Princes Park Accommodation

There are many things happening in Melbourne in March. The Brunswick Music Festival runs from the 11th until the 21st of March and is one of Victoria’s best Music Festivals. The festival is held in the City of Moreland which is an incredibly diverse community with more than 35% of its residence not born in Australia. The Brunswick Music Festival is Australia’s only Inner City Festival of Folk Roots and World Music.
Go to http://www.brunswickmusicfestival.com.au/ for more information

The Melbourne Food & Wine Festival takes place in Melbourne from the 12th until the 23rd of March. The Food & Wine Festival showcases some of Melbourne, and the World’s best chefs. Melbourne restaurants, bars, wineries and cafes are all on show during this time with food and drinks available to suit all budgets. There is a wide variety of food from different countries but especially from South East Asia.
For more information on events and locations, go to http://www.melbournefoodandwine.com.au/

The Melbourne Fashion Festival runs from Sunday the 14th of March until Sunday the 21st of March. Melbourne has always been known for being the Fashion Capital of Australia and this festival brings together the best of the Fashion Industry to Melbourne. There will be free sidewalk presentations and fashion shows in the city and many more events taking place over the week. Look at the Official Loreal Melbourne Fashion Festival website for more details.
http://www.lmff.com.au/

If you are looking for a good laugh then head into Melbourne from the 24th of March until the 18th of April for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. For information on which comics are in Melbourne and to book tickets, go to http://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2010/season/

From the 25th to the 28th of March, Melbourne becomes the place for all racing enthusiasts to be. The Qantas Australian Grand Prix takes place in Albert Park over 4 spectacular days. Go to http://www.grandprix.com.au/ for more information.

See Thomas the Tank Engine and The Fat Controller perform for the entire family at The Puffing Billy Emerald Station. You can also ride on the steam train behind Puffing Billy. There are also other things for the kids to do which include an animal nursery, face painting, photo opportunities, Green Bulgy Bus rides and a jumping castle. There are also food and drinks available as well as Thomas the Tank Engine merchandise.

For more information on pricings and timings, look at http://puffingbilly.com.au/?id=dayoutwiththomas

Planning a trip to Melbourne in February? Well there are a lot of things to do in Melbourne at that time. Melbourne is still busy but it is a more relaxed time in Melbourne.

The Zoo Twilights Music Sessions are in full swing. Entry for the Twilights is from the main Zoo gates anytime after 5.30pm every Saturday and Sunday night from the 16th of January until the 14th of March. There is a wide variety of music shows to choose from so be sure to look at the Zoo website for more details. http://www.zoo.org.au/Melbourne/Twilights

The Melbourne International Boat and Lifestyle Festival is on from the 5th until the 7th of February at the NewQuay and Waterfront Precincts of the Docklands area in Melbourne. There will be luxury boats in the water, holiday information, fashion food and wine on show. There will also be activities to keep the whole family busy. Look at the Melbourne International Boat and Lifestyle Festival website for more information.
http://www.miblf.com.au/

The St Kilda Festival will be in its 30th year when it starts on the 6th and runs until the 14th of February. There is plenty of music, live performances, shopping stalls and more. Further information can be seen on the St Kilda Festival website.
http://www.stkildafestival.com.au/

ACDC’s Black Ice Tour is their first Australian tour since 2001 and is bound to be amazing. There are 3 concerts scheduled for Melbourne on the 11th, 13th and 15th of February at Etihad Stadium. For more information go to
http://www.ticketmaster.com.au/ACDC-tickets/artist/1170951

The 14th of February is Chinese New Year and this year is the Year of the Tiger. Melbourne There is always plenty of things happening in Melbourne in Chinatown during the New Year. The Chinese New Year website has more information.
http://www.chinesenewyear.com.au/index_mel.asp
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The Good Vibrations Festival is being held at The Nursery at the Flemington Racecourse on Sunday the 21st of February. Ticket prices start from $139 per person for regular tickets or $199 for VIP tickets. There is a great list of performers scheduled to perform this year. There is a lot of information about the event on the Good Vibrations website.
http://gvf.com.au/Melbourne/

For all your accommodation needs in Melbourne during February or any other time during the year, check out our website for rates and information.

www.princespark.com

Melbourne is in the midst of tennis fever as the 2010 Australian Open is in full swing as Day 2 gets underway. All the seeded superstars are here as well as some of the lesser known and unseeded players.

There is also live entertainment on in the new Grand Slam Oval which is located between Rod Laver and Hisense Arenas. The Grand Slam Oval has a Jacob’s Creek Wine Bar, Heineken Beer Garden, Australian Tennis Magazine photo booth, Lacoste Clubhouse, live bands, Djs and big screens.

For regular up to date information on what is happening at Hisense Area and Rod Laver Arena go to http://www.australianopen.com/

If you are looking for a place to stay while in Melbourne visit our website http://www.princespark.com.au/booking.asp to view our rates and Hot Deals or call us on 1800 337 770.

There are lots of things happening in Melbourne over January during the school holiday period. There are the usual things to see and do for kids that include going to the Aquarium, the Melbourne Museum, IMAX cinema, Science works Museum and Melbourne Zoo.

Some alternatives to the usual things are going to the City Library, going to the Docklands to see the Mr Sandman sculpture displays and workshops; Active Zone sports workshops in Royal Park, Acrobatics and Fairy Antics at Cooks Cottage and learning about Melbourne’s wetlands guided by a Melbourne Park Ranger.

Look at

http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/Whatson/SFITC/Pages/Childrensactivities.aspx

for more details.

If you are looking for great shopping in Melbourne then make sure you don’t miss going to DFO.

The first and original DFO in Melbourne is located in Cheltenham at the corner of Grange Rd and Center Dandenong Rd in Moorabin. It is approximately 45 minute drive from Brunswick.

The second DFO in Melbourne is located in Essendon at 100 Bulla Rd Strathmore. It is approximately a 15 minute drive from Brunswick.

The third and newest DFO in Melbourne is in South Wharf and is located at 20 Convention Center Place in South Wharf. It is approximately 10 minute drive from Brunswick. DFO South Wharf opened in October 2009 and replaced the DFO in Spencer St in Melbourne City.

There are 3 DFO outlets in Melbourne all easily accessible by car or public transport. All DFO’s have food courts and parking on site. For directions on how to get to the DFO of your choice,  ask Motel Reception staff. 

For a list of stores located in each DFO and more information go to  http://www.dfo.com.au/site.html

The Christmas and New Year Period is a very busy time for Melbourne. There are many events taking place from Boxing Day until the end of January. Some of these events include the Christmas Day, the Cricket which starts on Boxing Day, Christmas Eve in Melbourne, School Holidays, the Australian Open Tennis, Australia Day Celebrations and the Big Day Out.

Make sure you book in advance for the coming period to avoid disappointment. Remember to find the best available rates book online on http://www.princespark.com.au/booking.asp  These rates are so special they can only be booked online through this website.

Sydney Road Brunswick is located a 10 minute tram ride from the city center or a short walk from Melbourne’s Princes Park Motor Inn.

There is a wide variety of things to do in Sydney Road Brunswick. There a many different shops, fashion boutiques, pubs, cafes, Middle Eastern bakeries. There is also a large variety of different ethnic restaurants suck as Nepalese, Middle Eastern, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Italian.

The atmosphere on Sydney Road is that of a diverse and friendly community by day. By night the atmosphere changes and Sydney Road is buzzing with music and people at the various restaurants, clubs and pubs.

For more information take a look at the Sydney Road Brunswick website www.sydneyroad.com.au

Melbourne’s Spring Racing Carnival is an international event which brings out the best in horse racing, fashion and entertainment. There are 50 days of world class horse racing and Melbourne comes to life during this time. There are various events from the 30th of September until the 18th of November. The main race days are the Caulfield Cup, the Cox Plate, the 4 day Melbourne Cup Carnival, Oaks Day and Emirates Stakes Day.

If you are coming to Melbourne for any of these exciting events, make sure you book your accommodation in advance as it is a very busy time in Melbourne. Don’t forget to take a few extra days to do sightseeing and shopping while you are in Melbourne!