Most Visited
The Old Melbourne Gaol Crime & Justice Experience |
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 Prisoners began their internment on the Ground floor |
Take part in a Court Room Drama in the Old Magistrates Court, take a tour with a Sergeant through the City Watch house or wander through the bluestone cells of the original 1850s Gaol. See why this site has won so many tourist awards. |
Como Historic House & Garden |
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 Como Historic House and Garden |
Como is an original mansion fthat illustrates life in the Belle Epoque of Melbourne's boom period in the 19th Century and includes a beautiful garden, original furnishings and more.. Wander the fountain terrace, enjoy a latte at Bursaria Cafe and immerse yourself in the history, luxury and inspiration that make Como Melbourne’s most glamorous location. |
Rippon Lea House & Garden |
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Rippon Lea is on the National Heritage List as one of the last of Australia’s grand suburban estates which offers a glimpse into the life of one of Melbourne's wealthiest families. With a pleasure garden, sweeping lawns, magnificent trees, a tranquil lake, unique fernery, and an orchard with over one hundred varieties of heritage apples and pears. more.. |
Polly Woodside - Tall Ship - Now Open! |
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All hands on deck! Join the crew aboard Polly Woodside and experience a new world of maritime adventure. Let the first mate show you the ropes and experience life below decks as you find out about life at sea in a real tall ship. Take a turn steering the wheel of a tall ship from a century ago. The Polly Woodside is one of the world’s most significant tall ships and one of the few deep-water tall sailing ships in the world. Built in 1885 she travelled over 1.5 million kilometers during her life. New Gallery Experience Find your sea legs crossing the floor of the Motion Room. Experience what it was like taking a 1904 voyage in Melbourne’s widest screen immersive theatre inside a ship’s hull. Try your hand and skills with Melbourne’s newest interactive installations including loading a ship with a cargo without letting her sink and making a hot steel rivet in a blacksmith forge. Over 90 objects from Polly’s past on display. A wealth of stories about Melbourne’s Tall ship. |
Gulf Station |
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 Gulf Station |
Gulf Station at Yarra Glen just an hour's drive from Melbourne is an original pioneer farm. |