Discover amazing places to visit, from scenic lookouts and wildlife encounters to museums and galleries.
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South Melbourne
Set in the Plenty Gorge, the site offers a feeling of remoteness just 20km to the north of Melbourne.
South morang
The land was once an orchard, and still contains a number of remnant fruit trees that burst into bloom in springtime. It is a great place to picnic with friends or, for the more energetic, work out on the cross-country running track.
Wantirna South
'Oakridge was established over 30 years ago, and now it provides some of the best of all Yarra wines. Subtlety, complexity and refinement are hallmarks of the label, but great wine is only one of Oakridge's attractions. The smart, contemporary restaurant serves seasonal produce with fl air and imagination, while the soothing vistas of lake, hills, valley and vineyard from here are food for the soul. A must-see and must-taste destination for all visitors to the Yarra.' RALPH KYTE-POWELL
Coldstream
Step back in time and walk the road to the gallows in a 19th century prison, be arrested in a modern-day Police Station or put yourself on trial in court.
Melbourne CBD
The Old Treasury is regarded as one of the finest public buildings in Australia. Completed in 1862, it was the major government office in Melbourne throughout the 19th century, and second only to Parliament House as the centre of state affairs.
Melbourne CBD
A set of basalt columns as straight and regular as organ pipes is the central feature of this 121 ha park, set in a deep gorge in the bare Keilor plains. There are other rock phenomena and the park is worth visiting for its native vegetation and variety of birds.
Keilor North
Enjoy a friendly get together with family, friends or work colleagues or simply treat yourself to a peaceful and relaxing break at the Paperbark Cafe. Open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and morning and afternoon teas.
Mount Evelyn
The thriving canal system of the Patterson Lakes residential area and the wet and dry storage at the Whalers Cove Marina combine with four public boat ramps to make an extremely busy waterway.
Carrum
This sand belt golf course has been built around a 15-hectare lake system, providing an attractive and natural setting with abundant bird life. It features superb couch fairways, undulating Penn links bent greens, guarded by an extensive array of bunkers.
Bonbeach
Pettys Orchard grows, displays and interprets over 200 different types of antique apples.
Templestowe
Approximately 6km from the city, it is one of Melbourne's oldest industrial sites.
Maribyrnong