November 2009 rolled around and I was back in Melbourne once more. A free return flight so I wasn’t going pass up the opportunity! Not too many pics from this quick weekender, but a few new angles. I especially love the way the piture of the fountain at the front of the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton turned out.

I liked Melbourne so much that 6 months after my first adventure there, I was back again. This time, I had more time on my hands to really explore the city and get a feel for things. Photography was not a major concern of mine during my first trip, and I made sure to capture the scenes that I regretted not capturing then.

Although the focus is primarily on the CBD, there are also photos from Southbank, Docklands, Prahran, Carlton, Fitzroy, St Kilda, Richmond and Hawthorn.

Melbourne’s reputation as a “food” city has grown enormously over the past decade. After travelling and seeing what other cities around the world have to offer, I can confirm that this reuptation is well deserved. Any cuisine you want from any culture in the world can be found in Melbourne. The quality of the food is excellent, and the prices are reasonable. Along with the well developed small bar culture, and vibrant cultural and sporting scene, Melbourne truly is deserving of it’s reputation as one of the world’s most liveable cities.