{"id":408253,"date":"2026-02-23T11:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T00:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/augstudy.com\/?page_id=408253"},"modified":"2026-03-11T14:51:31","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T03:51:31","slug":"melb-guides","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/augstudy.com\/zh\/guide\/pre-departure-welcome\/australia-city-guides\/melb-guides\/","title":{"rendered":"Melbourne Guides"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_content_element wpb_raw_html\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\n<!-- AUG MELBOURNE WELCOME CARDS -->\n<section id=\"aug-melb-welcome-cards\" aria-label=\"Melbourne Welcome Guide\">\n\n\n  <!-- Scoped container: ensures CSS\/JS only affect this section -->\n  <div class=\"aug-melb-wrap\">\n\n\n    <div class=\"wrap\">\n\n        <!-- ROW 1 -->\n        <div class=\"row row-1\">\n\n        <!-- Job -->\n        <div class=\"card focus-right\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/augstudy.com\/aug-website-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/job.jpg\" alt=\"Job\">\n\n            <div class=\"card-text\">\n            <h2>Job-Hunting<\/h2>\n            <p>Find work in Australia<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"overlay\">\n            <button class=\"button\" type=\"button\">View more<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"card-content\" hidden>\n            <h3>Discover how to apply for TFN and the best platforms to kick-start your career in Australia \ud83c\udfe6<\/h3>\n\n            <div class=\"job-apps-grid\">\n\n                <div class=\"job-app\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/augstudy.com\/aug-website-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/seek.png\" alt=\"SEEK\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seek.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEEK<\/a>\n                <p>Explore local opportunities and salary insights to start your career confidently.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"job-app\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/augstudy.com\/aug-website-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/linkedin.png\" alt=\"LinkedIn\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a>\n                <p>Build your professional brand and connect with employers and recruiters.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"job-app\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/augstudy.com\/aug-website-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/indeed.png\" alt=\"Indeed\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/au.indeed.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indeed<\/a>\n                <p>Find entry-level and part-time roles with simple applications and reviews.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <h4>Tax File Number (TFN) \ud83e\uddfe<\/h4>\n\n            <p>\n            A TFN is a unique number issued by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). \n            It is required if you want to work and pay the correct tax in Australia.\n            <\/p>\n\n            <p>\n            <strong>Important:<\/strong> It is <strong>FREE<\/strong> to apply.\n            <\/p>\n\n            <p>\n            <strong>How to apply:<\/strong><br>\n            Apply online via the official ATO website \u2014 \n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ato.gov.au\/individuals-and-families\/tax-file-number\/apply-for-a-tfn\/foreign-passport-holders-permanent-migrants-and-temporary-visitors-tfn-application\"\n                target=\"_blank\"\n                rel=\"noopener\">\n                Apply for TFN (Official ATO Website)\n            <\/a>\n            <\/p>\n\n\n            <p>\n                Need help with work rights, resumes, housing, further study, or visa pathways?<br>\n                \ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/augstudy.com\/enquiry\/\" class=\"apps-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                Talk to the AUG Melbourne team\n                <\/a>\n            <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"popup\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <div class=\"popup-inner\">\n                <div class=\"popup-content\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Apps -->\n        <div class=\"card\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/augstudy.com\/aug-website-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/apps.jpg\" alt=\"Apps\">\n\n            <div class=\"card-text\">\n            <h2>Essential Apps<\/h2>\n            <p>Daily apps you need<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"overlay\">\n            <button class=\"button\" type=\"button\">View more<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"card-content\" hidden>\n            <h3>Explore must-have apps that make student life, transport, budget-saving, and daily tasks easier\ud83d\udcf1<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"apps-grid\">\n\n                <section class=\"apps-block\">\n                <h4>Travel<\/h4>\n                <ul>\n                    <li><b>Uber<\/b> \u2014 Safe ride-sharing anytime.<\/li>\n                    <li><b>Didi<\/b> \u2014 Budget-friendly rides & discounts.<\/li>\n                    <li><b>SkyBus<\/b> \u2014 Airport \u2194 City, great with luggage.<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n                <\/section>\n\n                <section class=\"apps-block\">\n                <h4>Money-Saving<\/h4>\n                <ul>\n                    <li><b>UNiDAYS<\/b> \u2014 Student discounts for daily life.<\/li>\n                    <li><b>Flybuys<\/b> \u2014 Earn points at Coles, Kmart & partners.<\/li>\n                    <li><b>Everyday Rewards<\/b> \u2014 Points at Woolworths, Big W & more.<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n                <\/section>\n\n                <section class=\"apps-block\">\n                <h4>Find Housing<\/h4>\n                <ul>\n                    <li><b>RealEstate<\/b> \u2014 Search rentals & inspections.<\/li>\n                    <li><b>Domain<\/b> \u2014 Compare suburbs & new listings.<\/li>\n                    <li><b>Flatmates<\/b> \u2014 Find roommates & shared housing.<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n                <\/section>\n            <\/div>\n            <p>\n                Need student accommodation?<br>\n                \ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/augstudy.com\/enquiry\/\"\n                    class=\"apps-link\"\n                    target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                    Talk to AUG staff\n                <\/a>\n            <\/p>\n            \n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <div class=\"popup\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <div class=\"popup-inner\">\n                <div class=\"popup-content\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- ROW 2 -->\n        <div class=\"row row-2\">\n\n        <!-- Shopping -->\n        <div class=\"card\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/augstudy.com\/aug-website-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/shopping.jpg\" alt=\"Shopping\">\n            <div class=\"card-text\">\n            <h2>Ultimate Shopping Spots<\/h2>\n            <p>Affordable finds for students life<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"overlay\">\n            <button class=\"button\" type=\"button\">View more<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"card-content\" hidden>\n\n            <h3>Explore the best places for affordable groceries, fashion, and everyday essentials. \ud83d\udecd\ufe0f<\/h3>\n\n            <div class=\"shopping-cols\">\n\n                <!-- LEFT COLUMN -->\n                <div class=\"shopping-col\">\n\n                <section class=\"shopping-block\">\n                    <h4>Local Produce Markets <span class=\"map-hint\">(Map)<\/span><\/h4>\n                    <ul>\n                    <li>\n                        <a class=\"map-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Queen%20Victoria%20Market%20Melbourne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                        Queen Victoria Market\n                        <\/a>\n                        <span class=\"meta\">(RMIT & UniMelb*)<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                    <li>\n                        <a class=\"map-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=South%20Melbourne%20Market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                        South Melbourne Market\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                    <li>\n                        <a class=\"map-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Footscray%20Market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                        Footscray Market\n                        <\/a>\n                        <span class=\"meta\">(VU*)<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/section>\n\n                <section class=\"shopping-block\">\n                    <h4>Major Supermarket Chains <span class=\"map-hint\">(Map)<\/span><\/h4>\n                    <ul>\n                    <li><a class=\"map-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Woolworths%20near%20me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Woolworths<\/a><\/li>\n                    <li><a class=\"map-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Coles%20near%20me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Coles<\/a><\/li>\n                    <li><a class=\"map-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=ALDI%20near%20me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aldi<\/a><\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/section>\n\n                <section class=\"shopping-block\">\n                    <h4>Budget Department Stores <span class=\"map-hint\">(Map)<\/span><\/h4>\n                    <ul>\n                    <li><a class=\"map-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Kmart%20near%20me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kmart<\/a><\/li>\n                    <li><a class=\"map-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Big%20W%20near%20me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Big W<\/a><\/li>\n                    <li><a class=\"map-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Officeworks%20near%20me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Officeworks<\/a><\/li>\n                    <li><a class=\"map-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Daiso%20Melbourne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daiso<\/a><\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/section>\n\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- RIGHT COLUMN -->\n                <div class=\"shopping-col\">\n\n                <section class=\"shopping-block\">\n\n                    <h4>Asian Grocery Spots <span class=\"map-hint\">(Map)<\/span><\/h4>\n                    <ul>\n                    <li>\n                        <a class=\"map-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Pacific%20Asian%20Elizabeth%20Street%20Melbourne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                        Pacific Asian (Elizabeth St)\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                    <li>\n                        <a class=\"map-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=TANG%20The%20Asian%20Food%20Emporium%20Melbourne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                        TANG \u2013 The Asian Food Emporium\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                    <li>\n                        <a class=\"map-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=KT%20Mart%20Elizabeth%20Street%20Melbourne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                        KT Mart (Elizabeth St)\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                    <li>\n                        <a class=\"map-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Grand%20Laguna%20Hawthorn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                        Grand Laguna (Hawthorn)\n                        <\/a>\n                        <span class=\"meta\">(Swinburne*)<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                    <li>\n                        <a class=\"map-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=OK%20Go%20Asian%20Supermarket%20Melbourne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                        OK Go Asian Supermarket\n                        <\/a>\n                        <span class=\"meta\">(near Deakin*)<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                    <li>\n                        <a class=\"map-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Hong%20Kong%20Supermarket%20near%20Monash%20Clayton\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                        Hong Kong Supermarket\n                        <\/a>\n                        <span class=\"meta\">(near Monash Clayton*)<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/section>\n\n                <section class=\"shopping-block\">\n                    <h4>Shopping Malls <span class=\"map-hint\">(Map)<\/span><\/h4>\n                    <ul>\n                    <li><a class=\"map-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Emporium%20Melbourne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emporium<\/a><\/li>\n                    <li>\n                        <a class=\"map-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Chadstone%20Shopping%20Centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chadstone<\/a>\n                        <span class=\"meta\">(Monash & Deakin*)<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                    <li>\n                        <a class=\"map-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Highpoint%20Shopping%20Centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Highpoint<\/a>\n                        <span class=\"meta\">(VU*)<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                    <li><a class=\"map-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Westfield%20Doncaster%20Shopping%20Centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Westfield Doncaster<\/a><\/li>\n                    <li><a class=\"map-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Melbourne%20Central\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Melbourne Central<\/a><\/li>\n                    <li><a class=\"map-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Spencer%20Outlet%20Centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spencer Outlet Centre<\/a><\/li>\n                    <li><a class=\"map-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=DFO%20South%20Wharf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DFO South Wharf<\/a><\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/section>\n\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            <p class=\"shopping-note\">\n                Ask the AUG team for caf\u00e9 recommendations near our office \u2014 we\u2019ve got you covered!<br>\n                \ud83d\udc49 <a href=\"https:\/\/augstudy.com\/enquiry\/\"\n                    class=\"apps-link\"\n                    target=\"_blank\"\n                    rel=\"noopener\">\n                    Talk to AUG Melbourne team\n                <\/a>\n            <\/p>\n\n            <p class=\"shopping-footnote\">\n                *Closest university\n            <\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n            <div class=\"popup\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <div class=\"popup-inner\">\n                <div class=\"popup-content\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Transport -->\n        <div class=\"card\">\n            <div class=\"card-text\" >\n            <h2>Public Transportation<\/h2>\n            <p>Getting around easily<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/augstudy.com\/aug-website-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/transport.jpg\" alt=\"Transport\">\n\n            <div class=\"overlay\">\n            <button class=\"button\" type=\"button\">View more<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"card-content\" hidden>\n            <h3>Understand how to travel around Melbourne and Victoria easily using Myki and V\/Line. \ud83d\ude8b<\/h3>\n\n            <div class=\"transport-grid\">\n\n                <!-- LEFT COLUMN -->\n                <div class=\"transport-col\">\n\n                  <section class=\"transport-block\">\n                    <h4>How to get a myki<\/h4>\n                    <ul>\n                      <li>Buy from train stations, 7-Eleven, or online<\/li>\n                      <li>Physical card costs $6<\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                  <\/section>\n\n                  <section class=\"transport-block\">\n                    <h4>Useful tips<\/h4>\n                    <ul>\n                      <li>\n                        Download the PTV app for live transport updates  \n                        (<a class=\"transport-link\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/au\/app\/public-transport-victoria-app\/id318696180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iOS<\/a> \/\n                        <a class=\"transport-link\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=au.gov.vic.ptv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Android<\/a>)\n                      <\/li>\n                      <li>Register your myki in the app (important if lost)<\/li>\n                      <li>Enjoy the Free Tram Zone in Melbourne CBD<\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                  <\/section>\n\n                  <section class=\"transport-block\">\n                    <h4>\ud83e\udd16 Android users<\/h4>\n                    <ul>\n                      <li>Add Myki to Google or Samsung Wallet<\/li>\n                      <li>No physical card needed<\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                  <\/section>\n\n                  <section class=\"transport-block\">\n                    <h4>\ud83c\udf4e iPhone users<\/h4>\n                    <ul>\n                      <li>Digital Myki not available, physical card needed<\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                  <\/section>\n\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- RIGHT COLUMN -->\n                <div class=\"transport-col\">\n\n                  <!-- Daily fares\uff08\u6539\u4e3a\u94fe\u63a5\uff09 -->\n                  <section class=\"transport-block\">\n                    <h4>Daily fares<\/h4>\n                    <p>\n                      <a class=\"transport-link\"\n                        href=\"https:\/\/www.ptv.vic.gov.au\/tickets\/fares\/\"\n                        target=\"_blank\"\n                        rel=\"noopener\">\n                        Check daily fares on the PTV website \u2192\n                      <\/a>\n                    <\/p>\n                  <\/section>\n\n                  <!-- Metro vs V\/Line\uff08\u5148\u6587\u5b57\u5360\u4f4d\uff09 -->\n                  <section class=\"transport-block\">\n                    <h4>Metro Trains vs V\/Line Trains<\/h4>\n\n                    <div class=\"transport-compare\">\n                      <figure>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/augstudy.com\/aug-website-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Metro-Train.jpg\"\n                            alt=\"Metro Train Melbourne\">\n                        <figcaption>Metro Train (Melbourne suburban)<\/figcaption>\n                      <\/figure>\n\n                      <figure>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/augstudy.com\/aug-website-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/VLine.jpg\"\n                            alt=\"V\/Line regional train\">\n                        <figcaption>V\/Line Train (regional Victoria)<\/figcaption>\n                      <\/figure>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                  <\/section>\n\n                  <section class=\"transport-block\">\n                    <h4>\ud83d\ude86 V\/Line trains &amp; coaches<\/h4>\n                    <ul>\n                      <li>Travel outside Melbourne (regional Victoria)<\/li>\n                      <li>Paper tickets are used for longer regional trips<\/li>\n                      <li>Fares are distance-based<\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                  <\/section>\n\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n\n            <div class=\"popup\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n            <div class=\"popup-inner\">\n                <div class=\"popup-content\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- ROW 3 -->\n        <div class=\"row row-3\">\n\n        <!-- Tour -->\n        <div class=\"card\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/augstudy.com\/aug-website-files\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/tour.jpg\" alt=\"Tour\">\n            <div class=\"card-text\">\n            <h2>Must-Visit Tourist Destinations<\/h2>\n            <p>Places worth exploring<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"overlay\">\n            <button class=\"button\" type=\"button\">View more<\/button>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"card-content\" hidden>\n            <h3>Find iconic Australian attractions and experiences to enjoy during your study journey. \ud83c\udfde\ufe0f<\/h3>\n\n            <div class=\"shopping-cols\">\n\n                <!-- LEFT COLUMN -->\n                <div class=\"shopping-col\">\n\n                  <section class=\"shopping-block\">\n                    <h4>Nature & Gardens<\/h4>\n                    <ul>\n                      <li>\n                        <a class=\"map-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Royal+Botanic+Gardens+Melbourne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                          Royal Botanic Gardens\n                        <\/a> \u2013 Peaceful inner-city gardens.\n                      <\/li>\n                      <li>\n                        <a class=\"map-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Dandenong+Botanic+Garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                          Dandenong Botanic Garden\n                        <\/a> \u2013 Scenic seasonal blooms.\n                      <\/li>\n                      <li>\n                        <a class=\"map-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Carlton+Gardens+Melbourne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                          Carlton Garden\n                        <\/a> \u2013 Historic heritage gardens.\n                      <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                  <\/section>\n\n                  <section class=\"shopping-block\">\n                    <h4>Beaches<\/h4>\n                    <ul>\n                      <li>\n                        <a class=\"map-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Brighton+Beach+Melbourne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                          Brighton Beach\n                        <\/a> \u2013 Iconic colourful bathing boxes.\n                      <\/li>\n                      <li>\n                        <a class=\"map-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Port+Melbourne+Beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                          Port Melbourne Beach\n                        <\/a> \u2013 Popular city beach.\n                      <\/li>\n                      <li>\n                        <a class=\"map-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=St+Kilda+Beach+Melbourne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                          St Kilda Beach\n                        <\/a> \u2013 Famous sunset views.\n                      <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                  <\/section>\n\n                <\/div>\n\n\n                <!-- RIGHT COLUMN -->\n                <div class=\"shopping-col\">\n\n                  <section class=\"shopping-block\">\n                    <h4>Weekend Getaways<\/h4>\n                    <ul>\n                      <li>\n                        <a class=\"map-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Puffing+Billy+Railway\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                          Puffing Billy\n                        <\/a> \u2013 Scenic steam railway through the Dandenong Ranges.\n                      <\/li>\n                      <li>\n                        <a class=\"map-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Great+Ocean+Road+Victoria\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                          Great Ocean Road\n                        <\/a> \u2013 Stunning coastal views & perfect road trips.\n                      <\/li>\n                      <li>\n                        <a class=\"map-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Phillip+Island+Victoria\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                          Phillip Island\n                        <\/a> \u2013 Penguin Parade & coastal wildlife.\n                      <\/li>\n                      <li>\n                        <a class=\"map-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Peninsula+Hot+Springs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                          Peninsula Hot Springs\n                        <\/a> \u2013 Relaxing natural hot spring experience.\n                      <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                  <\/section>\n\n                  <section class=\"shopping-block\">\n                    <h4>City Experiences<\/h4>\n                    <ul>\n                      <li>\n                        <a class=\"map-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&query=Luna+Park+Melbourne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                          Luna Park\n                        <\/a> \u2013 Historic amusement park.\n   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