Polly Woodside

As the ACEC2010 Conference is being held at the new Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre then a visit to the the tall ship, the Polly Woodside is a must. The ship was moved by the Maritime Museum and is berthed alongside the convention centre.

Here is a video of the Polly Woodside being berthed beside the convention centre:

Great place for a drink

BLUE DIAMOND

"Conveniently located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, nestled between Bourke and Lt Collins Street, this unique venue is perched 15 levels high, taking in Melbourne’s breathtaking city skyline.

This penthouse location is embraced by a meandering balcony offering glorious panoramic views making it one of the city’s most picturesque function venues.

The Blue Diamond’s sophistication is further enhanced by an opulent art deco-inspired interior, adding a touch of old world Manhattan glamour, coupled with the best of contemporary hospitality service."

Check out their website, they have a huge selection of drinks and even cigars! Have a look at the menu and the range of entertainment on offer!

Day Trip - Soveriegn Hill

If you are spending some time in Melbourne and want a great place to visit for a day trip, then Sovereign Hill in Ballarat is a great place to spend the day.

"Sovereign Hill has been wowing audiences for almost 38 years. Generations of Australians and overseas visitors have experienced our recreated 1850s Goldfields Township where real gold flows in the creek and history comes alive."

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It is winter in Melbourne and report writing time for us teachers, so apologies for the lack of posts recently. So to celebrate our cold weather I thought I would suggest an ice cold venue for our delegates for ACEC2010. Melbourne's premier Ice Bar, "Chill on" could be a great idea for an evening of fun and frostility!

Great Internet Cafe

"Horse Bazaar is a unique fusion of art, music, technology and alcohol. The bar contains a 20m continuous digital canvas on which new media artworks are projected, and the worlds first Rear Projection Urinal (RPU). Horse Bazaar music is an eclectic mix of sounds unbound by genre or period. A kitchen provides light tasty meals into the night, and free wireless internet is available. The bar features an extensive selection of quality alcohol, classic cocktails, and an Australian focused wine list."

From the "That's Melbourne" website - a great resource for finding about things to do in Melbourne.

Harley Rides in Melbourne

If you are looking for something quite different, then go for a ride on a Harley Davidson through the city or even along the Great Ocean Road! Check out these different websites offering a range of experiences:

www.phoenixrisingharley.com.au

"Phoenix Rising Motorcycle Tours provide Chauffeured Harley Davidson Motorcycles solo passengers, or in our Double Sidecars and Harley Davidson Trikes and for large groups for Tours. We cover Melbourne, Mornington Peninsula, Great Ocean Road and the Yarra Valley. Winery Tours are one of our specialties."

Harley Davidson Joyride Sightseeing Tour Melbourne Australia @ Yahoo!7 Video

www.harleydavidsonridestours.com.au

www.andysharleyrides.com.au

Shopping at Queen Victoria Market

Just south of the city, Queen Victoria Market is Melbourne's most famous market. There is a vast food hall and plenty of tasty places to eat. A stroll through the rest of the market takes some time, but there are plenty of bargains to find!