Victoria

Water skiing, snow skiing, horse racing, wine, history, theatre, culture. Formula 1 Racing and more! Melbourne is the hub of it all. Easy to get around with its wonderful public transport system of rail and the quaint trams. Go on the free circle city tram tour of the city to get yourself acquainted! There are so many wonderful outlying areas to visit such as the Great Ocean Road, Geelong, the fairy penguins at Phillip Island , just to mention a few. We know Victoria and we can package up a holiday especially designed for you. 

Parks and Gardens

Victoria is widely regarded as the garden state of Australia and it is not too hard to realize why. There are hundreds of parks and gardens around Melbourne and throughout Victoria. The Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne is considered to be one of the most significant botanical gardens in Australia. Established in 1846, the Royal Botanic Gardens cover 36ha. The gardens are home to over 12,000 different species of plants and are a natural sanctuary for native wildlife. There are a number of other regional botanic gardens in Victoria. The public gardens of the Dandenong Ranges are at their best in spring and autumn, but are well worth visiting at any time of the year. The National Rhododendron Gardens are host to a variety of brilliantly coloured blooms, such as: 
rhododendrons
azaleas
camellias
daffodils

Of international reputation, these gardens attract 50,000 to 60,000 visitors annually. Around Melbourne, a number of gardens are within minutes of the city centre, including:
Fitzroy Gardens
Treasury Gardens
Flagstaff Gardens
Carlton Gardens
Queen Victoria Gardens
Alexandra Gardens
King's Domain
Royal Botanic Gardens

Parks Victoria manages a number of parks close to Melbourne and in regional Victoria. So, pack a picnic and get close to nature.

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. Albert Park is the focus for many of Victoria's spectacular events and is also an important sanctuary for wildlife and vegetation. Things to Do * Enjoy a barbecue or picnic with your family. * Join a yacht or rowing club, take lessons or just hire a boat for fun. * Walk, cycle, or jog around the lake (5km), taking in the swans and sporting activities. * Have your wedding photographs using the city skyline as a backdrop. * Great for office functions, Christmas parties or family reunions. Events at Albert Park Albert Park is host venue to some of Melbourne's most spectacular cultural and sporting events: * The Million Paws Walk is held in * Fun Runs are held throughout the ye * The Fosters Australian Grand Prix Carnival takes place in * Classic car displays are held throughout the year. Facilities * 11 picnic areas with barbecue, shelters (can be booked by calling 9695-9000) and toilets. * Playgrounds ranging from lawns to purpose-built play equipment. * Baby changing facilities * Restaurants which take in the views of the lake and the passing parade. * Indoor sporting facilities include basketball, netball, badminton, squash, table tennis, indoor cricket and a gym. * Outdoor sporting facilities cater for cricket, football, soccer, baseball, hockey, lawn bowls, tennis and boating. * Albert Park Golf Course and Golf Driving Range. * The new Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.
 

The Melbourne Arts Centre

The Arts Centre occupies a prime location in the heart of Melbourne's leisure and entertainment precinct and is home to Australia's premier performing arts companies. The Arts Centre consists of the Theatres Building (under the spire), the Hamer Hall and Sidney Myer Music Bowl. Close to all major city hotels, the centre is an easy walk across Princess Bridge, and the landmark spire attracts locals and visitors day and night. The centre is open daily with nightly shows, daily guided tours, free gallery spaces, Sunday Market and a restaurant and cafe. WHAT TO DO Guided Tours Explore Melbourne's home of the arts and our world class performance venues. Discover the centre's many performance spaces on a Guided Tour and learn about the construction and design of both the exterior and interior while discovering the secrets of this extraordinary building. Guided tours depart from the Theatres Building Information Desk (St Kilda Road Level). * Monday - Saturday at 12 noon and 2.30 pm * Sunday Backstage Tour at 12.15pm* (*Please note children under 12 are not permitted) Sunday Market Discover over 150 stalls of the finest art and craft from around the state, including handmade ceramics, photography jewellery and textiles. Every Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm in the undercroft of the Hammer Hall and along St Kilda Road.
 

Victorian Vineyards	Historic Melbourne Building

Horse Racing: Carnival Time

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