The White Hat Guide to 10 Things To Do for Mothers Day in Melbourne
Afternoon Tea at The Windsor For as long as most people can remember, afternoon tea at The Hotel
Windsor has been a Melbourne institution. A full leisurely afternoon tea
served in the luxurious surrounds of Melbourne's of Melbourne grand old
historic hotel really calls for a lady to wear a hat and gloves. If you
don't have a hat and gloves and the gentleman doesn't have a cane then
White Hat urges you to at least carry yourself with a dignified air.
Visit a historic house - Melbourne has a number of impressive historic houses that are open to the public on Sundays. Head along and spend a leisurely afternoon imagining yourself wandering around your stately 19th century home on a rainy day. More details at The White Hat Guide to Historic Houses in Melbourne.
Ride a tram - You can ride the City Circle Tram for free, but once you've done a complete circuit you probably don't want to go around a second time. On the other hand you could choose a particular tram and ride it to the end of the route and back. On the weekends, if you buy the right ticket, this will cost you next to nothing. and for visitors it can be a good way to get a flavour of Melbourne suburban living. You could for instance try the route 109 which runs through Collins Street in the city. If you are on a tight budget you could break your journey at either Victoria Street Richmond or the Box Hill terminus and enjoy a cheap warming Asian meal. If you have a little more to spend you could enjoy a meal at one of the restaurants overlooking the bay at the Station Pier terminus.
Have a meal on the tramcar restaurant - Enjoy a leisurely meal in a heated tramcar restaurant while looking through the windows at the poor mugs out there walking around in the rain. Be warned that the wine (included in the price) keeps on coming so you're sure to feel nice and warm when you return to base.
Enjoy a lengthy lunch at a fine restaurant - You don't need to feel guilty that you should be getting outside and doing things.
Visit a gallery - Melbourne has numbers of fine galleries such as you can find at The White Hat Guide to Galleries in Melbourne, and there is nothing like coming off a cold wet street into a warm gallery to encourage a person to take extra time in examining and thinking about the art. Many of these galleries have cafes and sometimes bookshops attached, so there is no need to venture out in a hurry.
Go for a day trip - The Dandenong Ranges can be particularly impressive in the rain and it has plenty of places to stop for a warming snack or meal.
Seek out one of Melbourne's hidden gems - most weeks in our free newsletter we make mention of a hidden gem of Melbourne. A rainy day can be a good time to explore one of these. You could start by visiting the Athenaeum Library (visitors are welcome) and burying yourself in a book while soaking up the unique surroundings.
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