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Things to Do in Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC: 2 Places From Mark Wiens | Varedelo
This guide turns Freshest Sashimi + Australian Backyard Barbecue!! 🍣 Tuna Fishing in Australia! from Mark Wiens into a practical travel map with 2 saved spots around Lonsdale St and Sorrento VIC. The mapped places include a bar and a hotel. Use it to understand the places and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Mark Wiens traveled from downtown Melbourne to the open sea to hunt for southern bluefin tuna. He successfully reeled in a 'jelly bean' tuna after tracking bird activity and learning specialized casting techniques from local experts. Mark was particularly impressed by the physical challenge of the catch and the pristine quality of the fresh fish intended for a beachside barbecue.
What this map is good for
- Planning a bar stop or short itinerary in Lonsdale St.
- Seeing where the mapped places sit together before choosing what to visit first.
- Saving 2 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- HER
Bar in 270 Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia, Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC, Australia
Price level: Cheap - Sorrento
Hotel in Sorrento VIC 3943, Australia, Sorrento VIC, Australia
Experiences captured
- Drove from Melbourne to Sorrento
- Boarded a classic wooden boat
- Navigated through the Port Phillip Bay entrance
- Observed dolphins and diving birds
- Practiced blind casting for bluefin tuna
- Caught a 'jelly bean' sized bluefin tuna
- Learned how to dispatch and bleed tuna for sashimi
- Iced the fresh catch for a beach barbecue
Planning notes for Melbourne
Melbourne is a city characterized by its mid-19th-century colonial origins and its subsequent expansion during the Victorian gold rush era. Established in 1835, the settlement's early history is preserved in structures such as La Trobe’s Cottage (1839) and St James Old Cathedral (1839–1847). The discovery of gold in the 1850s transitioned the town into a global financial center.
Must-try foods nearby
- Souvlaki with Gluten-Free Pita
A Melbourne institution, the iconic lamb or chicken souvlaki from Stalactites is served in a warm, Coeliac Australia-accredited gluten-free pita. - Pandan Taro Swiss Roll
Found at the 100% gluten-free Kudo bakery in the CBD, this vibrant green sponge is made with Japanese techniques and premium rice flour. - Ancient Recipe GF Focaccia
Zita’s Focaccia in South Yarra has taken the city by storm with long lines for their crispy, oil-rich Italian breads. - Gnocchi Sorrentina
Crafted at Shop 225 in Pascoe Vale South, this dish features house-made gluten-free gnocchi that are Coeliac Australia accredited. - Smoked Eggplant Arepas
A highlight of the 100% gluten-free menu at Rufio in St Kilda, these Venezuelan-style corn pockets are flame-grilled and stuffed with rich, smoky eggplant.
When to go: The best times to visit Melbourne are the shoulder seasons of autumn (March to May) and spring (September to November), which offer mild temperatures and vibrant scenery without the extreme heat of summer. The city is famous for "four seasons in one day.
Local tips
- Always carry a Myki card for public transport and remember that trams within the central Free Tram Zone do not require tapping on or off.
- Dress in versatile layers to prepare for Melbourne's unpredictable weather, which can famously cycle through four seasons in a single day.
- Tipping is not mandatory or expected in restaurants as staff are paid a living wage, though rounding up the bill for exceptional service is a kind gesture.
- Keep to the left when walking on footpaths and standing on escalators to maintain local social flow and etiquette.
What travelers are noticing
- The reopening of the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel in Docklands after a five-year hiatus.
- The full launch of the Metro Tunnel project, featuring five new architecturally designed underground stations.
- The debut of Snowtunnel in Melbourne's west, Australia's first indoor rotating snow tunnel for year-round skiing.
Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from Freshest Sashimi + Australian Backyard Barbecue!! 🍣 Tuna Fishing in Australia!, with the creator video, a static map preview, and selected spots from the trip.
Can I save these spots?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save the places, keep planning notes, and revisit the guide from your phone.
Does this replace watching the video?
No. The video remains the source, and the map makes the places easier to scan, compare, and save while planning.
Use it on your trip
Save this travel map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.