oxydiser Posted June 26, 2006 YEEEEEEHAW! Exams are over!!! I hope all board members sitting exams over the last few weeks have made it through with brains and souls intact The gf and I have decided to head over east for a hard-earned break in sunny melbourne! I was wondering if the ethnobots of melbourne (or those that have been there) could play travel agent and help me out with a couple of questions? - the location of any ethnobotany shops/markets? - the name/location of any good rock/punk/metal venues? - the top three quintessentially melbourne things one should experience? Your responses are greatly appreciated Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonnySimulacrum Posted June 26, 2006 (edited) - the location of any ethnobotany shops/markets? Well you should try the 'happy herb shop' on smith street Michel Bock’s library is a must see also - the name/location of any good rock/punk/metal venues? Punk – The Art house Metal - The Tote - The top three quintessentially Melbourne things one should experience? A random drug test Smoke a joint at Sky High Go to St Andrews market Edited June 26, 2006 by RonnySimulacrum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hebrew Posted June 26, 2006 HHH in smith street collingwood and my favourite queen victoria markets - cactus guy has a stall there sell nice cacti and bits of pedro i hear at st andrews market also haev a good cacti store Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonnySimulacrum Posted June 26, 2006 (edited) Did I forget to mention robbing hebrew house for all your ethnobotany need, is a Melbourne must too Edited June 26, 2006 by RonnySimulacrum Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hebrew Posted June 26, 2006 hehehehe and then coping the full force of He-brew as he conjures his supernatural toenails and unleashes them on you. (and you thought cacti spines are bad) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alkatrope Posted June 26, 2006 (edited) - The top three quintessentially Melbourne things one should experience? Smoke a joint at Sky High Ooh sounds nice, you'll have to take me one day (I'm assuming Sky High is some kind of cool skyscraper..) Edited June 26, 2006 by alkatrope Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nabraxas Posted June 26, 2006 check out Polyester book shop in Brunswick Street for some "TOTALLY WEIRD SHIT". The Sofitel hotel at 25 Collins Street has excellent views ov the city from its Atrium bar on level 35, the view from the toilets is really cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pala Posted June 26, 2006 - the location of any ethnobotany shops/markets?Well you should try the 'happy herb shop' on smith street Michel Bock’s library is a must see also [...] What's this library? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonnySimulacrum Posted June 26, 2006 What's this library? It is more than a library, it an ethnobotany experience, well in paper back Why you are there, go for a walk in the Dandenong Ranges http://www.parkweb.vic.gov.au/1park_display.cfm?park=49 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tripitaka Posted June 26, 2006 Eli and Sophie tell me that Ronnie's undie draw is the other not to miss Melbourne experience! But that's just heresay, you will have to check it out for yourself! What are the dates that you will be in Melbourne Oxy! I too am planning a trip down and will be there around the 15th-20th July. Would sincerely like to have a hang with some Melbourne heads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oxydiser Posted June 27, 2006 Thanks heaps for the responses guys. Tripitaka, I am going for a week starting on the 6th July, although the way things are panning out I don't think I'll have time to shit! I was talking with some people at work today, who reckon Crown casino cannot be missed for the sheer size/monstrosity/ecclectic aspect, although I'm not a gambler is it worth spending a night at? Also, are the queen victoria/st andrews markets only open on the weekends (sat+sun)? Could they be explored in a day? We've set apart one day for hardcore shopping (the gf is still breaking my balls about that one though ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RonnySimulacrum Posted June 27, 2006 St Andrews markets is open Saturday morning only , and that is all you will need Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nabraxas Posted June 27, 2006 queen vic. Market Trading Hours Tuesday: 6am - 2pm Thursday: 6am - 2pm Friday: 6am - 6pm (General merchandise closes at 4pm) Saturday: 6am - 3pm Sunday: 9am - 4pm http://www.qvm.com.au/home.php you'll really only need 10 minutes. just walk down one aisle & you'll have seen everything---it's different stalls all selling essentially the same crap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_e_ Posted June 30, 2006 if u smoke a joint at sky high be sure to leave a mobile phone in offerring to appease the mountain elves... Also, if ur checking out michael boks library u really have to check out his insane nangerator obsession collection as well.. and dont forget to look out for that ever illusive Viking's lunchbox... just beware the beast that gaurds it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spiders Posted June 30, 2006 drinking a pint with the denizens of the Exford is also a must, before walking outside to kiss face with any chick that asks for $20 for a headjob. Then you can wander along Russell st while the bums try to sell you a 'cap' and you try and talk them into ringing their 'friends who live in the richmond highrise' for some acid or white powders... The lounge used to be a great place to visit - the balcony was a must when i was younger in the late 90s, but nowdays you might see a guy with a UR top on, but other than that most people will vomit on you if you dare to ask if there is anything around... Happy Hgh Herb is the only herbal shop im aware of and Ferret is much more accustomed to it than i, so he might be able to give you better advice. I didnt realise people still played metal so im no good there... You can see some rough and nasty bands at the dingdong lounge - i usualy go there when ive had a few or the lollies make me - lately more often the later than the former thankfully... i forgot your last question! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spiders Posted June 30, 2006 and the st.andrew's pub is a laugh as well - as long as your cool with paying $1 to get Eftpos... i work with some of the locals from out there - they often fantise about shooting people so be warned... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pala Posted July 2, 2006 Maybe not as exciting as some of the other stuff, (but if you're looking for a cheap lunch in the city) I quite like Crossways. It's 123 Swanston, and you'd need to look out for it, cause its just a doorway showing some stairs. It's a Hare Krishna resteraunt. They're only open for a couple of hours at lunch. It $5.00 for the meal. Very nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ferret Posted July 3, 2006 (edited) yeah check out the arthouse or the tote for some live music Collectors Corner @ Gardenworld on springvale rd, keysborough :drool: some damn good cheap grub at Morrocan Soup Bar, St georges rd, nth fitzroy lentil as anything in st kilda or at the abbotsford convent personally i wouldnt bother checking out crown though.. Edited July 3, 2006 by ferret Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oxydiser Posted July 20, 2006 Thanks heaps guys, the week in Melbourne was a godsend and everything I hoped it to be. Awesome nightlife (esplanade hotel and arthouse were hightlights). The royal botanical gardens were kickass (the themes!!! the herb section!! ...although the cactus glasshouse could have had more access). Saw snow for the first time and feared for my life half way down an intermediate slope on Mt Buller. Got threatened on a tram in St Kilda by a chromehead! And in coles central by a midget 40 year old punk! But in all a eclectic and exciting place. I would love to live there for a year or two in my youth but I don't know if I would raise a family there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
