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Living Legends: The International Home of Rest for Champion Horses — Image credit: Bronwen Healy

Amusement and Theme Parks

Living Legends: The International Home of Rest for Champion Horses

Melbourne Airport's closest tourist attraction - historic homestead and gardens, coffee shop, retired champion racehorses surrounded by parklands with over 1,000 wild kangaroos and over 100 species of Australian native birds. Living Legends is a multi-awarded visitor destination and has been voted the People's Choice for Best Victorian Tourism Experience at the RACV Victorian Tourism Awards. At Living Legends, you can meet and mingle with retired champion racehorses such as Apache Cat, Silent Witness and Melbourne Cup winners Brew, Efficient, Prince Of Penzance, Twilight Payment and Almandin. Enjoy Devonshire Tea or coffee in the Woodlands Historic Homestead, smell the roses in the heritage gardens; walk, run, climb or ride your bikes in the surrounding 1,500 acres of bushland complete with kangaroos and abundant native birdlife. Bring a picnic basket, plan a day trip - it's a place where people of all ages can relax and enjoy interacting with the legends in beautiful parklands. Located six minutes door to door from Melbourne Airport with free parking. Please visit their website for information on their public tours of horses. Ideal for layovers with local pick up, tour booking and fully catered formal and informal function packages available. An ideal destination for all ages - schools, service clubs, and community groups.

Greenvale VIC

9.0 km away

Pony Ride at Animal land — Image credit: Animal land

Amusement and Theme Parks

Animal Land Children's Farm

Animal Land Children's Farm - the ultimate family experience. What makes Animal Land so popular with families is that you can get to actively hold, pat, feed, ride, milk and truly experience what farm life is like. This unique country life experience allows you to meet, greet and interact with all of your favourite farmyard animals including cows, sheep, goats, pigs, ducks, chooks, ponies, alpacas, donkeys, deer, turkeys, peacocks, rabbits, guinea pigs and more. You will enjoy non stop entertainment as you participate in all the farm's fun filled activities including a hand led pony ride, a stroll around the farm to feed the animals and nursing the baby animals too. Collect the eggs from the chooks, feed the ducks on the dam, go ponding, plant a tree and have a go at growing some seedlings. Even try your luck at farm sports such as poopa scooping. Located just 30 minutes from the Melbourne CBD, this unrivalled day of family fun is in easy reach. Animal Land Children's Farm is famous for the sensory experience it offers visitors of all ages and a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with cute farm animals. Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday to the public from 10:00am to 3:00pm (last admission 12:30pm)

Diggers Rest VIC

9.3 km away

Greenvale Reservoir Park — Image credit: Parks Victoria

National Parks and Reserves

Greenvale Reservoir Park

The grassy slopes of the park are popular with large groups for picnics and games. Trails wind through the park, offering glimpses of native birdlife and views of the water. The park offers over 53 hectares for visitors to take in, explore and enjoy. Features include walking paths, large open spaces, picnic facilities and free gas barbecues. You can enjoy the peaceful surrounds and the tranquil views of the reservoir or simply relax under a tree and enjoy a sunny afternoon. The sound of birds and the breeze through the trees provides a relaxing change to the hustle and bustle of everyday city life. One of the features of the park is 'Brodies Lakes'. This series of three ponds is ideal for observing birdlife and incorporating other wetland activities. 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.

Greenvale VIC

9.8 km away

Woodlands Historic Park

National Parks and Reserves

Woodlands Historic Park

Woodlands Historic Park provides a fascinating glimpse of the landscapes and wildlife seen by European settlers in the 1840s. The park has a 150-year old homestead, Indigenous canoe trees, native woodland and grassland. Wander through the fenced 'Back Paddock' and see kangaroos, birds and other wildlife. The sight of large groups of wild kangaroos in their Australian bush habitat is a magnificent, never-to-be forgotten experience. Many walking trails are available through Woodlands Historic Park. You can combine a pleasant walk in the Australian bush with the opportunity to see scores of eastern grey kangaroos bounding across the sweeping grasslands of Woodlands Historic Park, together with plenty of other Australian native wildlife. 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.

Greenvale VIC

9.8 km away

Organ Pipes National Park — Image credit: Parks Victoria

National Parks and Reserves

Organ Pipes National Park

Twenty kilometres north west of Melbourne’s business area is an impressive rock formation called the Organ Pipes. Formed by cooling and cracking volcanic lava, the organ pipes look just like their name suggests, towering above the river below. A short walk away you can also see the Rosetta Stone that looks like the spokes of a wheel, a Tessellated pavement and fossils over four million years old. Great for social gatherings, the park also has picnic spots and easy walking tracks. 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.

Keilor North VIC

13 km away

URBNSURF

Amusement and Theme Parks

URBNSURF Melbourne

URBNSURF Melbourne is Australia's first urban surfing park, delivering authentic experiences for guests of all ages and abilities, located just minutes from Melbourne Airport's terminals and a short drive from the Melbourne CBD. Within the park's crystal-clear surfing lagoon (similar in size to the MCG), up to 600 perfect, ocean-like surfing waves are created every hour - from gentle, rolling whitewater waves for learners and beginners, through to steep, barrelling waves that will challenge even the most experienced surfers. URBNSURF Melbourne offers one hour surf sessions for 'freesurfing', and structured one hour and 45 minute surf lessons. All-day spectator passes are also available. In addition to the surfing action, URBNSURF Melbourne features a Surf Academy, offering tailored coaching, training and wellness activities; a Surf Rental centre, offering the latest boards, wetsuits and equipment for hire; heated changerooms, showers and lockers to store valuables; an on-site surf shop, Lagoon Supply Co; lagoonside amenities including hot tubs, day beds, beach-style cabanas and landscaped spaces; regular festivals, parties and events. The park's licensed cafe and restaurant, Three Blue Ducks Melbourne, is offering delicious, locally-sourced food and beverages for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Tullamarine VIC

15 km away

Mandalay Walking Tracks

Natural Attractions

Mandalay Walking Tracks

Mandalay Walking Tracks run through the Club Mandalay Golf Course in Beveridge, Victoria, offering residents and visitors an easy way to enjoy the outdoors. The walking routes pass through the course's open green spaces and landscaped areas, with views across the surrounding neighbourhood and countryside. Suitable for a relaxed stroll or regular walk, the tracks provide an accessible outdoor activity close to home. They are also a convenient way to explore the Club Mandalay precinct and enjoy the open spaces around the golf course.

Beveridge VIC

15 km away

Us by the Farmshop — Image credit: Chintin Botanicals

Agritourism

Chintin Botanicals

Chintin Botanicals is the only commercial botanicals and lavender farm located in the Eastern Macedon Ranges. As a family-owned business, they are dedicated to sustainable farming practices and cultivating exquisite culinary grade botanical essences and flavours. With a commitment to regenerative agriculture and the highest quality products, Chintin Botanicals offers a range of botanical-infused delights for food enthusiasts, nature lovers, and those seeking unique flavours. Chintin Botanicals has a dedicated event space where they offer workshops and experiences from distilling workshops to farm tours and private events. Talk to them about tailoring a unique experience for corporate events, hens days or family get-togethers.

Chintin VIC

17 km away

Maribyrnong Valley Parklands — Image credit: Parks Victoria

National Parks and Reserves

Maribyrnong Valley Parklands

Just a short drive from the heart of the city is the Maribyrnong Valley Parklands featuring Brimbank Park and Horseshoe Bend Farm. The parklands offer ideal settings for picnics, walks along the extensive network of trails, fishing, canoeing and bird watching, all set within peaceful parklands surrounded by prolific birdlife. Note: Horseshoe Bend Farm is not open to visitors. Horseshoe Bend Farm is a popular destination for visitors of all ages. During the week it is regularly occupied by young families, play groups, primary schools and older recreation groups. 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.

Keilor VIC

18 km away

Brimbank Aquatic & Wellness Centre waterslide — Image credit: Brimbank City Council

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre

Award-winning Aquatic and Wellness Centre with cutting-edge facilities including two massive indoor/outdoor waterslides, a 50-metre swimming pool, a delicious cafe and a kids' splash park - everything your family could dream of! Located in Keilor Downs, just 10 minutes from Melbourne Airport and 25 minutes from Melbourne CBD. Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre is the perfect place for family fun and fitness.

Keilor Downs VIC

18 km away

Brimbank Park — Image credit: Parks Victoria

National Parks and Reserves

Brimbank Park

The Brimbank Park playscape is a haven for creative play. Children and their families will be inspired to connect with nature as they play. The playscape is designed for children of all abilities to play, explore and socialise in the outdoors. Brimbank Park is also part of Parks Victoria's Autism Friendly Visits initiative, find out more on their website. Walk or cycle along the extensive network of trails. With over 10 kilometres of tracks in Brimbank Park and the Maribyrnong River Trail, you're bound to find a walk that's right for you. There are several picnic areas in Brimbank Park. Gas barbecues, shelters and picnic tables are available free of charge. If picnics aren't your style, stop by Lumbar and Co for your caffeine fix, a sweet treat or a delicious healthy lunch. Brimbank Park is part of an Aboriginal cultural landscape in the traditional Country of the Wurundjeri Peoples. Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. Before your visit, please check the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website for updated changes of conditions and familiarise yourself with important bushfire safety information to ensure your experience is safe and enjoyable. For information about fires, Fire Danger Ratings and Total Fire Bans visit Emergency Victoria's website.

Keilor East VIC

19 km away

French Furniture Moonee Ponds Antiques Showroom In Airport West — Image credit: Moonee Ponds Antiques

Shopping and Markets

Moonee Ponds Antiques

Moonee Ponds Antiques is a long established family business with over 40 years experience buying and selling antiques. They offer personal service, great stock and value for money. They are dealers in French provincial furniture and decor, with a large stock of quality French antique tables, commodes, sideboards, hallstands. They also stock Victorian, Edwardian, Art Deco furniture, collectibles and china. The main location in Airport West is a 1300 square meter open plan showroom with all the latest and greatest stock on display. Interstate buyers are most welcome. They have a number of reliable and cost effective carriers and can organize Australia Wide Delivery.

Airport West VIC

19 km away

The Smash Room Melbourne — Image credit: The Smash Room Melbourne

Entertainment Venues

The Smash Room experience Melbourne

The Smash Room is Melbourne's newest and most exciting entertainment venue that's loads of fun for all ages. Visitors have the ability to smash things like televisions, and PlayStations, in a safe and clean environment. The Smash Room is also the only venue in Australia that allows groups of people in a Smash Room at once. Great for date nights, groups of friends, birthday parties, work functions, and more. UV Glow in the Dark table tennis and Arcade Gaming are just some of the other fun activities offered at The Smash Room. Two conveniently located sites in Melbourne (Keilor and Moorabbin) make this the perfect entertainment solution for any event, activity, gathering, or day out. Ages 13 and up.

Keilor East VIC

19 km away

A vibrant destination for shopping, dining, adventure and unforgettable experiences. — Image credit: Essendon Fields

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Essendon Fields

Discover where Melbourne takes off. With more than a century of innovation behind it, Essendon Fields is a vibrant destination in Melbourne's northwest where excitement, flavour and adventure come together. It's not just an airport - it's a place to explore, indulge and make a day [or weekend] of it. Come for the shopping, stay for the experiences. Snap up unbeatable finds at DFO Essendon, stock up on premium produce at LaManna, or settle in for a memorable meal with family and friends at favourites like Mr McCracken, Basq and Friction. Thrill‑seekers can fly high at iFLY Melbourne, bounce into fun at Bounce, or take off on unforgettable air‑based adventures departing right from Essendon Fields - from breathtaking helicopter flights over the 12 Apostles, to indulgent lunch escapes in the Yarra Valley, or skyline views of Melbourne's CBD. Thinking bigger? Browse over 20 leading auto brands all in one convenient location, then wind down in comfort at the onsite Hyatt Place Melbourne Essendon Fields. Whether you're here for a few hours or a full stay, Essendon Fields makes it effortless to shop, dine, play and escape - all in one destination. Plan your visit and see where the day takes you.

Essendon Fields VIC

20 km away

Child smiles mid-flight

Sports and Recreation Facilities

iFLY Melbourne Indoor Skydiving

iFLY Melbourne Indoor Skydiving lets you experience the sensation of freefall without jumping from a plane. In a state‑of‑the‑art glass wind tunnel at Essendon Fields, you'll float on a cushion of air with guidance from expert instructors. Safe and fun for ages three to 103, indoor skydiving is perfect for families, birthday parties, school holidays or team‑building events. No experience is needed and all training and gear are provided on site. From first‑time flyers seeking adventure to return flyers and even pro flyers, iFLY Melbourne caters to all skill levels, with packages designed for fun, progression and coaching. Located just 20 minutes from Melbourne city centre with easy parking and transport links.

Essendon Fields VIC

20 km away

Caroline Springs Library and Learning Hub

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Caroline Springs Library and Learning Hub

Caroline Springs Library is a lively community hub in the heart of Caroline Springs. With flexible spaces and a range of resources and technology, it is a great place to visit for work or play. The library is also home to CS Gallery – a vibrant space for local and emerging artists to share their work with the community and bring their art to life with public programs and interactive experiences.

Caroline Springs VIC

20 km away

Bowery Theatre by night — Image credit: Brimbank City Council

Entertainment Venues

Bowery Theatre and Gallery

The Bowery Theatre, located within St Albans Community Centre, is a hub for creative arts and cultural events. The Bowery Theatre is named after the late artist, Leigh Bowery who grew up near the Theatre. Leigh Bowery was one of the most influential international arts figures of the 80s and 90s. A celebrated fixture of the fashion, nightlife and avant-garde scenes in London and New York, he was known for his flamboyant get-ups, larger than life personality and bold performance art. As a creative space the Bowery theatre is inspired by his legacy. The Bowery presents a diverse bi-annual season of theatre, music, dance and children's programming, including work curated from Australia's finest performing artists/arts companies, self-produced work that is reflective of the local community, and performance work made by local artists.

St Albans VIC

20 km away

Kororoit Creek

Natural Attractions

Kororoit Creek Reserve

Looking for a peaceful place to get outdoors and explore? Kororoit Creek is a great spot to enjoy a walk or bike ride while taking in the natural surroundings. Shared walking and cycling trails follow the creek through Caroline Springs, offering beautiful waterway views and the chance to hear local birdlife and frogs along the way. Whether you're looking for a relaxing stroll, a scenic ride or simply somewhere to enjoy a little time in nature, Kororoit Creek is well worth a visit.

Caroline Springs VIC

20 km away

DFO Essendon

Shopping and Markets

DFO Essendon

DFO Essendon is a single level outlet shopping centre, located approximately 14 kilometres north of Melbourne's city centre in the Essendon Fields precinct. The centre comprises more than 105 outlet retailers including Coach, Aje, Polo Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, PUMA and Bonds Outlet. The adjacent Homemaker Hub comprises over 20 large format stores, including JB Hi-Fi Home and Chemist Warehouse.

Essendon Fields VIC

21 km away

Ziebell's Farmhouse Museum and Heritage Garden

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Ziebell's Farmhouse Museum and Heritage Garden

Ziebell's Farmhouse Museum and Heritage Garden is a unique attraction located in Thomastown's Westgarthtown Pioneer Precinct – a hidden gem amongst modern homes. Originally owned by Christian and Sophia Ziebell, the farmhouse was built during the 1850s by the Ziebell family using local bluestone and typical German design. Surrounded by a barn, smoke house, bathhouse and beautifully maintained cottage garden the museum tells a fascinating story of the journey German and Wendish families made to Australia to establish dairy farms north of Melbourne. Visitors are transported to a time when Thomastown was known as Westgarthtown, Edgars Creek ran through open pasture and immigration was by tall ship. The neighbouring reserve, Lutheran Church and historic Cemetery create further interest for tourists and locals alike.

Thomastown VIC

21 km away

Community Bank Adventure Playground

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Community Bank® Adventure Playground Hadfield Park

Mitchell Shire's premier innovative Community Bank® Adventure Playground at Wallan offers an exciting array of adventure play experiences for children of all ages and abilities. The playground includes a fun and challenging five-story tower complete with three slides and a fully accessible water splash park. Children are offered Playground and Splash Park features such as a tummy churning 25 metre flying fox with an inclusive seat, a creek bed seating area with water jets, sensory play locations with sand and water activities and – for when they really need a cool down – under the aqua drop bucket is definitely the place to be. The park also features covered barbecue areas, accessible change room facilities and wheelchair access. The park is also just across the road from several food and beverage outlets. The Community Bank Adventure Playground is free and open to the public all year, with the splash park operating between 10am to 8pm from December to March. The Playground is easily accessible by car from Melbourne and has on-street parking available nearby. Please see the Mitchell Shire Council website for further details. To explore the wider park, explore the Community Trail that goes through Hadfield Park.

Wallan VIC

22 km away

Wallan Community Park

Parks and Gardens

Wallan Community Park

Wallan Community Park is a multipurpose open space containing a variety of recreation and play facilities. Featuring a nature play trail, a rope climbing agility course, a roll and ride trail, picnic spots and walking trails through Wallan Creek wetlands. The nature play trail uses natural materials such as timber, sand, logs and stumps to encourage imaginative and sensory play through climbing, building and balancing. Kids can get active tackling the rope climbing agility course, get creative building a fort or explore the natural world. All users are asked to use the park and facilities as per the user directions on signage within the park precinct.

Wallan VIC

22 km away

Japanese visitors first time with a horse

Spas and Retreats

Triquetra Farm

Triquetra Farm offers tailored horse experiences, from team building and leadership development to simply hanging out with horses. Hanging with Horses is all about enjoying time with these remarkable animals. From those who have an empty space in their hearts where a horse used to be, to someone with a horse-mad child who would love the chance to get up close and experience the magic of being around horses. Get in touch with your inner cowboy or cowgirl and get to know the horses and their very different personalities. Discover how they communicate, build trust and respond to the people around them. Spend time grooming, interacting and just hanging out with them in a relaxed country setting. For businesses and groups, Triquetra Farm offers an alternative to the usual team-building activities. Swap the go-karts and escape rooms for a few hundred kilograms of personality. Working with horses creates a memorable way to explore communication, trust, teamwork and leadership. Behind Triquetra Farm is a lifetime of horsemanship combined with real-world corporate leadership and life on the land. Located in the Goulburn Region north of Melbourne, experiences are personal, flexible and designed for small groups. Bookings are essential.

Wallan VIC

23 km away

Premier Pickleball Facility in the West

Entertainment Venues

The Real Dill Pickleball

At the Real Dill, they play to connect. They're here to help you move with purpose, laugh a little louder, and feel like you belong. Whether you're picking up a paddle for the first time or chasing down every point, the Real Dill are more than just courts - it's your club, your crew, your new hangout to rally and chill. This is pickleball with energy, with vibe, with heart. Welcome to the club.

Ravenhall VIC

23 km away

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