Discover amazing places to visit, from scenic lookouts and wildlife encounters to museums and galleries.
The Melbourne Steam Traction Engine Club operates a vintage engine museum set in six hectares of parkland in the south eastern suburb of Scoresby. In all there are several hundred engines and related exhibits housed in a number of exhibition sheds around the grounds.
Scoresby
Founded in 1953, Melbourne Theatre Company is the oldest professional theatre company in Australia. It is a semi-autonomous department of the University of Melbourne. Producing up to twelve plays in a subscription season, a full education program and a studio program, it is not only Victoria's major theatre company and one of the major performing arts companies in Australia, but one of the largest theatre companies in the English-speaking world.
Southbank
Over 250 species from around the world can be found in the beautifully landscaped settings of Melbourne Zoo, just five minutes from the city centre.
Parkville
The Metropolitan Golf Club, one of Melbourne's renowned 'sandbelt' courses and widely regarded as one of the finest championship courses in Australia, is a private members Club located approximately 20 minutes from the city centre. Limited playing times are available to interstate and overseas visitors, generally on Monday mornings, Thursday mornings or Fridays.
Oakleigh South
Situated in the heart of Melbourne on Little Collins Street, MISS FOX is a boutique beauty salon and day spa destination where impeccable style, spectacular service and a sense of vintage glamour await Melbourne's most discerning guests.
Melbourne CBD
MGA is one of Melbourne's most significant art galleries. MGA holds a substantial collection of Australian photographs and operates an active exhibition program. It is the only public gallery in Australia committed exclusively to collecting Australian photographs.
Wheelers Hill
Mont De Lancey is a Historic Homestead, located in the rolling hills of Wandin in the Yarra Valley. It was built by Henry Sebire, a stonemason, in the 1880's, with handmade bricks produced on site, and has been lovingly restored and furnished by the Wandin community.
Wandin North
Winner of the Victorian Tourism Awards in Ecotourism, cuddle up to koalas, feed kangaroos and wallabies, meet endangered species all in a beautiful bushland setting, only 50 minutes drive from the centre of Melbourne.
Pearcedale
The National Gallery of Victoria has two magnificent galleries located a short walk apart - both with free entry to the permanent collection. Victorians and visitors can now enjoy two public art galleries within one magnificent arts precinct.
Melbourne CBD
NICA is a national not-for-profit organisation. Funded primarily by the Australian Government through the Office for the Arts, NICA is auspice by Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne. As the only training institution of its kind in Australia, NICA provides professional training through a three year Bachelor of Circus Arts, preparing students from across Australia and the world for exciting careers in all facets of the circus industry. Competition for one of 24 places in the first year of the degree program is fierce and auditions are conducted in each state at the end of the year.
Prahran
A sporting moment happens once. Never to be repeated. A split second in time, captured forever. They live in the minds of the people: who competed, who were there, and who pass their stories from generation to generation. They shape our collective view of ourselves, and our country. They become the blueprint for what we value and an inspiration for all.
East Melbourne
Built in 1920 as the Victory Theatre (a cinema), the National Theatre was converted into a live performance venue in 1972-74. It functions today as a community arts centre for over 70 groups including musical comedy performances, dance companies, multi-cultural events and school groups. Annual Festivals are held by groups as diverse as the Latvian Community, Surfing Films and the St Kilda Writers' Festival. Commercial events recently have included Janis Ian, Henry Rollins, Rufus Wainwright and Edgley Productions' Swan Lake. School holidays usually feature the Reel Holidays programme - recent release films shown at very low prices (usually free to adults accompanied by children). As the events vary it is wise to check the box office on 95254611.
St Kilda South