shot of the coffee drinker. I’d like to know if there is somewhere that is more obsessed with the stuff than in Melbourne.
Put in maths terms I see it as the coffee culture in Italy multiplied by the cafe culture in France. Only with more Silverchair on the radio and options for soy milk.
I like all the pictures, the stand out one for me must be the shot motorbike (Harley i hope) overlooking the beach. That’s what I’d do rent a Harley and cruise.
That coastline is spectacular…and was that a waterfall I spied? Wow! Wish I was there (taps sparkly red shoes together at heels..nope still here!) .
I love the picture of the girl at Ramsey Street… I watched Neighbours every day after school! And as for the Koala! Theyre big teddy bears that Id love to hug!
I like the shots of the summer huts by the beach, looks very picturesque, very Australian and very summery. Love
Erm…. ALL of them?! Melbourne looks friggin AMAZING!
My favorite pic was the random guy who appeared to have been arrested! I was just sitting there thinking what an amazing place Melbourne is with the beautiful beaches, the colourful grafiti, carl kennedy and some fluffy koalas and then boom! mug shot of a man. But I quite like it as it shows whatever the situation, the Ozzies are always smiling like the guy in the picture! I want to be there too…preferably not in a prison though!
I love the shot of the car driving along the coast. What an amazing view!
The shot of Melbourne at night! All the bright lights, it’s beautiful!
The shot of the MCG for the AFL game… There’s no better place to watch a game, the atmosphere is amazing and the people friendly, exactly like the rest of the town, amazing.
My favourite shot is Melbourne at night with all the different colours – it looks amazing!
Pink graffiti cat woman against the orange background- Australia is the New World of new ideas & images (we know that amazing landscape is there!!)
How can you ask me to choose?? What a gorgeous city – love the reflection of the skyscrapers on the water at dusk, love the wildlife, love the people shots, love the biz and love the tranquility shots. Pick me!! Pick me!!
I liked the photos of the kangaroos but they look so cute.
The animal shots stand out for me. Parrots and Koalas and kangaroos. I’d love to see them in their natural setting, BBQ-ing and surfing with the rest of them!
The photo of Melbourne at night is the one that lingers on my mind
Tower structure – motorbike – koala – man with huge beer – rugby – parrot
No idea why!
The kangaroo because if anything in Melbourne is gonna pummel you it would be a roo!
The shot of the graffitied back alley is great. I like the fact that even an alley, where very few people will go, has been brought to life by art and colour. I’d love to go to Melbourne.
The guy having his mugshot taken was a surprise. He also seemed to be quite happy about it! That would be an interesting tour, something different! All of it looks amazing.
The shots of the stunning coastline – crystal blue sea and white sand – heaven!
The shots of the graffiti are great, love how the bright colours light up the streets!
The kangaroos – would love to see these funny animals in their true surroundings.
FORMULA ONE – oh yeah baby! …could you imagine watching your favourite sport on the other side of the planet, and upside down!! doesn’t get much better than that =]
People and faces, animals and eyes. The strength of Melbourne lies within its community and connections the video provided between them all!
THE BEACH, THE BEACH, THE BEACH!!! I want to learn to surf, and the beaches look amaaaaaaaaaazing.
I love the old rickety pier going out into the water, my favourite song ever is ‘sitting on the dock of the bay’, i’m saving up to go travelling with my boyfriend just to sit somewhere like that relaxing and watching the water!
The Maze – becasue Mebourne looks aMAZE-ing!
Had to be done!
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Definitely the camper van or the hot air balloon – we love adventure and actually got engaged in the NT back packing. We haven’t had a honemoon yet, so would love to go back to the great land down under, see some family in Geelong and go exploring Melbourne – what a dream! I love the random Koala in the windscreen too – he could come along!!
For me it’s a glimpse of the bright blue tennis courts of the Australian open. The Australian Open is played in Melbourne and I’ve stayed up late countless times to watch the matches, so it’s something i’m passionate about!
Difficult to choose but probably the one of the 12 apostles, beautiful rugged coastline and turquiose water!
I enjoy most the shot of the coastal road and the beautiful waterfall, all looks very amazing, and yes the mine , i would like to give that a visit. my brother lives there. good choice!
Koalas, penguins, culture, beaches – damn, this place has everything!
Favourite picture is the two people on top of a rocky cliff above the cloud layer. Pretty sure that’s not in the city centre, but it’s awesome!
The shot of the motorbike’s handle bars cruising along the coastal road!! always wanted to travel the length of Australia!
The Hot Air Balloon… it reminds me how completely and utterly terrifying my one and only experience in a hot air balloon was! (And that was a tethered one at Disneyland Paris!!!)
*sweating*
Flinders Street Station – my favourite building in the world ever. LOVE LOVE LOVE MELBOURNE LOVE
Can I go today?? I can just see my self sunbathing on South Melbourne Beach…
For food for the eyes It’s hard to beat the views along the Great Ocean Road, but for food for the soul you can give me two tickets back to Carlton & Fitzroy & Melbourne’s cool vibes along Lygon or Brunswick
The hot air ballon stands out for me, would be amazing to be in one over the outback, rainforrests, mountains or any sceneray in OZ.
The Royal Enfield and the Great Ocean Road, now combine those for a great trip !
The “distance dial” pointing to other cities (“Launceston” was one). I’d take photos there pointing to my home and my family’s; I have similar photos from the Greenwich Meridian in London, the Weltzeituhr (clock) at Alexanderplatz in Berlin, and other famous geolocators. It would be nice to put them together on a pinboard display!
The Koala stands out, i think thye may have made the video
The Great Ocean Road, the Twelve Apostles, the surf board, the white sand, turquoise ocean and beautiful skies all remind me of the Ozzy east coast…laid back, chilled out, exciting, stunning places, amazing people, awesome nightlife, amazing beaches, roads disappearing into the horizon…one of the best places on the planet to visit, travel and live.
Maaaaan, that sent me into a trance, the whole place looks amazing but it has to be the parrot, people need more parrots in their lives. Wild parrots that is not caged, no-one want to cage a parrot.
The shot of the river at night and you can see the bright lights of the city reflected in the water- it’s stunning. What a beautiful and exciting city.
I love the shot of the CBD with the last of the sun whilst people eat dinner, wow!
I love the shot of st kilda, it reminds me of everything good about melbourne, and was one of my favourite places to sit near the pier sipping a beer or a coffee as the sun went down…. i wanna go back!
The colourful parrot, and the cafe with the scooter outside. don´t ask why, but some times, when travelling, its the relatively normal moments that make you say “wow!”
The shot of the koala bear in the tree really stands out for me. It would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience to see these amazing creatures in their natural habitat, and to explore all that Melbourne has to offer x
It has to be the kangaroos. I visited a friend who emigrated to Brisbane and we saw wild kanga’s by the side of the road. She had lived there for over 5 years and never seen wild ones and we saw them 4 days into my trip – a memory I will never forget. Would love to visit Melbourne and create more memories of this beautiful country
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The motorbike outside ‘J.W & E.R McNally’, my partner is a bike rider – me his faithful passenger! Riding that all over Melbourne would be fantastic, so we could see all the other amazing experiences and places featured in the Pummelvision with speed, ease and the wind in our hair
The picture of the shop ‘Little Cupcakes’ (It’s about 29″ in) I chose this because I know it’s the kind of place my best friend Claire would take me. She moved to Melbourne about four years and I’ve never been able to afford the trip to go and see her. She emails me all the time to tell what an amazing city it is and the photos are proof of that but I would love to see if for myself with her as my tour guide!
I loved it all, but the best bit?? – the smile on my face at the end
I LOVE IT ALL!!!!! the city, the beaches, the animals, and Im sure i keep seeing a little flash of Karl Kennedy???? which is AMAZING!!! i would love for me and my fiance to vist one of the most amazing plaves in the world!!!
It’s a split between the Great Ocean Road (checking out the 12 Apostles) on the one hand, and the Melbourne night life, cafe’s and vibe on the other.
But the scenery wins out tops for me: would love to be able to show my better half what I was wow-ed by 10 years ago.
The stunning Sunset shot over the water with the little boat in it at around 0.31 secs. This really stood out to me, it looks so tranquil, it would be the perfect way to end a magical day! I can imagine being completely carefree, with nothing to worry about, and being completely immersed in the beauty of that moment. Would love to visit there with my girlfriend.
The picture that really stod out for me was the second one in, the bins and the graffiti on the back streets. This enables you to see the parts of Melbourne that you don’t find in the brochures. It allows one to see the city for itself and not for what is written on the pages of a travel magazine.
The amazing cliff-top views (00:26). It’s not all surfing and beaches! (although those are good too
For someone who hasn’t been to Oz it has got to be the Koala and Kangaroos mate!
Wow I am completely pummelled! The shot that stood out for me was the Melbourne F1 shot. I’m a big F1 fan and see the race down under would be amazing although from the photos shown the whole city looks incredible!
Melbourne looks amazing! I love the shot of the 4×4 travelling along the coast road with the sea on one side and the mountains on the other!
What a fantastic shot of the stunning coastline.
Has to be the penguins making their way up the beach, absolutely stunning! There is no other place in the world I would rather be, surrounded by beautiful landscapes, and great wildlife.
I love the picture of the hot air balloon floating over the top of the vineyards. It seems so peaceful.
I loved the hot air balloon shot, but then I love balloons and that scenery is outstanding
All of those pictures just look incredible! I’ve wanted to visit the Land Down Under for years and this has just fuelled my desire even more.
For me, my favourite picture is the two Koalas sitting in the tree at 26secs into the clip. One of them has a Eucalyptus leaf poking out of it’s mouth.
This sums up what I imagine a trip to Oz to be – hanging out with a mate, watching the world go by, working out what to do next…and looking cute
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Even with all the beautiful natural scenery, chic city life and those amazing native animals…I am embarrassed to say having my photo with the Ramsay Street sign would probably be the photo I would treasure most.
Definitely the VW campervan! I love them and it totally sums up Melbourne for me – they’re everywhere! And they epitomise the laid-back attitude of Melburnians.
THE wonderful WATER FALLEN!!!! Having a trip in the nature away from London would be amazing!!!! On ne fait pas un voyage. Le voyage nous fait et nous défait, il nous invente…
My clip is the one of st Kilda park clown mouth. This Summer I met my boyfriend while I was traveling, we had just seven days together and hit it off right away. When I told him I was ending my trip in in Sydney ( he’s from Melbourne) he said I should come visit. This is the spot where we met, months after meeting and I have never felt so nervous! It was a great moment i’ll never forget, we’re planning to move to Sydney together next year which is a big move for both of us. It’d be great to win flights and spend more time with his friends and family! xxx
The Victorian Arts Centre jumped right out at me … had to search online to find out what it was tho’!
Some pretty awesome snaps there. I particularly love the one of a very angry (possibly killer) tomato facing off a rather innocent looking fish. Lots of great looking artwork. I’d love to go to Melbourne and see some of it.
My favourite shot would have to be of the woman laying in the 2 hanging chairs in front of the beach about 13 seconds in. As after a long day exploring Melbourne’s culture by day, It would be nice to grab a few drinks and collapse into one of those chairs before heading out to take on the night life.
The shot of the beach at 00:08. Surf’s up! Wish I could go.
Definately the VW campervan! I’ve always wanted to travel in one around Australia, but I also love the random ice cream cones upside down on some grass I think it was… something different!
OMG! Melbourne looks amazing!! So hard to choose! I love the shot of the motorbike ready to devour the roads, looking out over the beach, the shot of the couple walking by the Twelve Apostles is it? And the couple sat on top of the world floating in a sea of clouds.
And well the city itself – loving the graffiti everywhere and especially the shot of the scooter parked on a hill in front of a bar/cafe with grafitti all over it – Got to love the style – old and new! definitely got to go to Melbourne! thanks for the inspiration xx
I thought I saw a porcupine! And then I thought, I didn’t know porcupines lived in Oz so I had a Google and I think it was an ENCHIDNAS! I’d never heard if this animal… learn something new everyday!
Awesome Pummelvision thing!
The shot of the colourful parrot is my favourite of them all
as a graphic design student, the graffiti alleys are AMAZING. the photography also is impressive.
Wow! Sensory overload … so many to chose from but the coastal road and brilliant blue waters is a must!
My fave is the shot of Dr. Karl because I have a secret crush on him …. I guess it’s not so secret any more!
Aussie rules football players for sure – short shorts, big guns, the atmosphere at the MCG, Grand Final celebrations – what’s not to like?
For me, it HAS to be the shot of Dr Karl Kennedy singing at Neighbours Night! I love Neighbours and seeing his band would literally make my year (sad I know!) All the pictures were amazing though – Melbourne looks beautiful!
I like the shot of the alley full of graffiti..it looks so inviting to go and explore..I love photography and Melbourne looks so young and fun. I love street art and i would love to see it in an amazing city like melbourne!
I love the picture of the couple sitting on the mountain rocks surrounded by clouds, it looks so magical
The clip that definitely stands out for me, is the iconic Melbourne tram whizzing(!) past the very grand, Flinders Street Station, lit up at night to show it in its full glory. This clip epitomises Melbourne’s culture, showing the city’s vibrance, but also its appreciation of its history.
It’s got to be the great Australian koala bear. What a beauty!
Porcupines! love those guys. that is all. : )
The scene leading into the CBD at night – the city looks so amazing and culturally diverse – I would absolutely love to go there xxx
The shot of Aussie rules football, always have my friends go on about it and there’s only one place to go see it! also the wildlife is something from a documentary just amazing!!!
For some reason it’s the mug shot of your man with the glasses – I just get the feeling if me and my brother got the chance to go there something similar might ensue!
Flinders Street Station, the central hub of the fantastic transport system, the gateway to this great city.
I’d love to drive the Great Ocean Road again. Last time I was there a truck carrying hundreds and hundreds of glass jars lost its load. Smashed glass everywhere, cars banked up for miles along the single lane road! Took one of the jars as a memento. Oh yeah, and the beach at Lorne was fantastic!
The shot taken from south bank of the city skyline at night, truly spectacular!
The 12 Apostles shot stood out, mainly because it is such an beautiful area created by nature.
It’s got to be the footie at (presumably) the MCG. My favourite sport to watch at the most spectacular stadium in the world – perfection.
So many amazing photos were shown and all so diverse…I’m going to go for the shot of the coastal walkers-with the amazing cliffs sticking out of the water. Mostly because this is a combinaiton of mouthwatering sea and land!
The clip that definitely stands out for me, is the iconic Melbourne tram whizzing(!) past the very grand, Flinders Street Station, lit up at night to show it in its full glory. This clip epitomises Melbourne’s culture and its vibrance!
The beautiful desolate beach with crystal clear waters – I can see myself sitting on it holding my wife’s hand simply gazing….
Around 9 seconds theres a beautiful shot of sandy white beach and crashing blue waves.. surfs up baby! Get me and my board out there!
The festival shot with the sun setting over the tents looks great. So rare to see that at a UK one…
gosh there is a lot to look at here,the beaches stood out for me with the soft sky and multi coloured boats, the wildlife and natural beauties also very much appeal. The mines and maze also of course look ace.
Could have chosen any of the shots, but it’s the laneway art for sure. Wandering through the laneways of Melbourne you’re sure to discover a new cafe (serving amazing Melbourne coffee no doubt), restaurant or boutique every time. Love this city!
The shot of the VW campervan wins all day long! There is no better way to check out Oz like cruising around in one of those bad boys!
The Twelve Apostles. Melbourne has some of the most amazing scenery around it. Would love to explore!
Close up picture of the motor bike with the amazing views of Melbourne Coastline in the background! Get me a ride! I’ve never seen a view like that apart from a photo! Melbourne looks amazing! I was BORN to go to MELBOURNE!
I just love wandering around Melbourne,there’s so much to be found in these lanes and places that you just stumble upon and Australians really do graffiti better than any nation!
I like the aerial shot of the coast, it looks so surreal!
The shot of the Melbourne skyline at night. Cities look beautiful at night, all lit up.
This is what makes every city unique, and Melbourne is certainly that.
Game of Aussie Rules, i would love to get to experience a game in its heartland of Melbourne
Koalas, Kangers, Vibrant citylife and incredible coastlines – I had no idea Melbourne had so much to offer! I’m hooked!
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My favourite shot is the motorbike as it stops to look over at the beach. Imagine the freedom as you drive through all that beautiful scenery, the sun beating down, the wind in your hair, stopping when and where you want! Ah! This photo really makes me feel it now! Bliss!!
The picture of the people having a barbeque above the beach. Every city, particularly Melbourne, has thousands of amazing things to see, but interacting with the locals in activities that they do regularly is the best way, short or living there, to really get a feel of the place
Hot air baloon – nothing like the magic of being up in the air overlooking a beautiful city/country!
So difficult to choose! But LUNA PARK probably wins it for me – even though I’m a grownup it still gets me excited!
I just want to have the chance to hold her hand and look into her blue eyes, outside of the Melbourne main train station.
My favourite would have to be either the iconic lunar park gate in St.kilda (simply because it is so iconic) or the panoramic view of melbourne at night by the yarra river! Melbourne is such a beautiful city…so young and fun. It makes my heart melt!
It all looks beautiful, the parrot, the great ocean road, vw camper but my favourite is the guy stood on the cliff, the coast line defines Melbourne!
Loved the little penguins, want to get up close and personal
The Koalas stand out for me as I’ve always wanted to go to Oz to see them! Also the city scenes really make me wanna go to melbourne as it seems like such a cool and chilled out city.
I love the photograph of the inviting and wonderful looking cupcake shop. I’ve heard there are loads of brilliant independent bars and cafes and other hidden gems in Melbourne and the photograph of the cupcake shop typifies that for me – good places to go out are a bit thin in Birmingham
The shot at 0.30 secs of the Great Ocean Road. Driving down that road would be the trip of a lifetime!
The black and white coffee cup… I hear Melbourne has some of the world’s best cafés – I want to try them all!
Can you imagine drifting over all that scenery in the hot air baloon?, breath taking.
The penguins walking up the sandy beach! I love them!
The shot of the parrot did it for me, so many colours! Surely that’s what Melbourne and Australia as a whole is about! Colourful and full of life! Gotta get me some of that!!
blinky bill – a definite aussie icon!
Living on the UK where everything (even mainland Europe), is not to far away, it is hard to imagine the wide open spaces of Australia until you experience them. That is why I choose the photograph of the plate with all of the different locations around the continent and their respective distances from Melbourne. It gives you a sense of the vastness of the country. (About 5 second in).
The shot with the CBD and the river in the foreground is fantastic. I’m getting keen on photography and would love to take this kind of picture myself.
Great Ocean Road on a bike…wowza!!!…epic!!!
Aussie Rules Footy players, Melbourne breathes football – native or visitor your welcome – a great place to start your Melbourne experience.
Parma and a pot for $12. The quintessential Melbourne experience! Preferably down the Espy in the St Kilda! In some parts of Oz (NSW I hear from the Victorians), the Parma is considered haute cuisine!
All the sporting events that take place in Melbourne make it such an appealing place to me!
The koala is so adorable, it looks like it wants a cuddle!
Fantastic mix of city and country. The bike by the sea does it for me.
Riding down the Great Ocean Road on the handlebars of Karl Kennedy’s motorbike.
The shot that stood out most for me was of the sculpture of the person with piercing blue eyes staring outwards towards something. I think its as the image looks quite creepy that it stood in my mind. Can’t say its the picturesque view of Melbourne of my favourite out of those images, but its the most memorable out of those for me.
Way to capture the essence of a place in less than 40seconds!
For me it’s got to be the food and cafe shots … I’m already dreaming of fresh barramundi & chips with a cold beer (or three)
I adore the shot of the koala bear, to me it sums up everything Australian, oh and I used to have a cuddly koala bear holding a baby koala so it took me back to my childhood
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that coast is the most!
The picture of the couple sitting on top of a mountain surrounded by fog is amazing, such a beautiful vista I wanna be on that mountain!
People sat outside a cafe just enjoying life, seems like that’s what Oz is all about!
To much to choose from! It’s gotta be the Great Ocean Road view – A – MAZING! But was that Karl Kennedy I spotted Singing! I love neighbours! (he is one of lifes guilty pleasures!)
The Koala beer sat in the tropical tree because i love wild animals and i have been known to do wildlife/nature photography, going to Melbourne would be a dream come true! Espcially to take photographs and to see my cousin, been wanting to go for too many years! But it is expensive! This oppotunity would be a lifetime experience
PORCUPINE!
the shot of the moto gp ducati bike
The best shot for me is the jetty image, imagine standing on the end of the jetty with nothing but water and breathtaking views surrounding you! Tranquil and calm clearing your mind and escaping everyday life! Beautiful….
Eating alfresco in Federation Square at dusk, watching Melbournians stroll past the grand Flinders St station, and the sun set over the beautiful Melbourne city skyline.
My grandma lives in Melbourne – I’m sure she would love to see me!
PORCUPINE
The motorbike bike bending a sweeping down the snake like road has got to be a winner.
There are so many images to choose from and I personally love those related to nature and the city. But I’ll have to go for the one with a couple sitting on the mountain top. This image really caught my eye as to me, it’s not something usual in Melbourne as I tend to picture Melbourne city-liked rather than nature-liked but with beaches. Not really sure as I’ve never been there. But to be on top of the mountain would be such a great experience! Especially with a loved one.
i like the picture of the two people sitting on top of the mountains which look like there above the clouds, that would be the most amazing experiance ever.
The image of a wondrous blue sky, jade ocean, crystal waves lapping dramatic rocks and golden sand – nature at its awesome best.
the Great Ocean Road: a journey – an experience!
Parma and a Pot – is there anything more Aussie than that!? And I hear Melbourne’s a good spot for foodies too. Bring on the eating.
Nothing says Melbourne like the iconic Flinders Street Station! It is a fabulous building and an even better landmark.
Near the beginning there is an image of street art that is reused at different angles throughout the clip. It shows an indian/Hindu goddess style character with a human angle and urban style to her pose (i think as it just a glance). This strikes me as my grasp of Melbourne being the Arts, live music and cultural capital of Australia. Coming from quite close to the Melbourne village in the U.K. the oz city was named after, it is these aspects I am most interested to see with the antipodean back drop.
Definitely the koala in the tree, they must be the coolest, most laid-back animals on the planet!
Is that Karl Kennedy I spotted somewhere near the beginning? Gotta be him!
The stunning colours of the Lorikeet and then all the gorgeous colours & vibrancy of Melbourne… thanks for sharing!
The F1- iconic race in the sunshine = awesome!
Oh wow theres just too many to choose from but for me the graffitti’d alley shots entice me!
Not having been to Melbourne I can’t put a name to most of the images, but the street art really stood out and I’d love to go see how it compares with my beloved Bristol.
The shot of the couple on top of a mountain overlooking the clouds.. it looks so tranquil and peacefull compared to the maddness of the city
The hot-air balloon ride over the Yarra Valley vineyards. What better way to tour some stunning wineries, stopping off en route for a drop or two of Pinot Noir or Chardonnay?
The menu board for Parma! I have a friend from Melbourne who is always saying I need to visit and eat a proper Parma. Looks like an amazing city, so much sunshine!
the formula 1 car on the street, i love it
I like the seagulls swooping down towards the beach, with a surfer in the background. There’s nothing like the squawk of gulls to remind you that you’re on holiday!
The great ocean road!! I had the most phenomenal trip along there taking in the scenery, seeing the penguins, watching the surfers and wondering rainforests. Got to be one of the most scenic coastlines in the world, especially The 12 Apostles!
Feeling nostalgic now!!
G’DAY!!!!
What a bonza prize!!! My big sister lives in Melbourne, she keeps telling me how great it is but I’ve never been able to get over there to visit (think I’d have to sell me yute!)!
So to get over there would be brilliant, to see my sis first and foremost, but to combine that with the Great Ocean Road would be an AMAZING holiday!!
Maybe with a bit of wine tasting thrown in for good measure!
Where do I sign??
I love the shot of the Twelve Apostles, with the sun just breaking out through those brooding clouds… Road trip!
The slot of trendy people enjoying a relaxed night in a relaxed city sells it to me!
I have to say the maze. It sums up travel and adventure to me: getting lost in a strange place, feeling small and vunerable but in a totally exhilarating way, the feeling of being a long way from home…. bliss!
I love photographing street art, and Melbourne has some of the best in the world. Visiting for the Melbourn Grand Prix would be a dream come true as well! And who couldn’t love the tiny penguins on Phillip Island. I have to go! Please let it be me!
Too easy!
0:31 Surreal imagery.
The image of the foggy forest, a path leading to the unknown.
For me this sums up the ultimate adventure, the nature, the unfamiliarity, the diversity. The beaches, the wildlife, the colourful people, the incredible views, the parties, all things you look forward to one day seeing in Melbourne.
And then, that image.
Mindboggling – what every adventure should be.
Everything! There are not many Penguins in London. great stuff
The Yarra River is Melbourne’s Thames and it reminds me of London’s central river in many ways, meandering throughout the city, so that has to be it for me. I love Melbourne’s quirky creativity and arthouse style and think it’s the most European city in the Southern hemisphere. Me and a friend just spent the whole day in Melbourne’s windings streets, acting as extras in a street movie with a local comic, drinking coffee in a tiny narrow street café in the sunshine, nearly getting run over by the famous trams, eating gorgeous Greek food, seeing the sights, chatting with café owners about the cool bands playing there that night, getting dressed up to see the famous Aquarium and going out for dinner in St Kilda! It was such a wonderful day and I really wish I could re-live it!
The shots of the city at night captures the old and new architecture and makes you want to go and explore the different areas of the city!
The shot at 33secs which looks like the Eiffel tower but I have since discovered is actually the spire of the arts centre. On the whole, Melbourne looks incredible at night.
the grand prix pictures. I am a keen fan of Formula one , and I have dreamed of going to watch the race live in Melbourne, , because I also have family in Adelaide
I love the shot of the hot air balloon landing in the vineyard. What a brilliant way to see Melbourne and drink its produce.
The shot of a billboard for Parma and a pot! I think this might be for chicken Parma? Which my aussie cousin always banged on about when she was over here.
The graffiti of the cat woman and the hand and the graffiti alleyways, its such striking art. Even the alleyways are inviting! So different from UK, I’d love to explore it all!
The 2 guys at the top of the mountain on the cliff edge (at 0.27 Seconds) above the clouds looking out into the horizon looks just spectacular. Showing that Melbourne as well as the city life, beautiful beaches and night life, has great opportunities to see some amazing views.
It all looks so amazing!!! From the AFL, wildlife, beaches with the different coloured beach huts it all looks fab!!Hard to pick one favourite shot but the scene at the beach with a guy cooking a ‘barbie’ to me sums up typical aussie life
I love the koala!! I want to go to Australia to hug one – although someone will have to come with me to stop me trying to get it through customs
I love the shot of the motorbike overlooking the sea in the sunshine… it’s everything I imagine Melbourne to be… slick, sophisticated, crisp, clear and cool with an immense sense of freedom!
The graffiti is amazing, world class!! All the unique critters are great too, it looks like such a rich and varied land.
Dr Karl Kennedy, what a legend!!! Seems such a nice fella and would love to meet him.
I think the melbourne skyline at night is beautiful. It’s normal to see shots like that of NYC, London or Paris. So I love it when a different city on the other side of the world is given a chance to prove it’s beauty. Also a great friend of mine is from Melbourne and he’s an architect, so I know how much he loves the buildings in his city.
Also did I see Louis Walsh? embarrasing subconcious message if I didn’t.
The pic that caught my eye was of the hot air balloon, That would be a great way to see Melbourne. Would love to win this great prize.
GO VICTORY. The Grand Final 2007. Melbourne Victory 6 Adelaide United 0. A great day out.
I can only pick one??!! Gotta be the shots of happy people under a blue sky by the beach, how much do I want to join them, hell yeyyahhhhh!!
Melbourne the cultural capital of australia, the art work, animals and landscape looks amazing!
G’DAY!!!!
What a bonza prize!!! My big sister lives in Melbourne, she keeps telling me how great it is but I’ve never been able to get over there to visit (think I’d have to sell me yute!)!
To get over there would be brilliant, to see my sis first and foremost, but to combine that with the Great Ocean Road would be an AMAZING holiday!!
Maybe with a bit of wine tasting thrown in for good measure!
Where do I sign??
The picture of the motorbike near and the beach and the Koala stuck out most for me. They are what makes Australia the amazing place it is.
I love the shots of the ocean – I absolutely love the sea, but, being a Londoner, very rarely get to go to the beach. I can’t believe Melbourne has so many exciting city places AND has the sea nearby! Heaven.
I love the shot of the formula 1 car at Albert park. In fact all of the sports scenes stood out to me because I’m an absolute sports nut which means that Melbourne is pretty much the ideal city for me I guess.
The picture of the motorbike near the beach and the koala are waht stuck out for me. They are what make Australia the great place that it is.
The photo that stands out has got to be the street graffiti of Mr. Angry Tomato! With my pale Irish skin after a day or so in Melbourne I will be the same colour as him but much happier displaying a giant grin!!! I so need to get a photo of me and him with our matching Tans!!
The Cupcake Shop for me. In between the vibrant city centre and the stunning wilderness in Victoria there is a cafe culture where you meet some of the best people in the world and indulge your sweet tooth while you are there. Please send me back for a Sunday on Lygon Street ;o)
Lovin the koala bear pic, or both of them. Need to see one of those that is Aussie right there, bam.
The aerial view of the the coast and the turquoise ocean, as nothing epitomises escapism better.
for me its got to be the graffiti shots, Melbourne offers a higher level of street art…
00:05 the graffiti image of the black woman on the right with funky hair rocking her Nicki Minaj look. Stood out because of her big eyes – i suppose because our brains look for faces in everything we look at.
The shot from the motorbike cruising down the road. I can almost feel the wind in my hair… and it’s been far too long since I’ve had that feeling!
South Bank! My year in Melbourne was one of the best of my life – the city oozes coolness and working at a hip restaurant in SouthBank allowed me to admire the melting pot of beautiful architecture, trend-setters and different culture that makes Melbourne the most livable city in the world. Been 5 years and I need a visit back!
The campervan – I dream of touring Oz in a VW.
The hot air balloon. What better way to see the country?!
The photo of the 3 penguins walking down to the sea is brilliant, I would love to see them.
The night scene of the city looking across the water towards the buildings (and perhaps the Melbourne eye). It’s an amazing photo, wish I were there to explore this city and walk along the river, never been but looks amazing!
I love the shot of the motorbike, seems like you could stop anywhere in Melbourne and see something new and make some good friends while travelling. Good times to come hopefully!
I’d like to go to Melbourne to see a little penguin!
I’d love to watch the grand prix and sit by the sea!
I’d hug a koala bear and at the Great Ocean Road I’d stare!
Please pick me to win a trip to Melbourne…a fantastic place to be!!!
The shot of the Aussie Rules because although Melbourne is a city truly obsessed by sport it is ‘footy’ that is the real heartbeat of the city with familys divided by team loyalty’s and the city grinding to a halt on grand final day!
The shot of the Iconic Lunar Park Face, St.Kilda beach and the amusment park is a must for all visiting Melbourne. Great atmosphere!
All the vibrant colours of the laneways, the CBD and surrounding areas stand out to me as well as the pictures of smiling faces. A postive, happy and brilliant city!
I love the photo of the two koalas in the tree – would definitely love to see them in real life!
All the shots of the Aussie wildlife are most eyecatching. The parrot with all it’s colours and the cute koala are great shots but for me the kangaroo stands out. A great symbol of Australia!
SOL CITY…i know its incredible but i can see my son in this photo. I miss him terribly
The street art was amazing – I want to look at it ‘in the flesh’ – and see my daughter while I am there.
Koala Bears and Surfboards … what’s not to love? Melbourne, please take me away …
Wow, all amazing pictures. One stood out for me – the glorious green of the forest, reminds me of The William Ricketts Sanctuary an amazing place of art reflecting the nature of Australia.
The shot of the brightly coloured parrot in a tree as this sums up the vibrancy of Melbourne – both its city life and its proximity to colourful and unusual nature.
My favourite was the VW camper van, as it struck me as being the best way to see Oz and NZ, but brought back flashes of memory about the Priscilla road bus!
The different bikes.. would love to road trip there!
Wow.ive never really been keen on travelling to oz.until now.what was i thinking?! What a beautiful country.i love the pics of the great ocean road.i gotta go!!!!
It’s got to be the fleeting image of the little cupcake shop – blink and you’d miss it but I’m guessing it’s a hidden gem in one of Melbourne’s laneways. I’d love to be able to explore them, I’ve always imagined it would be full of quirky little cafes and stores with lots of yummy surprises like cupcakes!
For me it has to be the vibrant city landscape and people enjoying the famous Melbourne cafe culture.
The shot of the Rainbow Lorikeet at 00:21! The bird looked happy enough boasting its colours to the world. I’ve always been fascinated by Australia’s vast variety of animals. I’ll have to see for myself what lives in Melbourne
The great ocean road streched out in front of you and the sea to your side. Brilliant! The photo of the great ocean road was fantastic.
The shot of the Koalas – everything that is Australia.
The image that made the biggest impression on me is the aerial picture of Melbourne showing the beautiful coast. It really puts the city in perspective and hints at all what the surrounding area has to offer.
The koala in the tree, it reminds me of my trip down the Great Ocean Road and we saw koalas in the wild. I always tell my boyfriend it was the best day of my life, not just because of the koalas but because of all the amazing things I did in a day (helicopter over the 12 Apostles was the best thing), and I want him to be able to share that with me.
That really is one manic looking tomato, I’d like to stand to the right of this frame munching on some locally grown cherry tomatoes, giving him a real reason to be angry in such an awesome city, capture some amazing memories.
Flinder’s St Station and the hot air baloon, would love to go ballooning over the wonderful city of Melbourne
Talk about a speedy tour – LOL. I think I saw a shot of the ocean Road and as it has always been my ambition to travel this Road, this has got to be what I chose.
At about 00:16, there appears to be what looks like a silhouette of an alien walking against the backdrop of a bluesky. If I was an alien, I think Australia would be the perfect place to touch down in – what a great first impression of our beautiful planet!
The shot from the motorbike cruising down the road. It’s been too long since I’ve felt the sun on my face and a warm wind in my hair!
I love the aerial shot with the turquoise sea, but my favourite is the one of the big clown face from the entrance to St Kilda fair. We had a flat in St Kilda for a few months while travelling, so I’d love to return but this time take my daughter and show her where Mum and Dad used to live!
Wow, well! loads stand out! I guess I would say the wildlife! the Koalas and Echidnas n stuff! It would be incredible to see these animals up and close! My friend has a picture of him petting a kangaroo.. so I’m quite jealous of that, to say the least! .. and obvs Melbourne is the home of Kylie so .. so that’s a natural reason! hehe.
[i swear I saw Lewis Walsh in one of the pictures! ... or was that just my eyes going O.D. on xfactor??!]
I love EVERYTHING on this clip. I would love to go to Melbourne especially after seeing this – and would be so grateful to go and take some inspiration from my experience to use for my fashion/textiles art work
The shot of a girl standing on the beach with bird’s eye view of her feet in the sea. Makes the place feel powerful, like there’s nothing you CANNOT do there and that the world’s lies underneath youre feet.
Definately the big white face with staring blue eyes, i want to find this!
I like the beach and the beach huts. The scene is tranquil and relaxing and reminds me of holidays as a child.
I love the the shot 11 seconds in of the motorbike and the coast – ADVENTURES AHOY!! Yes please!!
Love the MASSIVE ice creams!
My favourite pic is the one with a couple hiking on the cliff and you can see beautiful sea with cliffs raising from it like statues! beautiful!
the shot of the great ocean road. amazing
I love the shot 11 seconds in of the motorbike and the coast – ADVENTURES AHOY!! Yes please!!
I love the image of the motorbike perched up on a hill overlooking the beach and sea.
This conjures up a sense of freedom and exploration. You can imagine that beyond the image there is an open road and some beautiful sights waiting to be discovered.
I would love to visit Melbourne and to explore the natural and urban landscape on a Motorbike and to find out if all the interesting things I have heard about the culture, the sights and the people is true.
Woah! Has to be that spiny little devil of an echidna for me.
The shots of the Great Ocean Road with its amazing rock formations, beautiful beaches and sea views makes you want to go and book a flight to Melbourne.
I love how Melbourne is urban and forward thinking with fasion and culture but is surrounded by natural beauty and beautiful people. The shots of the Great Ocean Road stood out for me
The night time scene on the water…. all the buildings lit up and the reflection of the lights in the water. All of the blues and purples just look incredible. Love to see it for real. (Also, just had a new baby cousin born in Oz yesterday….love to meet up with my family!)
The bike/beach scene – sums up Australia to me – FREEDOM!!!
Great Ocean Road!!! I have a picture of it at home, everyone has a dream and mine is to dive in to that beautiful water x
The stunning expanse of the Great Ocean Road.
The Great Ocean Road
The Philip Island Motorcycle GP
KARL KENNEDY!!! wow i love him. please let me go to melbourne to meet him. and hold a koala, and drink their world famous coffee and visit my sister who has just emigrated there last week…
the coastline has to be seen to be believed and i want to believe! penguins, koalas just everything this lovely place has to offer
The hedge maze stands out for me. I’d love to get lost in Melbourne, stumbling on all the things that make Australia great, as I find my way around. Plus, you know, mazes are cool.
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It has got to be Flinders Street Station! Every time I see a video clip of Melbourne it is there, the hub of the city!
Iconic! The F1 at Albert Park is also pretty cool.
My dream Australian holiday has always been the Melbourne Grand Prix! And so many epic landscapes surrounding the city. Perfect.
I’d like to say that St Kilda and the gorgeous cakes sold in the shops on Acland Street stand out. The magnificent Flinders Street Station as well, but in reality the most beautiful sight in Melbourne is the young woman I’ve never met, but have been speaking with since January 03rd. She’s simply stunning.
The street art shot of the angry tomato (on 10 seconds): lots of fantastic grafitti around the laneways it seems!
Wow, Melbourne looks soo amazing, cant possibly pick a clip as everyone was fantastic. The clips of the beaches stick in my mind, as there so beautiful! Loved the clips of the wildlife, kangaroos and Koalas as they seem to represent Australia!:)
the motorbike driving down the hill with the gorgeous hills on one side and the sea on the other! seems like a perfect combination to me!
I love the great ocean road, my girlfriend was driving I was drinking, we saw the apostles (were 12 I think there are 11 now), a couple of beaches on the way, and was lucky to get close to a koala by the roadside (one tourist managed to pick the wild koala up, unscathed – not however recommended no matter how cuddly they look!)
Would be nice to pop down again with a mate. Like your pics of the great ocean road!