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Sea Kayak Australia Docklands & St Kilda Get into a sea kayak and explore Melbourne. Half Day Tours are conducted at St Kilda, Docklands, Yarra River and Williamstown. If you are really interested why not try an Introduction to Sea Kayaking Course for an intensive but enjoyable day.

Brimbank Park Keilor East Things to see and do * Watch for the many water birds and enjoy the scenic walking tracks or stop in at the cafe * Enjoy meeting the animals at Horseshoe Bend Farm * Walk along the Australian Plant Trail...

Nioka Bush Camp South morang Set in the Plenty Gorge, the site offers a feeling of remoteness just 20km to the north of Melbourne. Things to see and do Nioka Bush Camp offers groups many opportunities for nature based recreation in a natural...

Cheetham Wetlands Point Cook Cheetham Wetlands consists of lagoons and saltmarsh of varying salinity levels created through the activities of a Saltworks that used to operate in the area.

Organ Pipes National Park Keilor North A set of basalt columns as straight and regular as organ pipes is the central feature of this 121 ha park in a deep gorge in the bare Keilor plains.

Point Cook Coastal Park Point Cook Things to Do * Enjoy a barbecue or picnic by the beach. * Explore the area via the many tracks located in the park. * Watch birds from the tranquil Spectacle lakes birdhide, or from the Cheetham Wetlands Tower. *...

Westerfolds Park Templestowe Things to see and do * Come and see the wattles in bloom in the spring * From the observation deck, watch the Yarra River bubble over rapids * Bring your own canoes and go for a race down the...

Yarra River Melbourne A Melbourne icon, the river is the focus for numerous spectacular events including the famous Moomba festival, rowing regattas, the Melbourne Festival and Dragon Boat Festivals. Heritage The Yarra River was very important to Aboriginal people, and its...

Horseshoe Bend Farm Keilor Horseshoe Bend Farm is a popular destination for visitors of all ages.

Jells Park Wheelers Hill Jells Park is at the hub of a network of parklands linked by the Dandenong Creek.

Longridge Park Camp Warrandyte Eastern Grey Kangaroos are frequently seen in the area and a quiet visitor may also spot platypus playing in the river.

Pipemakers Park Maribyrnong Approximately 6km from the city, it is one of Melbourne's oldest industrial sites. Pipemakers Park is a historic pipemaking industrial site, which has been transformed into a park and wetlands.

Wattle Park Surrey Hills Things to see and do * Relax under a tree and enjoy the birdlife * Invite friends and family to meet you for a picnic or a barbecue * Listen to the Melbourne Transit Band play once a month during...

Lysterfield Park Lysterfield As well as being a beautiful spot to visit it offers opportunities for walking, horseriding, cycling, swimming and boating. Things to see and do * Relax and have lunch in the picnic ground under the shade of the spotted...

Melbourne Aquarium Melbourne Melbourne Aquarium is the newest and most state-of-the-art aquarium in Australia.

Nortons Park Wantirna South The land was once an orchard, and still contains a number of remnant fruit trees that burst into bloom in springtime.

Banksia Park Bulleen The park is perfect for cyclists, joggers, walkers and those who enjoy a breath of fresh air.

Dandenong Police Paddocks Reserve Dandenong Covering an area of 499ha, the reserve has significant cultural and environmental values. It contains Aboriginal cultural heritage sites, areas of significant indigenous vegetation and a number of sporting venues.

Shepherds Bush Glen Waverley Dawn is the best time of the day to listen for the wonderful calls and songs of native birds frolicking in the branches of the manna gums.

Maribyrnong River Maribyrnong Aboriginal tribes have frequented its banks for at least 40,000 years. The river has been part of the rapid developments that have occurred in the last 50 years.

Yarra Bend Park Kew At Yarra Bend Park, the largest area of natural vegetation near the City of Melbourne, the landscape varies from steep, wild river escarpments to open woodlands, formal parkland, playing fields and golf courses.

Birrarrung Park Bulleen Things to see and do * Walk, cycle, rollerblade or jog along the park trails * Try fishing in the Yarra River (bring your own bait) * View the plentiful waterfowl from the wetlands observation deck * Discover a billabong...

Albert Park Albert Park Albert Park is located in the city of Port Phillip, approximately three km from the CBD of Melbourne. It is a 225 ha sporting and recreational park that caters for formal and informal recreation.

Port Phillip Port Melbourne Covering 1,950 square kilometres, Port Phillip is the entrance to Australia's busiest port and is one of Victoria's most popular recreational destinations. Every year millions of people enjoy its vast coastline, world-class swimming beaches and coastal parks.

Warrandyte State Park Warrandyte Dotted with relics of the gold mining era, the hills around Warrandyte have a distinctive bluish-green hue, typical of the foliage of Red Box, a common eucalypt of the area.

Churchill National Park Rowville Churchill National Park at Rowville in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs is a remnant of natural bush and an example of the original landscape before clearing and settlement.

Woodlands Historic Park Greenvale The Park contains significant cultural and natural values that have endured many of the changes resulting from Melbourne's urban spread. Things to see and do * Visit Woodlands Homestead, an 1840's 'kit-home'.

Yarra Flats Ivanhoe East Things to see and do * Enjoy a picnic or BYO barbecue in the scenic surrounds of Yarra Flats * Walk, cycle or jog along the Main Yarra Trail which extends to the city in one direction and leads to...

Karkarook Park Heatherton Things to see and do Karkarook Park boasts serpentine wetlands, trails, picnic areas, a playground and a lake. A fantastic network of people in the community contributes to the development and maintenance of Karkarook...

Scienceworks Spotswood With such a stunning range of themed exhibitions and interactive scientific displays, Scienceworks is sure to enthral and entertain the kids for hours. Experience live demonstrations, informative tours and plenty of hands-on activities all designed to unravel...

Westgate Park Port Melbourne It is located along the eastern banks of the Yarra River under the Westgate Bridge offering spectacular views to the mouth of the Yarra and the city skyline. Things to see and do * Enjoy a picnic lunch with...

Koomba Park Wantirna Koomba Park is the most northern of the parks which comprise the Dandenong Valley Parklands.

Pettys Orchard Templestowe Pettys Orchard grows, displays and interprets over 200 different types of antique apples. Pettys Orchard is 44 hectares in size. This includes approximately 2 hectares of Demonstration Orchard and 25ha of Commercial Orchard.

St Kilda Pier St Kilda Providing panoramic views of the Melbourne skyline and Port Phillip Bay, the pier is a popular destination for strolling, cycling, roller blading and fishing.

Bushy Park Wetlands Glen Waverley Bushy Park Wetlands is bounded at the north by a remnant orchard accessed from the eastern end of Highbury Road.

Greenvale Reservoir Park Greenvale Things to see and do * The park offers over 53ha for visitors to take in, explore and enjoy.

Herring Island Environmental Sculpture Park South Yarra Created from natural materials such as stone, earth and wood, the sculptures appear as part of the landscape to reflect the Island's unique and tranquil setting.

Animal Land Diggers Rest We operate the best hands on farming experience in Victoria. Animal Land was originally established on 15th October 1985. Our Goals are to provide children a wonderful place to learn about farm animals.

Werribee Open Range Zoo Werribee Imagine an Out of Africa adventure just 30 minutes out of Melbourne! Imagine heading out on Safari through wild, grassy plains and sweeping river terraces, rich with rhino, giraffe, antelope, zebra and hippo. Walk a fascinating trail to...

Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park Pearcedale Meet endangered Australian native animals in a natural bushland setting, during the day or on our unique and magical evening walks. Daytime: We are open during the day from 11am to 5pm.

Cardinia Reservoir Park Narre Warren Visitors who view the huge expanse of water that is Cardinia Reservoir by the morning light will understand why this is one of Melbourne's most popular outdoor destinations.

Middle Gorge Park South morang Open spaces for creative play and walking trails leading down into the gorge make this an interesting park for the whole family. Things to see and do * The wide open spaces of Middle Gorge Park are perfect for...

Melbourne Zoo Parkville What there is to see and do More than 300 animal species from Australia and around the world are on view just 4 km from the city center at award-winning Melbourne Zoo.

Braeside Park Braeside Nestled amongst golf courses, urban development and busy roads, it has the quality of an oasis. The park offers easy walking and cycling trails that meander through three very distinct environments -wetlands, heathland and red gum woodland.

Patterson River Carrum 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. Things to see and do *...

Hawkstowe Park South morang With views of the Plenty River and a backdrop of the wooded Plenty Gorge, this is a great spot for a quiet picnic or barbecue. Things to see and do * Take a look back in time at the...

Yan Yean Reservoir Park Yan Yean Things to see and do * Walk along Melbourne's oldest dam wall for views of the park and reservoir * Enjoy a picnic lunch at the Lookout Picnic Area with views of the reservoir and surrounding woodlands * Visit...

You Yangs Regional Park Werribee Things to Do Spring and summer are the best times to visit. * Enjoy a picnic or barbecue. * Walk to Flinders Peak, the highest point in the You Yangs.