Experiences
The race that stops a nation.
Melbourne celebrates its cultural heritage.
Melbourne doing what Melbourne does best.
Climax of the Football season.
When Formula One motor racing comes to town.
See And Do
Eureka Skydeck 88 is the highest public vantage point in the southern hemisphere. If the awe-inspiring view across Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay doesn't give you a big enough thrill, for a few dollars more you can venture out onto 'The Edge' - a glass cube which projects 3 metres out from the building - suspended almost 300 metres above the ground with glass on all sides including the floor.
A short drive (or train ride) from the city of Melbourne on the way to Geelong, Werribee is a rural community with something for everyone. Victoria's colonial story and aviation history can be discovered in Werribee - at Werribee Mansion and Point Cook RAAF Museum nearby. Within the grounds of the mansion is the Victoria State Rose Garden and Werribee Park Sculpture Walk. Down the road is the Werribee Open Range Zoo. On nearby Port Phillip Bay is the Werribee South foreshore where you can walk or cycle the scenic two kilometre Wyndham Bay Trail. Inland above the flat volcanic plains are the distinctive granite peaks of the You Yangs.
When it comes to an enjoyable day out, the steam-operated Puffing Billy Railway has a been a favourite since it was resurrected as a heritage tourist railway in 1962. The journey takes an hour in each direction and there are stops along the way where you can take a way, or have a picnic. It starting point is Belgave station, which is on a suburban railway line, so you don't need a car to get there.
Take a 1 hr 20 min train ride through regional victoria to Ballarat, one of the iconic boom towns of ther famous Victorian goldrush of the 1850s. There is lots to do in and around Ballarat to make your trip an overnight one, or to come back a second time. Day trip activities include: Sovereign Hill historic park; Eureka Centre; Gold Museum; Art Gallery; heritage buildings walk; Lake Wendourie walks, heritage tram ride, Botanical Gardens.
Yarra Valley is Victoria's most visited wine area, located just one hours drive from Melbourne's CBD. But there is far more to the Yarra Valley than just wineries, however, it is equally well known for its art galleries, accommodation, restaurants, cafes, antique stores, markets, woodland nature walks and recreational attractions such as the Healesville Sanctuary, Paintball Skirmish, Ballooning (Global Ballooning and Balloon Sunrise), Hedgend Maze, Marysville Salmon & Trout Ponds, Lavender Farm and Tourist Railway.