Last day in Melbourne

Cook's Cottage

Today we took a tram to Cook's Cottage in Fitzroy Gardens. It's Captain Cook's actual home that has been moved to Melbourne in 1933. Being very informative, it is well worth a visit. Both Treasury and Fitzroy Gardens are delightful to walk through.

At noon, we took another free Tram to Harbour Town, and met a nice couple from Christchurch NZ along the way. They described the destruction of their city's CBD by the multiple earthquakes since we visited. Hundreds of buildings demolished.  Very sad. The free Tram is a excellent for seeing the major land marks of the CBD.

View back from South Bank

Harbour Town is a mega-shopping precinct, similar but larger to Queensland's Gold Coast version. We spent most of the afternoon at Harbour Town before returning by Tram to our Hotel. The ride was very hot and crowded, as it was closing time for some of CBDs many shops and apparently 38 degrees 47 on the tram we're sure. We cant wait to return  north for some cooler weather.  Some logic there I'm sure.

Carriage Ride

For dinner we explored South Bank (near the city's Crown Casino) then took horse driven carriage down the streets. The carriage ride was a highlight, and the French lady driver very polite and friendly. She was a fantastic Representative for the business. The girls practiced their royal wave and really had fun. Finally, we wandered home (after sampling a "Pie Face" treat or two) which was certainly worth eating. A long but enjoyable day.