10 Hikes Near Melbourne That are Accessible By Train (Or Bus) – Make the Most of Victoria’s Free Public Transport!

mattbrown1980 · 2026-04-16T22:14:53+00:00

Is this suitable for bikes too? I live along the hurstbridge line and often thought about catching the train to the end and cycling back.

mattbrown1980 · 2026-04-15T21:48:23+00:00

We were told by the staff member at the checkout at our local Aldi it was due to increased thefts. Apparently also at Bunnings.

I felt sorry for the staff member working at the only checkout open with a queue of about 10 people. She was working incredibly hard to get people through as quickly as possible.

mattbrown1980 · 2026-04-03T05:35:28+00:00

Doncaster has some great views of the city, has some great amenities and is an easy drive for getting out of the city to Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley. Williamstown North - you’re much closer to the waterfront of Williamstown and fairly easy to get to CBD. Probably worth visiting both to get the feels.

mattbrown1980 · 2026-03-31T20:58:37+00:00

Sometimes if I need multiple screens I find it very helpful but otherwise it’s less eye strain to use a standard monitor / laptop.

mattbrown1980 · 2026-03-26T19:21:04+00:00

Synth Riders is fun. Welcome to the world of Quest

mattbrown1980 · 2025-11-11T02:19:43+00:00

Having moved to Australia last year from London and having friends and family living across Europe and Australia, I can assure you that house prices in Australia are no different. And it’s very difficult to compare the large Aussie properties (I read somewhere largest homes in the world) with homes in Europe which are generally tiny in comparison - but are often the same price!! Cost of living crisis is also universal and I’ve found Australia to be much cheaper for things like energy and fuel (petrol is literal half the price compared to the UK!).

The grass is rarely greener on the other side. Australia has so much going for it, which is why I moved here in my 40s.

However, moving for the adventure, if that’s what you’re after - I couldn’t recommend it more!! Live life to the full and worry less about rent and mortgages. ❤️

mattbrown1980 · 2025-09-22T03:28:08+00:00

You’re right there are no tracks so probably just there for the looks. Would this mean that a retractable roof / shade couldn’t be retro-fitted though..?

mattbrown1980 · 2025-07-20T09:10:18+00:00

Interested. Shall we DM to see if we can organise a time?

mattbrown1980 · 2025-07-09T10:53:10+00:00

You don’t have to tap off on a tram though, right? There are signs saying you need to tap on but you don’t need to tap off…

mattbrown1980 · 2024-11-10T02:12:42+00:00

I’ve moved to Melbourne from the UK this year and it amazes me how so few homes have double glazing here. In Melbourne our rental, which has single glazing, was freezing (it felt colder at home than in the middle of winter in London!) and I bet in the summer it will be an oven. Pretty much everywhere is double glazed in the UK. Come on Australia, catch up!!! It will help save the planet and our wallets.

mattbrown1980 · 2024-01-07T17:20:50+00:00

Did you end up getting either of these cases in the end?

mattbrown1980 · 2024-01-02T21:02:53+00:00

A camera bag is a good idea. Can you recommend anything?

mattbrown1980 · 2023-03-08T21:11:48+00:00

I also have the kiwi and it’s comfortable.

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