TOURS ATTRACTIONS ROWVILLE

Caribbean Gardens and Market has been operating since the 1970′s, when it started with only a handful of traders selling wares from their car boots and Water ski shows.

What once was “a handful of traders” has today grown into a bustling undercover market with over 1000 stall sites. It is known as one of the largest markets in Victoria, occupying a 5770 metre pavilion.

The market offers a huge variety of goods ranging from clothing, fresh produce, lollies, plants, art and crafts, household goods, tools, prints, shoes, toys, giftware and bric-a-brac. If computers and technology interest you in any way, then you will love the right wing of our market. It is dedicated entirely to computers and everything associated with them. There are 100′s of stalls, so, no matter what you’re searching for, you’re sure to find it in our computer and technology section. There are permanent stallholders, but those people wanting to rent a stall on a casual basis can turn up on the day and hire a stall. Please note that the selling of counterfeit goods such as software, audio and video etc will NOT be tolerated at the market.

Wetlands Golf 'n'Games is a unique entertainment venue where people of all ages can enjoy mini-golf, hold a party or function, play our arcade games or just enjoy a cup of coffee and delicious snack at our Cafe while looking over the picturesque surrounds.

Our two 18 hole courses provide a challenge for players of all ages and with an outdoor and an undercover course - you can play whatever the weather!

Chesterfield Farm is an historical farm situated in the heart of Scoresby, now operating as a tourist/children's farm, open to the public 7 days a week. Our activities and animals always provide much enjoyment, and a real "hands-on" experience of farm life, along with many under-cover picnic areas, lots of "animal attractions", and friendly staff to make the day enjoyable.

Cafe now open!
Breakfast and lunch available from 10am to 3pm daily (closed Monday).

All aspects of beauty treatments using Thalgo products. Facials, waxing (hot & strip), electrolysis, massage, sun fx spray tan, micro dermabrasion, non-surgical face lifts, eco2 oxygen facials, nail care, eyelash tinting/perming, gel & fibreglass nails, makeup.

Your Temple journey is a time for you to escape the world, relax and revitalise all of your five senses and beyond. So when it's time to re-discover and replenish your source we have the perfect treatment for you or someone special.

Your body deserves the best care possible to remain smooth, radiant and firm. Our skin is the body’s largest organ, to keep it healthy it's vital that we remove dead skin cells to reveal softer more subtle skin.

Experience our innovative hydrotherapy cocoon. Using light therapy, steam and rain shower, not only does it make your skin smooth and luxurious it will relax your body and immerse your mind into a state of bliss.

Gift vouchers are available by service, package or value. If you require assistance don’t hesitate to contact reception. You can order and pay over the phone and have your voucher mailed out or come into the spa and speak to a therapist for assistance.

All we ask is that you allow us to create and give you an experience that will help you to relax, re-energise and enjoy your time with us.

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.

Naturally what you see on stage is the public face of the 1812 Theatre but it only the tip of the iceberg. No production would be possible without a raft of support workers. The beautiful sets you see on our stage are the product of hours of planning and weeks of hard work by a dedicated band of volunteers.

Costumes are fashioned and designed by a small (and some might say shrinking) group of 1812ers. Lights have to be designed and operated and sound carefully engineered.

Frequent scenery and costume changes are seamlessly planned and executed by stage management teams, while your comfort and assurance of a pleasurable evening is the prime concern of our Front of House volunteers.

There are over 350 specialty retailers at Knox Shopping Centre and major stores include Myer, Target, Coles, Kmart, Harvey Norman, Toys R Us, Harris Scarfe and a Village 15-screen state of the art cinema complex.

Knox Shopping Centre is made up of two main shopping precincts being, Knox City and Knox O-Zone. Knox City is a two level fully enclosed shopping centre which first opened in 1977 and is a traditional shopping centre. Knox O-Zone is an outdoor leisure, dining and entertainment precinct, which boasts one of the largest cinema screens in Australia. Knox O-Zone is home to over 24 cafes, bars and restaurants as well as a selection of retail stores including sports, music, electronics, large format furniture and whitegoods stores. Knox O-Zone also encompasses an AMF Bowling Centre, a Timezone Centre and Fitness First gym.

It's all about You - at Endeavour Hills Shopping Centre, where all your everyday shopping needs and convenience are under one roof. With 86 retailers including a great range of three supermarkets, fresh and takeaway food, major retailers, Banks, Post Office, services and specialty stores all undercover in a bright new environment. With over 1800 car park spaces, visiting Endeavour Hills Shopping Centre is now easy.

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.

We aim to make the Mountain Gate Shopping Centre a safe and friendly place to shop.

"The entertainment centre of Glen Waverley"

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.

The Centre of the Community is Stud Park Shopping Centre. All your everyday shopping needs and convenience are under one roof.

Stud Park Shopping Centre is anchored by Coles, Kmart, Woolworths, Sam’s Warehouse, The Rowville Library and accommodates 60 specialty stores.

It is also supported by approximately 1,500 car parks and is serviced seven days a week by local smart bus connections. Stud Park has had a long association with the community which is why we are known as “The Centre of the Community”.

Vermont South Shopping Centre is a local shopping centre providing day-to-day retail and services to residents of Vermont South and the surrounding area. There is a supermarket for groceries, fresh fruit and vegetables, meats and other household needs as well as a number of smaller specialty stores. It's located on Burwood Highway.

Wheelers Hill Shopping Centre is located in Wheelers Hill, Victoria

A site visit gives you an opportunity not only to see the buildings, but also to consider how the location and natural surrounds framed arrival experiences. Block 19 Bonegilla is set out as part of a typical Second World War military war camp. It was used, first, as army headquarters and, then, as the migrant centre staff block. The army continued to use and maintain Block 19 into the 1990s, well after the migrant centre closed. Block 19’s survival to the present day makes it a rare but representative example of post-war migrant accommodation camps. There are few buildings, if any, still existing at other post-war migrant accommodation places.

The buildings of Block 19 are in their original state. Bonegilla’s army beginnings meant that accommodation was severe. The buildings were mostly standard army-type huts, usually unlined, timber-framed huts with corrugated iron cladding and low-pitched, gabled roofs. Like the other blocks, Block 19 was fairly self-contained with its own communal kitchen, eating place and ablutions.

The sleeping quarters were commonly meant to accommodate 20 men and had no internal partitions. From 1951 on, the huts were divided into cubby-hole sized cubicles each slightly less than four metres by three metres so as to give some privacy. Adjoining cubicles were linked for two people. Families with several children were giving cubicles next to each other. Unlike the original sleeping huts, the cubicles were lined and painted. Wire-based army beds with thin kapok mattresses were replaced by the 1960’s with eight inch mattresses.

When you first arrive at Block 19, stop at the visitor centre to familiarise yourself with what the site has to offer. Then take a guided tour or an audio tour, and experience the huts, the purpose built recreation hall, the communal dining and washing facilities and memorabilia collected from the original migrants and the camp itself.

Monash Gallery of Art is the Australian home of photography and the premier cultural facility of the City of Monash. Home to a nationally significant collection of over 2 000 photographs we are the only public gallery in Australia dedicated to collecting and promoting Australian photography. Monash Gallery of Art's exhibition program comprises 30 exhibitions per year drawn from the collection - many of which travel throughout Australia after being presented at the City of Monash. Monash Gallery of Art is also a host venue for significant national and international exhibitions. Monash Gallery of Art believes that art plays an important role in helping people learn about and explore the world in which we live. The gallery's free education programs make an important contribution to the learning of young people throughout our region and beyond. Our program includes tours and workshops, an exhibition of work by the state's finest Victorian Year 11 and 12 photomedia students and an outreach program to Melbourne schools by gallery staff. Monash Gallery of Art is situated on one of the City of Monash's most beautiful sites. The original part of the building was designed by internationally renowned architect Harry Seidler. It remains the only formal art gallery space designed by Seidler. With subsequent additions to the building by Cox Sanderson Ness (2000), Monash Gallery of Art is a great destination for the whole community.

Enjoy a family picnic on the large lawn or use the electric barbecues in the picnic shelter. Bring your dog - Nortons Park is an off-lead area where you can take your dog for a run. Please be aware of the signs that show the designated off lead area and the rules and regulations associated with the 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.

Jells Park is nestled in the Dandenong Creek Valley, Wheelers Hill, away from the hustle and bustle of urban life. The park attracts over 900,000 visitors a year, with over nine kilometres of paths and trails, 127 hectares of wide open paces and enough picnic areas for everyone to enjoy. Trails and paths The main Dandenong Creek Trail runs north-south through Jells Park, linking the Eastlink Track, Scotchmans Creek pathway and the Knox bike track (near Nortons Park). All paths are multi-use so you can take your choice of cycling, jogging, or simply strolling. The conservation trail meanders around the eastern side of Jells Lake. As you pass through the wetlands and billabongs on this trail take a look at the variety of native bird life such as the Purple Swamphen, the White-faced Heron and everyone's favourite, the Pelican. BBQ's, picnics and playgrounds Jells Park has many barbecue and picnic areas. Relax under the shade of the Pines, enjoy the lake views at the Elms, or watch the children enjoying the playground at Stringybark or Yabbie Hill. Please remember to take home all your rubbish for sorting and recycling. Jells Lake Jells Lake is a beautiful man-made feature with a variable water level that flows from the Dandenong Creek. No boating or canoeing is allowed. Fishing in Jells Lake is permitted only from the two larger jetties. A valid Recreational Fishing Licence is required. No fishing is allowed within the conservation area. 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.

Koomba Park consists of billabongs and lakes fed by the Dandenong Creek. The bird hide provides a perfect way to observe birds in the natural habitat. The trail network through Koomba Park incorporates both the Dandenong Creek Trail which branches off to a pretty boardwalk section and the Eastlink Trail that continues on to follow the Eastlink Freeway. 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.

Burrinja Cultural Centre is a vibrant community cultural centre that encompasses performing arts, Indigenous gallery, contemporary arts gallery, artist studios, Indigenous garden, live music, workshops and café. The new theatre at Burrinja Cultural Centre offers a variety of performances throughout the year from dance, comedy and drama, to live music, family entertainment and musicals. There are three art exhibition galleries at Burrinja Cultural Centre, and they endeavour to provide a strong mix of both local and national arts and cultural programming, combining exhibitions from the artists of their region like Mary Tonkin with touring programs such as the 60th Blake Prize and the Kati Thanda exhibition featuring aerial photography of Lake Eyre. Created in the grounds surrounding Burrinja Cultural Centre, the Art of Place Garden is an Indigenous cultural and environmental place for learning, reflection, gathering, creativity and celebration of local Indigenous culture and country. Burrinja Café provides great food and coffee in a fantastic intimate, plus they feature a variety of music including Ranges Concert Lounge, Blues and Roots, Bluegrass, Open microphone Nights and free live music every Sunday afternoon. There is always something going on at Burrinja Cultural Centre!

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. Walking tracks and boardwalks meander through bushland and billabongs making the park an ideal spot for walking, sitting, bird watching and photography. Experience a natural oasis in the hustle and bustle of suburbia. Things to see and do - Take a night walk through the park and see the parks nocturnal animals when the animals are most active - Cycling is welcome in parts of Shepherds Bush except in the conservation areas, which is clearly marked - Access to the conservation area of Shepherds Bush is restricted to pedestrians only. This is to minimise the disturbance of native flora and fauna in the area - Stroll through in the evening, watching and listening to the flocks of sacred ibis fly in and hustle for their roosting place in the treetops - Get involved with the Friends of the Dandenong Valley Parklands Inc. who also look after a local indigenous botanic garden near the park office. 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.

Lysterfield Park is a beautiful spot, not far from Melbourne, offering a range of recreational activities. This is a great place for mountain biking. The Lysterfield Park Mountain Bike Trails and the State Mountain Bike course offers 20 kilometres of trails catering for riders of all ages and ability. Choose from easy family trails for all to enjoy around the lake and parkland, a range of flowing single trails through established plantations or steep and technical sections of trail through rocky landscapes Lysterfield Lake is very popular for canoeing, sailing, paddle boating and surf skiing. There are also a number of walking tracks including three trails that are linked for a brisk two-hour walk around the lake. The park is open from 8am to 8pm during daylight saving time. 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.

Scoresby Steamfest
7-9th March 2015, Gates open 10am - 5pm Daily

Vintage "boys' toys" in action from huge steam ploughing engines to tiny models. Steam vehicles, a Sherman tank, industrial steam and diesel engines, old farm engines (Including Tractors) and machinery, earth moving machinery, blacksmithing, early road making equipment, teams of draught horses, vintage cars and Trucks .

Come Ride around the Grounds on the miniature Steam railway.

There is something for everyone no matter what age and whether you’re female or male!!

Churchill National Park in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs remains as an example of the original landscape before clearing and settlement. Although most of the park is open regrowth woodland, there are small areas of original forest. Tracks throughout the park are ideal for peaceful walks. Channel Track, running beside the old aqueduct, wanders through a thickly wooded landscape. Some of the tracks are also suitable for jogging and cycling, particularly on the eastern boundary track. The park is open from 10am to 6pm during daylight saving time. 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 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.