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Naked Racer Museum

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Naked Racer Moto Co.

Naked Racer Moto Co., established in 1988, is a renowned classic and vintage motorcycle dealership and museum located in Cheltenham. Celebrated for their rich heritage, they boast a vast collection of over 250 rare motorcycles, making them a premier destination for enthusiasts. At Naked Racer Moto Co., they offer comprehensive workshop services, ensuring meticulous care and restoration of vintage bikes. They also host the Classic Racer Club, Inc., a community for like-minded individuals passionate about classic motorcycles. Beyond their impressive collection and services, Naked Racer Moto Co. features the Naked Racer Bar Café. This vibrant spot provides a unique blend of motorcycle culture and entertainment, serving as a social hub for riders and visitors alike. Open seven days a week, they welcome guests to immerse themselves in the world of motorcycles while enjoying great food and drinks. For a special experience, join us for dinner from Thursday to Saturday and enjoy live music on Friday and Saturday nights. Naked Racer Moto Co. stands out not only for our extensive inventory and expert services but also for their commitment to fostering a community around the love of classic motorcycles. Their combination of dealership, museum, workshop, and café makes them a unique and essential destination for motorcycle aficionados, reflecting their significant role in the motorcycle community.

Cheltenham VIC

3.6 km away

Braeside Park

National Parks and Reserves

Braeside Park

Braeside Park is an oasis of parkland nestled amongst golf courses, urban development and busy roads. As you stroll through the park's Red Gum grassy woodlands, heathland and around the wetlands, it's easy to forget you're surrounded by the suburbs. Children love exploring the large adventure playground, while their parents appreciate the parks many shady spots and the peacefulness of a playground surrounded by nature. The park has picnic areas with free electric barbeques for social gatherings, a community garden and easy walking and cycling trails. Braeside Park is open from sunrise to sunset. One-way spikes at the Lower Dandenong Road exit allow you to enjoy the park and leave at your leisure. Braeside Park is part of an Aboriginal cultural landscape in the traditional Country of the Bunurong People. 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. Remember to stay bushfire ready using Emergency Victoria's website while in nature.

Braeside VIC

4.3 km away

Iconic 15th hole — Image credit: Airswing

Shopping and Markets

Kingston Heath Golf Club

Kingston Heath Golf Club is one of the premier golf clubs in Victoria, Australia. The course is situated on the Sandbelt region in the southeast suburbs of Melbourne. Kingston Heath has hosted numerous national championships, including twelve Australian Opens, two Australian Masters, and the 2016 World Cup of Golf. Most recently, the Club co-hosted the 2022 and the primary host for the 2024 Australian Open for men, women, and all abilities. Kingston Heath will be hosting the 2026 Australian Open and the 2028 Presidents Cup. Currently ranked number 22 in the world and number 11 outside of the United States, they are regarded by many, including some of the world's best golfers, as one of Australia's finest golf courses. Kingston Heath is renowned for its bunkering, which is visually stunning. It is full of all the strategic interest golfers expect of a fine course. A long course at over 6800 yards when it opened, it is now on the short side of what is regarded as 'championship' length but its genius is that it can still defend itself against the finest players. More importantly, it is a course to constantly stimulate and challenge those who play it with regularity. In 2021, Kingston Heath decided to expand its golf offering with the addition of The Furrows - a Short Course that complements the world-renowned Heath course.

Heatherton VIC

5.9 km away

View from Royal Exhibition Building — Image credit: Museums Victoria

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade

An icon of Melbourne’s history opens its doors to a unique view unseen for 100 years. With its origins steeped in history, the Royal Exhibition Building was built for the 1880 Melbourne International Exhibition. As a key attraction of the 1880 and 1888 international exhibitions, the Dome Promenade provided visitors a unique opportunity to overlook the gardens and view the Melbourne skyline. This guided experience allows visitors to once again be able to experience these spectacular views along with an exhibition that explores the building’s significant history and varied uses over time. The Royal Exhibition Building is beautiful inside and out—and a true landmark of Melbourne.

Carlton VIC

6.3 km away

6th hole — Image credit: Gary Lisbon

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Sandy Golf Links

Sandy Golf Links is Melbourne's best public golf course, situated in the heart of Melbourne's famed Sandbelt and boasting some of Victoria's best greens. Sandy Golf Link is home to an 18 hole course and a 30-bay undercover golf driving range, with each bay featuring Top Tracer technology. Golfers of all levels, from beginners to single figure handicappers can enjoy an excellent challenge at Sandy Golf Links.

Cheltenham VIC

6.6 km away

Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary

National Parks and Reserves

Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary

Ricketts Point is the perfect place to introduce kids to the wonder of Victoria's underwater marine life. Sandstone platforms are home to an array of marine creatures and are excellent for rockpool exploration. During summer the beach is patrolled by the life-saving club, making it a great option for a summer family outing. Located just near Beaumaris in Melbourne's south east, Ricketts Point Marine Sanctuary is bordered by jutting cliffs of sandstone which have been worn down into a series of platforms, sea caves and offshore reefs, this site is easily accessible for all. Within the diverse range of habitats at this site, there are many plants and animals which can be found. 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.

Beaumaris VIC

7.0 km away

MoPA: Museum of Play and Art - Melbourne Children’s Museum

Amusement and Theme Parks

MoPA: Museum of Play and Art - Melbourne Children’s Museum

MoPA: Museum of Play and Art has now opened in Sandringham. The team's first Museum in Geelong quickly became one of Australia's most acclaimed children's museums, and now 'the band have gotten back together', and with funding contributed by the Australian Arts Counsel, they've build a truly world-class attraction in Melbourne's Bayside Suburbs, just 20-minutes drive from the CBD. Attracting thousands of visitors from all over the country, every single week, MoPA hosts a huge range of immersive exhibits and experiences that will entertain the kids all day. The on-site cafe provides a great selection of foods at very affordable pricing, and the coffee is amazing.

Sandringham VIC

7.6 km away

Patterson River

National Parks and Reserves

Patterson River

Patterson River, the gateway to Port Phillip, is a thriving canal system of the Patterson Lakes residential area. There are four public boat ramps, parking for cars and trailers and riverside picnic facilities making it the perfect venue for family boating expeditions. The National Water Sports Centre nearby is used by a wide range of water sport groups. A man made waterway, created in 1876 to provide direct drainage from the entire Dandenong Valley catchment area. This run-off flowed into the Carrum Swamp, which spread behind the sand dunes between Mordialloc and Frankston with the only outlets to the bay being the Mordialloc Creek and the Kananook Creek at Frankston. In 1934, 960 houses and farms were inundated by floodwaters. It was then decided to raise the levels of the artificial banks between the bay and Pillars Bridge, south of Dandenong. 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.

Carrum VIC

8.0 km away

1st Hole

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Commonwealth Golf Club

Commonwealth Golf Club is a spectacularly presented 18-hole championship golf course, located in the world-renowned golfing region of the Melbourne Sandbelt. Commonwealth is highly rated amongst Australia’s top championship golf courses and is a true test for golfers of all abilities. With a heritage dating back to 1920, the Commonwealth Golf Club is revered for its magnificent tree-lined fairways, strategic bunkering and subtle sloping greens which call for accurate shot making. Commonwealth has played host to a number of major golfing Championships, including the Australian Open, Women’s Australian Open and Victorian Open, as well as a number of National and State Amateur Championships. Commonwealth Golf Club is a private golf club where play is primarily restricted to members, however, green fee play is available for Interstate and International guests. Please contact the Golf Shop to request a tee time. Reciprocal club members may contact Commonwealth at any time to make arrangements for reciprocal member play.

Oakleigh South VIC

8.8 km away

Huntingdale Golf Club

Entertainment Venues

Huntingdale Golf Club

Huntingdale Golf Club, located in the heart of Melbourne's world famous sandbelt region is one of Australia's premier championship golf courses, hosting more major tournaments than any other Club in Australia. Rising to fame in 1979 with the inaugural hosting of the Masters, Huntingdale has emerged as one of the most recognisable courses in Australia. Over the decades since, Huntingdale has played host to some of the most famous names in world golf including Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Seve Ballesteros, Greg Norman and Tiger Woods. The state of the art clubhouse opened in August 2014, has won a number of design and building Awards and has been widely applauded as the best golf clubhouse in Australia. More recently, the Club embarked on a major course redevelopment in 2023 in partnership with renowned golf course architects OCM, with the project reaching completion in early 2026. This reflects the Club's ongoing commitment to maintaining Huntingdale's place among Australia's most celebrated courses. As a private golf club, a game of golf at Huntingdale offers an exclusive, unique experience that, outside of their members is only available to interstate and international guests.

Oakleigh South VIC

11 km away

Karkarook Park — Image credit: Parks Victoria

National Parks and Reserves

Karkarook Park

Karkarook Park is a recreational and environmental oasis, revegetated with indigenous plants. It's the perfect spot to connect with nature, watch the sunset across the lake and count how many different birds you can see from the pier. The 15-hectare lake is a haven for canoeing, kayaking or sailing. There's a small jetty along the trail — a good spot to drop a line and try your luck fishing. Get active and walk, jog or cycle around the 6km network of trails in the park. Enjoy a picnic with friends and family. Make use of the free electric barbecues or bring your own picnic to enjoy by the lake. At Dragonfly Picnic area, you'll find a playground and an observation tower that looks over the lake. There's plenty of space for you to walk, play and relax with your dog at Karkarook Park. Karkarook Park is part of an Aboriginal cultural landscape in the traditional Country of the Bunurong People. 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

Heatherton VIC

11 km away

Dandenong Market Main Entrance — Image credit: Dandenong Market

Shopping and Markets

Dandenong Market

Located in the heart of Dandenong since 1866, Dandenong Market is one of Melbourne's oldest and most culturally diverse markets, a vibrant destination for fresh produce, global street food, and artisan traders. Since opening, the Dandenong Market has been a place where generations come together, cultures are shared, and small businesses thrive. Home to more than 150 traders and welcoming over 5.5 million visitors each year, the Dandenong Market is more than just a place to shop - it's a dynamic meeting place at the heart of the community. The Dandenong Market proudly supports local vendors, family businesses, and create a welcoming space for everyone, from long-time locals to first time visitors and newly arrived migrants. Their mission is simple: to bring people together through food, culture, and community. The Dandenong Market delivers a year-round calendar of vibrant events that bring people together through food, culture and shared experiences. From major festivals and seasonal family activations to immersive cultural celebrations and unique pop-up experiences, these events attract thousands of visitors and consistently deliver high-energy experiences that create meaningful memories and leave a lasting impression. Follow the Dandenong Market on social media to stay up-to-date with market news and events.

Dandenong VIC

12 km away

Let's Groove Tonight!

Entertainment Venues

Sk8house

Sk8house is a family-friendly entertainment destination where all generations can get rolling, from preschoolers taking their first steps on skates to teens, adults and the young at heart. Located in Carrum Downs, at the gateway to Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, Sk8house offers visitors a fun, affordable and distinctly different experience. Roller skating is great entertainment and a fantastic cardio workout, helping develop balance, coordination and motor skills along the way. Step inside, lace up your skates and hit the spacious rink, surrounded by music, games and the infectious energy of fellow skaters. Whether you're an experienced skater or trying it for the first time, it's an experience families and friends can enjoy together. Choose from general skating sessions, learn-to-skate classes, birthday parties, group activities, private functions and special events. The fully stocked Sk8Shop also offers skates, blades, protective equipment, accessories and apparel. Exploring Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula? Mix up your itinerary with something unexpected. Swap the sightseeing for some skating, make memories together and experience a local favourite that's fun in any weather. Rain, hail or shine, make Sk8house part of your visit and get rolling.

Carrum Downs VIC

13 km away

Clarice Beckett: Paintings from the National Collection — Image credit: Bayside Gallery

Galleries, Museums and Collections

Bayside Gallery

Bayside Gallery in Brighton is a welcoming cultural destination set within the historic Brighton Town Hall, showcasing a vibrant program of free exhibitions, events and workshops. Featuring a mix of contemporary and historical Australian art and touring exhibitions, the Bayside Gallery offers something for all ages, from engaging visual art displays to hands-on creative activities. A highlight of the program is the nationally recognised Bayside Painting Prize, reinforcing the gallery's reputation for high-quality art and strong audience appeal. Located moments from Brighton Beach, cafés and the iconic bathing boxes, it's a perfect addition to a relaxed day out by the bay.

Brighton VIC

13 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

13 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

14 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

14 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

15 km away

PK Clubhouse — Image credit: Peninsula Kingswood

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Peninsula Kingswood Country Golf Club

Located in Melbourne's famous Sandbelt golf region, Peninsula Kingswood is home to two championship golf courses ranked in the top 20 courses in Australia. In addition to their superb courses, their brand new facilities include luxury accommodation, state of the art practice facilities, 25-metre indoor swimming pool, gymnasium, tennis court, bowling green and games room. They host corporate golf, weddings, events and residential conferences.

Frankston VIC

15 km away

iPlay Frankston

Amusement and Theme Parks

iPlay Frankston

Looking for the ultimate indoor entertainment venue in Frankston? iPlay Frankston is South East Melbourne's newest destination for arcade games, birthday parties, bumper cars, challenge rooms, food and beverages, and family fun for all ages. As the very first Victorian location, iPlay are bringing Australia's leading family entertainment experience to Frankston, Seaford, Langwarrin, Carrum Downs, Mornington, Cranbourne, Chelsea and surrounding suburbs. Family-owned and operating across multiple states in Australia, iPlay combines exciting attractions, prize games, party packages and group events in one vibrant indoor venue. Perfect for birthdays, date nights, school holidays and corporate events. Visit iPlay Frankston and experience the fun.

Frankston VIC

15 km away

Holey Moley Bayside

Entertainment Venues

Holey Moley Bayside

Holey Moley Bayside is a mini golf course and bar that turns traditional putt putt into a multi-sensory labyrinth of unique holes that’ll keep you on your toes across the craziest round of golf you’ve ever played. With two different courses to choose from, you’ll putt your stuff around 18 uniquely themed holes. Take a seat on the couch at 742 Evergreen Terrace, turn things topsy-turvy in the Upside Down and lay your claim to The Nine Iron Throne. There’s a full-service bar with exotic drinks and tunes that will be pumping. There’s beers, wines, mocktails, cocktails and snacks to sink your teeth into. It’s Australia’s best mini golf course. Par none.

Frankston VIC

16 km away

Strike Bowling Bayside

Amusement and Theme Parks

Strike Bowling Bayside

Located in the heart of Bayside Shopping Centre, Strike Bayside boasts seven luxe bowling lanes, an immersive laser tag arena and private karaoke rooms. Strike Bayside also features a delicious food menu, pool tables, plus an indoor and outdoor bar. So whether you are having a kids party, Christmas function, team building event - or a night out with mates, they have got you covered.

Frankston VIC

16 km away

Churchill National Park

National Parks and Reserves

Churchill National Park

Churchill National Park offers a glimpse of the landscape that existed before clearing and settlement, with remnant forest and woodland supporting healthy populations of Eastern Grey Kangaroos and Swamp Wallabies. The park features peaceful walking tracks plus options for jogging and cycling. Head up Stonemasons Track to the Trig Point Lookout for panoramic views across the park. Wildlife watching is a highlight, so bring binoculars. You may see reptiles sunning themselves, wallabies moving through the undergrowth or even a Powerful Owl roosting in the trees. Keep an eye out for parrots, honeyeaters, Superb Fairy-wrens, thornbills, grebes, cockatoos, pelicans and seasonal visitors like the Swift Parrot and Japanese Snipe. Peregrine Falcons and Black-shouldered Kites also nest in the area, making the park a rewarding spot for birdwatchers. Churchill National Park is also home to Little Forest Bats, a range of frogs, reptiles and snakes, and the endangered Southern Toadlet, often heard calling along the creeks. Over a dozen eucalypt species grow here, along with wattles, orchids and Red-fruit Saw-sedge in the damp woodlands. This plant is essential to the life cycle of the Sword Grass-brown butterfly, which lays its eggs exclusively on the saw-sedge. Before you go check Parks Victoria's website for local changes and park conditions. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors and stay up to date using the Vic Emergency website.

Rowville VIC

16 km away

Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC)

Sports and Recreation Facilities

Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC)

PARC is your go to destination for fitness, fun and feel good vibes in the heart of Frankston. PARC has something for everyone - whether you're making a splash or getting your sweat on. Dive into the best pool party on the Peninsula, with epic pools, a wild aquatic playground, waterslides, inflatable obstacle course Splash Island and activities for kids of all ages. Make a splash at PARC Swim, the learn to swim program. Fully licensed teachers will help build your child's swimming skills while having fun. On dry land, crush your fitness goals in PARC's fully equipped gym, join in on hundreds of group exercise classes, or stretch and strengthen in the stunning new boutique style PARC Reformer Pilates studio - included with a Full Access membership. Top it off with on-site parking and a café full of tasty treats - you've got everything you need for an energising, easy and exciting visit, every time.

Frankston VIC

16 km away

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