INDUSTRY ATTRACTIONS BRAESIDE

We know that nothing quite compares with travelling to new places, meeting new people and experiencing different cultures and cuisines. We have developed holidays that will appeal to your sense of travel, adventure and fun, with a great mix of activities, delicious food, luxurious places to stay and a dedicated team of professionals to make your holiday relaxed and enjoyable.

The Australian National Aviation Museum is located at Moorabbin Airport near Melbourne Victoria and is recognised as Australia’s only true National Aviation Museum.

Owned and operated by the Australian Aircraft Restoration Group, a not for profit Company, limited by Guarantee. The collection was established in 1962 and is the oldest volunteer Aviation Museum in Australia.

Over the last 40 years, the museum has saved a number of significant examples of Australia's aviation heritage, and with nearly 50 aircraft on display, in storage or under restoration, the Museum is one of the largest in Australia.

Whether you are looking for a luxury cruise in Melbourne for an indulgent day with friends, a romantic Bed and Breakfast getaway with someone special or the excitement of participating in your own regatta, Victorian Yacht Charters Melbourne will make it happen.

With the best fleet of luxury yachts on the Bay, you can book a chart cruise in Melbourne and to wow your friends, special someone or your corporate associates. We have the yacht to suit your social and corporate sailing needs including lunch cruises, dinner cruises, jazz cruises and hens party cruises.

School Holiday Times
Monday to Friday 11am - 4pm
$10.00 admission + $4.00 Skate Hire

WINTER FAMILY SKATE Friday nights 6:30pm - 9pm

FACE PAINTING FREE First Saturday every month 6.30 to 9pm

Skateworld Mordialloc also offers -

* Learn to Skate
* Skating Parties
* Junior Non-contact Roller Hockey Saturday 4.30 - 6pm

Visit our website for session times!

Our Mission at AQUA DAY is to create an exceptional experience for our clients. Our Goal is to provide our clients with quality service in a friendly atmosphere with a commitment to lifelong learning.

We will pamper you with soothing body treatments that not only nourish your skin but will also relax and ease your day’s stress into a forgotten realm.

Bayside Sculpture, formerly known as Mercy Sculpture Centre, was established:

- To provide opportunities for emerging sculptors, particularly women, to further their artistic development

- To create commissioned work ,religious and other, of high standard and aesthetic value

- To offer opportunities for artists, particularly sculptors, to exhibit their work
 

Co-owners Julia Clements and Colin Bruce said they would rotate the exhibitors every few weeks, mixing local, Victorian and interstate artists.

Established in 1995 in the Bayside village of Sandringham, Without Pier Gallery moved to new premises 3 kilometres east in Cheltenham in 2006. The gallery has developed an enviable reputation as a specialist in contemporary Australian art. The Gallery offers an eclectic range of art and artefacts from renowned and rising Australian and Aboriginal artists.

In July 2009, Without Pier opened our second gallery at 417 Hampton Street, Hampton, specialising in Australian Modern Realism and Contemporary Art.

Collectors can also browse through a wide range of framed and unframed Limited Edition prints and etchings, by local and national artists.

Without Pier offers a wide selection of pieces to suit all personal tastes, decor and price range.
 

The City of Greater Dandenong’s vision is to create a thriving arts precinct that is nationally recognised for the opportunities it offers to all artists and visitors.

Walker St Gallery celebrates and enhances Greater Dandenong with a diverse range of exhibitions, artist talks and monthly openings, bringing energy and vibrancy to the arts with a contemporary flavor.

Walker St Gallery hosts an exciting range of high quality and diverse exhibitions from leading Australian artists to internationally acclaimed children’s book illustrators.

Enjoy the warm and welcoming environment of the Walker St Gallery, open free to the public.

The Walker Street Gallery is funded by the City of Greater Dandenong. The gallery charges artists a fee to exhibit, in line with other local government galleries and artist-run spaces.

The Lunar Drive-in Theatre Dandenong is the largest drive-in theatre in Australia. We possess four screens that show all the latest blockbusters Hollywood has to offer. We are open every night of the year except Christmas night and run films for only $28 per carload (maximum price). Your local multiplex charges over $75.00 for a family of five. We believe that films should be affordable for every family so they can visit often.

The Lunar Cafe is open every night before and during the shows, our award winning chef supervises the preparation of the best hamburgers and hot snacks around all at very competitive prices. So come along early and enjoy a tasty meal before the films. You can sit in our indoor diner booths, or enjoy a balmy evening sitting in our outdoor section with a full view of screen two.

Reading Entertainment Inc began in the 1830s but began its focus on cinema exhibition in the early 1900s, entering the Australian market in 1996. Since this time, 19 venues have been opened with a total of 136 screens nationwide, making Reading the largest independent cinema operator nationwide.

Reading focus on providing moviegoers with a first class cinematic experience, and the truly discerning patrons can even indulge in Reading Gold Lounge venues that feature a fully licensed lounge bar, a delectable light meal menu and in-cinema service.

The Alexander Theatre, opened in 1967, and gained international recognition when a model and photographs of it were displayed at the opening of the Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts in Washington in 1972.

The versatility of the venue has attracted many prestigious professional companies, including Melbourne Theatre Company, Sydney Theatre Company and The Bell Shakespeare Company, and it is commonly used for all types of performances including classical theatre, musicals, pantomime, dance, drama, comedy and multimedia.

The George Jenkins Theatre, the Peninsula's playhouse, is a 426 seat intimate theatre, and an ideal venue for plays, dance, concerts and conferences. Its facilities cater for the corporate and education sectors, local performing groups and organisations as well as touring professional companies.

Its large thrust stage has ample wing space on either side of stage and a cross over at the rear as well as three winched scenery lines, house curtain and additional traveller curtains at mid-stage and rear. Stage access can be made from side of stage as well as via two vomitories under the seating bank. Basic lighting and sound are available for one or two night events, providing for smaller organisations and functions, while a full lighting design can also be accommodated for extended theatre seasons.

Named after Monash University’s founding Chancellor, Sir Robert Blackwood, the Robert Blackwood Hall is Melbourne’s most prestigious venue outside the CBD. Acoustically, it ranks with the best available in Australia and, as such, has been the venue for numerous commercial recordings for the ABC, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and various film scores.

Being a concert hall, it has no proscenium, stage curtains or fly tower. It is completed by the resplendant Sir Louis Matheson pipe organ as well as two full concert grand pianos including one Steinway.

Social to Advance Leagues, Fun For All Ages. Bumpers, Mixed Teams, Juniors, Seniors and Disabled!

New Leagues Starting Regularly or Create Your Own League with Work Mates or Friends!

Online Shopping from Westfield. Buy Men's and Women's Clothing, Kids Toys, Computers, Movies and a wide range of other items online.

Dandenong Plaza is the retail heart of Central Dandenong, a social and economic centre of south-east metropolitan Melbourne and a culturally diverse locality in Victoria. The Centre has been servicing its local region and community since 1989. Our vision is to create and embrace a place where our diverse community, culture and lifestyle are proud to come together.

We offer our customers an extensive range of stores and services in a dynamic, safe and convenient environment. With major stores Myer, Target, Kmart, Coles, Best & Less, Rebel Sport and Safeway, along with approximately 180 specialty stores, you’ll find everything you are looking for at Dandenong Plaza.

As well as a great place to shop, Dandenong Plaza is a great place for entertainment with a six screen Reading Cinemas complex.

Parkmore Shopping Centre has been servicing the eastern suburbs of Melbourne since 1973. We offer our customers an extensive selection of stores and services in a modern and convenient environment.

The Centre is focused on offering customers convenience and with major stores Kmart, Big W, Best & Less, Coles and Safeway, along with approximately 120 specialty stores, you’ll be sure to find what you are looking for at Parkmore Shopping Centre.

The Centre is supported by plenty of parking and is serviced seven days a week by local bus and taxi connections. Parkmore Shopping Centre has had a long association with the community and has evolved to meet the changing needs of the area.

Australian Mallee Art showcases a wide array of contemporary Aboriginal art and design. Paintings are representative of the major styles of Indigenous art. The range of handcrafts includes iconic artefacts such as didgeridoos, boomerangs, woven art, carvings and sculptures. Royalties are paid to the original artists on a range of licensed products that incorporate Indigenous designs.

Stock includes authentic Aboriginal art and craft, Australian hats, wood products, ceramics, glass, leather goods, Australiana, clothing and books.

The Victoria Golf Club is acclaimed by golfers all over the world for its fine hospitality and superb world championship course. Situated in the heart of Melbourne's rolling sand belt country, in the beachside suburb of Cheltenham, it offers a sporting experience on par with the world's best. The beautifully landscaped par 72 course is designed to challenge both the amateur and professional golfer and was the host club for the 2002 Australian Open Championship. The Clubhouse has 15 spacious and comfortably appointed rooms, each with full ensuite facilities, for residential accommodation. Each room also offers views of the grounds and the course. With hospitality equal to the course, Victoria's stately, three storey, fully air conditioned clubhouse exudes comfort and a welcoming, congenial atmosphere.

Kingston Heath is one of the Golf Clubs of the world famous Melbourne Sandbelt and has hosted numerous national championships including eight Australian Opens, two Australian Masters and eight International Final Qualifying events for The Open Championship.

The course is currently ranked *20 in the world and is regarded by many, including some of the world's best golfers, as one of Australia's finest golf courses.

"We play a lot of unbelievable courses on the PGA Tour, but Kingston Heath would be far and away the best of the regular tournament courses - that's not including the Majors. The US Open has stunning courses, but overall, most of the American courses are nowhere near as good as Kingston Heath". Geoff Ogilvy

'Kingston Heath is the pick of the Melbourne Sandbelt courses and I haven't seen anything better around the world". Peter Senior

"I've always loved coming down here and playing these golf courses… it' a treat.

"You don't need a golf course to be 7,700 yards for it to be hard. You can build it just like this. Have it nice and tricky and it's just a treat to play." Tiger Woods

 “Kingston Heath is totally awesome. Someone please tell modern day architects we don't need 8000 yard tracks they're not enjoyable. Best yet “  Ian Poulter

The course is renowned for its natural charm and strategies created by its superbly crafted greens and bunkers.

Designed by Dan Soutar and built by Mick Morcom, considered by Mackenzie the best green keeper he had come across, the course was opened in 1925. At 6812 yards and par 82 made it one of the longest and hardest courses in Australia.  

Course Information

Designer:

• Dan Soutar with Alastair MacKenzie (Bunkers & 15th Hole)
• Ogilvy Clayton Golf Design (Current)

Par:

• Men - 72
• Women - 74

Course Rating:

• Men - 74
• Women - 75

Distance - Yards:

• Men - 6987
• Women - 6049

Distance - Metres:

• Men - 6352
• Women - 5499

Course Record:

• Men - Cruz Strange - 63 (2011 Port Phillip Event)
  Tournament Layout Mark Brown (NZ) 62 (2013 IFQ)
• Women - Karrie Webb 67

Grass:

• Fairways - Santa anna Couch & Wintergreen
• Greens - Penn A1

Additional Facilities

• Driving & Warm-up range
• Short game faciltiy

Major Events

• Men's Australian Open - 1948, 1957, 1970, 1983, 1989, 1995, 2000
• Women's Australian Open - 2008
• Australian Masters - 2009 & 2012

Patterson River Golf Club is a sand belt golf course that 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. It is a course that provides a fair test of skill for all range of golfers. Patterson River provides a fully equipped Pro Shop as well as men's and women's competitions held daily. All categories of membership available and guests are most welcome.

Enjoy a meal, coffee or drink at Patterson River's Kapers Bistro and Cafe. In warm weather take advantage of our outdoor terrace or balcony overlooking the course. Or, if you prefer, the bistro offers air-conditioned comfort all year round. With peaceful surroundings and ample parking, it is the perfect place to relax and meet up with friends for morning coffee, lunch, after work or a weekend breakfast. The bistro is open every day for lunch from 11.00am to 2.30pm. The restaurant is open five nights a week, from Tuesday to Saturday, serving meals from 5.30pm until 8.30pm.

Overlooking the course, Patterson River's newly renovated clubhouse sports an elevated function room comfortably seating up to 350 guests, and up to 500 for cocktail events. The flexibility of our function space also allows for more smaller, intimate sized events and gatherings.

Our award winning Chef and catering department will tailor a menu to suit your taste and budget, which is complimented by our extensively stocked bar and cellar. Your guests may also enjoy pre dinner drinks and canapes on the balcony looking over the picturesque scenes of the golf course. We are happy to work with you to create the perfect dining package and furthermore are able to cater for any specific dietary requirements.

From golf, weddings, birthday celebrations, event launches, formal dinners, corporate days, buffets, cocktail parties and small intimate gatherings, Patterson River Golf Club proudly extends friendly and professional service itself to meet the individual needs of each special occasion.

If you would like to arrange a site inspection for an event, or wish to receive any further information please feel free to contact us. 

Speedhawk Aerobatic Flights Melbourne is driven by a single minded purpose; and that is to share our passion with you. This is an experience you'll never forget! You've seen the Red Bull Air Race, now take the ride of your life in the Extra 300L, the fastest, most powerful two seat aerobatic aircraft in Australia! Your fun meter will ping from the moment you leap into the air and will continue long after your flight has reached solid terrain. Your senses will be overflowing with adventure. Experience a roll rate of 400 degrees per second. Marvel at the climb rate of 3,200 feet per minute (that's 16 metres per second!) and for those adrenaline junkies that dare, experience what +8G to -8G feels like. You will be given a detailed safety briefing prior to your flight. Your pilot will also explain the aerobatic manoeuvres that you will be performing throughout your Speedhawk flight experience. Take off and get to know the aircraft. Your pilot will demonstrate aerobatic manoeuvres such as loops, rolls, turns, tumbles and barrel rolls - all performed to your woo-hoo factor! Exhilarated to the extreme, catch your breath as you land back down on solid ground and commence the final debrief with your pilot. Chat about your absolutely insane experience including the amount of 'G' that you pulled during your flight. There is also the opportunity to take photos and purchase an in cockpit DVD of your flight. All flights and aerobatic manoeuvres are tailored to your nerves, tolerance and comfort level. View the world from a truly amazing perspective; your appetite for adventure will never be the same again.

Black Rock House was built in 1856 by Victoria's first Auditor-General, Charles Hotson Ebden, as his seaside retreat. Complete with a castle wall and Moreton Bay Figs, this historic home in the Melbourne Bayside suburb of Black Rock has a fascinating past. It was considered to be the first house built in the district and the suburb of Black Rock is named after the iconic house. Throughout its rich history, Black Rock House has been utilised as a meeting place for Melbourne's elite, as a retreat for Governor Sir Henry Barkly and also as a private house. The heritage listed property is also renowned for its majestic gardens with the themes of these gardens reflecting honouring the connection to the Charles Ebden and local indigenous flora. All are welcome to take a free tour of Black Rock House on Sunday afternoons and by appointment any day for groups. Our website lists several special community events as well as Ghost Tours held in Winter. The Friends of Black Rock House Inc originated in 1979 to fill Black Rock House with Victorian furnishings, so visitors are able to gain a sense of life in the house at the time it was built (1856-58). Membership of the Friends of Black Rock House is also available. Members receive a regular newsletter history and invitations to Friends of Black Rock House functions. This membership is great for families, individuals and history buffs.

Braeside Park is an oasis of parkland nestled amongst golf courses, urban development and busy roads. This is a great park for a family day out, with an adventure playground to keep the kids happy, barbecues and a picnic area, as well as seven kilometres of easy walking and cycling trails. Things to see and do - bring your bike and explore the 7 kilometres of trails - bring a picnic and use the free electric barbecues, or BYO gas barbecue - see the old racetrack where the mighty Phar Lap ran in 1930-31 - try to identify different birds in the many wetlands and billabongs - call in and see the artist at work in the Art School - play on the award-winning adventure playground - go on a self-guided trail walk or observe the wildlife from the bird hide and observation decks - join in a night walk and see the park after dark Before you go Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

Karkarook Park is a recreational and environmental oasis, revegetated with indigenous plants. The 15 hectare lake is a good spot for canoeing, kayaking or sailing. Explore the park on foot or bike on 6km of trails. Take the dog for a walk. Or try your luck fishing for Rainbow Trout or Red Fin. Before you go Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

With its rockpools close to shore, Ricketts Point is the perfect place to introduce kids to the wonder of Victoria's underwater marine life. Sandstone platforms are home to an array of marine creatures and are excellent for rockpool exploration. During summer the beach is patrolled by the life saving club, making it a great option for a summer family outing. Located just near Beaumaris in Melbourne's south east, this sanctuary is 115ha. Bordered by jutting cliffs of sandstone which have been worn down into a series of platforms, sea caves and offshore reefs, this site is easily accessible for all. There are a range of habitats to explore including rocky sandstone intertidal and subtidal habitats, sandy beaches and subtidal soft substrates. Within the diverse range of habitats at this site, there are many plants and animals which can be found. Near shore, the rocks are covered with green and red algae which shelters a range of invertebrates including brittle stars, bristle worms and crustaceans. The surrounding sandy bottoms are covered by patches of seagrass which attract a range of fish species. In deeper waters, rock bommies are carpeted in either green Caulerpa or brown Sargassum, which hides many small animals. These rocks also attract fish species including Southern Hulafish, scalyfin and morwong. If you look carefully, you may be able to uncover one of the masters of disguise, a cuttlefish. These animals are experts at changing their colour and skin texture to conceal themselves. Before you go Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

Royal Melbourne Golf Club is recognised as one of the pre-eminent golf courses in the world, widely known as the top rated course in Australia and in the top ten in the world. Royal Melbourne Golf Club is a private golf club. Visitors should be from an interstate or overseas recognised golf club, with a current membership identification card and a letter of introduction written from the home club. Royal Melbourne Golf Club is situated in the renowned Sandbelt area. Access details and further information can be viewed in the website.

With its diverse combination of bushland, cultural heritage and sporting areas, Dandenong Police Paddocks is a good spot for walkers (with or without their dogs), cyclists, birdwatchers and sporting enthusiasts. Things to see and do - The Dandenong Police Paddocks has a diverse combination of rural bushland, cultural heritage and sporting areas. - There are recreational opportunities for walkers, cyclists, bird watchers, dog owners, golfers, athletes and many more. - Nerre Nerre Warren Picnic Area, at the end of Brady Road, is a newly developed picnic area that caters for a range of visitors. - Stroll along one of the many trails in the area that form a network in the Dandenong Police Paddocks Reserve. There is a short 700 metre walk to the rear of the picnic area that is suitable for visitors with limited mobility. - An information shelter in the picnic area provides history and reports on future developments. - For a more hands-on approach, consider joining the Friends of Dandenong Police Paddocks Group, the group has planted thousands of native plants, rehabilitated a wetland area, constructed and installed nestboxes and participated in many Clean Up Australia days. The regular planned activities are designed to allow people of all ages to enjoy and participate in the protection of the reserve. Before you go Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe.

Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens provides a unique opportunity for visitors to enjoy cultural heritage and public programs, art exhibitions, interaction with resident artists and specialised events all year round. Set on one and a half acres of maintained landscaped gardens in the centre of Dandenong (minutes from Dandenong Plaza) Heritage Hill features historic buildings 'Laurel Lodge' built in 1869 and 'Benga' built in 1936. For all program, exhibition and artist residency enquiries please contact Heritage Hill Museum and Historic Gardens.