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Holey Moley Eastland

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Holey Moley Eastland

Holey Moley Eastland hopes you’re ready to kick putt Eastland, because we’ve really set the par high with this one. With two different nine-hole courses to choose from, you’ll putt your stuff around 18 uniquely themed holes. Get ready to Drop it’s Like It’s Slot, before donning your best wrestling mask and Getting Ready to Rumble! Visit America’s favourite cartoon family at 742 Evergreen Terrace and then get ready to Bedrock n Roll! Whether you’re scouting out something sweet to do on a weekend, looking to book the best birthday party ever for a caddy kid or locking down an adorable date spot for your par-crossed lover (you’re welcome), we’re a putt above the rest.

Ringwood VIC

4.1 km away

Koomba Park

National Parks and Reserves

Koomba Park

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. 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.

Wantirna VIC

5.1 km away

Australian Jazz Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Australian Jazz Museum

Discover the heartbeat of Australia's jazz legacy at the Australian Jazz Museum, a vibrant tribute to the nation's rich jazz history. Located in Wantirna, the museum invites music enthusiasts and curious visitors to explore a world of rhythm and melody. The Australian Jazz Museum boasts an impressive collection focusing solely on Australian contributions to jazz. Its extensive archive includes over 100,000 Australian artifacts, encompassing everything from rare disc recording and CDs to fascinating memorabilia including posters, books and musical instruments. This collection not only celebrates Australia's jazz pioneers but also highlights the country's enduring influence on the global jazz stage. Visitors can delve into the evocative displays and exhibitions that breathe life into Australia's extraordinary jazz heritage. The Museum also proudly preserves the Australian Jazz Convention's historic collection, a treasure trove dating back to 1946, offering a unique glimpse into the evolution of jazz over the decades. Whether you're a jazz aficionado or new to the genre, the Australian Jazz Museum promises an inspiring journey through sound and history. Celebrate the vibrant culture of jazz and explore the stories that have shaped the music loved by all today. The Museum is open every Tuesday and Wednesday. Private guided group tours are available by appointment. The Museum is now available to view online at the Virtual Museum. You can access this via the Museum website.

Wantirna VIC

5.1 km away

Karralyka Theatre — Image credit: Karralyka

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Karralyka Centre

Karralyka Centre is the premier destination for theatre, events and functions in Melbourne's eastern suburbs. This architecturally award-winning venue combines contemporary design with state-of-the-art facilities, offering an exceptional setting for live performances, corporate functions, social celebrations and weddings. At the heart of the centre is the Karralyka Theatre, featuring fully tiered seating for 410 guests and known for its diverse program of entertainment. From the annual Theatre Season and Morning Music series to Cabaret performances and Children's Theatre, Karralyka offers something for everyone. The venue also features versatile function spaces that can accommodate up to 500 guests, making it ideal for conferences, gala dinners, awards nights and private events. With superb in-house catering led by a highly regarded executive chef, every event is tailored to suit — whether it's a canapé reception, plated dinner or fully customised menu. Supported by a dedicated team and premium audiovisual capabilities, Karralyka delivers a seamless experience from start to finish. Whether you're planning an unforgettable performance or a memorable celebration, Karralyka is the ideal stage.

Ringwood East VIC

5.6 km away

Deakin University Art Gallery facade. Photo by Simon Peter Fox. — Image credit: Deakin University Art Collection and Galleries

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Deakin University Art Gallery

Deakin University Art Gallery provides an exciting venue for the university's program of exhibitions and arts events. These include curated exhibitions drawn from the university's Art Collection, group and solo exhibitions by significant contemporary Australian artists, travelling exhibitions, and selected student, staff and alumni work. Exhibitions run from mid-February to mid-December each year. For full details of the exhibition program please check the Art Gallery website. Closed public holidays.

Burwood VIC

6.8 km away

Nortons Park

National Parks and Reserves

Nortons Park

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.

Wantirna South VIC

7.1 km away

Strike Bowling Glen Waverley

Amusement and Theme Parks

Strike Bowling Glen Waverley

Located in the bustling Century City Walk, Strike Glen Waverley brings fun to the Suburbs. Complete with a cocktail bar and a fully-equipped kitchen there is a gourmet menu to suit all taste buds. Strike Glen Waverley showcases eight bowling lanes, a private karaoke room, pool tables and a next-generation escape room that will immerse you in a spooky experience like no other.

Glen Waverley VIC

7.2 km away

Shepherds Bush — Image credit: Parks Victoria

National Parks and Reserves

Shepherds Bush

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. 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.

Glen Waverley VIC

7.4 km away

Maniax Axe Throwing - Knox

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Maniax Axe Throwing - Knox

Ever wanted to throw an axe? Situated inside Westfield Knox Shopping Centre, Maniax offers an urban axe throwing experience like no other. Learn how to hurl hatchets with your trained Axe-pert coach before jumping into an epic competition to crown the axe throwing champion. With a selection of craft beers and stone-baked pizzas onsite, Maniax is the perfect place for birthday parties, bucks’ and hens nights, team building, date night - or if you would just really love to throw an axe.

Wantirna South VIC

7.7 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

8.9 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

9.5 km away

Warrandyte State Park — Image credit: Parks Victoria

National Parks and Reserves

Warrandyte State Park

The closest state park to Melbourne, Warrandyte State Park is a fantastic location for bushwalkers, canoeists, birdwatchers, families out for a picnic and those who are in search of some bush peace and solitude not far from the city. Visitors to the popular Pound Bend section of the park will find a delightful picnic area set amongst the manna gums that line the Yarra River. Facilities include toilets, canoe launching ramp and access to easy walking trails for visitors with limited mobility. Jumping Creek also provides picnicking opportunities close to the Yarra River, includes picnic tables, a shelter and toilets. For those more adventurous, launch a canoe or enjoy the river views from the walking trails. Fourth Hill is known for its colourful spring flower wildflower display. If you're up for a challenge, then the Mount Lofty Circuit Walk (4.7 kilometre, 2.5 hours circuit) is for you. The walk takes you upstream along the river corridor before ascending steeply to the highest point in Warrandyte State Park (Mount Lofty). 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

Warrandyte VIC

9.5 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

9.8 km away

Jells Park

National Parks and Reserves

Jells Park

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. Jells Park has many barbecue and picnic areas. 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. 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.

Wheelers Hill VIC

9.9 km away

Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh)

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh)

The Museum of Australian Photography (MAPh; formerly Monash Gallery of Art/MGA) is the Australian home of photography. It champions Australian artists and inspires audiences to embrace, explore and value photography. It engages local, national and international audiences in arts and cultural experiences through its high-calibre exhibitions, prizes and programs. With an ambitious schedule, MAPh stages four large exhibitions, including one major art prize, each year. The Bowness Photography Prize has emerged as an important annual survey of contemporary photography practice in Australia and one of the most prestigious prizes in the country. More recently, the MAPh Foundation has partnered with Kee Wong to establish the Wai Tang Commissioning Award; MAPh members also have the opportunity to enter the annual 'LOOK!' Prize. A range of innovative and stimulating public programs and special events are held in conjunction with exhibitions, including artist talks, guided tours for schools and community groups, and concerts. The original part of the MGA building was designed by internationally renowned architect Harry Seidler. It remains the only formal art gallery space designed by Seidler. Situated in landscaped grounds with a sculpture park, and stunning views of the Dandenong Ranges, MAPh occupies a landmark site once home to an early homestead.

Wheelers Hill VIC

10 km away

Z7 steam ploughing engine and balance plough — Image credit: Neil Meyers

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Melbourne Steam Traction Engine Club

The Melbourne Steam Traction Engine Club operates a vintage engine museum set in six hectares of parkland in the south eastern suburb of Scoresby. In all, there are several hundred engines and related exhibits housed in a number of exhibition sheds around the grounds. Steam exhibits include traction engines, among them a pair of massive Fowler Z7 steam ploughing engines, steam rollers, portable engines and a large and varied collection of industrial and marine stationary steam engines and pumps. There is a period workshop and a diesel engine section. You are unlikely to see a comparable display of large diesel generators elsewhere. There are displays of tractors, agricultural equipment and early road working and earth moving machinery and a working Blacksmith shed. An added attraction for the kids is the miniature railway which operates every Sunday. The one kilometre miniature railway track circuits the grounds. The museum is open for static display each weekend but most of the engines are in running order and on the last Sunday of the month a selection can be seen in operation on our Run Day. The grounds are attractively laid out with a lake, barbecues and a shady picnic areas.

Scoresby VIC

10 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

10 km away

Wattle Park

National Parks and Reserves

Wattle Park

Wattle Parks features historic buildings, huge gum trees, wattles, seasonal wildflowers and ponds. The historic Chalet, popular for functions, is set among exotic trees and sweeping lawns. The tennis courts and public nine-hole golf course are great places to practice your swing and enjoy some friendly competition. 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.

Surrey Hills VIC

10 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

11 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

11 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

11 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

12 km away

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne

Amusement and Theme Parks

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Melbourne is the ultimate indoor LEGO® playground. Ideal for families with children aged three to 10, guests can enjoy a world of creativity, colour and building fun. With features including global and local landmarks made from over a million LEGO bricks in MINILAND to fun and exciting LEGO themed rides, there's something for everyone at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre. Watch as your favourite LEGO characters come to life in the 4D Cinema, or get hands-on with the thousands of LEGO bricks in themed build and play areas such as LEGO Racers: Build and Test, LEGO Friends, or DUPLO Farm. LEGOLAND Discovery Centre also offers multiple low-sensory mornings every year. Special accommodations include: reduction of light and sound, quiet spaces, reduced capacity. For more information and to book your session, visit the website.

Chadstone VIC

12 km away

Chadstone The Fashion Capital — Image credit: Chadstone

Entertainment Venues

Chadstone

Chadstone is Australia's leading lifestyle destination for local and international visitors. An all-encompassing retail experience, Chadstone features over 550 stores, home to more than 100 Australian brands and over 40 luxury brands - the largest under one roof in Australia. Chadstone offers the very best in food, with gourmet providores and fresh food specialists, and an impressive line-up of international restaurants, casual dining eateries and quick bite options - over 95 dining and fresh food outlets to choose from. Chadstone loves to entertain, and visitors looking to extend their shopping experience can relax in the HOYTS Cinema Complex where every seat reclines or visit Australia's only LegoLand Discovery Centre. Just 25 minutes from the Melbourne CBD, you can access Chadstone by car, bus, train or the Chadstone Tourist Shuttle, the free coach service that departs the city multiple times a day. Chadstone - is located on the way to Phillip Island's Penguin Parade, the Mornington Peninsula, Gippsland and the Yarra Valley/Dandenong Ranges. There is also a 250-room Hotel Chadstone Melbourne, MGallery Collection - a true sanctuary of style - which is connected to the centre by The Link, just a 30-second stroll.

Chadstone VIC

12 km away

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