on 02-09-2015 08:09 AM
Solved! Go to Solution.
02-09-2015 04:24 PM - edited 02-09-2015 04:29 PM
Is the official site. It will give you the latest news on any strikes. If you don't see a big industrial action! type banner at the top, to click on, search for industrial action in the search this site bar. That gets you the latest information.
on 02-09-2015 08:30 AM
Lurker so far I've only heard that there might be a 4 hour stoppage this Friday, so hopefully you'll be OK while you're here
on 02-09-2015 08:34 AM
02-09-2015 04:24 PM - edited 02-09-2015 04:29 PM
Is the official site. It will give you the latest news on any strikes. If you don't see a big industrial action! type banner at the top, to click on, search for industrial action in the search this site bar. That gets you the latest information.
on 02-09-2015 04:32 PM
Good one Amber you just beat me. We've had the tram strike and I think there's a train strike scheduled for tomorrow Thursday but of course check on the site.
02-09-2015 04:34 PM - edited 02-09-2015 04:36 PM
Hope you have a lovely time and that the weather is good for you.
With previous tram strikes, there were replacement buses, but there were some complaints that they were few and far between. For short trips around the CBD taxis might be the way to go.
With the trams, check out the exact free zone online, that is inner CBD where if all of your trip lies in the free zone you do not need to touch on. So make sure you know when, and when not to be paying for it. Seen people get a bit caught out one stop along.
on 02-09-2015 05:06 PM
on 02-09-2015 05:08 PM
@lurker172602 wrote:
Thanks everyone. I'll keep an eye on that site for current info when we get there.
I have the route maps for both the free CBD trams and the tourist ones so hopefully we'll be ok.
Now if anyone can tell me what the weather will be like and what to pack ...........
🙂 🙂 🙂
Don't worry ábout that stuff Lurker - always cold down there.
Just take care of Mum.
on 02-09-2015 05:17 PM
Alrighty...the weather
http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/forecasts/melbourne.shtml?ref=hdr
the past couple of days have been mild, start to spring-ish...check the site closer to your trip to know what to pack. Definitely bring one of those small folding brollys if you have one. If you forget anything the CBD is full of shops.
on 02-09-2015 05:17 PM
I shall ignore that comment Helen!
Lurker, I wouldnt worry too much re the public transport, as there will be buses put on if the trams arent running. Near QV market, you will need to walk to the corner of Elizabth St for the free tram area. Any tram from that corner will take you into the city.
We Melbourne people are fond of layering, so a lovely scarf is helpful, and a light jacket too. Today was a little grey, but 18 degrees..and no rain.
What have you got planned?