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October in Melbourne

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Tell me the shape of the day. I'll help with the rest.

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Take a jumper anyway.

Four seasons a day, and the gardens are worth it.

October cannot decide what it is doing, which is exactly why the botanic gardens, the ranges and a drive out east are better now than they will be in January.

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An inner north street at golden hour with pavement tables
Inner northCulture, coffee and cool streets
Brighton bathing boxes at sunset
By the baySeaside air and open skies
A tram on a rain-slicked Melbourne street
Rainy MelbourneCosy eats for grey days
Friends at a rooftop table with the city lights behind
After darkNight outs worth it
A country road curving past vineyards at golden hour
Outside the cityDay trips worth the drive

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