LetsGoKids VIC 2013-14 Edition by Terry Wilson

The no. 1 family guide to Melbourne & Victoria 2014

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You’ve run out of ideas, the weekend is coming up and you’ve got that birthday to plan. OMG! The holidays are coming up and they’ll be home for two weeks. Aaargh! Don’t worry you’ve come to the right place! At LetsGoKids we’ve done the hard yards, kicked the tyres, found the best spots to eat and play, where to shop, what to see and even where to stay! We’ll let you know what’s on and where, how much it is and try to help the budget with some special deals and vouchers! There are also puzzles, games, competitions and even birthday party ideas to keep the kids entertained.

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We’ve got that covered too! Check www.letsgokids.com.au to find out all the things for families in WA, VIC, NT, TAS and now NZ. Order these books online or check the distribution list to see where to get one from when you land! Check us out online with updated events, deals and specials. Don’t forget to follow our tips and ideas on Twitter (@LetsGoKidsVIC) and Facebook!

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Also make sure you sign up for our FREE monthly E-newsletter at www.letsgokids.com.au – It has great tips and events, stories, reviews, competitions, giveaways and games.

The LetsGoKids smartphone app is here!!! Take us with you everywhere you go! Loaded with all the latest events and deals, there’s even vouchers for discounts and GPS mapping to get you thereIt’s free to download at www.letsgokids.com.au/app

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Advertiser’s Index Melbourne CBD

Melbourne Aquarium Etihad Stadium ACMI Chill On State Library of Victoria NGV Eureka Skydeck Glow Golf Medibank Icehouse National Trust Melbourne Aquarium (Voucher) Old Melbourne Gaol (Voucher) Polly Woodside (Voucher) Eureka Skydeck (Voucher)

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Williamstown Scienceworks HMAS Castlemaine Melbourne Seaplanes Altona Minature Railway Coopers Settlement Bundoora Park

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The Suburbs Sandstorm Events HMAS Castlemaine Melbourne Seaplanes Altona Minature Railway Coopers Settlement Bundoora Park OZ Shark & Ray Centre

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Ballarat Creswick Woollen Mills The Tangled Maze M.A.D.E Novotel Forest Resort BIG4 Ballarat Goldfields Holiday Park Ballarat Wildlife Park Sovereign Hill

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Sunny Ridge Strawberry Farm Melbourne Peninsula Hot Springs Moonlit Sanctuary Moonraker Dolphin Swims

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Geelong/Bellarine Queenscliff Maritime Museum Searoad Ferries The Bellarine Railway Fort Queenscliff Marine & Freshwater Discovery Centre Market Square Adventure Park Front Beach Torquay

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South Gippsland Toora Tourist Park State Coal Mine Coal Creek

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Silverwater Resort National Vietnam Veterans Museum Anchor Belle Holiday Park Rhyll Trout & Bush Tucker Farm Panny’s Chocolate Factory Phillip Island Nature Parks Wildlife Coast Cruises

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Bendigo Pottery Bendigo Summer in the Parks The Zone Dragon City Lanes Bendigo Easter Festival All Seasons Bendigo Ironbark Riding Centre Bendigo Trust

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Shire of Campaspe Port of Echuca Echuca Ice Creamery Murray River Paddlesteamers Moama Sports Club Echuca Workers & Services Club Echuca Holiday Park Merool on the Murray Comfort Resort Echuca-Moama

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Buchan Caves Galactic Circus (Voucher) Timezone (Voucher) MSAC Luna Park Galactic Circus Build A Bear Funfields Tennis Australia Just Kids Furniture Bernards Magic Shop

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Really, really important stuff Taxis

Important stuff and other stuff Banks:

Taxis can be hailed from the street, booked in advance, or found at a taxi rank - outside Flinders St station and Swanston St, near the Town Hall. Silver Top Taxis 131 008, Yellow Cabs 132 227, Arrow Taxis 132 211

Mon to Thurs: 9:30am - 4pm (Fri - 5pm) (some open ‘til 5pm weekdays and some on Sat morning too. This is becoming more commonplace) Check commbank.com.au, nab.com.au, anz.com.au, westpac.com.au, bendigobank.com.au for locations.

Weather

It has often been said that if you don’t like the weather in Melbourne, just wait half an hour and it will change!! Remember...always be prepared for sudden changes in temperatures & weather conditions when planning your day. Temp ranges: Winter 4-15C and Summer 14-30 C. To check current conditions and view radar go to www.bom.gov.au

Public Holidays in Melbourne 25 Dec 26 Dec 1 Jan 27 Jan 10 Mar

Christmas Day Boxing Day New Year’s Day Australia Day Labour Day

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School Holidays Summer Autumn Winter Spring

Good Friday Easter Saturday Easter Monday Anzac Day Queen’s Birthday Cup Day

Time

Melbourne is on Eastern Standard Daylight Savings Time (ESDST) at the moment, ie on the same time as Sydney, Canberra and Hobart! During daylight savings, Perth (WA) is 3hrs behind, QLD is 1hr behind and NT is 1.5hrs behind Melbourne. Daylight Savings - from 6 Oct 13 to 6 Apr 14, then from 5 Oct 14 - 5 Apr 15

21 Dec 13 – 28 Jan 14 4 Apr 13 – 22 Apr 14 27 Jun 13 – 14 Jul 14 19 Sept 13 – 6 Oct 14

Take a ride to the countryside Buses and trains run to all corners of the State of Victoria, & also to other states. They depart from Southern Cross Station in Spencer St, where all fares & timetables are available. vline.com.au 136 196. metlinkmelbourne.com.au 131 638

Are we there yet? Flying in, flying out

Skybus Operates a shuttle service between the airport and the city hotels. This service operates 24/7. Buses run every 10 – 15 minutes throughout the day and every 30 – 60 minutes overnight. Pricing – $17 oneway, $28 return.

Melbourne’s airports - Tullamarine, 25km from CBD; Avalon (between Melb & Geelong), 55km from CBD. melbourneairport.com.au

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Avalon Airport Shuttle Bus Bus service operates regularly from Tullamarine. Ph: 5278 8788 SmartBus Route 901 An ‘orbital’ bus route around Melbourne. It runs for 115km between Frankston and Melbourne Airport, passing through Dandenong, Ringwood, Greensborough, Epping and Broadmeadows. It runs 7 days a week, every 15 mins between 6.30am and 9pm on weekdays and every 30 mins at other times.

Airport taxis Taxis are available from the ground floor level of Melbourne Airport, outside the International Terminal and both Domestic Terminals. Expect to pay around A$100 for a return trip between the CBD and Melbourne Airport.

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Don’t know what to do with the family on the weekend or holidays? You’ve come to the right place!

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For a day, a weekend, a week - in and around Melbourne there are hundreds of things to do. So much of Melbourne is set up for the outdoor family lifestyle.

In the city…by the beach…on the river…in the hills…or at the park - There are fun activities and even educational ones too! So read on, uncover something new or rediscover an old favourite. From festivals & events (p.73) to playing and partying (p.56) to watching exciting sports action (p.65) to places to visit (p.6). There is something for everyone. So get the troops together, take advantage of our vouchers and special offers, sign up for our e-newsletter and kids remember to tell your parents where to go! Get up off the couch and get out there!

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Melbourne Checklist Don’t leave Melbourne until you’ve: ■■ Visited Polly Woodside (p.41) for a look into travel from days gone by. They have pirate days monthly ■■ Climbed 88 storeys (in a lift) at Eureka Tower (p.11) for a bird’s eye view of all of Melbourne. Take on the edge! ■■ Tested your skills at the National Sports Museum at the MCG or take a ground tour. ■■ Taken a tour of Rod Laver Arena or Etihad Stadium (p.6). Find out what goes on inside! ■■ Seen where infamous outlaw Ned Kelly, took his last breath at the Old Melbourne Gaol (p.41). ■■ Travelled on a train or ferry ride to the seaside town of Williamstown and explored our Maritime and Naval History. ■■ Watched a live sporting event on the big screen at Fed Square.The atmosphere is great. ■■ Dropped into ACMI (p.7) in Flinders Street and caught a movie. ■■ Walked through the big mouth at Luna Park (p.57) and had a blast on the rollercoasters. ■■ Ridden a wave on the Flowrider (p.56) indoor wave machine at MSAC. ■■ Gone ice-skating or learnt how to play ice hockey at the Icehouse (p.12) in Harbourtown. ■■ Got rugged up for a drink or a meal at Chill On (p.8). Check out the ice sculptures!

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Kids’ Flicks Smart films for smart kids * Excluding 3D sessions: Full/Concession $9 ACMI Members $7

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Weekends and school holidays Tickets $7 (ACMI Members $5)* — ACMI Cinemas, Federation Square acmi.net.au/film

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Who said “You don’t get something for nothing?” There’s no excuses now, get out there and DO IT! 1. Ride the Free City Circle tram (p.7) or the Free Tourist shuttle bus and listen to the commentary on all the places of interest. Get your bearings and do a bit of people watching. You may discover a new spot to check out. 2. Check out the kid’s activities at the National Gallery of Victoria (p.10).

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8. Check out the excellent playground at the back of Federation Square in Birrarung Marr next to ArtPlay. Lots of climbing and fun stuff to do. 9. Kids are FREE at Melbourne Museum. 10. Kids are FREE at Scienceworks (p.14). Check out the interactive exhibitions. 11. The Queen Victoria Market is open Tues & Thurs 6am-2pm, Fri 6am-5pm, Sat 6am3pm, Sun 9am-4pm and offers an interesting morning out. 12. Melbourne does have beaches and tram No. 109 will take you to Port Melbourne or No. 79 to St Kilda where you can spend a morning riding, rollerblading or swimming. 13. Take your own bike and go for a ride along some of the bike paths. Maps are available from www.parkweb.vic.gov.au. The suburbs Drop in the State Libary (p.9) - you will be contain skate parks, bike tracks, playgrounds, amazed at what you find for kids - they have events and festivals. Check our Wots On some great activities on Sundays! (p.63) for more ideas. Board a real battleship in Williamstown (p.15). 14. The Bourke St buskers provide hours of Take a photo with the statues outside the entertainment to the masses. MCG. They tell the stories of our famous sporting heroes like The Don or Ron Barassi! Did You Know? Stroll through the Botanical Gardens (check Victoria has the nation’s most developed rail trails. out The Children’s Garden) and around the The Goulburn River High Country Trail is the longest ornamental lakes. The Sidney Myer Music running from 134km from Tallarook to Mansfield.You’ll Bowl is only a short walk away. cycle through picturesque farmland, along the Goulburn Take a tour of Parliament House at the top of River and take in towns such asYea and Bonnie Doon. Bourke St. Ph: 9651 8568 for bookings & times.

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Wander through our magnificent building and discover worlds both ancient and new. Enjoy free exhibitions that include Ned Kellyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s armour and a miniature library; play a giant game of chess or get hooked on an Xbox. We also have weekly Baby Bounce and Storytime sessions for younger readers, and fun activities for the school holidays. See our website for more details. Open daily from 10am. Parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rooms and lockers available. FREE ENTRY AND WI-FI.

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Bring the kids to the Library for a journey of discovery, where imagination runs free and surprises await. Located in the heart of Melbourne, this experience is like no other.

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Located in the Docklands precinct of Melbourne(behind Etihad Stadium) Waterfront City has an enormous amount of appeal as a family destination. Harbour Town Shopping Centre and Medibank Icehouse form part of a world class retail, entertainment and leisure precinct, which also includes Australia’s first Costco Wholesale, the Southern Star Observation Wheel (due to open early 2014), waterfront restaurants, bars, cafes and a public marina. It has great eateries, serious shopping and a whole precinct for kids that includes a play centre, kids clothing and toy stores, gaming centre, indoor mini golf and now the ice skating centre – The Icehouse (See below). Learn to skate or play ice hockey they even have free lessons for beginners! Also located in the precinct is Wonderland Fun Park, a smaller version of Luna Park for smaller people! The littlies will love it! There are also lots of take away places, as well as sweets and ice cream shops. It is now a serious whole day family excursion.

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Explore Williamstown and Hobsons Bay Jump on a ferry or take a train, you’ll find a picturesque, seaside town with many activities for the entire family. •

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Explore 23 kilometres of bike paths along the Hobsons Bay Coastal Trail, riding along the water from The Punt at Spotswood through Newport, Williamstown, Altona and finishing at the 100 Steps at Truganina Park in Altona Meadows. Sail on the Enterprize tall sailing ship. Take a Seaplane scenic flight. Challenge yourself at Scienceworks in Spotswood, and see the Pumping Station, Nitty Gritty Super City, Sportsworks, the Planetarium, and the new exhibition Think Ahead.

Gem Pier, Williamstown

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Explore Newport Lakes, located off Mason Street in a “recycled landscape” – 33ha of bush land park created on the site of the former quarry. Visit Williamstown for some of Melbourne’s maritime history, from stately homes and seamen’s quaint cottages to the Timeball Tower. Visit the Williamstown Botanic Gardens, right opposite the Williamstown Beach. Altona is the home of the popular Tuesday market which lines Pier Street to the beach. Located opposite the beach in Logan Reserve is the Altona Homestead open Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, it’s a great place to plan a picnic.

Come and ride on Miniature trains on our Railway in the heart of Altona North. Open the 3rd Sunday of each month from 11.00am till last passengers!! 1-21 Blenheim Rd, Altona North

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Go on board the HMAS Castlemaine Maritime Museum open weekends and public holidays, Snorkel at the Jawbone Marine Sanctuary, the closest marine sanctuary to Melbourne. Swim at one of our two swimming beaches in either Altona or Williamstown.

Take the kids to one of the indoor children’s play centres. Have a game of badminton at the badminton centre or take the challenge and rock climb at the indoor climbing centre, both in Altona North. Swim in the indoor heated pools at BayFit in Altona North. Play golf or just have a hit on the driving range. Collect a heritage walk children’s quiz from the Visitor Information Centre. Take the skate boards and BMX bikes to one of two skate parks.

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Coopers Settlement Bundoora Park .... where the city meets the country

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Adults: $9.00 Children/concession $6.00 Family $24.00 Group (15 or more on one receipt) $6.00/person

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Melbourne is a large city (one of the largest in the world) and there are plenty of things to do in the suburbs and into the nearby country side.

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TO THE NORTH • Visit Coopers Settlement in Bundoora for a taste of life in the “olden days” • The skifields of Victoria are to the north and Mt Buller is only 2 hrs drive from Melbourne. Check wwww.mtbuller.com.au for kids and family specials. • Find out about “Life on the River” in the Murray River port towns of Echuca and Swan Hill • Visit the city that was built on gold Bendigo (p.45). Loads of activities here. • Check out the Whittlesea Tourism section on (p.19) for more ideas. • Go tobogganing at Funfields (p.59) in Whittlesea, pick berries in and around Kinglake • Lake Mulwala at Yarrawonga is a great fishing,boating and swimming spot for all of the family. • The twin towns of Albury/Wodonga have hundreds of recreational opportunities mainly based around the mighty Murray River.

TO THE SOUTH • Pluck up the courage and go feed a shark or a huge ray at Oz Shark and Ray Centre (Back Cover) in Dandenong. Quite an experience! • Visit the Mornington Peninsula - “made for families”(p.27) • Spend a weekend (or a week) taking in all the great family fun on Phillip Island (p.36) • Visit a carnival at Rosebud or Rye. • Watch the penguins waddle up the beach at the Phillip Island penguin parade (p.39). • Take a cruise out to Seal Rocks with Wildlife Coast Cruises (p.39). • The pristine bushland and beaches of Wilson’s Promontory offer a great day or overnight hike. • Point Nepean is one ofVictoria’s most beautiful natural landscapes.Visitors can explore the military forts and tunnels, discover the historic Quarantine Station. • Caldermeade Farm/Café on the Sth Gippsland Hwy has a small animal nursery and under parental supervision kids can hold, pat and feed a variety of baby animals in a safe environment.

TO THE EAST • For the best views of Melbourne visit Sky High at Mt Dandenong where you can bbq, have a picnic or lose yourself in a maze. • Ride the iconic steam train Puffing Billy (p.20) through the mountain towns of the Dandenongs. Kids and big kids love it! • The wineries of the Yarra Valley have space to roam and entertainment on weekends • Pat a native animal at Healesville Sanctuary • The Coal Creek Heritage Village in Korumburra (p.34) recreates the life in a coal mining town of yesteryear. • Chesterfield Farm (p.21) in Scoresby has animal shows, baby animal petting and tractor rides around the farm • Hedgend Maze in Healesville has mazes , unlimited minigolf, and if you enjoy visual brain teasers, you’ll love the rainbow maze and giant eyespy. • Catch a fish at one of the Salmon & Trout farms in Marysville or Buxton. • The Aquatic Playground of Gippsland awaits. The Deserted beaches and calm lakes full of marine life are perfect for families to explore. Hire a houseboat or a tinnie. TO THE WEST • Ride the mini railway in Altona (p.16) • Learn about the Airforce at RAAF Museum • Check out the Geelong Foreshore - old time carousel, great bay beach,Wool Museum. • The gold mining Eureka experience at Sovereign Hill (p.25) is a must. • Interact with the variety of animals at Ballarat Wildlife Park (p.24) • Spend a few days exploring the awe inspiring Great Ocean Rd and the quaint coastal towns. • Creswick (p.22) has a maze and some cute alpacas to visit at the Woollen Mills. • Flagstaff Maritime Museum in Warnambool is an authentic recreation of the seafaring days, (particularly the whaling industry). LetsGoKids Melbourne 2014

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The City of Whittlesea is a great family destination, located just 40 minutes from Melbourne. Take a scenic drive, a leisurely bush walk, a picnic in the park, stop for a bite to eat, or simply enjoy one of the many annual events.

Here are a few suggestions to get you started… • Treat the family to a day out at Funfields. They will simply love the new Typhoon waterslide. • Join in the fun at the Whittlesea Country Music Festival in February when Church Street, Whittlesea is transformed into a vibrant street party. • Enjoy a gourmet wood-fired pizza at Monteleone Restaurant, Donnybrook. • Enjoy some of Australia’s best performing arts and theatre shows at the Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre, South Morang. • Taste the best local produce from across the region at Two Beans and a Farm, Mernda. • Have a family picnic at Yan Yean Reservoir Park, Melbourne’s oldest water storage site. • Visit Farm Vigano, South Morang and learn about its rich Italian history. • Taste the fully flavoured fresh produce at Just Picked Berries and Fruit, Yan Yean. • Drive in the fast lane at The Ultimate Karting Experience in South Morang. • Grab a gourmet pie or delicious cake at Turners Bakehouse Eatery, Mernda. • Enjoy the grand parade, wood chopping, livestock pavilion, animal nursery and rides at the Whittlesea Agricultural Show in November. • Children and adults can enjoy a fun game of laser tag at NRG Force, Thomastown.

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More Information:

Visit the Whittlesea Courthouse Visitor Information Centre, corner Beech and Church Streets, Whittlesea

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Chesterfield Farm is one of Melbourne’s premier children’s attractions.

We have an offer for YOU: Purchase a Family ticket for $35 and receive 2 free tractor rides and 2 bags of feed! To claim your offer simply email: letsgokids@chesterfieldfarm.com.au Like us on Facebook for your chance to win weekly prizes, to receive all our updates and special offers. Search Chesterfield Farm For more info: www.chesterfieldfarm.com.au You can call Chesterfield Farm between 10am & 5pm, 7 days a week on (03) 9763 1588

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Come to Chesterfield farm and not only meet our animals but also: • Watch our special animal shows • Cuddle our baby animals • Feed our deers, Emu’s, pigs, goats and more • Enjoy a tractor ride around the farm Plus much, much more!

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Woollen Mills Est 1947

Creswick is situated on the Midland Hwy and is well located for access to Melbourne (1 hour) or Daylesford and Ballarat (20 mins).

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The town itself is home to the Creswick Woollen Mills (See opposite), the last remaining coloured spinning mill of its kind in Australia. They have a retail store for mum and dad, but also resident alpacas that the kids will love. During October/November each year you can see them being shorn! Check www.creswickwool.com for further details.

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Creswick/Ballarat The Tangled Maze (See opposite) is 5km out of town and has a botanic maze with a mystery trail. There is a great mini golf course and you can also have a game of giant chess or noughts and crosses. The cafe serves up tasty treats 7 days a week. The Novotel Forest Resort (See below) is THE place for families to base themselves at when exploring the area. As well as a world class golf course, they have riding tracks through the adjoining forest, an indoor heated pool, kids activity/games area, and during school holiday periods, they run daily kids’ activities. It is a great spot to use for exploring Ballarat’s many activities.

A day or two in Ballarat offers you a glimpse into living history.

Born in the romantic,turbulent and exciting gold rush era of the 1850’s, Ballarat’s story is entwined with our nations own history. From the days of Peter Lalor and his fight for miner’s rights at the Eureka Stockade to the discovery of gold in the district that made Ballarat and Melbourne two of the richest cities in the world at the time.

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Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka (M.A.D.E)

Interactive displays View the iconic Eureka Flag Family & group discounts School holiday Programs Enjoy treats in our Café

102 Stawell St South, Ballarat, VIC, 3350 Ph: 1800 287 113 www.made.org

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Ballarat and its attractions now provide a link to those momentous occurrences. Sovereign Hill (See Voucher opposite) with its recreation of life on the goldfields from the 1850’s is a world class attraction and a great day out. Not to be missed!

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Blood on the Southern Cross tells the story of the Eureka Uprising every night at Sovereign Hill. The show goes for 90 mins, 7 nights a week.

M.A.D.E (See Voucher opposite) is a museum inspired by Eureka but now dedicated to the Australian Way of government. It has outstanding interactive activities for kids. There are also great walking and cycling trails throughout the areas of Ballarat (particularly around Lake Wendouree) and booklets that outline these are available free at the council offices in Sturt Street (See Voucher opposite) offers the kids an up close and personal encounter with animals of all kinds (just don’t try and pat the crocodile!).

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244 Shands Road, Main Ridge 3928 Ph: 03 5989 4500 Facebook: facebook.com/sunnyridgestrawberryfarm

www.sunnyridge.com.au access to the area from all over Melbourne. You can get there in about an hour and a bit and kids won’t even have time to ask “Are we there yet?” The Peninsula has some of the safest and most beautiful swimming beaches in the world.

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There are literally kilometres of sheltered calm waters for the family to frolic in, as well as great foreshores for building those sandcastles or a traditional game of beach cricket.

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Victoria’s awward winning wildlife park. Moonlit Sanctuary invites you to explore 10 hectares of bushland, meeting endangered species, feeding kangaroos and wallabies, and enjoying encounters with colourful birds, reptiles, dingoes and many other animals. Enjoy petting a koala, twice daily. At night, Moonlit Sanctuary comes alive with world famous latern-lit tours. Night birds are active, gilders swoop around, and endangered quolls, pademelons and bettongs forage for food. Open daily from 10am to 5pm. Or book an evening tour

When the weather gets a bit too hot even for the beach, you can head to “them thar hills” in the middle of the peninsula to places like Red Hill, Main Ridge and Arthurs Seat for a bit cooler weather, some great views and loads of activities.

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Go lose yourself at Ashcombe Maze, go strawberry picking at Sunny Ridge (p.27), go horse riding, visit the Peninsula Hot Springs (p.27) for a quick relaxing soak or say “Hi” to a native animal at Moonlit Sanctuary (See opposite). Point Nepean National Park has walking tracks, a visitor centre and Cape Schank Lighthouse or you can take a dolphin swim cruise with Moonraker (See Voucher below). • PRE S NT U No trip to the peninsula would be complete without a game of minigolf in Rosebud/Rye or a visit to the summertime carnival. A true Melbournian experience that has spanned generations.

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Geelong 75 km west of Melbourne is the gateway to the spectacularly diverse Bellarine Peninsula and Great Ocean Rd.

Discover the fascinating stories of wrecks and rescues at The Rip, the dangerous entrance to Port Phillip. Play on the pirate boat, try the old diving bell, find out lots more about the world of boats and maritime adventures. Open Mon – Fri 10.30am - 4.30pm, Sat – Sun 1.30pm - 4.30pm Don’t forget to join our Sunday morning tours at Point Lonsdale Lighthouse. (Children must be at least 5yrs old to take the tour)

2 Wharf St, Queenscliff, Phone 03 5258 3440 or visit www.maritimequeenscliffe.org.au

Handy Hint Adventure Park- (p.32) in Leopold is Victoria’s biggest theme park.A day out for all the family- there are activities for everyone and the water rides are awesome.

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Just down the road is Adventure Park (p.32), the state’s number one theme park and is a great family day out. In nearby Queenscliff is the “other gateway” to the Bellarine - The Sorrento Queenscliff Ferry. Running on the hour, it links the Mornington Pensinsula to the picturesque maritime village of Queenscliff.

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In days of yore it was the agricultural centre of Victoria, shipping crops, sheep and wool to the world. The National Wool Museum is dedicated to the history of the industry and has displays aimed at children. The Waterfront is a vibrant mix of cafe’s, restaurants, swimming spots and play areas.

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- Geelong/Bellarine Visit the Maritime Museum, Fort Queenscliff and the only black lighthouse in Australia or take a leisurely trip on the Bellarine Tourist Railway. The town has plenty of activities for the active and some great beaches for just lazing around. Check out Ocean Great holiday fun! Visit Victoria’s premier coastal fortress. Explore the underground bunkers and Grove, Barwon see the black Lighthouse, one of only 3 in the Heads then onto world. Tours conducted at weekends and school Angelsea and the holidays, 1pm and 3pm.Extra tour at 11am for September, December & January school holidays. spectacular Great Ocean Rd all the way through to For information, call 03 5258 1488 or visit www.fortqueenscliff.com.au Warranbool. It is one of the world’s great journeys! Along the way stop in at Lorne, a typical seaside town for some fish & chips and Ice Cream or to jump on the trampolines or go for a swim. The Cape Otway Lightstation and Otway Fly are near Laver’s Hill and offer a fun day for all the family. Port Campbell has the 12 Apostles (there are only 6 now) and Loch Ard Gorge nearby. Take your camera!

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South Gippsland The South Gippsland region of Victoria is one of rugged coastline, fertile farming land and gentle rolling hills.

Toora Tourist Park South Gippsland Hwy Toora VIC 3962 Ph: (03) 5686 2257 E: info@tooratouristpark.com.au

Korumburra is home to Coal Creek Community Park Museum in which the kids can step back in time and experience what life was like in the “olden days”. Nearby in Wonthaggi (on the way to Phillip Island) you can take a tour of the State Coal Mine and experience the life of a miner. It also contains Wilson’s Promontory National Park, one of Victorian’s most iconic destinations, and the Southern Tip of mainland Australia. Extremely popular for day and overnight hiking, the coastline and bush land is pristine. Photo courtesy of Visions of Victoria

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• 30 mins drive to Wilsons Promontory NP • 10 mins drive to Agnes Falls • Walk to Historic Toora Town • Large range of cabin types • Indoor heated pool & spa • Free WiFi Internet

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Giant chess, Tennis Jumping pillow Beach volleyball Mini golf Playground BBQ’s Ensuite, drive-through sites Modern amenities Large function room

Camping grounds with facilities allow visitors to stay and experience waking up in the beautiful surroundings, and the lighth ouse has cottages for those wanting a little more comfort.

adventure underground Victoria’s State Coal Mine

• 25 minutes from Phillip Island • Join a tour exploring the underground tunnels • Entry free to the above ground site • Cafe • Free BBQ • Sheltered picnic area

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Journey back in time and discover what life was like working in a coal mine in the 1900s.

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Community Park & Museum Experience life in 1901. 32 acres of natural bush & 50 buildings to explore.

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Ride the Bush Tram. Picnic by the lake! Family Fun Events. Farmers market for local produce! Take a Ghost Tour! Community Gallery

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Summer Holiday Activities Experience a ride on the Bush Tram or Tractor. Explore how to turn wool into a jumper by carding, spinning and knitting.

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- Phillip Island

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The island measures 26m by 9km with breathtaking natural beauty and heaps of attractions, featuring wildlife reserves, wetlands and 100km of spectacular coastline that is virtually untouched by visitors. It is Victoria’s “Jewel in the Crown”.

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The main town on the island is Cowes, which has supermarkets, shops, banks, restaurants, plenty of takeaways and accommodation. Down the end of the main street is the wharf. It is home to Wildlife Cruises (Voucher p.39)(and a good spot to eat your fish and chips), who offer a number of “eco-cruises”for a different look at the island.

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• Lake & Indoor Fishing • Bush Tucker Trail • Cafe & Food Store

- Phillip Island Of course the reason most people visit Phillip Island is to watch the nightly Penguin Parade (Voucher opposite).There is nothing quite as electric as the moment you spot your first little penguins surfing in on a wave, then waddling purposefully through the twilight and heading straight towards you on their way home. A world famous attraction!

- Cafe - Interactive Exhibitions - Tastings - A “Hands On Experience!”

The Vietnam Veterans Museum (p.37) is a tribute to those Australians who participated in that war for the honour of our country. Panny’s Phillip Island Chocolate Factory (See opposite) is a must do. You can do a tour, have some tastings and live out all those chocolate dreams. An activity the kids always love is to go fishing - they get even more excited when they catch something!! Rhyll Trout and Bush Tucker Farm (p.37) has fishing instructors that will teach you to catch rainbow trout in a picturesque tree-lined lake and all-weather indoor “Rainforest Pool”.

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Bendigo Open Daily 9am - 5pm

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Christmas in the Parks Fill your December with Christmas festivities & a host of Community Christmas Carol events.

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access to the treasure. Today there are still tunnels deep underground that criss-cross the whole area. You can spend some time exploring the life of a gold miner at the Central Deborah Gold Mine. You can even take a tour deep underground!

Discover more about Bendigo’s golden past at this real gold mine that operated during the gold rush boom of the 1900s. Descending to the

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scientists under eight, Discovery has something for everyone! The Zone Entertainment Complex (p.46) is a great family day out with rollerskating, mini golf, laser tag, gokarting and arcade games. Good no matter what the weather! Explore Bendigo’s grand architecture and hear entertaining stories about the city’s golden past aboard a Vintage ‘Talking’ Tram. Afterwards, take a guided tour through the 1903 Tramways Depot and Workshop to see firsthand the craftsmanship involved in restoring each tram to its former glory. The famous Vintage Talking Tram Tour weaves through the streets of Bendigo and tells wonderful stories of days gone by. Bendigo has a long Chinese history which can be traced back to the gold rush, and today you can explore an original 1860’s Joss House and Chinese culture artefacts at the Golden Dragon Museum.

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Echuca Moama & District So many fun things to do . . . . . . for all the family!

Only 2 1/2 hours from Melbourne

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Tongala – The Golden Cow, for Australia’s best milkshakes Girgarre – Farmers Markets, second Sunday of the month Kyabram – Fauna Park, over 700 native animals, birds and reptiles Rushworth – Heritage listed townscape and Balaclava Mine Waranga Basin – swimming, fishing, water sports Rochester – Opperman Sports Museum Lockington – Living Heritage Complex Barmah – Kingfisher Cruises, eco-guided cruises Torrumbarry – Weir and Interpretive Centre Gunbower – Fishing, kayaking, bird watching ECHUCA MOAMA & DISTRICT TOURISM Freecall 1800 804 446 or visit www.echucamoama.com 2 Heygarth St, Echuca VIC 3564

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Located on the mighty Murray River, the twin towns of Echuca Moama are jam-packed with attractions and things to do for the whole family including water sports and paddle-steamer rides, the historic port and new Port Discovery Centre, horse and carriage rides and much more.

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The Echuca/Moama region has something for everyone. Whether relaxing or being active is your thing, there is plenty of activities to do for each member of the family.

The historic Port of Echuca (literally meaning the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;meeting of the watersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;) sits on the junction of the Murray and Campaspe Rivers and just downstream from the Goulburn.

Did You Know? The wharf at one stage was a staggering 1.2km long!!!

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the old favourites like paddle steamer trips, horse and carriage rides, the olde world penny arcade at Sharps, ice cream parlours, workshops The port area has undergone some significant demonstrating the trades of the day, as well as renovation and restoration in the last few years plenty of cafes and beautifully restored pubs from and now boasts an interpretative centre as well as the golden age of the riverboat trade.

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Echuca/Moama has heaps and heaps of things to do!!! Hire a canoe; take off on a horse riding adventure; zoom around in a go-kart; take an adrenalin fuelled water ski lesson; challenge your friends or family to a laser or paintball skirmish; explore a maze or play a round of mini golf; go 10 pin bowling; head for a swim at the river or in a pool; dangle a line on a fishing tour; visit the fauna park;

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Activities on the Murray: The Murray River with its majestic river red gums, sandy beaches and large variety of wildlife provides the ideal backdrop for camping, fishing, water skiing and a range of waterbased activities. The Barmah wetlands are home to more than 200 species of waterbirds, which live with kangaroos, possums, koalas and bats. The largest stand of magnificent red gums in the world, grow grandiosely in the Barmah-Millewa Forest, half an hour north of Echuca-Moama. The trees, the largest in the world, tower over magnificent lakes. Many are more than 500 years old and 40m high.

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Echuca Moama is bliss for those who like to be active.The twin towns are home to major clubs with world class sporting facilities, not to mention Australia’s most famous river - The mighty Murray. Whether you want to go golfi ng, bowling, fi shing, cycling, canoeing, bush walking or water-skiing, Echuca Moama caters for all sport and leisure interests.

Often the best way to explore a region is on foot. Echuca Moama provides an endless choice of walking tracks. Stroll along riverside bush tracks or through State Parks. Designated tracks cater for all levels of fitness from beginners to advanced, with varied distances.

FREECALL: 1800 555 640

52 Crofton Street, Echuca VIC 3564 www.echucacaravanpark.com.au/lgk122 TERMS & CONDITIONS Not valid in High and Premium Season. Valid for mid week stays only (Sun - Thurs) Subject to availability. Children must be 0 -15 years inclusive. Valid until 17 December 2014. For full terms and condtions visit www.echucacaravanpark.com.au/lgk122

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Comfort Resort Echuca-Moama www.comfortresortmoama.com.au • Book online!

Comfort Resort Echuca – Moama has 50 ground floor rooms. We have spacious well equipped Family rooms that can sleep between 4 to 6 people. The rooms have been designed keeping the family in mind, including a microwave, fridge, second bedroom and 2 TV’s. In addition, all rooms have Reverse Cycle Air-conditioning, LCD TV, Tea and Coffee making Facilities, Toaster, Crockery and cutlery, Hair Dryer, Iron and Ironing Board, Telephone and Wifi Internet access. We also have a large number of twin rooms with some interconnecting. Comfort Resort Echuca-Moama is set on 3 Acers of Bush land. We have 2 swimming pools, private spa and sauna, tennis court, 2 BBQ areas with ample seating, guest laundry, Bar and Fully Licensed Restaurant for Breakfast and Dinner. You can even meet the resident Bunnies Willow and Watson.

54-56 Meninya St, Moama, NSW, 2648. Reception Hours: 24hrs 7days a week. Reservations are essential and can be made via phone or email directly with the property.

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Comfort Resort Echuca-Moama is located within walking distance to the Mighty Murray River and a short 2 min drive to the heart of Echuca where you can step back in time and find the iconic Port of Echuca, the famous Paddle Steamers, Fantastic Shopping opportunities and Dreamlike Scenery.

P: 03 5482 3311 F: 03 5482 3758 E: info@comfortresortmoama.com.au

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Play/Party Melbourne has plenty of activities (both inside and out) to keep the whole family busy after school, on weekends and holidays.

Jells Park • Experience the Dandenong Creek Trail on foot or by bike as it makes its way through a variety of bush landscapes and parklands. • The Yabbie Hill Playscape & two other playgrounds in the park provide an adventure wonderland for children. The entire city of Melbourne is surrounded by • Fish from the jetties on the western side of the parks, gardens and right across the whole state you will find wide open spaces for walking, jogging, lake for redfin or short - finned eels and yabbies. cycling, horse riding, picnicking, barbecuing, playing, bird watching, kicking the footy, flying a kite or doing some fishing. Here is a selection of our favourites. Albert Park • Walk, cycle or jog around the 4.7km lake track, taking in the beautiful surroundings. Point Cook Coastal Park • Enjoy the views of the city skyline • Watch birds from the tranquil Spectacle Lakes from almost anywhere within the park. birdhide, or from the Cheetham Wetland Tower. • Grab your board and try out the skate ramp. • A favourite activity at Point Cook is watching • Check out the views from the viewing tower vintage airplanes operating from nearby located behind The Point Resturant. Point Cook RAAF base. Banksia Park Pipemaker’s Park • Follow the Heritage Trail and learn about our history and special significance of the Aboriginal sites. An historic pipemaking industrial site which has been transformed into a park and wetlands. • Walk the Heidelberg Artists Trail. Historic bluestone factories have been recycled for • Visit the Japanese Cherry Tree Grove. community use. A wharf has been built, wetlands Dandenong Ranges National Park created, barbecues and picnic tables installed. 6km • Scenic drives through the Ranges are just as popular now as they have been for many years. from CBD on the Maribyrnong River. (Tram 57 from Elizabeth St). • Enjoy a picnic at the Ferntree Gully Picnic Ground or at One Tree Hill or in Sherbrooke Forest. For all other parks check out www.parkweb.vic.gov.au.

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Play/Party Beaches Check out some of the popular beaches that are close to the city and take a dip. All are patrolled by lifesavers on weekends and public holidays during Nov - Mar. Port Melbourne, South Melbourne, Middle Park, St Kilda, Elwood, Hampton, Brighton, Sandringham, Williamstown and little bit further out - Black Rock. Out of town, check these swimming spots: Mornington Peninsula - Rye, Rosebud, Dromana, McCrae, Sorrento and Portsea foreshore are all family friendly. Sorrento and Gunnamatta backbeaches for surfing. Phillip Island - Cowes Beach has toilet/shower facilities & lifesavers are on duty. Great Ocean Road - Torquay, Anglesea, Eastern View, Lorne and Apollo Bay are cold but great! Indoors: In and around the city there are indoor play centres, leisure centres, swimming pools, rock climbing walls, ten pin bowling lanes, laser skirmish centres, amusements parks, arcade game parlours and even indoor gokarting. enough to keep you busy every weekend of the year! Use the Search Facility on our homepage to find your nearest one! www.letsgokids.com.au

Looking to play a sport? Find some helpful contacts below: Netball Victoria: 9321 2222 netballvic.com.au Swimming Victoria: 9686 5222 www.swimmingvictoria.org.au Basketball Victoria: 9837 8000 www.basketballvictoria.com.au

Hockey Victoria: 8379 4288 www.hockeyvictoria.org.au Football Federation Victoria: 9474 1800 www.footballfedvic.com.au AFL Victoria: 8341 6000 www.aflvic.com.au Cricket Victoria: 9653 1100 www.cricketvictoria.com.au Athletics Victoria: 8646 4500 www.athsvic.org.au

Tennis World Multi Sports Camps At the home of the Australian Open Visit tennisworld.net.au

E-mail twcoaching@tennis.com.au to receive the discount. Heaps of fun and sport activities! World-class Indoor Facilities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; full supervision â&#x20AC;&#x201C; lunch provided. Camps available during each school holiday. 50% off the second day booked.* *2 children maximum-discount can be redeemed once only.

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Shop Visit world class markets, huge malls, factory outlet centres,or browse the exclusive shopping strips the city is famous for - This is Melbourne Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shopping and fashion capital. The Queen Vic Market in Elizabeth St (Tram 19, 55, 57, 59) has food clothes, shoes,fruit & veg, meat and more. Sth Melb Market has a similar collection of stalls - Try the world famous Dim Sims (Tram 96 - Bourke St). Chapel St - SouthYarra - Exclusive (and pricey), but great for the absolute latest styles. (Tram 8, 78 & 79) Bridge St, Richmond - Heaps of trendy outlets with loads of bargins. (Tram 48 or 75) Harbourtown - Has something for everyone as well as entertainment and the new Icehouse! Suburban shopping malls Check websites for opening hours

Knox- Burwood Hwy, Wantira Sth, knoxshopping.com.au Chadstone - Dandenong Rd, Chadstone, chadstoneshopping.com.au Highpoint - Rosamond Rd, Maribyrnong, highpoint.com.au Northland - Murray Rd, Preston, northlandshopping.com.au Doncaster - Doncaster Rd, Doncaster, westfield.com/doncaster Southland - Nepean Hwy, Cheltenham, westfield.com/southland Plenty Valley Westfield - 415 McDonalds Rd,Mill Park,westfield.com/plentyvalley

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Eat It’s time for a food break and you’ve come to the right place!!! Melbourne has an abundance of casual eateries and food experiences that are perfect for a relaxed family meal or that special occasion. We are lucky to also have many great pubs that love families and provide great activities and facilities for the kids. Here is a selection of the many “eat” areas around Melbourne.

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Lygon St - Known as Melbourne’s Little Italy! A short tram ride or 10 -15 mins walk from the City. Parking is at a premium. It has long been a Melbourne favourite for friendly, Italian style family dining.There are restaurants, takeaways, cafes all doing what Lygon St is famous for - PIZZA, PASTA and GELATI.

Lt Bourke St - CHINATOWN - Located between Exhibition and Swanston Sts, this area is the hub of Chinese activity and dining in Melbourne. There are dozens of restaurants offering all types of Chinese provincial food (with a bit of Aussie flavour). Yum Cha on Sunday sees the area packed with people and is a great experience of sights, sounds and smells

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Hungry? Ah, food.........mmmmmmm!!!

Southbank - By the Yarra in front of the Crown Entertainment Complex is a selection of “al fresco” offerings. Get a great view of “life passing by” as you enjoy your meal. There is also a food court for sit downs or takeaways inside the west end of the Crown complex. Port Melbourne, South Melbourne, Middle park & St Kilda These bayside suburbs are a short tram ride from Melbourne, and offer a mix of eateries (mainly seafood), as well as the much loved fish and chip shops! Acland St is also great for a cake and coffee. Sydney Road - BRUNSWICK - The old working class suburb is a short tram or taxi ride from the city and allows you to sample the best Middle Eastern, Greek and Turkish cusine. Restaurants, sweet shops and bakeries are everywhere and are normally very inexpensive. Brunswick St - FITZROY - Take your pick from an array of cafés and restaurants, like the famous vegetarian spotVegie Bar and a mix of national foods from just about every culture on Earth! For the adventurous!!! Pubs all around Victoria The Zagames hotels (www.zagames.com.au), Castellos (www.castellogroup.com.au) and many of the ALH hotels (www.alhgroup.com.au) have playgrounds, video games, movie nights and entertainment that will keep the kids amused so mum and dad can enjoy themselves too.

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Answers at www.letsgokids.com.au Down: 2. How many floors does Eureka Tower have? 3. Person who first settled Melbourne 4. The suburb where you will find Scienceworks 5. Victoria’s longest river 7. Famous steam train 8. Melbourne’s Basketball Team 9. A town close to Ballarat 10. The Australian ____ is the major tennis event in Melbourne 12. The bay Melbourne sits on 14. What made Ballarat famous 16. Name of the river that runs through Echuca

Across: 2. How many AFL teams call Melbourne Home? 6. The glass box at the top of Eureka Tower 11. Name the suburb where you can pat animals at the petting zoo 13. Where can you go and pick your own strawberries? 15. Peninsula which Queenscliff is on 17. Melbourne’s Netball Team 18. This year’s AFL premiership winner 19. What suburb can you find Sand Sculpting?

Call your favourite Taco Bill location to find out their daily and weekly specials. Or contact Taco Bill Head Office on 1800 62 TACO / 1800 628 226. Albury Altona North Ballarat Beaconsfield Blackburn Black Rock Boronia Brighton Camberwell Caroline Springs Chadstone Clifton Hill Cranbourne Croydon Epping Essendon Frankston Geelong Greensborough Kensington Laverton North

443 Dean St, Albury 02 6021 2750 4/216 Blackshaws Rd, Altona Nth 03 9391 2100 1-3 Eastwood St, Ballarat 03 5334 4115 4 Princes Hwy, Beaconsfield 03 9707 2477 73 Railway Rd, Blackburn 03 9894 4460 611 Balcombe Rd, Black Rock 03 9589 4905 218 Dorset Rd, Boronia 03 9762 1108 312 Bay St, Brighton 03 9596 4455 465 Riversdale Rd, Camberwell 03 9882 8546 238 Caroline Springs Blvd 03 8358 5466 F017, Chadstone Shopping Centre 03 9568 2063 99 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill 03 9489 5254 150-156 High St, Cranbourne 03 5996 7977 72 Maroondah Hwy, Croydon 03 9725 3887 1/58 Childs Rd, Epping 03 9408 7033 353 Keilor Rd, Essendon 03 9379 0641 431 Nepean Highway, Frankston 03 9783 4163 99 Corio Street, Geelong 03 5298 3074 2A/118 Main Street, G’borough 03 9432 8188 465 Macaulay Rd, Kensington 03 9376 7173 2 Fitzgerald Rd, Laverton North 03 9369 7555

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Watch Most cities in the world have 1, maybe 2, 3 or 4 professional sporting teams but…

Melbourne has 17! It’s no wonder we are known as the sporting capital of the world!!! If it can be run, be thrown, kicked, caught, hit, go fast, swim, sail or surf, we will support it and turn out to watch it. Here we offer you the ultimate guide to pro sport in Melbourne for the next 12 months. We tell you where and how to get involved and what ís coming up for the spectator. Check out the fixtures on the following pages for all our sporting teams and whatever your game - Get out there and get involved!

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Match vs. Mystics vs. Firebirds vs. Magic vs. Thunderbirds vs. Swifts vs. Fever

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Australian Open

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Melbourne Renegades 2013/14 Date 20 Dec 30 Dec 4 Jan 14 Jan 18 Jan

Match vs. Melbourne Stars vs. Brisbane Heat vs. Melbourne Stars vs. Sydney Thunder vs. Sydney 6ers

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With the Footy and Rugby seasons finished, why not explore a new act ivity to treat your family with during the summer months? The Jet Couriers Melbour ne Aces are Victoria’s only professional baseball team playing in the Australian Baseball League, owned by Major League Baseball. We of fer a variety of family-friendly activities like FREE face painting for kids at ever y family Sunday home game. With only 12 games left in the 2013-14 season, we hope that you will suppor t your local franchise and come out to watch Australia’s best talent, including players from the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, Kansas City Royals, Tampa Bay Rays, Minnesota Twins, San Diego Padres and the Seibu Lions of Japan. We guarantee that it’ll be an experience you’ll never forget! Visit www.melbour neaces.com.au for more infor mation

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MILO T20 Blast is a new, professionally delivered, sports program that gives kids the chance to play exciting games of T20, just like their KFC T20 Big Bash League heroes. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for primary school aged girls and boys who know the basics of cricket and want to take things to the next level! The 8-week program focuses on match-play with all the boundaries, atmosphere and

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music of T20. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s non-stop involvement for participants - everyone gets the opportunity to bat, bowl and field! New MILO T20 Blast programs are starting in your local area in early 2014. Contact your local cricket club or visit t20blast.com.au

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Regardless of your playing position, if you want to be a professional footballer you will have to master this skill. Mark Milligan is an expert of transferring the ball to one of his teammates to score a goal. Try this drill to make your passes more accurate.

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