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Holey Moley Crown Melbourne

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Holey Moley Crown Melbourne

Holey Moley Crown Melbourne have brought the sweetest mini golf experience to Crown Melbourne. If you've ever harboured dreams of being Happy Gilmore, now's your chance. With 18 themed holes, over two courses, you're in for the craziest round of mini golf you've ever played. Feelin' thirsty? Lay back, relax and count your wins at the poolside Caddyshack. With their deluxe cocktail bar and gourmet food offerings, they've got you covered.

Southbank VIC

0.0 km away

Crown Melbourne — Image credit: Crown Melbourne

Entertainment Venues

Crown Melbourne

Set alongside the Yarra River in Melbourne's vibrant Southbank precinct, Crown is Melbourne's premier entertainment venue. Attracting over 18 million visitors each year, Crown Melbourne offers a brilliant combination of luxury, warm service and non-stop excitement. Crown is home to three iconic hotels surrounded by restaurants, shopping, entertainment, opulent day spa, and the excitement of the casino. Experience the unsurpassed opulence of Crown Towers, the contemporary luxury of Crown Metropol, or the relaxed style of Crown Promenade. The central location, impeccable service and flawless attention to detail make every stay memorable. Wind down at the world-renowned Crown Spa, take time out by the pool, indulge in some shopping at Crown's collection of leading international and Australian designers or just enjoy the city skyline and river views from the comfort of your room. Boasting over 40 restaurants, cafes and bars, cinemas, Kingpin, interactive amusement arcade plus a live entertainment theatre and two nightclubs.

Southbank VIC

0.3 km away

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium

Dive into a magical underwater world and explore the creatures and features of the ocean like never before, with the thousands of colourful aquatic animals that call SEA LIFE Melbourne home. Experience the Night on the Reef exhibit, an enchanting journey into the world beneath the ocean, alive with a kaleidoscope of tropical fish species, sharks, and more. Inside this 360° habitat you'll be surrounded by a vivid spectacle of colours that mirror the bustling life found in coral reefs around the world. Check out the Ocean Invaders exhibit, filled with pulsating jellyfish, and peak into the Jelly Lab where these fascinating creatures are bred. Visit Penguin Playground home to the majestic King and cheeky Gentoo penguins. This is where our baby King Penguin Pesto, who became a viral sensation, lives with his family. With interactive animal displays, magical marine stories, and expert keeper presentations, SEA LIFE Melbourne is sure to inspire a love for the oceans. Booking online before visiting is highly encouraged. This involves pre-paying and selecting the date and timeslot of your visit.

Melbourne VIC

0.4 km away

Mr Marmalade Magician - The Vaudeville Revue - Fri & Sat Nights

Entertainment Venues

Speakeasy Theatre

Speakeasy Theatre is Melbourne's leading cabaret and vaudeville venue, housed in a striking 1850s heritage building on Flinders Street. Once a ship supply store and bank, the space now hosts burlesque, cabaret, comedy, magic, and a range of variety acts in two intimate theatres. Guests can enjoy performances in the Apollo Theatre or head downstairs to the underground Vault Theatre, where the original bank vault now serves as a unique bar. With excellent public transport connections and convenient parking nearby, Speakeasy Theatre is one of the top nightlife and live entertainment experiences in Melbourne.

Melbourne VIC

0.5 km away

Melbourne Skydeck

Landmarks and Buildings

Melbourne Skydeck

Located in the heart of the city,  Melbourne  Skydeck captures  everything  that is special about  Melbourne  and beyond. Featuring the Southern  Hemisphere’s highest observation deck, the Melbourne Skydeck experience dazzles, entertains and informs through its spectacular and ever-changing views,  and state-of-the-art virtual and augmented reality technology. The multi-million-dollar Voyager Theatre is the first of  its kind in the Southern Hemisphere taking guests on a voyage of discovery through Melbourne and Victoria in glorious Super high definition 8K video with 6D sensory immersion. Conclude your experience at Bar 88  with a delicious array of drinks and snacks. This is Melbourne, on another level.

Southbank VIC

0.5 km away

Polly Woodside — Image credit: National Trust of Australia (Victoria)

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Polly Woodside

Climb aboard and roam the decks of the historic Polly Woodside, one of Australia’s last surviving 19th century tall ships. Experience the turbulent trials of history at sea and steer your way through blustering tales from the ship’s 17 world voyages, above and below deck. Polly Woodside offers a range of activities for visitors including an award-winning interactive gallery on its history, children’s Crew Calls and Pirate Days. Located in the heart of Melbourne’s South Wharf, discover life on the seas with one of Melbourne most iconic and enchanting attractions. For more details on dates and times of tours, please visit the website

South Wharf VIC

0.5 km away

Immigration Museum — Image credit: Museum Victoria

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Immigration Museum

Melbourne’s Immigration Museum presents a thought-provoking experience filled with stories that are sometimes sad, sometimes funny, but always compelling. And somewhere within, you’ll find your own story. In 1998, Immigration Museum opened in the beautifully restored Old Customs House on Flinders Street. As the former administrative centre of Melbourne’s immigration and customs, it is the perfect home for a museum filled with the real stories of people who have migrated to Victoria. Today, you’ll find two floors of exhibition galleries that house temporary exhibitions and events, along with permanent fixtures such as Identity: Yours, Mine, Ours, Leaving Home and Immigrant Stories and Timeline.

Melbourne VIC

0.5 km away

Skyline Melbourne — Image credit: Xtra Ordinary Events

Entertainment Venues

Skyline Melbourne

Experience the magic of Skyline Melbourne, an enchanting experience set against the picturesque backdrop of the Yarra River. Located in the Polly Woodside Park, Skyline Melbourne offers a unique and captivating atmosphere that blends the vibrant energy of the city with the tranquillity of nature. Whether you're looking for a daytime adventure or an evening escape, Skyline Melbourne promises unforgettable moments filled with entertainment, activities, and scenic views. Indulge in delectable ice cream, unwind at the bar with a refreshing drink, and enjoy a variety of beverages that cater to all tastes. Join in now to immerse yourself in this extraordinary experience.

South Wharf VIC

0.7 km away

Genealogical Society of Victoria

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Genealogical Society of Victoria

Established in 1941, the Genealogical Society of Victoria has been collecting resources to aid in family history research since that time. Come and access the largest family history collection in Victoria. The collection includes, books, CDs, microfiche, microfilms, maps, pamphlets, periodicals, newspapers and computer databases. The computerised catalogue allows easy access to the collection. New resources are continually added to the collection. Talks, tutorials and seminars help you learn and improve your research skills. There are regular educational classes on various topics to improve your research skills. Tutorials and seminars are scheduled on specific topics. Visit the website for details of all upcoming classes. Experienced researchers are on hand to help you with your research and to discuss problems. Members of the Genealogical Society of Victoria also receive the award winning quarterly journal, Ancestor.

Melbourne VIC

0.7 km away

SWOP South Melbourne — Image credit: SWOP

Shopping and Markets

SWOP South Melbourne

Since 2013 SWOP has been a leader in the Australian fashion resale space. SWOP sells a curated, seasonal selection of second-hand pieces that have been exchanged for cash or store credit. They offer an expertly curated collection of pre-loved designer and vintage clothing. With regular Instagram sale stories, plus a dynamic eCommerce store, you can browse freely interstate or worldwide. Each SWOP store in Australia is unique and tailored to each city; no two stores are the same.

South Melbourne VIC

0.7 km away

ACCA at dusk — Image credit: John Gollings

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Australian Centre for Contemporary Art

The Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) plays an inspirational and critical role in investing in the creative, artistic and wider communities, leading the cultural conversation and setting the agenda for contemporary art. ACCA has a long and celebrated history of investing in, nurturing and propelling the careers of contemporary artists by supporting them to make new, risk-taking and experimental work that challenges thinking, encourages new perspectives, and connects and resonates with diverse communities. ACCA develops exhibitions exploring the ideas and work of significant artists from around the world, commissions ambitious new works by local and international artists, and delivers a range of curatorial, educational and public programs including talks, lectures, symposia, performances, screenings, music and events. Housed in one of Melbourne’s most iconic buildings on Sturt Street in the Melbourne Arts Precinct, ACCA is a short tram ride or 10 minute walk from Flinders Street Station. Please visit the website for the latest information on exhibitions and events.

Southbank VIC

0.7 km away

Yarra River

National Parks and Reserves

Yarra River

Board one of the many river craft at Southgate or Princes Walk or travel along the Yarra in your own boat to visit attractions such as Melbourne Park for the Australian Tennis Open, the Royal Botanical Gardens and Herring Island Park. The Yarra River is now the undisputed social heart of marvellous Melbourne. A Melbourne icon, the river is the focus for numerous spectacular events including the famous Moomba festival, rowing regattas, the Melbourne Festival and Dragon Boat Festivals. The Yarra River offers a multitude of picturesque settings. The banks of the river have a number of barbecue and picnic facilities, fishing platforms and jetties. In addition, there are trails and paths which cater for cyclists, walkers and joggers. 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.

Melbourne VIC

0.8 km away

Installation view of Hany Armanious: Stone Soup, Buxton Contemporary, the University of Melbourne.

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Buxton Contemporary

Buxton Contemporary opened in 2018 at the University of Melbourne’s art school, the Victorian College of the Arts. Designed by renowned architect Fender Katsalidis, the museum is located in the heart of the Melbourne arts precinct where it provides a creative forum through which the University engages local, national and international audiences with the best of contemporary Australian and international art. Buxton Contemporary is the result of a landmark gift to the University by the art collector Michael Buxton. In 1995 Michael founded the Michael Buxton Collection with the aim of developing a museum quality collection of contemporary Australian art. In 2014, in one of the most significant acts of cultural philanthropy in Australian history, Michael and Janet Buxton donated the Collection to the University of Melbourne, along with funds to build and partially endow a new museum in which to house it. Buxton Contemporary uses the Michael Buxton Collection as a foundation and inspiration for exhibitions, performance, research, teaching and publishing. The team respectfully acknowledge the Wurundjeri people of the Eastern Kulin nation, the traditional owners of the land on which Buxton Contemporary is situated. Admission to Buxton Contemporary is free. Now showing Tony Clark: Unsculpted.

Southbank VIC

0.8 km away

Australian Museum of Performing Arts

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Australian Museum of Performing Arts

The Australian Museum of Performing Arts (AMPA) is Arts Centre Melbourne's newest venue. Unveiling treasured objects from circus, dance, music, opera, theatre and popular entertainment, the Australian Museum of Performing Arts brings untold stories of the stage to life through major exhibitions. The museum will showcase highlights from Australia's extraordinary performing arts history, found in the Australian Performing Arts Collection, and the very best from international museums and galleries. Every exhibition is a love letter to the performing arts.

Melbourne VIC

0.9 km away

Arts Centre Melbourne — Image credit: Arts Centre Melbourne

Entertainment Venues

Arts Centre Melbourne

With its iconic spire, Arts Centre Melbourne is both an architectural and cultural landmark in Melbourne. It is the flagship of the performing arts in the state of Victoria and the focal point of the cultural precinct in Melbourne. Housing an array of venues including the Theatres Building (under spire), Hamer Hall and Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Arts Centre Melbourne is Australia's largest and busiest performing arts venue, staging more than 1000 performances and public events each year. Showcasing the best of performing arts for over 40 years, it is host and partner to companies such as Opera Australia, the Australian Ballet, Melbourne Theatre Company, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Victorian Opera, Sydney Dance Company and Bangarra Dance Theatre. A visit doesn't stop at the stage. Discover the Australian Museum of Performing Arts, the Australian Performing Arts Collection, the Australian Music Vault, guided venue tours and many dining options.

Melbourne VIC

0.9 km away

The Amplifier — Image credit: Arts Centre Melbourne

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Australian Music Vault

The Australian Music Vault is a free exhibition showcasing the Australian music story, interactive and digital experiences, iconic objects from the Australian Performing Arts Collection. Explore the musical influences on the Australian 'sound', see costumes worn by international stars and unlock the stories of hip hop in Australia. The exhibition includes a highly interactive digital experience allowing visitors to listen to interviews with musicians, promoters and behind-the-scenes people sharing their stories within the engagement zones. To make sure that you have an enjoyable and safe experience there have been some adjustments including QR code contact tracing.

Melbourne VIC

0.9 km away

NGV International

Galleries, Museums and Collections

NGV International

The National Gallery of Victoria has two magnificent galleries located a short walk apart, both with free entry to the permanent collection. NGV International houses a whole world of international art, displaying the National Gallery of Victoria's collections of European, Asian, Oceanic and American art. Since the National Gallery of Victoria opened in St Kilda Road in 1968, the total collection has doubled in size to more than 70,000 works of art. A truly iconic Melbourne building, the gallery has been totally redesigned to house one of the most impressive collections in the Southern Hemisphere. The NGV offers an extraordinary visual arts experience with diverse temporary exhibitions, Collection displays, talks, tours, programs for kids, films, late-night openings and performances.

Melbourne VIC

0.9 km away

Clementine's Store — Image credit: Clementine's

Shopping and Markets

Clementine's

Clementine's is the home of locally made gifts, souvenirs and fine food. They love to bring you produce and products made and crafted in Victoria, Australia. They're very proud of their artisan makers and growers and support over 80 small Victorian creative businesses in their store. Clementine's caters for both, the discerning tourist and the Melbourne based traveller, wishing to take a little taste of Australia to the world.

Melbourne VIC

0.9 km away

Collins St Store Front — Image credit: MDTdesign

Shopping and Markets

MDT Design

MDT Design is an award-winning, family owned and operated Melbourne CBD jeweller, proudly established in 1981. They specialise in handmade engagement rings, wedding rings and bespoke custom jewellery, designed and crafted on-site by their experienced in-house designers and jewellers. They create timeless pieces in platinum and premium 18 carat gold in a range of colours and qualities, including rose gold, white gold and yellow gold. Their jewellery features carefully selected diamonds and coloured gemstones, including sapphires, emeralds and rubies. MDT Design are specialists in Mokume Gane rings and tension set rings, offering unique and expertly engineered designs. Their range includes custom engagement rings, diamond rings, men's and women's wedding bands, plus earrings, pendants, chains, bangles and bracelets. They also provide professional onsite jewellery repairs and remodelling, including ring resizing, chain repairs, restorations and jewellery remodelling, completed on-site with care.

Melbourne VIC

0.9 km away

City Circle Tram

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

City Circle Tram

The City Circle Tram service provides a free and convenient way to get around central Melbourne. Tourists, shoppers, families and city workers can use the City Circle Tram to travel to major attractions, restaurants, shops and city events. An audio commentary provides details of city landmarks and major attractions such as the Melbourne Museum, Flinders Street Station, Docklands precinct, Federation Square, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium, Princess Theatre and the Queen Victoria Market. The City Circle route is serviced by heritage W class trams. The City Circle operates in a clockwise direction, with the service taking approximately 60 minutes to complete a loop. You can enjoy this tram as a 'hop on - hop off' service, with the added bonus of travelling aboard traditional Melbourne transportation. Tourists can spend all day on a City Circle Tram! Information leaflets, including an 'easy to understand' map of the city are available on board each City Circle Tram. To catch the free City Circle Tram service (route number 35), simply board the tram at any of the specially marked stops on the route. See the Public Transport Victoria website link for more details.

Melbourne VIC

1.0 km away

Fox Classic Car Collection

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Fox Classic Car Collection

Housed in what was once a royal mint, the Fox Classic Car Collection stands as a testament to some of the rarest and most prestigious vehicles in the world. Opened in 1997, the collection showcases almost a century in automotive technology and design with models from Mercedes Benz, Jaguar, Porsche, Ferrari, Bentley, Volkswagen, Ford, Lexus, Nissan and MG made between 1923 and today found at the museum. Pulling from over 250 rare and exotic vehicles, this ever changing collection is a must visit for any car enthusiast, historian and lover of all things spectacular.

Docklands VIC

1.0 km away

Koorie Heritage Trust Birrarung Building Fed Square, Narrm

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Koorie Heritage Trust (KHT)

The Koorie Heritage Trust (KHT) is a stand-alone Australian First Peoples arts and cultural centre located in the cultural heart of Narrm (Melbourne). It serves as a powerful space for both learning and reconciliation, deeply connected to the history and culture of the First Peoples of South East Australia. Founded in 1985, KHT works tirelessly to ensure the rich cultural heritage, history and knowledge systems of Victorian First Peoples are valued, celebrated and an active part of society, while also encouraging the next generation to engage with and sustain these vital traditions. KHT offers a range of immersive experiences, such as guided Aboriginal Cultural Walking Tours. These tours uncover the hidden histories and stories of Narrm. Led by a First Peoples guide, the tours provide a unique opportunity to touch and hold replica artifacts, while learning about their cultural significance. In addition, KHT showcases an annual temporary exhibition program that offers unique insights into the richness and diversity of Victorian First Peoples art featuring both emerging and established artists, as well as regular changeover of exhibitions from its permanent Collections of historic and contemporary Victorian First Peoples art and cultural belongings. KHT also runs an extensive range of public programs, further enriching the community's connection to Koorie culture.

Melbourne VIC

1.0 km away

Aptus Seafood

Shopping and Markets

South Melbourne Market

South Melbourne Market opened in 1867, making it Melbourne's longest continually running market. With almost 150 stalls operated by small business owners, the market features a huge range of products including; fresh fruit and vegetables, butchers, poultry, seafood and delis, groceries and specialty foods, pet food and supplies, men's and women's fashion, footwear, accessories and children's wear, homewares and kitchenware, books and stationery, giftware and cards, restaurants, cafes, speciality coffee stores and take-away food, cakes and confectioneries, plants and flowers and much more. The Market is just 10 minutes from Melbourne's city centre and is easily accessible by tram, bus, bike, foot or car.

South Melbourne VIC

1.0 km away

Maniax Axe Throwing - Melbourne CBD

Entertainment Venues

Maniax Axe Throwing - Melbourne CBD

Ever wanted to throw an axe? Maniax axe throwing - Melbourne brings their second Melbourne location to the heart of Melbourne central business district, offering 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, viking inspired cocktails and stone-baked pizzas onsite, Maniax axe throwing -Melbourne 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.

Melbourne VIC

1.0 km away

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