Much About Melbourne

I mentioned recently that the Tulip Festival was soon to open. In fact the dates are 15 September to 12 October.  So if you’re in Melbourne and able to make the trip to Silvan, it would be worth your while to do so.  They have a variety of things happening there and if you check [...]

It may still be August but Spring is definitely showing up around Melbourne.  In the hills east of Melbourne the Tulip Festival is held each Spring by Tesselaars. For those who are gardeners in Australia, the name will be very familiar, as you can purchase all sorts of bulbs and other plants from them all [...]

If you are a mountain biker, or walker, or perhaps just enjoy beautiful park lands for a picnic, then Lysterfield Lake Park is an ideal place to visit. Lysterfield Lake Park can be accessed from Horswood Road, Lysterfield and is almost 40kms from the City of Melbourne.  I go there to walk, always with camera [...]

The Dandenong Ranges is a great place for visitors to come. Not just from interstate or overseas but other Victorians too. There is so much to offer, especially during the school holidays. One of the most popular attractions is the Puffing Billy steam train.  A favourite with both kids and adults, it is a great [...]

Photography Exhibition   10 May—5 June If you enjoy nature photography then the photos of Kathie Thomas will interest you. A winner of Bendigo Bank’s 2011 Calendar Photography Competition, Kathie will share more of her images at: Kallista Tea Rooms, 103 Monbulk Road, Kallista.   Official opening: 6-9pm 13th May. All welcome. Please note: the [...]