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Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre

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Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre

The Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre proudly curates its own performance program, a vibrant showcase of music, theatre, dance, comedy and children's entertainment. Designed to reflect the heart of our community, the program features a balance of touring artists, emerging voices and beloved local performers. Each season invites audiences of all ages to experience the joy of live performance and the power of storytelling on stage. With two purpose-built theatres and a range of flexible event and function spaces, the Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre hosts everything from major touring productions, to festivals, to community performances, exhibitions, workshops, conferences and private celebrations. They provide opportunities for local artists, young people and emerging voices to grow, experiment and share their work. Through collaboration, mentorship and community partnerships, they help creativity take root and flourish. They believe creativity is for everyone. It sparks imagination, brings people together and helps communities thrive. That is why they are committed to being inclusive, accessible and welcoming to all, embracing people of all cultures, backgrounds, ages and abilities. Their diverse community is one of their greatest strengths, and they work to reflect that diversity in their programming, partnerships and the events they support.

South Morang VIC

0.0 km away

Plenty Gorge Park — Image credit: Parks Victoria

National Parks and Reserves

Plenty Gorge Park

Plenty Gorge Park offers a wide range of natural and cultural experiences only 20km from Melbourne CBD. With views of the Plenty River and a backdrop of the wooded Plenty Gorge, this is a perfect spot for a quiet picnic or barbecue. Visitors to Yarrambat can enjoy views of the Kinglake Ranges and the Plenty River valley. Nioka Bush Camp is a great place for group camping, with bunkhouse accommodation available. 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.

South Morang VIC

2.6 km away

Nioka Bush Camp

National Parks and Reserves

Nioka Bush Camp

Nioka Bush Camp is a quiet retreat away from the stresses of city life. Stay overnight in the great outdoors, camping or in bunkhouse accommodation. Explore the sights and sounds of of the bush on a pleasant bushwalk. The wildlife is varied and you might catch a glimpse of an Eastern Grey Kangaroo or a Sugar Glider. Facilities provided include toilets, hot showers, non-powered campsites, bunkhouse accommodation, water, campfire ring (byo firewood), barbecues, hall with wood heater and kitchen. Access the camp off Gordons Road via Plenty Road in South Morang. Camping at Nioka Bush camp is by prior booking only. You can book online or call. 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.

South Morang VIC

2.6 km away

Hawkstowe Picnic Area — Image credit: Parks Victoria

National Parks and Reserves

Hawkstowe Picnic Area

Take a look back in time at the historic Hawkstowe picnic ground, set in a secluded area of Plenty Gorge Parklnads. With views of the Plenty River, a backdrop of the wooded Plenty Gorge and a historical homestead, the Hawkstowe Picnic Area was once part of the larger Hawkstowe Farm that was established in the 1850's by the Le Page family. You'll be impressed by the brick and bluestone Le Page homestead, barn and stables. This is a perfect spot for a picnic or barbeque that the whole family will enjoy. Electric barbeques and picnic shelters are available. There are no solid fuel barbeques. Toilets are located behind Le Page Homestead. Take a walk around the picturesque wetlands. Discover the abundant wildlife, including friendly kangaroos. Le Page Historic Homestead Opening Hours: Winter: 8:30am to 5:00pm, summer: 8:30am to 7:00pm. 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 www.emergency.vic.gov.au

South Morang VIC

3.2 km away

Yarrambat Park — Image credit: Parks Victoria

National Parks and Reserves

Yarrambat Park

Yarrambat Park provides the perfect spot for a family day out. Facilities include electric barbecues, picnic tables and a picnic shelter. Toilet facilities are also provided and have access for people with limited mobility. The area of park around the picnic area provides wide open spaces for playing cricket, kicking a football, flying a kite or walking the dog. Spectacular views of Kinglake National Park and Mt Disappointment are also on offer. 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 www.emergency.vic.gov.au

Yarrambat VIC

5.7 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

6.3 km away

Yan Yean Reservoir Park — Image credit: Parks Victoria

National Parks and Reserves

Yan Yean Reservoir Park

Yan Yean Reservoir Park offers visitors peaceful picnic areas, a variety of walking tracks and breathtaking views of Melbourne's oldest water storage. Visit the extensive wetlands and watch the abundant birdlife that lives and feeds in this area. The reservoir was Melbourne's first and has supplied the city with water since 1857. It was the plan of James Blackburn, a civil engineer who unfortunately died before ever seeing his dream developed. The historic bluestone valve house and stone water channel are reminders of the reservoir's history. 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.

Yan Yean VIC

10 km away

Evie's Evergreen

Shopping and Markets

Evie's Evergreen

Evie's Evergreen is a beautiful 100-year-old heritage shop with classic bay windows and historic character, nestled in the heart of Hurstbridge Victoria on the edge of the beautiful Yarra Valley. The boutique emporium celebrates timeless style and the joy of discovering something truly unique. The team have created an immersive experience where every corner invites you to explore a seemingly endless array of treasures. The old world charm of the original shop has been lovingly preserved while creating a warm and inspiring space, enhanced by the rich vintage style gold window signage and show piece bespoke wallpaper murals and textiles. Alongside a carefully selected collection featuring Australian-made products, handmade pieces and gifts, you'll find an exclusive range of fashion and home textiles. These collections are designed by the team, made in their Kinglake studio. They use vintage fabrics and trims including own original prints, printed in Melbourne, making every garment and textile unique and special. Connected to the boutique is Evie's Bloom Room florist and just a two-minute stroll away is their dedicated workshop space - Evie's Make and Create Space for creative workshops and events including botanical classes and a range of crafting. Easily accessible by train and bus, experience the beautiful Evie's Evergreen shop and the village charm of Hurstbridge, where you can slow down be inspired and relax.

Hurstbridge VIC

11 km away

Therapy

Spas and Retreats

Therapy

Therapy is a next-generation wellness destination designed to bring together advanced therapeutic innovation and the grounding beauty of human connection. Inspired by global best practice in neurowellness, gut health, longevity and restorative medicine, Therapy offers a curated suite of treatments that nurture clarity, balance, and long-term vitality. Every client experience is thoughtfully designed, beginning with a personalised consultation and evolving into a bespoke treatment pathway crafted around individual needs and goals. Their environment reflects their philosophy — calm, refined, and intentionally luxurious — creating a space where clients can genuinely exhale, reconnect, and restore. Therapy is more than a place for treatment; it is a sanctuary for possibility. A space where elevated care meets deep consideration, and where every detail is shaped to support meaningful transformation.

Eltham VIC

12 km away

Great Hall — Image credit: Montsalvat

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Montsalvat

Montsalvat is Australia’s oldest continuously operating artist collective. Blending art with architecture, community and culture, Montsalvat is an ode to artistic practice, sustainable architecture and connection to people and place. From mudbrick cottages to vaulted halls, explore a world handbuilt by Justus Jorgensen and his followers. Gargoyles and bosses, stained glass windows and countless sculptures await discovery, relics of the many lives dedicated to creativity with Montsalvat as their witness. Today, this legacy is upheld by our studio artists and all who contribute and celebrate art of all forms at this historic place.

Eltham VIC

12 km away

Sweeneys Flat

National Parks and Reserves

Sweeneys Flat

Nestled beside the Yarra River in Eltham, the scenic surrounds of Sweeneys Flat offers a perfect spot for a family picnic, a special place to escape whilst taking in the views of the lush surrounding bushland. Your own gas barbecues are welcome at Sweeneys Flats since there are no barbecues provided. Toilet facilities are not available. Organised groups of more than 20 people require a permit from the Park Office. Permits for the busiest period (November to February) will be issued from the 1 May. 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.

Eltham VIC

13 km away

Banksia Park — Image credit: Parks Victoria

National Parks and Reserves

Banksia Park

The open space, playgrounds and picnic areas of Banksia Park, within the Yarra Valley Parklands make it a popular location for visitors. The park can be accessed from Templestowe Road, Bulleen and is the perfect place for cyclists, joggers, walkers and for a breath of fresh air. The area has a picnic shelter and tables, playground, accessible toilets and drinking water. There are no litter bins on site, however coal bins are available for the disposal of cold coals only. Please take all other rubbish away for recycling or disposal. Follow the Heritage Trail and learn about our history and special significance of the Aboriginal sites, view the plentiful water fowl in the wetlands, or walk the Heidelberg Artists Trail. Organised groups of more than 50 people require a permit from Parks Victoria. In 1841, a punt was installed on the Yarra River at the site of the bridge at Banksia Park. It opened the best route between Melbourne and the Bulleen-Templestowe area enabling the earliest Europeans to settle along the rich river flats. Banksia Park was the first part of the Yarra Valley Parklands to be opened to the public in 1978. Before traveling, visit Parks Victoria's website to check for changes in park conditions which may impact your visit. Remember to stay bushfire ready using Emergency Victoria's website while in nature.

Bulleen VIC

13 km away

Yarra Valley Parklands — Image credit: Parks Victoria

National Parks and Reserves

Yarra Valley Parklands

Yarra Valley Parklands extend along the Yarra River and provide visitors with a wide range of recreational opportunities, from picnicking to canoeing and even camping. The parks include Westerfolds, Banksia, Birrarrung and Candlebark parks, Yarra Flats, Sweeneys Flat and Longridge Park Camp. The parklands form a significant 'backbone' of interconnecting trails, linear parks, wetlands and waterways throughout the metropolitan area. The ongoing effort revegetating the parklands, mostly with the aid of valued community groups planting about 30,000 trees per year, has seen the return of a number of significant wildlife species. Yarra Valley Parklands is part of an Aboriginal cultural landscape in the traditional Country of the Wurundjeri People. Parks Victoria respects the deep and continuing connection that Traditional Owners have to these lands and waters, and we recognise their ongoing role in caring for Country. 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 www.emergency.vic.gov.au

Bulleen VIC

13 km away

Heide Museum of Modern Art

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Heide Museum of Modern Art

Heide is a public art museum and sculpture park located on a stretch of the Birrarung/Yarra River in Melbourne that has long served as a meeting point and as a creative hub. Once a significant Wurundjeri gathering place, the site later attracted the artists of the Australian Impressionist School before becoming the home of art patrons John and Sunday Reed in 1934. The Reeds and their circle of artists and writers embraced the brave and the new in art and ideas and their spirited legacy inspires the museum's activities today, from collaborating with emerging and mid-career artists to celebrating those who have made major contributions to Australian and international art. Set on 6.5 hectares of parkland with five gallery spaces, award-winning architecture and a distinctive collection of more than 3,600 works of art, Heide holds a special place in the cultural landscape of Australia.

Bulleen VIC

13 km away

Westerfolds Park — Image credit: Parks Victoria

National Parks and Reserves

Westerfolds Park

Westerfolds Park, situated beside the Yarra River in Templestowe, offers over 120 hectares of recreational and environmental parkland. Come and see the wattles in bloom in the spring. From the observation deck, watch the Yarra River bubble over rapids. Bring your own canoes and go for a race down the river. Ride your bike on the park's shared pathways or follow the Main Yarra Trail all the way to the city. Find out your level of fitness on the Fun and Fitness Trail. Obtain a permit and ride your horse along the Bridle Trail, follow the Homeshow Trail signs and find out how the creatures of Westerfolds live or go on a ranger-led night walk and see some of the nocturnal creatures of Westerfolds. 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 the Emergency Victoria website.

Templestowe VIC

13 km away

Gertrude Contemporary

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Gertrude Contemporary

Gertrude is Australia's leading incubator of contemporary art. Respected nationally and internationally, Gertrude has proven its impact for over 40 years shaping the careers of Australia's most celebrated artists. As a non-commercial and independent space, Gertrude offers artists freedom for risk-taking, innovation and ambition. Its artistic program – including its studio and exhibition program – is unique in its equal emphasis on the production and presentation of contemporary art. This enables it to back great artists to explore new ideas and present risk-taking work at pivotal points in their careers. Gertrude gives audiences unique insight into the creative development of artists. Its audiences engage with risk-taking, formative moments that define artist careers.

Preston VIC

13 km away

Chapter Place Weddings and Events at Pentridge

Entertainment Venues

Chapter Place Weddings and Events at Pentridge

Chapter Place offers couples an enchanting setting of history and innovation. It boasts an immersive wedding experience unlike any other, with chic wedding settings, delicious, authentic menus, and outstanding service. For a modern twist on a 170-year-old castle, Chapter Place is the wedding venue for you. With a range of beautiful indoor and outdoor wedding settings, you'll be spoilt for choice. Their idyllic Reflection Garden boasts a tranquil atmosphere, majestic gardens, and iconic bluestone wall surrounds. Chapter Place's Chapel is complete with glorious high ceilings and exquisite arched windows — perfect for a timeless indoor ceremony. Whether you're after a lively alfresco reception or an unforgettable ballroom experience — Chapter Place has you covered. If you wish to treat your guests to a night of superb culinary experiences, you'll adore Chapter Place's refined, seasonal menus boasting authentic food and wine offerings. Each meal and beverage tells a tale of a local Victorian producer pouring their heart and soul into their work. The talented chefs can also tailor-design a menu to further suit your needs. With a range of fantastic wedding packages to choose from and assistance from Chapter Place's dedicated wedding planner — you won't have to worry about a thing!

Coburg VIC

14 km away

Ivanhoe Shopping Centre - Upper Heidelberg Road — Image credit: ITA

Shopping and Markets

Ivanhoe Shopping Centre

Ivanhoe Shopping Centre is located in the heart of Ivanhoe. They believe that when people go shopping it’s more than just picking groceries or the daily newspaper. It’s about connecting with their customers and knowing that when you walk through the doors, you will feel like you are part of the same community as the people that work there, whether you are an Ivanhoe local or just passing through. Ivanhoe Shopping Centre wants everyone to come and heighten their senses and taste the delights that Ivanhoe has to offer. They are sure you will leave satisfied and return again for more of what they believe is a return to a once treasured shopping strip experience.

Ivanhoe VIC

14 km away

Climb the Wall on Funfields Typhoon Waterslide. ProSlide World Record Holder — Image credit: Funfields Themepark

Amusement and Theme Parks

Funfields Themepark

Get ready for a summer of fun at Funfields Theme Park Melbourne. Experience an unforgettable one day holiday filled with thrilling rides, delicious treats and all the fun you know and love. Funfields Theme Park is the closest, ultimate sun-soaked summer escape, just 40 kilometres from Melbourne's city centre. With the addition of the brand-new Lava Lagoon and Cyber Drift, you can decide if you want to float or bump your way through summer fun. Season passes and day passes available. Season passes give you unlimited fun all summer long. Perfect for families and thrill-seekers looking for value for money and endless adventures. If you just want to experience a one day holiday of non-stop excitement, the day pass is perfect for you.

Whittlesea VIC

14 km away

Longdige Campground — Image credit: Parks Victoria

National Parks and Reserves

Longridge Campground

Longridge Park, in the middle of the conservation area of the Yarra Valley Parklands, offers a quiet space beside the Yarra River. The river flats are perfect for a weekend camping retreat with friends and family in a beautiful woodland setting. Enjoy a weekend camping with family or friends by the Yarra River, go canoeing or try your luck and throw a fishing line in the Yarra River. Longridge camp ground has a barbecue (wood provided), an information shelter, tables, toilets, hot showers and a canoe ramp into the river. 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.

Warrandyte VIC

14 km away

Relinque Urban Retreat & Spa operates the only privately owned Ice fountain and steam room in Melb. — Image credit: Relinque Urban Retreat & Spa

Spas and Retreats

Relinque Urban Retreat & Spa

Located in the leafy northern suburb, Ivanhoe, Relinque Urban Retreat and Spa is a brand new luxury day spa and wellbeing retreat where people can take some time out of a busy world to focus on their own health, relaxation and wellness. There are four Relinque Journeys ranging from 80 - 170 minutes. These include an indulgent array of facial therapy, massage therapy, body scrubs, wraps, foot treatments, hand therapy, and scalp treatments using the botanical LaGaia products, a scientifically formulated, ph. balanced, locally sourced skin care range. Individual treatments are also available. Relinque Urban Retreat and Spa also operates the only privately owned steam and ice room in Melbourne. The healing benefits of hot and cold contrast therapy (alternating between steam at 45 degrees and the coolness of the ice fountain) are profound and will increase the sense of wellbeing immediately. The carefully selected, highly trained staff have extensive backgrounds and decades of experience working in luxury day spa environments such as Aurora Day Spa in St Kilda. After lockdowns and the stressful years of the pandemic, everyone knows how important it is to mindfully retreat and take care of their health. What better place to do it than at a luxury day spa only 10kms from the city centre?

Ivanhoe VIC

15 km away

Islamic Museum of Australia — Image credit: Islamic Museum of Australia

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Islamic Museum of Australia

The Islamic Museum of Australia highlights the arts, culture and contributions of Muslims in Australia and abroad through the display of art and historical objects. The Museum is located just 10 kilometres outside Melbourne's city centre in the inner northern suburb of Thornbury. This stunning contemporary building backs onto the leafy Merri Creek Trail. The onsite cafe serves delicious breakfasts and lunches. The Museum holds regular events, screenings, lectures, exhibition openings and workshops. Visit the website or join the mailing list for the latest museum news and events. The Museum features five permanent galleries and a visiting exhibition gallery. The Islamic Museum of Australia collects, preserves and showcases original art pieces which reflect the Museum's vision of sharing the Australian Muslim experience. These include unique objects, information and other crafts sourced from Australia and around the Muslim world, as well as an exciting collection of contemporary art by Australian Muslim artists.

Thornbury VIC

15 km away

Yarra Flats — Image credit: Parks Victoria

National Parks and Reserves

Yarra Flats

Yarra Flats Park features 85 hectares of pastoral and heritage landscapes, natural bushland, wetlands, abundant birdlife and a number of informal picnic areas. There is a wood barbecue, picnic tables and shelters located near the car park. Fires are permitted only in the barbecue provided, and you are welcome to bring your own small gas barbecue. The toilet block at Yarra Flats Park is wheelchair accessible. Along the Main Yarra Trail is the Heidelberg School Artists Trail, which illustrates how artists a century ago (such as Condor, McCubbin and Streeton) interpreted the landscape. 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.

Ivanhoe East VIC

15 km away

Our team of qualified horticulturalists are on hand to help gardeners of all levels. — Image credit: CERES

Shopping and Markets

CERES Nursery

A must-visit for plant lovers, CERES Nursery specialises in edible and native plants. Their team of horticulturalists and volunteers propagate certified organic seedlings, including rare and heirloom varieties you won't find anywhere else - like more than 25 types of heirloom tomatoes. Alongside a lush range of indoor plants, from monsteras to fiddle-leaf figs, you'll find beautiful handmade goods from local makers and artists. Think pottery, products made with plants, garden accessories and thoughtful gifts that showcase the creativity of the local area. Their extensive bookstore covers permaculture, garden design, Indigenous knowledge, cooking and children's titles. The friendly staff are always on hand with expert, practical advice for gardeners of all levels. Set in the heart of CERES' vibrant park, farms and gardens, it's the perfect place to spend the day: enjoy lunch at the café, explore the grounds or let the kids play on the famous Terra Wonder adventure playground.

Brunswick East VIC

16 km away

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