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Central Deborah | One of the best underground mine tours in Victoria. A real goldmine offering exciting underground tours and adventures. Walk in the footsteps of old time miners & experience life of a bygone era. Take the Talking Tram tour and find out about the 100 years of history, people, architecture and gold of Bendigo. Link - Central Deborah | Phone 03 5443 8322 | 76 Violet Street VIC |
Crown Entertainment Complex | The Crown Entertainment Complex is located on the north facing banks of Melbourne's Yarra River. The Complex combines gaming, hotel, convention, restaurant, retail and comprehensive entertainment facilities in one of the most innovative and technologically-advanced sites in the world. Phone 03 9292 8888 Link - Crown Entertainment Complex | Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week except on the Christmas Day, Good Friday and Anzac Day. On these days Crown is closed from 4am and re opens 12 noon. Phone 03 9292 5505. | 8 Whiteman Street VIC |
Flagstaff Hill | Discover Warrrnambool and the Shipwreck Coast. A recreated village of an 1870s coastal port. Find out about the 180 ships have come to grief along the Shipwreck Coast. Link - Flagstaff Hill | Open Daily 9:00am 5:00pm Flagstaff Hill village daily - Closed Christmas day. Phone 03 5564 7841 | 23 Merri St VIC |
Healesville Sanctuary | A great way to immerse yourself in the sights, scents and sounds of the Australian bush. More than 200 species of native birds, mammals and reptiles in a bushland environ. 52 km. east-north-east of Melbourne. Link - Healesville Sanctuary | Open every day of the year, including Christmas Day and all public holidays, from 9am to 5pm. Phone 03 5957 2800. | Badger Creek Road VIC |
Melbourne Aquarium | Travel through billabongs, rock pools, a transparent tunnel surrounded by sharks and giant stingrays, and finally right off the deep end into the 2.2 million litre Oceanarium. Link - Melbourne Aquarium | Open Feb - Dec 9.30am to 6.00pm (last admission 5.00pm) January 9.30 am to 9.00 pm (last admission 8.00pm) Phone 03 9620 0999. | Queenswharf Rd & King St VIC |
Melbourne Observation Deck | Spectacular 360 degree panoramic views of Melbourne and surrounds, from the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere. Facilities include 'Rialto Vision' the award winning sight and sound extravaganza, gift shop, licensed cafe and function room. Link - Melbourne Observation Deck | Open from 10am until late, 7 days a week. Phone 03 9629 8222 | 525 Collins Street VIC |
Melbourne River Cruises | No visit to Melbourne would be complete without an award-winning trip on the Yarra with fantastic views and informative commentary in the comfort of a Melbourne River Cruiser. Choose from the Scenic River Gardens up river cruise, the Port and Docklands down river cruise, or for the complete city experience, why not consider the Melbourne Highlights up and down river cruise? All vessels are fully enclosed with on board amenities and snack bar. Link - Melbourne River Cruises | Phone 03 9614 1215 | Princes Walk, Corner Princes Bridge & Batman Avenue VIC |
Melbourne Zoo | One of the great zoos of the world, world leading centres of wildlife experience, conservation, education and research. Lots of animals as well as activities including Trail of the Elephants - a journey to Elephant village. Link - Melbourne Zoo | Open every day of the year including Christmas Day and all public holidays 9.00am to 5.00pm, some summer evenings open late to 9.30pm for Zoo Twilight. Phone 03 9285 9300 | Elliott Avenue VIC |
Phillip Island Nature Park | Phillip Island Nature Park encompasses the Koala Conservation Centre and Churchill Island. The the popular penguin parade, is one of Victoria's best-known attractions Natural beauty, sandy beaches, tranquil wetlands, prolific birdlife, majestic walks, wonderful restaurants, fantastic eco-tourism display centres and unique wildlife experiences. Link - Phillip Island Nature Park | Phone 03 5951 2800. Once on Phillip Island you need to hire a car, take a tour or hire a push bike to get around. | Phillip Island VIC |
Polly Woodside | The restored iron barque Polly Woodside, built in 1885, made 16 voyages around Cape Horn before sailing for 20 years in Australasian waters. Come aboard, smell the tar and rope in the forepeak store and listen to her creaking and heaving on her mooring ropes. Link - Polly Woodside | Open 10am to 4pm, 7 days a week Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday | Lorimer Street East VIC |
Port of Echuca | It's Full Steam Ahead at the Port of Echuca - an authentic working steam port. Visitors can board genuine paddlesteamers or enjoy a range of attractions and activities. Link - Port of Echuca | Daily 9:00am 5:00pm except Christmas Day Phone 03 5482 4248 | 52 Murray Esplanade VIC |
Puffing Billy | Take a historic train ride with Puffing Billy and experience the scenery ot The Dandenongs from the viewpoint of a bygone age. Link - Puffing Billy | Phone Melbourne 9754 6800 or 9870 8411 | End of Burwood Highway of short stroll from Belgrave Railway station VIC |
Werribee Open Range Zoo | Displayed in a beautiful bushland setting, features Australian wildlife with more than 200 species of native birds, mammals and reptiles. Link - Werribee Open Range Zoo | Open every day of the year, including Christmas Day and all public holidays, from 9am to 5pm. Phone 03 9731 9600. | K Road VIC |
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