Melbourne's lower Yarra River is the city's tourism and recreation heart. It hums with activity, on land and water. River boats link the vibrancy of Federation Square, Southgate and Crown Entertainment Complex. Outstanding dining and shopping opportunities blend with museums, leading galleries, an aquarium, concert halls and theatres to create one of the most diverse visitor precincts in the country.
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The
Arts Centre Monday
to Saturday 7.30am to late Comprising
several theatres, Hamer Hall, Sidney Myer Music Bowl, box office,
cafes and restaurant, free exhibitions, on-site parking.
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Aboriginal
Heritage Walk Thursdays, Fridays & first Sunday of each month $25
adult $78 adult Includes heritage walk, followed by lunch at Tjanabi restaurant ( featuring the tastes of Australian game and wild foods) The
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne rest on a traditional camping
and meeting place for the local custodians of the area – the Boonerwrung and Woiwurrung people.
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ArtPlay (03) 9664 7900
An exciting city attraction designed especially for children aged between 2 and 13 years. ArtPlay runs a range of creative workshops where children can work alongside professional artists in a unique environment encouraging play, creativity and collaboration. Programs for school groups are held on weekdays as well as weekend and holiday workshops for families and children (bookings required).
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Screen
Gallery - Free admission The
Australian Centre for the Moving Image is a world-first facility
dedicated to the moving image in all its forms > film >
television > games > video > digital media. |
Walk or cycle through native flora, state your case at Speakers Corner or relax with a barbecue and enjoy great city views. Birrarung Marr's open spaces and sculptured terraces also host some of the city's best events and festivals
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Located on the Southern bank, featuring the largest casino in the Southern Hemisphere, Crown offers an incredible array of gaming options in a vibrant and sophisticated setting. Offering patrons a truly unique experience with two award-winning hotels: Crown Towers and Crown Promenade Hotel; the luxurious Crown Spa, premium retail stores, 24-hour world class casino, more than 40 restaurants and bars, cinemas and a wide range of entertainment facilities. The Palms at Crown is an entertainment venue of world class standard that offers the finest in local and international talent and provides a cross-section of shows, theatre productions and live performances which appeal to a broad demographic. Crown
offers party goers some great nightclubs to suit every mood. Club
Odeon and Fusion boast a wide range of live entertainment, with
popular DJ's and bands from Melbourne, Australia and overseas.
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Open
daily 10am to 10pm General
Admission The
Edge Experience Nothing you have ever experienced will prepare you for the awe-inspiring views from the Eureka Tower, the world's tallest residential building. Skydeck
88 is Melbourne's new 'must see' attraction. Two dedicated lifts
propel visitors to level 88 in under 40 seconds. Only Skydeck
88 can take you to 'the edge' - a switchable glass cube that slides
out from the building...with you in it ! Step onto the Terrace
and expose yourself to the outside elements. Skydeck 88 is a whole
new way of looking at Melbourne. |
Open 24 hours Admission: free Guided tours: Monday to Saturday 2.30pm (departing from the Melbourne Visitor Centre) Federation Square brings together a creative mix of attractions, including The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, ACMI: Australian Centre for the Moving Image, NGV Kids' Corner, Australian Commercial Galleries Association (ACGA), and the Melbourne Visitor Centre, along with 16 restaurants, cafes and bars. Host to over
2000 events each year, Federation Square buzzes with cultural festivals, exhibitions, event launches, performances, forums, films, concerts and fashion shows.
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The
Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden Admission: free The Childrens’ Garden is a safe, interactive educational environment in which children of all ages, backgrounds, physical abilities and cultures can play, explore and discover the natural world.The acclaimed half acre garden features plants, water, structures and pathways that reflect Melbourne's changing seasons. It
has been especially designed to intrigue, teach and excite children
from a very young age about the importance of conservation and
the environment. A variety of childrens' activities are available. |
The
Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia Closed Mondays Open all public holidays except Good Friday and Christmas Day. Open 1-5pm ANZAC Day Admission:
free. Entry fees may apply to special exhibitions. NGV
Australia presents the history of Australian art from the Colonial
period and the Heidelberg School through to contemporary art,
and includes photography, prints and drawings, fashion and textiles,
decorative arts, and a suite of galleries dedicated to Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Islander art.
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Discover moving stories at the Immigration Museum.The stories are brought to life through contemporary displays of memorabilia, moving images and computer interactives. You
can also climb aboard a 17 metre replica ship and see the cramped
steerage class square rigger of the 1840's, the luxurious second
class saloon of a 1900's steamer and the cabin of a 1950's ocean
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Marina
YE A new boating experience right in the centre of Melbourne; on the Yarra River between the Bolte Bridge and Crown Casino. Come and stay overnight, for a weekend, or a week and enjoy our Five Star facilities and hospitality. To book, please phone Ronetta at the Marina Office on 03 96818394.
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MCG
Tours Open: Tours operate between 10am and 3pm daily on non-event days. Closed: Good Friday & Christmas Day Details of MCG event days available at www.mcg.org.au Adult: $20.00 Concession: $16.00 Family: $50.00 (2 Adults & up to 4 Children) Child: $ 10.00 (5-15 years. Free under 5 years) National Sports Museum (see separate listing) & MCG Tours combined admission options: Adult $30.00, Concession $23.00, Family $60 (2 adults + up to 4 children), Child $15.00 (5-15 years. Free under 5 years) The
Melbourne Cricket Ground has been the scene of many great sporting
events, as well as many firsts in Australian sporting history. An
MCG Tour invites you to relive more than 150 years of excellence on the grand stage of this magnificent stadium. Taking you
behind the scenes, highlights of an MCG Tour include the Long
Room, MCC Library and (subject to availability), a walk on
the hallowed turf of the MCG. |
Melbourne Aquarium Open 365 days (last admission 5pm) Adult: $32.50 Home to thousands of aquatic animals, the must-see Melbourne Aquarium is an entertaining and educational experience with four exciting worlds to discover and enjoy. The uniquely different adventures of Antarctica, Weird & Wonderful, River to Reef and Sharks Alive, along with daily animal feeds and diver presentations, make Melbourne Aquarium a completely engaging experience. |
Melbourne
Convention and Exhibition Centre Open for business in 2009, the new Melbourne Convention Centre will be fully integrated with the Melbourne Exhibition Centre and will be the most advanced exhibition and convention space in the southern hemisphere. The diversity and flexibility of the MCEC, combined with its renowned service and expertise, and prime location, make it the perfect venue solution for all types of meetings, exhibitions and conventions. For more information on the MCEC, go to www.mcec.com.au
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National
Sports Museum
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Southgate fran.hutcheson@dexus.com Nestled on the banks of the Yarra River and open from breakfast until late, Southgate boasts beautiful views of the Yarra River and city skyline. Home to many of Melbourne's favourite restaurants, Southgate is a perfect spot to soak up the riverside atmosphere. Enjoy a sumptuous meal at one of Southgate's restaurants, a quick lunch in the Riverside Food Court or find that perfect gift in one of our stores. The place to meet friends, Southgate is Melbourne at its best and an experience not to be missed. www.southgate-melbourne.com.au |
Riverslide
Skate Park Skate in the heart of the city… only a 3-4 minute skate from Flinders Street Station. Riverslide has 1,800 square metres of smooth concrete, made into flat banks, quarter pipes, stairs, fun boxes, rails, corner pyramids and other skateable features. The
venue also offers skateboarding lessons and holds regular events
and competitions. The skate park has a cafe, lockers and first
aid facilities on-site. |
Royal
Botanic Gardens Open
daily from 7.30am, all year Extending
over 38 hectares, the gardens display more than 52,000 individual
plants from every corner of the globe.
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Royal
Botanic Gardens Discovery Walk Tuesdays
to Sundays Admission:
free Meet at Visitor Centre, Observatory Gate Discover
the secrets and beauty of one of the world’s great botanic
gardens with a trained guide. The gardens cover 36 hectares
and feature 10,000 different species from every part of the
globe.
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Victorian College of the Arts 234
St. Kilda Rd, Southbank. 3006 Office
Hours: Located in the heart of Melbourne's Arts Precinct, the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA) is Australia’s leading visual and performing arts training institution. The VCA provides a wonderful opportunity to see exhibitions, drama, dance, puppetry and music performances by Melbourne’s emerging artists. Our
Artists Booking Service (ABS) gives you access to the next
generation of artists through tailored entertainment packages
for corporate and private events. |
Victoria
Police Museum Open
Mon-Fri 10am-4pm From the largest collection of Kelly Gang armour in Australia to the latest CSI forensic technologies, the Victoria Police Museum presents visitors with an intriguing insight into the rich and diverse history of Victoria Police. The museum includes an extensive archive of photographs, documents and artefacts from 1853 to the present day. School and tour groups catered for. |
Venice
on the Yarra Stroll down to the departure pontoon for your scheduled cruise and an experienced gondolier will be there to greet and help you into the boat. Based on Venetian boat plans and built in Melbourne, the gondolas are a luxurious way to cruise the river. Each Gondola takes up to four passengers and is opulently appointed with upholstered velvet seats. Your
gondolier will row the boat at about 2 knots through the city
section of the Yarra river, gliding past all the main attractions. |
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