A Black Caps Fan Guide to Melbourne 26 Mar 2015
Related articles
- Niki Roderick Extends Depth To New Zealand Record Sport
- NZ More Interested in All Whites than All Blacks Sport
- All Whites claim historic point Sport
- Minister launches SmartGate in Wellington Travel
- Prime Minister to travel to South Africa News
- Authentic Kiwi hospitality for 2011 rugby fans Property
- Unique website launched for Rugby World Cup Sport
- Snow on The Remarkables Living
- NZ migration bolstered by British invasion Migration
- B&Bs advised against highly inflated tariffs Sport
26 March 2015
A Black Caps Fan Guide to Melbourne
The Black Caps made history this week qualifying for the 2015 Cricket World Cup Final. As the nation waits with baited breath for the final showdown this Sunday, Kiwis are getting ready to descend upon Melbourne Cricket Ground to cheer the Black Caps on.
To help Black Caps fans, now off their home turf, navigate and make the most of the city, Tourism Victoria has compiled a Black Caps Fan Guide to Melbourne.
1. GETTING THERE
Can’t beat the crowds? Join them! Trains will
be running from any railway station in the CBD – take the
Hurstbridge or Epping lines. Three tram routes will ensure
you arrive safely at the Melbourne Cricket Ground – No.
75, No. 48 and No. 70. Fancy a walk? Follow the crowds along
the banks of the Yarra River and over the William Barrack
Bridge to Melbourne Cricket Ground, a mere 15 minute walk
from the CBD.
2. FUEL UP
To help get through the nail biting action on
the field, fuel up beforehand at one of Melbourne’s
impressive range of eateries from dumplings in Chinatown,
Kiwi run Huxtaburger on Collins Street or grab a bite
close to Stadium at Magic Mountain Saloon,
Gradi or Trailer Park. Looking for a
show-stopper to please your lady friend? Try Gazi,
Chin Chin or Tonka.
3.
WATERING HOLES
For pre-drinks, or for
those not lucky enough to have a ticket to the game, get
amongst the action in some of Melbourne’s renowned sports
bars including Duke of Wellington, Young &
Jacksons and Melbourne Public – all will be
screening the action live with an atmosphere and crowd
rivalling that at the MCG.
4.
WHAT ELSE
Beyond the cricket, Melbourne
has a vibrant and jam-packed calendar of events for Kiwis
visiting the city. Before or after the excitement of the
cricket why not check out the Melbourne International
Comedy Festival, Shifting Gear: Design Innovation and
the Australian Car or Disney Presents The Lion
King.
5. MELBOURNE AND MORE
Have an extra day or two to spare in Melbourne? Why not get out of town to explore what regional Victoria has to offer. Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Daylesford are all located within a 2-hour drive from the CBD. Explore the cellar doors in Victoria’s wine region, Yarra Valley; play a game of golf at one of Mornington Peninsula’s 19 golf courses or relax at one of Daylesford’s relaxing mineral springs.
News
Hilary Timmins' Award-Winning UK Documentary Series To Inspire NZ Students
29 Jun 2020 Education
Dream Catchers, produced and directed by Hilary Timmins, celebrates the success stories of more than thirty inspirational New... more
New Zealand reaffirms support for Flight MH17 judicial process
7 Mar 2020 News
Ahead of the start of the criminal trial in the Netherlands on 9 March, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has reaffirmed the need to... more
Business
NZ Government's Economic package to fight COVID-19
17 Mar 2020 Business News
The Coalition Government has launched the most significant peace-time economic plan in modern New Zealand history to cushion the... more
NZ Government announces aviation relief package
19 Mar 2020 Business News
Transport Minister Phil Twyford today outlined the first tranche of the $600 million aviation sector relief package announced earlier... more
Living
Diversity was Key at New Zealand Trade Tasting in London
6 Jun 2022 Food & Wine
New Zealand Winegrowers Annual Trade Tasting was recently held in London, on Wednesday 4 May, in Lindley Hall.
It was the first... more
Kiwi author stuns Behind the Butterfly Gate
12 Jan 2022 Arts
Hidden behind the Butterfly Gate is where the secret has been kept for 76 years...
New Zealand writer Merryn Corcoran’s... more
Property
Fairer rules for tenants and landlords
17 Nov 2019 Property
17 NOVEMBER 2019
The Government has delivered on its promise to the over one million New Zealanders who now rent to make it fairer... more
New Zealand Government will not implement a Capital Gains Tax
17 Apr 2019 Property
The Coalition Government will not proceed with the Tax Working Group’s recommendation for a capital gains tax, Jacinda Ardern... more
Migration
Boosting border security with electronic travel authority – now over 500,000 issued
19 Nov 2019 Migration
19 NOVEMBER 2019
We’ve improved border security with the NZeTA, New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority, which helps us to... more
Christchurch reinstated as refugee settlement location
18 Aug 2018 Migration
18 AUGUST 2018
HON IAIN LEES-GALLOWAY
The announcement that Christchurch can once again be a settlement location for refugees... more
Travel
Gallipoli Anzac Day services cancelled
19 Mar 2020 Travel & Tourism
The New Zealand and Australian Governments have announced this year’s joint Anzac Day services at Gallipoli will be cancelled... more
New Zealanders advised not to travel overseas
19 Mar 2020 Travel & Tourism
New Zealanders advised not to travel overseas
more
Sport
The Skipper's Diary: Sir Richard Hadlee honouring his father and NZ's Forty-Niners
27 Oct 2019 Cricket
NZNewsUK London Editor Charlotte Everett spoke to Sir Richard Hadlee about why he’s chosen to publish his father’s... more
PREVIEW: All Blacks v England semi-final
26 Oct 2019 Rugby
The two most convincing quarterfinals winners are set to square off in a semifinal showdown for the ages when the All Blacks meet old... more
Columns
Gordon Campbell on the Gareth Morgan crusade
11 Nov 2016 Opinion
Gordon Campbell on the Gareth Morgan crusade
First published on Werewolf
The ghastly likes of Marine Le Pen in France and Geert ... more
Gordon Campbell on the US election outcome
10 Nov 2016 Opinion
Column - Gordon Campbell
Gordon Campbell on the US election outcome
Well um.. on the bright side, there (probably)... more
Kiwi Success
Congratulations to Loder Cup winner
26 Sep 2018 People
25 SEPTEMBER 2018
The Loder Cup, one of New Zealand’s oldest conservation awards, has been awarded to Robert McGowan for 2018... more
Appointments to New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO
16 Aug 2018 Appointments
16 AUGUST 2018Appointments to New Zealand National Commission for UNESCO
HON JENNY SALESA
Associate Education Minister Jenny Salesa is... more
Recruitment
Historic pay equity settlement for education support workers
14 Aug 2018 Recruitment
14 AUGUST 2018Historic pay equity settlement for education support workers
RT HON JACINDA ARDERN
HON CHRIS HIPKINS
Prime Minister
The... more
Historic pay equity settlement for education support workers
22 Aug 2018 Recruitment
14 AUGUST 2018Historic pay equity settlement for education support workers
RT HON JACINDA ARDERN
HON CHRIS HIPKINS
Prime Minister
The... more