One great thing about Melbourne is that if you don't like the weather it
will usually change either in the next hour or next day (february 3rd was an
exception ... I waited all day for the rain to stop ... didn't happen!).
Statistically, it is highly unlikely that there will be another 155mm
rainfall day in the next 20 years (assuming not due to enhanced greenhouse
effect).

There are also a lot of great places to visit within 4 hours drive of
Melbourne. Main issue with the city? Very difficult to get public transport
OUT to some country areas in the morning - the PT system is designed for
people coming in to work in the city, not tourists heading out of the city
on day trips.

Anyway, have fun in Adelaide!

Cheers,

Lyn


"Ross" wrote in message
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Think about this.

It is summer in Oz now!

1st February Melbourne's max. temp. was 36º
2nd February was max. temp. 13º
3rd February was the wettest day in over 150 years. Official fall was 155
mm i.e. 155 litres per square metre. Wild weather with much flooding and
damage.

Are you sure you want to visit Melbourne?

Ross

"Paul" wrote in message
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Best time of the year to visit Australia?

We live near Los Angeles and are interested in a combined package flying
Quantas
and staying 4 nights in Sydney, 4 in Melbourne and 4 in Cairns-Great
Barrier Reef.