What to do on New Year’s day in Melbourne

I should have felt more hungover than i did when i woke up this morning! I had way too much red wine on a stick last night, there was a handsome hello from the Caribbean prince and a perfectly chilled night watching films in the garden.

NYE sparklers 2015

What we tried to achieve and what we actually achieved with NYE sparklers in Melbourne

Followed by a morning at Melbourne zoo

Melbourne zoo elephant

Step two to becoming an official Melburnian, ride the elephant at the Zoo

Melbourne Zoo New Years day 2015

Our very able young intrepid guide for the day, Miss Emily! This way, this way, this way… :o)

Giraffes, Melbourne Zoo, New Years Day Melbourne

Giraffes in action at Melbourne zoo, photo credit to the very able explorer Emily!

lunch at Jardin Tan, followed by a sedate walk and punt around the lake in the botanical gardens

Punting at Melbourne Botanical gardens

Ladies punting on the lake at the Botanical gardens Melbourne

A super simple and perfect start to 2015 :o)

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