Abbotsford Convent
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The Abbotsford Convent is a multi-faceted arts and culture precinct, an oasis away from the busyness that surrounds it. The Convent was established in 1863 by four nuns from the Good Shepherd Order as a place where they could care for women. After it was sold, in 1975, locals fought hard to keep it from being developed into apartments and won!
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Collingwood Children's Farm
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Only 5km from the the Melbourne CBD, just on the Yarra River is an oasis of seven hectares of paddocks, gardens, orchards, rustic buildings and shady trees. The Collingwood Children's Farm is a not-for-profit community resource providing country experiences for city people.
The onsite cafe is also a great place to go for breakfast!
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Local Experience
Phillip Island Small Group Eco tour
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Duration
11 h
Languages
English, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, French, Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese
Healesville Sanctuary
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Let’s face it, if you didn’t want to see some of Australia’s famous quirky wildlife while visiting, it’s only because you’ve seen it before! Everyone loves a kangaroo, not to mention dingos, wallabies, koalas, wombats and echidnas. If it’s a strange animal, chances are it lives in Australia (let’s not even start on the snakes!).
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The Docklands
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To be honest, locals *don't* love it. It was expensive, it's hard to get there, and now no-one goes... But if you like creepy places with no people that look like they're straight out of a sci-fi movie, you should go there!
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Chadstone Shopping Centre
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Everything you could want in one place. Love the food court here. They have great options for ALL tastes (even vegans!) Great cinema here (recliner seats in normal cinemas) and they even have a LEGO museum for kids to enjoy!
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Melbourne Museum & Carlton Gardens
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This park has everything you could possibly ask for! The gardens themselves are beautiful, full of all kinds of plants and flowers, with plenty of lush green picnic spots. Within the park, you'll find the Royal Exhibition Building, the Melbourne Museum, and even an IMAX Movie Theatre!
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Melbourne's laneways
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Sometimes a little daunting, and often missed by visitors, Melbourne's unique laneways are a treasure trove of food, drinking and shopping! There's something for everyone in Melbourne's laneways, and even locals sometimes find they have difficulties re-finding that cute little store/restaurant/cafe that they could swear was there last week!
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Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
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This sports centre is called the Melbourne Cricket Ground, but I recommend heading along for some football. Specifically, if you're visiting between about April and October, go and see some Aussie Rules (or AFL) football. AFL is the sport of Australia, and nowhere is it more popular than in Melbourne.
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Capital City Trail
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Melbourne is just about the only city in Australia where the locals have taken up cycling. We're a pretty flat city, and not too hot, which makes it easy to commute on two wheels. But when you'd rather go for a leisurely bike ride, the Capital City Trail is a great way to circumnavigate the city.
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Federation Square
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Federation Square- an eyesore, or the heart of Melbourne’s cultural scene? This debate has divided Melbourne’s locals since Federation square was opened in 2002. ‘Fed’ Square is a paradox- Melbourne’s 2nd most popular tourist attraction with 9 million visitors in 2011, and a complex often voted one of the world’s ugliest buildings or attractions.
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Medibank Icehouse
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It never snows in Melbourne, but that doesn't mean we can't have a crack at ice-skating. In a country famous for its beaches, winter sports might seem counterintuitive, but the state-of-the-art rinks are a popular year-round way to cool off when that mercury hits the high 30s.
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Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden - Royal Botanical Gardens
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Beautiful place of discovery for kids
Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden - Royal Botanical Gardens
Perfect for a picnic on a hot summer's day, plenty of shade and water running through it that the children can play in. The Ian Potter Foundation Children’s Garden is the perfect place for kids who love getting their hands dirty in the garden.
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Hank Marvin Market - Alma Park East
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Lovely little park for friends, families and pets. With a combination of more than 30 stalls and food trucks, this market is a winner with the locals even though it is relatively new. Plenty of public transport if you are not taking the car.
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Queenscliff
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At only 1.5hrs from Melbourne, Queenscliff is well worth a day trip, especially in the summer. This small seaside town makes you feel like you have stepped back in time with its beautiful historical buildings.
It can also be included as a stop on a longer drive down to Torquay, Lonsdale, or further along the Great Ocean Road.
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The Butterfly Club
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The quirkiness of the theatre and the lounge itself make this a place well worth visiting on a regular basis.
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