Attractions Seaholme - Holiday Gold Coast

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Able Fishing Charters

Gem Pier, Syme Street, Williamstown VIC 3016

Able Fishing Charters operates the motor vessel ‘Bacardi’ out of Gem Pier, Williamstown, Melbourne.

The Bacardi is a 35 foot custom built charter vessel and is the ideal boat to make your day or night a safe and memorable one.

The Bacardi is fitted out with everything you need to make your fishing experience a pleasure and best of all, the Skipper has an abundance of local fishing knowledge accumulated from over 15 years experience.

VoucherPrices for fishing start at $75 per head (less for kids) and includes, quality rods, reels, bait and tackle, BBQ and 4 or 5 hours out on the Bay.

Bacardi is also the ideal boat to hire for special occasions, whether its for a Birthday, Buck’s or Hen’s Party or just to take in a cruise of Port Phillip Bay or Melbourne’s rivers - Docklands and Maribrynong, the Bacardi can take up to 25 passengers.

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Funcity Sunshine

486 Ballarat Road, Sunshine VIC 3020

Fun City Go Karts was the original brilliant idea of Darren Shaw, after seeing some great Go Kart Entertainment venues in Texas USA in Oct 1989. Darren came back to Australia and started a partnership with Jim Voliotis and his mate Shaun. Darren and Jim had been friends for some time and they both shared a passion with Super Sedan Racing.

They introduced Geoff Trewin into the partnership after Shaun left, and built the original "Fun City Go Karts" in Tottenham, on Sunshine road, where the Westco Jeans outlet is today. Fun City Go Karts opened to the Public on the 6th December 1990. In 1991 Darren and Geoff built a GoKart Track in Woodridge Queensland, a western suburb of Brisbane, that was very similar to Tottenham. We later sold the Track to Jim for his third share of Tottenham and his friend Ian who ran the business for a while before retiring. Jim has gone back to tow trucks in Qld, another one of his passions. Darren and Geoff also opened an outdoor Gokart Track at the Laverton outdoor market (Rubbles & Riches), we also sold this business off to Ian after he came back from Queensland.

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Titanic Theatre Restaurant

1 Nelson Place, Williamstown VIC 3016

The Captain and the crew invite you “aboard” Titanic,
the only place where your night is guaranteed to be a disaster!

Step back in time to experience shipboard life, join the comradery in Steerage, or become a millionaire in First Class! For that special occasion the luxurious Captain's Table awaits you!
Anticipation fills the air as passengers board Titanic, dinner is served and roving musicians and performers make your night even more memorable.

Titanic guarantees fine food, service and unrivalled hospitality… After all you are on board the largest, safest and most luxurious “ship” in the world!
Our cast will bring alive the fun and games enjoyed by Titanic's passengers as we are ploughing through the Atlantic.
Ice warnings are heard then the unthinkable happens! Titanic is mortally wounded, the S.O.S. is going out! Fortunately the Carpathia arrives to rescue us all! We dock safely in New York, and then it's every man for himself on the dance floor.
Survival is guaranteed and so is a good time!

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Melbourne Seaplanes

126 Nelson Place, Williamstown VIC 3016

Melbourne Seaplanes has been operating in Williamstown since 1997, after a lengthy process of gaining approvals from relevant authorities.

Unbeknown to many, seaplanes were operating in Williamstown as far back as the 1930s’ and during World War 11 there were permanent moorings set up by the Harbour Trust for Catalina flying boats. After the war seaplanes use dropped off as bigger landbased aircraft took over from expensive to operate seaplanes.

Melbourne Seaplanes charter is to revive seaplane flying in
Williamstown to allow Australians and overseas tourists the opportunity to view our great city skyline and surrounding bays and coastal beaches from the air. Departing from a purpose built pontoon right in Williamstown and using Hobson Bay waters as our airfield.

Melbourne Seaplanes is operated by local husband and wife team, Rod & Leonie Gunther. Rod with over 27 years flying experience is chief Pilot taking care of flying and training while Leonie manages the terminal and bookings.

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Altona Miniture Railway

21 Blenheim Road, Altona VIC 3018

Altona Miniature Railway opens every 3rd Sunday to the Public offering train rides on our 1.5km of track
All ages are welcome to ride. We have two club diesel engines that normally run the passenger trains, as well as private steam and diesel engines belonging to club members. Many time you will find a steam engine also running. We have specially designed cars for the young and the young at heart who enjoy hearing the clickety-clack of the rails.Altona Miniature Railway is a hobby club that provides miniature train rides every third Sunday to the young and the young at heart.
Rides are provided by our members scaled steam engines and diesel (5" and 7 1/4" gauge) over our 1.2 km length track.

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Blackbird Maribyrnong River Cruises

1 Maribyrnong Street, Footscray VIC 3011

Welcome aboard the Blackbird ferry for your cruise on the tidal section of the river moving along the boundaries of the cities of Melbourne, Maribyrnong, Moonee Valley & Hobsons Bay.

Melbourne has two rivers, the Yarra and lesser known Maribyrnong River discovered by L.T. Robbins and Charles Grimes in 1803, settled by groups led by J.P. Fawkner and John Batman in 1835. You can discover it on board the BLACKBIRD a traditional ferry of Lakes Entrance fame. 27 year on Melbourne's No 2 river and the winner of the only Great Yarra Riverboat Race.

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Lygon Dermedical Skin & Body Day Spa

Shop 2, Unit 11 Leeds Street, Footscray VIC 3011

Prepare to be pampered at 'Lygon Dermedical Skins & Body Clinic.' Combining the latest technology in aesthetic medicine and beauty therapy, Lygon Dermedical Specialises in revising aged skin, acne, scarring, cellulite, rosacea and pigmentation. There is a huge list of treatments for women and men for both the face or body. The clinic boasts two treatment rooms for progressive beauty facials and treatments and a day spa which includes an infrared steam sauna and hydrotherapy tub with chroma colour, for your spa treatment of choice, whether it be body wraps, deep tissue or stone therapy massage, or relaxing in a oceana spa immersion bath.

There really is a treatment for everyone including IPL rejuvenation and hair removal, but if our extensive menu of treatments isn't enough, our qualified technician will design and deliver a treatment especially designed to meet your individual skin needs.

'Danne Montague King' and 'Sothys' are the skincare brands used at Lygon Dermedical skins & body clinic - Day Spa.

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Anikas Massage Therapy

2/6 Munro Court, Altona VIC 3018

Anika is a fully qualified Lomi' Lomi' massage specialist (week days)and registered nurse (week ends). She has collaborated her extensive knowledge of the human skeletal/muscular system with her massage qualifications to further enhance her successful massage therapy business.

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Indulge Spa Retreat

242 Bay Street, Port Melbourne VIC 3207

Indulge Spa and Wellness is located in the iconic Bay Street, Port Melbourne, in a gorgeous two-storey outer-city townhouse. The moment you arrive you will feel like you’ve been whisked away to a haven of peace and tranquillity and will leave feeling indulged and recharged.

We offer a full range of effective clinical-grade spa and beauty treatments, including a range of naturopathic and wellness services. From the simplest of eyelash tints to decadent body massages and advanced medical facials, we ensure you will have a professional therapist to look after your needs.

Our fully trained therapists can help you combat body aches and pains, stress and fatigue; skincare concerns from acne to ageing and design a naturopathic program to prevent or treat any healthcare concerns.

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Samui Sunset Traditional Thai Massage - Port Melbourne

313A Bay Street, Port Melbourne VIC 3207

Thai massage is a type of massage in Thai style that involves stretching and deep massage. It is known inThailand as "nuat phaen boran" (Thai: นวดแผนโบราณ, literally, the ancien
t-mannermassage; or just "nuat phaen thai" (นวดแผนไทย). Thai massage originated inIndia and is based on Ayurveda and Yoga. It was believed that the massage art was brought over to Thailand by Shivago Komarpaj over 2500 years ago

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Clement Meadmore Gallery

220 Ingles Street, Port Melbourne VIC 3207

The main exhibition gallery was named in honour of the designer and, arguably, father of Australian sculpture, Clement Meadmore. Known worldwide for his monumental steel and aluminium sculptures, Meadmore moved to New York where he worked until he died in 2005. The Clement Meadmore Foundation has approved the naming of the gallery.

The Clement Meadmore Foundation has also donated a Meadmore sculpture design for fabrication and installation at the Australian Academy of Design. A benefactor is being sought for the funding of the sculpture. The Academy is a Designated Gift Recipient recognised by the Australian Tax Office so that gifts and donations are fully tax deductable

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Toyota Community Spirit Gallery

155 Bertie Street, Port Melbourne VIC 3207

The Toyota Community Spirit Gallery is located in Toyota Australia's corporate headquarters in Port Melbourne.

The gallery aims to provide space for artists, especially emerging artists to show their work. The gallery opened in July 2004 and runs a continuous program of exhibitions. The program is focused on local artists but also includes works by regional and interstate artists. Currently the works of more than 550 artists have been exhibitied. The space is provided free of charge to exhibiting artists, no commission is charged on sales and Toyota provides an exhibition launch and develops a catalogue for each exhibition.

Artists who have participated in the progam are eligible to apply for the Toyota Community Spirit Artist Travel Award, a $10,000 award given to advance an artists career.

Toyota is working with the Hobsons Bay City Council, City of Port Phillip and Contemporary Sculptors Association on the Toyota Community Spirit Gallery.

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Techno Park Studios

15 Techno Park Drive, Williamstown VIC 3016

Sea, swans and industry are three words that describe the location of Techno Park Studios. Nestled in a quiet Williamstown location where nature and an oil refinery meet, Techno Park Studios is about dissolving boundaries – between gallery and studio, inside and outside, nature and the built environment. This artist-initiated and -funded project is a ‘work in progress’ that encourages new and experimental approaches to environment and contemporary art practice.

Techno Park Studios is the concept of Kim Donaldson, a visual artist, curator and Lecturer in the Painting Program at the VCA School of Art, The University of Melbourne.

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MARS

418 Bay Street, Port Melbourne VIC 3207

Renting high quality original works of art is an affordable way to enrich your living and work spaces. The MARS service includes a personal discussion of your wishes, consultation and most importantly site inspection to help you select a collection which sits perfectly amongst each particular site whether it be home or office. Rental costs are based on a percentage of the sale price, and you have an option to buy the artwork at the end of the rental period.

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Soul Treat

423 Melbourne Road, Newport VIC 3015

Soul Treat is committed to providing a uniquely personalised and professional service to all clients, from athletes to mums and bubs (under parent supervision).

At Soul Treat, we have our client's best interests at heart which is backed up by our training and long earned experience.

Soul Treat constantly absorbs the latest proven techniques as a means to assist the power of the individual to heal themselves. We do this through encouragement and re-education.

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Indera Day Spa

32 Hall Street, Newport VIC 3015

The meaning of Indera… Senses, from the Indonesian language.

Our philosophy at Indera is to offer a harmonising journey of your 'senses'. We hope this philosophy is reflected in your experience.

Located in Newport, Indera Day Spa creates the ultimate in boutique spa experience. At Indera we recognise that you want more from your Day Spa than a treatment. This is why with each treatment you will embark on a harmonising journey of your senses which will help to achieve deeper dimensions of relaxation, health and wellbeing. Your sense of sight, touch, taste, sound and smell will be aroused with each and every Indera treatment.

Indera Day Spa is the epitome of fresh and affordable. It is a new breed of accessible day spas.

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Sun Theatre

8 Ballarat Street, Yarraville VIC 3013

The Sun originally opened in 1938 and was a single screen 1050 seat cinema - the most luxurious in the area. Most Saturday's were fully booked at the Sun; both a booking office and ticket counter were used to handle the large crowds. The SUN BOOKSHOP was the original candy bar. Imagine the buzz on a Saturday night which regularly sold out and 1050 patrons were in the foyer. Today we seat only 660 over 6 boutique cinemas, but, we still think our foyer gets mighty busy. Unique to the cinema was the pram room where babies in their prams were placed and given a number, if your baby started crying, your number was flashed on the screen. During the 50's and 60's TV was the new novelty and the crowds dwindled. To satisfy the new population in Yarraville the SUN became a Greek cinema in the 60's. It was eventually closed by the Health department for unsanitary carpets! The SUN became derelict over the next twenty years until the current owners purchased it in 1995. It was in a sad state, a mecca for white ants and a roof so leaky, the plaster ceiling had caved in on the seats. Vagrants had been at it too, graffiti and pilfering of many of the original art deco features had reduced her to little more than 4 brick walls. As the real estate agents would say "a true renovators dream!" The new owners began one of Melbourne’s most popular film societies from 1998 to 2003 which encouraged them to go all out and bring the SUN back to glory. The large auditorium has been divided into 4 cinemas and another 2 cinemas have recently been added to some land at the rear. Six stunning cinemas, all detailed in the art deco style, many with original details are now open to the public and screening the latest new release films.

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Williamstown Little Theatre

2/4 Albert Street, Williamstown VIC 3016

Formed in 1946, Williamstown Little Theatre is one of the leading non-professional theatre companies in Melbourne.

For over 60 years we have presented quality, affordable theatre to the people of Williamstown and the wider community. It is our aim to continue to do so for many years to come!

Since 1967 our home has been a converted bakery at 2-4 Albert Street, Williamstown. Our cosy auditorium holds 69 patrons and we have a fully licensed bar for your enjoyment. We have an Audio Loop for the convenience of patrons who are hearing impaired. We also have extensive wardrobe, furniture and properties departments on site.

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Oz Tenpin Bowling - Altona

216 - 230 Blackshaws Road, Altona VIC 3018

Come along to the Disco Bowling on a Saturday night, Everything glows !!!! (balls, lanes, pins & barmaids). Enjoy the disco lighting, it probably won't do anything for your game but you'll have a ball. The normal lights go out at 8.30pm and it all gets a little funky, people love it.

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Melbourne Indoor Paintball

25 Salmon Street, Port Melbourne VIC 3207

Located just 5 minutes from Melbourne CBD, Melbourne Paintball is the perfect place to start a bucks day in Melbourne. It is also a great option for birthday parties, team building, Social events & Christmas Parties.

We have a large function room & fully licensed bar which are great to enjoy after paintball and to start off your bucks night or work function. We have wi-fi & surround sound throughout the building and full amenities including showers and climate control.

Our exciting paintball fields offer a tournament speedball field and an amazing urban scenario field complete with sniper tower, train, smoke effects and surround sound.

Paintball in Melbourne has never been so good with new amazing games and professional staff. We also provide a unique paintball experience in ‘Glowball’ (the only glow in the dark paintball field in Victoria) with amazing glow in the dark paintballs that go like tracer bullets.

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Highpoint Shopping Centre

120 - 200 Rosamond Road, Maribyrnong VIC 3032

 

With over 400 stores to explore, ample car parking and family friendly facilities, Highpoint provides a fashion and entertainment destination for people of all generations.

And with even more of your favourite brands in-centre, Highpoint is your centre for fashion in the West.

More than fashion at your fingertips, Highpoint is also a great place for entertainment. Catch a movie at Hoyts cinema, one of only two cinemas in Melbourne showcasing IMAX, enjoy the fun of Playtime and 9th Avenue or grab a bite to eat at any of the delicious restaurants located close by.

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Central Square Shopping Centre

1 Central Avenue, Altona Meadows VIC 3028

Central Square Shopping Centre comprises a single level shopping complex built in 1994 and refurbished and extended in 2004. The Centre includes a BigW discount department store, Coles Supermarket which trades 24hours 7 days a week, new Medical Centre and 55 other specialty shops.

The New Hobsons Bay Library which was established in January 2006 is another attraction to the Centre

The Centre boasts easy access from major freeways and ample/convenient parking for customers looking to duck in and grab the essentials, while also proving to be easy to navigate and trouble-free to find what you are looking for.

The Shopping Centre offers a comfortable food-court consisting of a variety of different foods as well as an excellent fresh food arcade which includes fruit & vegetable, butcher, deli and fresh fish.

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Westgate Park

Todd Rd, Port Melbourne VIC 3207

Westgate Park offers a range of attractions and activities within close proximity to the city. Located along the eastern banks of the Yarra River under the Westgate Bridge, the park offers spectacular views to the mouth of the Yarra and the city skyline. Enjoy a picnic lunch with friends or family or cycle along the Yarra River or the Port Melbourne foreshore. 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.

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Jawbone Marine Sanctuary

Accessed via Bayview St, Williamstown VIC 3016

Jawbone Marine Sanctuary, named after its shape, is located in Williamstown and protects 30ha of coastal waters. The little promontory, west of the beach at Williamstown, has been fenced off from the rest of the world for over 80 years by a coastal rifle range. This forgotten and unspoilt place is now considered a haven for coastal and marine life right next to Melbourne. Patches of all marine habitats from northern Port Phillip Bay are packed into this small area. On the west of the promontory, there is saltmarsh and the largest occurrence of mangroves within Port Phillip Bay. They also happen to be the only mangroves in Victoria which grow on a basalt coast. Offshore there are areas of fine clayey sand and patches of seagrass. The eastern side has a complete set of rocky environments. There are areas high up on the shore that only occasionally get wet from storm waves and submerged boulders and ledges that lie below the lowest tides. The soft basalt rock has weathered into smaller rocks and pools that support a full range of tidal life. In between the clay and rock lie some small sandy beaches. 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.

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Auscarts Indoor Racing

50 Salmon Street, Port Melbourne VIC 3207

Auscarts is a state of the art indoor karting venue and entertainment complex just five minutes from the heart of Melbourne's city centre. Auscarts is an ideal venue for corporate functions, team building activities, bucks and hens or just a fun time with friends. Test Your Sensory threshold and advance your driving skills at speeds of up to 55 kilometres per hour. The weather free track is open seven days a weeks which makes it possible to plan your karting experience without limitations. Race Statistics are recorded and displayed on the scoreboard and individuals receive printed out lap times to take home. To ensure the safety and hygiene, helmets of the correct size are provided along with hairnets. The track has safety monitors and lighting and speed controls. A video safety briefing is presented before racing. All drivers need to be 13 year of age and older and 157 centimetres to race at Auscarts. Please wear comfortable clothing and closed toes shoes.

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Pipemakers Park

Gordon St, Maribyrnong VIC 3032

Pipemakers Park is a historic pipemaking industrial site, which has been transformed into a park and wetlands. Historic bluestone factories have been recycled for community use. A wharf has been built, wetlands created, barbecues and picnic tables installed and an important link formed in the Maribyrnong River trail. The multi-use trail leads 15km upstream to Brimbank Park, East Keilor, and four kilometres downstream to the Stock Bridge at Kensington. Things to see and do: - Approached from a steep hill, the park has distant river views towards Flemington Racecourse and the city - Innovative landscaping retains the theme of the previous industrial history of the site - The main feature is the Living Museum of the West housed in a revamped factory, which provides information for self-guided tours and hosts a number of exhibitions, activities and special presentations on the cultural history of western Melbourne and the Maribyrnong River - Try fishing from the wharf - Go for a boat ride on the Maribyrnong River - Sit and relax in the pioneer womens shelter - Watch the bird life and look for tadpoles or listen to frogs amongst the reeds in the wetlands - Follow the path past the factory shed - See historic bluestone buildings - Take in Aboriginal history - Sealed and unsealed walking tracks through the park link with the Maribyrnong River trail 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.

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Joel Gallery

5 Sargood Street, Altona VIC 3018

The Joel Gallery is a new contemporary exhibition space designed to provide a quality yet affordable opportunity for professional and community artists. The Joel Gallery is a hive of activity; hosting exhibitions as diverse as fashion shows, midsumma exhibitions, local artists known and upcoming, community groups and more. The Joel Gallery opened in 2006 with aims to promote the value and importance of the arts in Hobsons Bay by developing and maintaining a diverse program of visual arts exhibitions. It also seeks to support and strengthen the capacity of local artists to engage with the community and initiate programs that assist with community cultural development while ensuring equity of access for all. The Louis Joel Centre is located on the site of the former Altona Hospital, and has been developed over the past decade to become a dynamic community owned and managed meeting place that offers community wellbeing, arts and cultural services to the residents of Hobsons Bay. Close to public transport and walking distance to the beach, shops, Altona Homestead, barbecue facilities. For gallery hire enquires or other enquires contact the centre.

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Trocadero Art Space

Level 1, 119 Hopkins Street, Footscray VIC 3011

Trocadero Art Space is an artist run initiative located in the heart of Footscray and only 10 minutes from Melbourne's city centre. Trocadero presents an annual exhibition calendar of new and contemporary art with a focus on a diverse program of engaging and high quality exhibitions from emerging and established artists. Trocadero Art Space has three exhibition spaces. There are two galleries and an outdoor street billboard for artists exhibiting their work. Exhibitions run for three week periods and are open to the general public so anybody can visit the space and view the artwork. Trocadero Art Space has been open since 2005 and is run by a committee of volunteer artists.

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Scienceworks

2 Booker St, Spotswood VIC 3015

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. The Melbourne Planetarium uses some of the most stunning images of outer space ever shown together with awesome special effects. A planetarium show will take you to the stars and beyond while you recline in comfortable seats. Additional charges apply. The Lightning Room is a truly en-lightning experience. Find out how lightning is formed? What happens when it strikes? Discover this and more in a live 30 minute show that is informative, entertaining and most of all, electrifying. Additional charges apply. Sportsworks features over 20 hands-on and body-in experiences and provides the ultimate sporting challenge. Discover your body's talents and sporting profile, be a wheelchair athlete, a soccer goalie or an extreme snowboarder. Nitty Gritty Super City was built especially for three to eight year olds, Nitty Gritty Super City is a kid's own city to explore. Children can create in the construction zone, visit the exhibition cafe, record their own weather report, steer a ship, explore a recycling factory and much more. Carnival of Science explores the science behind the sideshow without losing the mystery of the carnival. Navigate the maze of mirrors, try the strength tester, discover the science behind your favourite sideshow alley game and much more! For more information please contact Scienceworks or view their website.

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Steamrail Victoria

1 Shea Street, Newport VIC 3015

Steamrail Victoria is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the restoration and operation of vintage steam, diesel and electric locomotives and carriages. The Vintage Train operates monthly to destinations throughout the state. It travels all over the Victorian Railways broad gauge network offering a variety of tours for all tastes, including weekend excursions to interesting and popular destinations. The Steamrail Victoria carriage fleet comprises some thirty cars including sitting, sleeping and specialist vehicles. These vehicles date back to the early 20th century and feature comfortable seating, varnished wood panelling and opening windows. Trains have a kiosk car and most include a licensed bar. The Newport Railway Workshops were built in the 1880s and were actually the birthplace of many of their locomotives and carriages. These facilities enable them to keep their historic fleet in tiptop shape, and to carry out current restoration projects such as the precious A2 steam locomotive and vintage diesel B72. People interested in visiting the workshops to see preservation in action are always welcome. Please contact Steamrail Victoria for further information.

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Maribyrnong River

Van Ness Ave, Maribyrnong VIC 3032

The Maribyrnong River, which begins on the slopes of Mount Macedon and flows to Port Phillip, has played a major role in the occupation and development of western Victoria. 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. The river was known as Saltwater River before its present name came into common usage. - These waters provide good canoeing and three ponding points have been designed to enable children and adults to discover the delights of catching fish with a hand net - The park has barbecues, picnic tables and shelters, and a shared cycle/walking path starts in the park and continues on to Footscray - Parklands on either side of the river include Maribyrnong Park and Fairbairn Park where there are boat landings and picnic facilities - Just downstream from Dynon Road Bridge it is possible to board a pleasure boat for a leisurely trip up the river. From here on the river passes through the industrial area of Footscray with its historic jetties and bridges before it joins the Yarra at Fishermans Bend - Fishing is popular from jetties and fishing platforms alongside parks and reserves on either side of the river. - Bicycle tracks follow its banks, crossing the river via pedestrian bridges at several points. Many people use these trails to get to Brimbank Park or Pipemakers Park 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.

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Port Phillip

Esplanade, Port Melbourne VIC 3207

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. Although Port Phillip is commonly referred to as 'the Bay' or 'Port Phillip Bay', Port Phillip is actually not a bay at all. It's a local port area that is actually made up of over 16 bays. Every year millions of people enjoy its vast coastline, world-class swimming beaches and coastal parks. An entirely different perspective however is available to those who explore Port Phillip by boat. Island, shipwrecks and marine reserves dot Port Phillip, while scuba diving and fishing reveal the colourful diversity of Port Phillip's marine life. Over 3.2 million people live around its shore, making Port Phillip Australia's most densely populated catchment. Port Phillip is a large expanse of water that is surprisingly shallow in many places. Nearly half of Port Phillip is less than 8 metres deep. Its greatest depth is 24 metres. Studies show that Port Phillip is a dynamic and self sustaining ecosystem which is healthier and cleaner than comparable bays near large cities. The shallowness of the water aids aeration and the many marine plants and organisms keep Port Phillip in good condition. 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.

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Port Art

384 Bay St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207

Port Art is a contemporary art facility, stocking art by mid-career artists whose works fit at varying levels into the highly sought after affordable art range. With creative and curatorial experience of several years, this early-mid career range of original art is the Port Art area of expertise and you can receive honest and helpful assistance either online, at the Port Melbourne gallery or by appointment. Come and see some of Melbourne's best in original and accessible art. Small, unframed originals are available and are an excellent and unique choice of art for travellers and visitors. You may even be able to book into a casual three hour introductory painting workshop and undertake your own painting with all materials provided. Please see the website for more information about studio activities. If you are interested in purchasing contemporary abstract, expressionist or figurative paintings, even unique outdoor paintings, art works of Melbourne, from the represented artists feel free to browse online or drop by during the gallery viewing times. Alternatively, private viewings of your selection at the gallery, in your home or business can be booked, for inner metropolitan Melbourne, by phone or email . Take a few hours to visit the inner bayside suburb of Port Melbourne. As well as fresh sea air plus ocean and city views, you can spend an entire day down the cultural end of Bay Street and not run out of things to do and see. Melbourne's blue bikes have a couple of stations very close by if you feel like biking it.

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HMAS Castlemaine Museum Ship

Gem Pier, Williamstown VIC 3016
HMAS Castlemaine is one of the sixty Australian-built Bathurst Class corvettes to serve throughout World War II, and is the last such vessel still afloat, having been restored by volunteers over four decades. She was built by the Melbourne Harbour Trust at Williamstown Naval Dockyard and launched in 1941 by Mrs R G Menzies wife of the Prime Minister and celebrated the 70th anniversary of commissioning in 2012. Now berthed at Gem Pier in the heart of Williamstown's historic Nelson Place precinct HMAS Castlemaine is open to the public on weekends, public holidays and by arrangement. Visitors can visit all parts of the ship and see how crews lived and worked during the war years, witness the original main engines turning over and view a wide range of artefacts documenting Australian maritime history. A visit to the ship is an interactive hands on experience for all the family.
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Endota Day Spa Highpoint

Shop 6215 Highpoint Shopping Centre 120-200 Rosamond Rd, Maribyrnong VIC 3032
Endota: an indigenous Australian word meaning beautiful Endota spa is the fresh, soothing, all-Australian day spa at home near you. Here, wellness is the way. Laidback and friendly, Endota spa welcomes absolutely everyone. Flawless walls. Timber benches. Essential oils meandering on the air. A billabong footbath lapping at your feet. Lap up Australian organic ingredients in every spa treatment, and at home, soak up organic Endota skincare. Endota spa provide ahhhh-mazing space for sidling in and chilling out. And ahhh-inspiring business opportunities for motivated day spa franchisees – we’re Australia’s largest day spa network, and Australia’s most successful day spa franchise system.
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Endota Day Spa Port Melbourne

403 Bay St, Port Melbourne VIC 3207
Endota: an indigenous Australian word meaning beautiful Endota spa is the fresh, soothing, all-Australian day spa at home near you. Here, wellness is the way. Laidback and friendly, Endota spa welcomes absolutely everyone. Flawless walls. Timber benches. Essential oils meandering on the air. A billabong footbath lapping at your feet. Lap up Australian organic ingredients in every spa treatment, and at home, soak up organic Endota skincare. Endota spa provide ahhhh-mazing space for sidling in and chilling out. And ahhh-inspiring business opportunities for motivated day spa franchisees – we’re Australia’s largest day spa network, and Australia’s most successful day spa franchise system.
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Endota Day Spa Williamstown

Shop 7, 73 - 83 Douglas Pde, Williamstown VIC 3016
Endota: an indigenous Australian word meaning beautiful Endota spa is the fresh, soothing, all-Australian day spa at home near you. Here, wellness is the way. Laidback and friendly, Endota spa welcomes absolutely everyone. Flawless walls. Timber benches. Essential oils meandering on the air. A billabong footbath lapping at your feet. Lap up Australian organic ingredients in every spa treatment, and at home, soak up organic Endota skincare. Endota spa provide ahhhh-mazing space for sidling in and chilling out. And ahhh-inspiring business opportunities for motivated day spa franchisees – we’re Australia’s largest day spa network, and Australia’s most successful day spa franchise system.
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Endota Day Spa Yarraville

40 Ballarat Street, Yarraville VIC 3013
Endota: an indigenous Australian word meaning beautiful Endota spa is the fresh, soothing, all-Australian day spa at home near you. Here, wellness is the way. Laidback and friendly, Endota spa welcomes absolutely everyone. Flawless walls. Timber benches. Essential oils meandering on the air. A billabong footbath lapping at your feet. Lap up Australian organic ingredients in every spa treatment, and at home, soak up organic Endota skincare. Endota spa provide ahhhh-mazing space for sidling in and chilling out. And ahhh-inspiring business opportunities for motivated day spa franchisees – we’re Australia’s largest day spa network, and Australia’s most successful day spa franchise system.