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Activities
& Attractions Around Melbourne included in price |
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AFL
World
Free
Entry
Be
immersed in the culture and passion of AFL. Offering a diverse range of experiences
through sound, vision & interaction |
Melbourne
Art Centre
Free
Tour
A
guided tour of Melbourne's home of the arts, The centre comprises two buildings
with its crowning spire a Landmark. |
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Immigration
Museum
Free
Entry
Located
in a beautiful 19th century Old building, the Museum offers a remarkable journey
thu Victoria's immigration history |
Racing
Museum
Free
Entry
Celebrate
the exciting world of thoroughbred racing and its role in Australian cultural
and sporting heritage. |
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Koori
Heritage Cultural Centre
Free
Entry
Established
to preserve the ancient Aboriginal culture. A dynamic, interactive sound and visual
exhibition traces the history. |
Jewish
Museum
Free
Entry
A
modern museum that brings to life the diverse history, religion and culture of
the Jewish people spanning 4,000 years. |
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Federation
Square
Free
Guided Tour
Opened
in 2002, Federation Square is a spectacular piece of architecture which caused
great debate when it was first built. |
Gold Treasury Museum
Free
Entry
Melbourne
is built on gold This museum allows you to immerse yourself in a multi-media journey
and discover the history |
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Como
House
Free
Entry
A
colonial mansion overlooking the Yarra River not far from the city centre. Former
owners, significantly influenced Melbourne society. |
Cooks Cottage
Free
Entry
Cooks
Cottage is the only 18th Century building in Melbourne. Built by Captain Cook's
father. The cottage was brought to Australia in over 200 packing cases. |
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Melbourne
Aquarium
Free
Entry
Created
20 metres under the river's surface includes the world's biggest fish bowl
where sharks and stingrays surround |
Melbourne Museum
Free
Entry
Melbourne
Museum is an innovative playground of interactive fun. Experience Australia's
culture, history and nature |
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Melbourne River Cruises
Free
One Way Cruise
Cruise upriver past the Royal Botanic Gardens, Olympic Park and Herring Island
or downriver past the Crown Complex. |
Melbourne Observation
Deck
Free
Entry
The
best way to get your bearings. Have a bird's eye view of the wonderful city scape
below. |
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Melbourne Zoo
Free
Entry
Australia's
oldest zoo and one of Melbourne's most popular attractions. Set in lovely botanic
gardens. |
Melbourne Cricket
Ground
Free
MCG Tour
For
sports fans, the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is one of the most hallowed spots
in Australia. |
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Royal Exhibition Building
Free
Guided Tour
Discover
the history and beauty of this magnificently restored 125 year old building. 1
of the oldest & most complete pavilions. |
Scienceworks
Free
Guided Tour
This
is the place to 'push it, pull it, spin it, bang it'. There is no better way to
describe this enthralling complex |
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The Carlton Brewhouse
Free
Brewery Tour
Taste and smell your way around this fully operational Abbotsford worksite of
Carlton and United Brewery, Australia's leading brewer. |
Old Melbourne Gaol
Free
Entry
Step
inside the last cellblock of Victoria's first remand prison and explore one of
Melbourne's earliest buildings. |
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Activities
& Attractions Outer Melbourne |
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Heide
Museum of Modern Art
Free
Entry
Heide
Museum of Modern Art is a tranquil and stimulating place to visit. With its rich
and colourful social history it is much celebrated for its dynamic exhibitions,
awardwinning architecture breathtaking gardens. |
Montsalvat
Free
Entry
This
series of distinctive European style buildings on more than 12 acres of parkland This striking building
now hosts various craftspeople and artists whose creations are available for purchase. |
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Puffing
Billy
Free
Return Ride
Puffing
Billy is a historic steam train still running regularly in the mountain district
it was built to serve at the turn of the century. |
Rippon Lea Estate
Free
Entry
Rippon
Lea Estate is a fine example of the Romanesque style. The mansion is surrounded
by spectacular gardens |
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William
Ricketts Sanctuary
Free
Entry
An
unusual highlight of any visit to the Dandenongs, the William Ricketts Sanctuary
is a ‘sculpture garden' set amid a ferny glade complete with waterfalls |
Burrinja
Gallery
Free
Entry
This
gallery houses one of the best collections of Aboriginal and Oceanic Art in the
country and finds a balance between modern and traditional style. |
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Activities
& Attractions Around Ballarat |
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Ballarat Aboriginal
Museum
Free
Entry
A
visit to this Aboriginal living history, museum, art gallery and environmental
centre is a fascinating discovery and experience of the world's oldest surviving
culture. |
Ballarat
Fine Art Gallery
Free
Entry
This is the most important regional art gallery in Australia, and the first to
be established. includes drawings dating back to Captain Cook's first voyage to
Australia. |
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Sovereign
Hill
Free
Entry
One
of the Victoria's top attractions, it is a recreation of Ballarat in the 1850s
where people wear period costume It
is an award-winning open air museum. |
The
Eureka Centre
Free
Entry
Built
on the site of the birthplace of Australian democracy, experience the tensions
and the drama of the Eureka Rebellion through a series of galleries |
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Ballarat
Wildlife & Reptile Park
Free
Entry
If
you'd like to get up close to some of Australia's indigenous animals, It offers
fabulous photo opportunities including close up views of koalas in a reproduction
of their natural habitat. |
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Activities
& Attractions Around Great Ocean Road |
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Cape Otway Centre
Free
Guided Walk
Solar
powered and sustainable, this award-winning Centre showcases an environmentally
friendly philosophy. |
Cape
Schanck Lightstation
Free
Entry
One of the last remaining operational lighthouses, In regular use since 1859,
its original mechanisms are still in place. |
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Shipwrecked
Free
Sound and Laser Show
A
spell-binding sound and laser show brings to life the tale of the Loch Ard, wrecked
on the Victorian coast in 1878. |
Flagstaff Hill
Free
Entry
An
extraordinary re-enactment of 19th century maritime village life. Hardships of
the time are brought to life - captivating attraction. |
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Activities
& Attractions Around Mornington Peninsula |
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Montalto Vineyard
& Olive
Free
Bottle of Olive Oil
A
20 hectare natural amphitheatre vineyard and olive grove It incorporates 9 hectares
of premium vines, 1500 olive trees. |
Moonraker
Cruise.
Free
Cruise
The
best way to see marine life living just off the Mornington Peninsula coast search
for seals and dolphins. |
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Point
Nepean
Free
Entry and Shuttle
Point
Nepean incorporates one of the Mornington Peninsula's most popular stretches of
coast and is a fabulous place to enjoy some of the best of the Victorian outdoors. |
Sunny
Ridge Strawberry Farm
Free
Strawberries
Nestled
in the Mornington Peninsula hinterland is the different and delicious Sunny Ridge
Strawberry Farm. |
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Arthurs
Seat Maze
Free
Entry
Three
formal mazes in which to lose yourself include a traditional hedge maze, a turf
labyrinth & a circular roomed maze. |
Ashcombe
Maze
Free
Entry
Discover
tranquillity with a twist in these beautifully themed gardens and eternally popular
mazes. The hedge maze is 21 years old. |
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Tower Hill State Game
Reserve
Free
Aboriginal Guided Tour
The
Tower Hill Reserve is a haven for wildlife, a fascinating ecological site and
a showcase for local indigenous culture. |
Moonlit
Sanctuary
Free
Entry
This
is a place for endangered native animals that are rarely seen in the wild. Don't miss sugar glider demonstration. |
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The Briars Park
Free
Entry
A
true representations of the early Victorian era browse among all manner of historic
farm machinery. |
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Activities
& Attractions Around Phillip Island |
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Koala
Conservation Centre
Free
Entry
Established
to save the dwindling koala population on Phillip Island, lets visitors get close
to koalas without disturbing them via its treetop boardwalk. |
Churchill Island
Free
Entry
A
small island homestead built on basalt bedrock that is millions of years old. Open to the public,
the substantial homestead, beautiful gardens and various outbuildings. |
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Penguin Parade
Free
Entry
Penguins
can be seen daily as they return from their daily fishing expeditions at sea.
home to 4,500 penguins.= |
Circuit Visitor Centre
Free
Entry
Comprehensive
Visitor Centre offers a chance to explore the golden days of motor sport on Phillip
Island from 1928 to today. |
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Activities
& Attractions Around Grampians |
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Warrook Cattle Farm
Free
Entry
This
working sheep & cattle farm offers tours to visitors wishing to relive the
days gone by. Your tour will take you on a hayride around the farm, offer you
a sheep shearing demonstration. |
Brambuk Cultural Centre
Free
Rock Art Tour
Brambuk is the traditional ground of the Djabwurrung and Jardwadjali people. Join
a cultural ranger on a tour of Aboriginal rock art sites, where you will discover
the powers and ceremonial significance of Bunji. |
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Activities
& Attractions Yarra Valley |
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De
Bortoli Winery
Free
Bottle of Wine
With
over 162 hectares of vines surrounding the restaurant and cellar door, De Bortoli
captures the elegance of cool climate Yarra Valley wines. Stay for lunch or dinner
and indulge in a delicious Italian inspired meal in the first class restaurant. |
Gulf
Station
Free
Entry
Gulf
Station has the most complete set of solid slab-timber farm buildings in Victoria.
Farmed as a pastoral property for almost 100 years, the buildings contain a fascinating
collection of original farm implements and household effects Usual
Cost:$8.00A $5.00C |
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Gum
San Chinese Centre
Free
Entry
Miners from Southern China arrived in Ararat and discovered one of the world's
richest goldfields. This world class centre tells their story and brings to life
the social, environmental and political situations. Usual Cost:$8.00A $5.00C |
Healesville
Sanctuary
Free
Entry
Healesville
Sanctuary is an excellent place to view Australian wildlife in their native habitat.
A stunning bushland environment, with over 200 species to discover. |
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Heide
Museum of Modern Art
Free
Entry
A
tranquil and stimulating place to visit. It is much celebrated for its dynamic
exhibitions, awardwinning architecture and breathtaking gardens. Heide became the birthplace of Australian modernism, attracting leading artists
such as Sidney Nolan. |
Ainsworth
Estate
Free
Bottle of Wine
Ainsworth
Estate has received many accolades as a producer of fine cool climate wines. The
newly constructed modern cellar door facility offers an ideal place for wine lovers
to appreciate premium wine. |
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Activities
& Attractions Around Geelong |
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Ford
Discovery Centre
Free
Entry
A visit to the Ford Discovery Centre will show you not only the history of cars
but give you an insight into the design, development and testing of modern vehicles. |
Little River Earth
Sanctuary
Free
Wildlife Tour
This
sanctuary is home to many of Australia's endangered species. This high quality
experience will introduce you to rare species. |
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Narana
Creations Aboriginal Cultural Interpretation Centre
Free
Boomerang
This
centre is staffed with well informed people who are happy to share their extensive
knowledge of the Aboriginal culture with you. |
National
Wool Museum
Free
Entry
This
is Australia's most comprehensive wool museum. demonstrations & anecdotes
bringing to life the importance of wool. |
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Werribee
Open Range Zoo
Free
Entry
Animals from the grasslands of Australia, Africa and Asia live in conditions as
close as possible to those of their natural habitats. |
Werribee
Park Mansion
Free
Entry
Oone
of Australia's most lavish and sophisticated houses. Beautifully preserved in
keeping with the era. |
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Pettavel
Winery & Restaurant
Free
Bottle of Wine
David Pettavel
who came to Australia in 1842, became the first person to plant vines in the Geelong
region. |
Seppelt
Great Western Winery
Free
Tour of the Drive
Award-winning
Seppelt Great Western Winery. Take a tour of the heritage listed underground tunnels
known as The Drives. Closed
Sundays |
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Best's Concongella
Vineyard
Free
Bottle of Wine
Experience the workings of a family winery. For five generations the Thomson family has consistently
been producing elegant, supple wines. |
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