Melbourne
Hellenic Museum - Former Royal Mint - Melbourne Open House 2011
Near Flagstaff Gardens in Melbourne sits a beautiful building that once housed the Royal Mint. The Royal Mint has since moved to a modern building further down the road and the original building has become the Hellenic Museum.
Plaza Ballroom - Melbourne Open House 2011
The Plaza Ballroom in Melbourne feels like a gothic theme park. The ballroom’s entrance is located on Collins Street. There is nothing on the outside to suggest what lurks inside.
Capitol Theatre - Melbourne Open House 2011
Melbourne’s former Capitol Theatre is part of the RMIT campus. The theatre was recently open to the public as part of Melbourne Open House.
Exploring JA Substation - Melbourne Open House 2011
We recently got the chance to explore a working electricity substation. Thanks to Melbourne’s Open House weekend, Megan and I took the opportunity to take a tour around the bunker like facility.
Storey Hall, RMIT - Melbourne Open House 2011
Storey Hall is part of the RMIT campus and forms part of a visually fun building in the heart of Melbourne. The green roof and quirky facade continue on inside.
Docklands Winter Fireworks
Each Friday night during July, the Docklands in Melbourne held a free fireworks event. As the month passed, the crowds that gathered each Friday night increased.
Docklands Playground Sculpture
On one windy day in Melbourne I managed to take some footage of a fun and playful wind sculpture. The sculpture is part of the Docklands, Melbourne, and situated within a children’s playground.
Penguins at St Kilda
During the last two weeks, the penguins have appeared at St Kilda, Melbourne. In the early morning hours I have seen ten or more at a time while out running.
Melbourne's Moomba Festival 2011
During the long weekend in March, Melbourne celebrates Labour Day with the Moomba Festival.
Kite Surfing
I was pleased to be able to film kite surfing taking place at St Kilda last weekend.