Adelaide Seaside

The, at time of writing this post, only tram line in Adelaide brings you directly from the central business district to the white sandy beach of Glenelg. The benefit of this relocation from the urban centre is the fresh air combined with a laid back atmosphere.

• City: Adelaide
• How to get there: Take the tram from outside Adelaide Railway Station to Moseley Square Station the terminus in Glenelg. Then it’s a short walk to the beach and its pier.
• Tip: Glenelg is more of a seaside resort, with many restaurants, shops, cafes and various types of accommodation. So, it’s well worth to spend some time there.
• Ticket: Use a 3-day Metrocard for unlimited travel on busses, tram and rail services.
• Transport information: Adelaide Metro

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Adelaide Torrens Linear Park

A quite unique way of getting from the central business district to suburban Adelaide is to use the O-Bahn, a rapid bus service, running along the Torrens Linear Park.

• City: Adelaide
• How to get there: There are numerous bus routes running along the O-Bahn, all marked with O-Bahn logo. For example use the C1 bus services from opposite West Terrace Tram Station to get to Tea Tree Plaza Interchange.
• Tip: At Tea Tree Plaza Interchange a massive shopping mall awaits you or a nice but longish walk back to the city through Torrens Linear Park.
• Ticket: Use a 3-day Metrocard for unlimited travel on busses, tram and rail services.
• Transport information: Adelaide Metro

Melbourne Skeleton Creek

A quiet walk along the Skeleton Creek towards the sea with a nice view of the Central Business District Melbourne in the far distance.

• City: Melbourne
• How to get there: Take the Metro Werribee Line service from Southern Cross Station to Williams Landing Station, from there some 500m walk to the trail.
• Tip: Once you reach the coast and the Cheetham wetlands, continue along the Hobson Bay Coastal Trail until you reach Altona Beach with some shops and good cafes. Total walking time around 3 hours. From Altona Station take the Metro Werribee Line service back to central Melbourne.
• Ticket: Best is to use a myki card in and around Melbourne.
• Transport information: Public Transport Victoria
• Location: Skeleton Creek Trail, Point Cook VIC 3030, Australia

Melbourne Community Environment Park CERES

A good way to start your day could be by having a coffee at the ˋCentre for Education and Research in Environmental Strategies (CERES)´. Of course there is more to discover about for example reusing water, urban farming and other sustainable ways of living.

• City: Melbourne
• How to get there: Take the Tram Line 96 from Parliament Station to Blyth Street/Nicholson Street Station. CERES is just a short walk from the tram stop.
• Tip: You could step directly from CERES onto the Merri Creek Trail and follow it for just under two hours until you reach the Dights Falls and nearby Victoria Park Railway Station. Off road cycling is also possible along the trail.
• Ticket: Best is to use a myki card in and around Melbourne.
• Transport information: Public Transport Victoria
• Location: CERES Community Environment Park Stewart St & Roberts St, Brunswick East VIC 3057, Australia

Merri Creek Trail

Melbourne Restaurant with a view

Quite an unique place for enjoying a cheeseburger in Melbourne is certainly Easeyˋs restaurant situated in three old train carriages on top of a building on the 4th floor.

• City: Melbourne
• How to get there: Take the Tram Line 86 from Parliament Station to Johnston Street/Smith Street Station. Easey‘s Restaurant is just a couple of steps from there directly on Easey Street.
• Tip: There are some outlet shops along Smith Street if you need to spend your money.
• Ticket: Best is to use a myki card in and around Melbourne.
• Transport information: Public Transport Victoria
• Location: Easey’s, 3/48 Easey St