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Otway Fly 37Ballarat Wildlife Park 43Sovereign Hill 44Ballarat Art Gallery 45The Tangled Maze 47The Bendigo Trust 48Shire of Campaspe 51Murray River Paddlesteamers 52Sharps Movie House 54Echuca Paddlesteamers 55

Bernards Magic Shop 57Just Kids Furniture 57

Hog’s Breath Cafe Ballarat 46Echuca Workers & Services Club 53Moama Sports Club 53Echuca IceCreamery 55La Porchetta 64

Kemizo Back CoverBlack Light Mini Golf 14Wonderland Fun Park 16Altona Miniature Railway 19Funfields 23Caldermeade Farm 28Rhyll Trout & Bush Tucker Farm 33Adventure Park 35Bellarine Peninsula Railway 36Dragon City Lanes 50

Ironbark Riding Centre 50Horsehand 56Strike Bowling Bar 58Buchan Caves 59Tennis Australia 61Build-A-Bear 62Galactic Circus 62AMF 63

Melbourne Renegades 65Melbourne Aces 66Melbourne Storm 67Melbourne Victory 68Melbourne Tigers 71

Anchor Belle Holiday Park 29Silverwater Resort 32Cowes Caravan Park 33Front Beach Torquay 35Ballarat Holiday Park 46Novotel Forest Resort 47Merool on the Murray 56Aspen Parks 78

Eureka Skydeck 39Melbourne Aquarium 39Polly Woodside 39Galactic Circus 41Old Melbourne Gaol 41Taco Bill Mexican Restaurants 41

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Help Me - I’m a parent?!?!Not sure what to do after school, or maybe weekends or even holidays with the kids?? Well, 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 even try and 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.

As everyone knows, happy kids make for happy families, so read on, put down the ipad and get out there and do it!Going interstate ???We’ve got that covered too. Check out www.letsgokids.com.au to read all about NT, WA and TAS online (NZ coming in 2013) & where to get them from when you land. Also keep an eye out for the awesome LetsGoKids smartphone app which will be out in April 2013. Trust LetsGoKids to tell you all the ‘goss’!!

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Important stuff and other stuffBanks: 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.

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

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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 7 Oct 12 to 7 Apr 13, then from 6 Oct 13 - 6 Apr 14

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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! For a day, a weekend, a week - in and around Melbourne there are hundreds of things to do. There are fun activities and educational ones too, so here’s “THE GOSS!” • Ride the FREE City Circle Tram or Tourist Shuttle Bus.• Walk along the Yarra or ride your bike. Have a picnic or BBQ.• Drop into the State Library - you’ll be amazed at what you

find for kids – they have some great activities on Sundays!• Walk down to Birrarung Marr (behind Fed Square) and visit

Artplay. Let the kids have fun on the enormous playground.• Climb 88 storeys (in a lift) at Eureka Tower for a bird’s eye

view of Melbourne. Take on the Edge! (p.11)• Test your skills at the National Sports Museum at the

MCG or take a ground tour.• Find out all about the creatures from the deep (and not so

deep) at the fantastic Melbourne Aquarium (voucher p.39)• See where famous Ned Kelly took his last breath at the

Old Melbourne Gaol. (voucher p.41)•••••••••• Board a real battleship in Williamstown. • Galactic Circus (voucher p.41) at Crown Casino will keep

them entertained for hours.

• Take a tram ride down to St. Kilda Rd and visit the Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne’s memorial to the men and women who have served during times of war to protect our country. The Floral Clock is nearby, facing the National Gallery on St. Kilda Rd.

• Melbourne’s three zoos all offer something different Melbourne- Traditional Zoo (10 mins from CBD)- Werribee- African experience (25 mins from CBD)- Healsville- Australian animals in bush setting (1 hour and 25 mins from CBD).

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Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle Bus

The City Circle Tram service provides a FREE and convenient way to get around central Melbourne and links with other train, tram and bus services in and around the city. It runs seven days a week between 10am and 6pm (except Christmas Day and Good Friday) and between 10am and 9pm every Thursday, Friday and Saturday during daylight saving time.

The 13 stops are:1 Arts Precinct2 Federation Square3 Sports Precinct4 Chinatown Precinct & Theatres District5 Melbourne Museum and Carlton Gardens6 Lygon Street Precinct7 University of Melbourne8 Queen Victoria Market9 Harbour Town10 Docklands Stadium & Victoria Harbour11 William Street12 Southbank & Yarra River13 The Shrine and Royal Botanic Gardens

City Circle Tram route

City Circle Tram stops

The Melbourne City Tourist Shuttle is a FREE

bus service, stopping at key tourist attractions

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Onboard you can view the city in comfort

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about the city’s attractions. You can hop on and

hop off at any of the 13 stops. The shuttle runs

daily, every 30 mins from 9.30am – 4.30pm.

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Who said “You don’t get something for nothing?” Let LetsGoKids show you how to spend a day or even a week in and around Melbourne “on the cheap”, where you can see and do lots …. And spend nothing! (or just a little). So what are you waiting for?

There’s no excuses now, get out there and DO IT!1. Ride the Free City Circle tram 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. Take a photo with the statues outside the MCG. They tell the stories of our famous sporting heroes like The Don or Ron Barassi!

3 Stroll through the Botanical Gardens (check out The Children’s Garden) and around the ornamental lakes. The Sidney Myer Music Bowl is only a short walk away.

4. Take a tour of Parliament House at the top of Bourke St. Ph: 9651 8568 for bookings & times.

5. Check out the excellent playground at the back

of Fed Square in Birrarung Marr next to ArtPlay. Lots of climbing and fun stuff to do.

6. Kids are FREE at the Melbourne Museum.

7. Kids are FREE at Scienceworks. Check out the interactive exhibitions.

8. Take a train or ferry ride to the seaside town of Williamstown and explore our Maritime and Naval History.

9. Head to Southbank and watch the flames go off outside Crown Casino or play in the dancing water fountains on a hot day.

10. Coopers Settlement lets you see life from a rural bygone era (costs a little).

11. Head to Fed Square and see what displays, exhibitions or events are on www.fedsquare.com

12. The Queen Victoria Market is open Tues & Thurs 6am-2pm, Fri 6am-5pm, Sat 6am-3pm, Sun 9am- 4pm and offers an interesting morning out.

13. Drop into ACMI (p.8) in Flinders St and catch a movie (costs a little).

14. Visit Collingwood Childrens Farm to play with an animal (costs a little).

15. Take in CERES (Centre for Community Research in Environmental Strategies) which offers an insight into a sustainable living.

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Put yourself in the dock at the old Melbourne Gaol.

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Melbourne’s multi award winning attraction in the CBD.

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16. Visit the Ian Potter Centre in Fed square. Lots of Aussie art. See what Melbourne city and the countryside once looked like, through the eyes of the Indigenous and European people who lived here.

17. Check out the buskers in the Bourke St Mall or Southgate. Musicians, street theatre performers, and artists all gather here to entertain and perhaps make a little money for their talents.

18. Visit nearby St Kilda on a Sunday and browse through the many street stalls that line the streets of the foreshore.

19. Check out the kid’s activities at the National Gallery of Victoria (p.10)

Visit Polly Woodside (p.14) for a look into travel from days gone by. They have pirate days monthly.

The Octopuses Garden at Rye Pier is Victoria’s first marine snorkel trail. Underwater signs are posted on the pier’s pylons along the 200m trail, checking out marine life such as sea slugs, sponges, fish and crabs, as well as brightly coloured seaweeds.

Spread out a picnic rug on the viewing terrace of the SkyHigh lookout at Mt Dandenong and enjoy the sunset over Melbourne. There are barbecues, cafe and family bistro.

Cinema Nights at Piazza Italia sees free family movies and cartoons screened from 7pm every Saturday night in December in Argyle Square, Lygon St, Carlton. Seating is provided and there are turf mats for the kids, but it’s BYO blanket.

Victoria has the nation’s most developed rail trails. The Goulburn River High Country Trail is the longest, running 134km from Tallarook to Mansfield. You’ll cycle through picturesque farmland, along the Goulburn River and take in towns such as Yea and Bonnie Doon.

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Melbourne’s newest family destination is only five mins from the CBD. A visit to Harbour Town Shopping Centre and Medibank Icehouse in the Docklands is a fantastic way to spend a day out.

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 (currently under construction), waterfront restaurants, bars, cafes and public marina.

Visiting Harbour Town and Medibank Icehouse is easy with the free Melbourne Visitor Shuttle and City Circle Tram, Yarra Trams 86 and 70 and

is also in close proximity to Southern Cross train station. There is extensive and affordable public car parking facilities with direct connections to Melbourne’s major freeways and arterial road network (including CityLink).

Harbour Town has a dedicated Tourism & Visitor Lounge offering a comfortable and relaxing setting which tourists and locals can enjoy while taking a break from shopping or ice skating. The Tourism Lounge offers complimentary refreshments, luggage and parcel minding, prayer rooms, free stroller and wheelchair loan, and tourism information/brochures. For extra discounts and special offers adults can pick up a free Tourism / V.I.P Card and the kids can join the Harbour Town Kids Club: Just ask the friendly staff at the Tourism Lounge.

Visit www.harbourtownmelbourne.com.au for store listings, events and school holiday activities. Then extend your day of fun by visiting Medibank Icehouse which is right next door to Wonderland Fun Park.

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2013 Melbourne CrosswordAnswers at www.letsgokids.com.auAcross

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Down1. Where you can have a perfect view of the whole city?2. Where you can experience all of the adventure and excitement of the Gold Rush?4. The biggest market in Melbourne5. The river to ride paddlesteamers.6. What is North Melbourne’s footy club team mascot?7. What is the name of ice skating rink in Docklands?8. Parliament House is at the top of which street9. What’s the name of the indoor interactive theme park in the city?10. What does the “C” stand for in MCG?12. Which AFL club’s training ground is on Punt Road?16. The farm where you can pick your own strawberries17. The entertainment centre where you can play mini-golf, laserforce, bowling and also ride the go karts and dodgem cars?19. What is the train station opposite Federation Square?

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Explore Williamstown and Hobsons Bay

Jump on a ferry or take a train, you’ll find a picturesque, seaside town city with many activities and indulgences for the entire family.

• VisitWilliamstownformaritimehistory, including the Timeball Tower, The HMAS Castlemaine, hire a trike and explore the great outdoors.

• Forsomeseriousfun,headtotheunofficial gelato capital of Williamstown, Nelson Place, and just watch the world go by or maybe grab some good old fashioned fish and chips and watch the ships come in from the pier.

• SeeNewportLakes,locatedoffMasonStreet in a “recycled landscape” – 33ha of bushland park created on the site of the former quarry.

• TakeaSeaplaneflight.

• ChallengeyourselfatScienceworksorjourney to the stars and back at The Planetarium in Spotswood. Scienceworks is serious fun, plus kids are free.

• HobsonsBayhastwoswimmingbeaches, Altona and Williamstown; both beaches are family friendly and accessible.

• VisittheWilliamstownBotanicGardens, established in the 1850s, right across the road from Williamstown beach.

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Gem Pier, WilliamstownOpen every weekend 11am - 4pm

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Ph: 9397 2363 - weekendsor 9457 1559 before 10am weekdays

Close to Williamstown Railway StationSee melway map 56, or UBD Directory map 282 for details

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Family Price 2 adults and2 kids: $15!!

We have something to interest all members of the familyfamily, kids to grandparents, as we showcase the role ofour Airforce from World War 1 up until the present day.Open 10am daily (except Mondays) Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday Take the Point Cook Road off the Princes Highway and follow the signs to the Museum.

Phone 9256 1040 www.airforce.gov.au/raafmuseum

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All Aboooooard!! Altona Miniature Railway

1-21 Blenheim Rd, Altona Northwww.altonaminiaturerailway.com.au Bookings available for birthday parties and private functions.

Only $2.50 a ride!

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!!

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• HobsonsBaycatersforallwatersports!Take the kids snorkelling at Jawbone Marine Sanctuary in Williamstown, fish off the pier in Altona or the well known local spot, ‘The Warmies’ in Newport.

• Fortheadventurous,testouttheskateparkIn Altona Meadows, open every day of the year.

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TO THE NORTHVisit 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 (p.51) and Swan Hill

Visit the city that was built on gold - Bendigo (p.48). Loads of activities here.

Check out the Whittlesea Tourism section on (p.22) for more ideas.

Go tobogganing at Funfields in Whittlesea, pick berries in and around Kinglake

Further North - Lake Mulwala at Yarrawonga is a great family holiday spot

TO THE EASTFor 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 (see opposite) 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.20) recreates the life in a coal mining town of yesteryear. Thursday-Sunday 10am-4pm. Open 7 days a week on school holidays.

Further East -The aquatic playground of Gippsland- deserted beaches and lakes await. Hire a houseboat or a tinny! Kids will love it.

TO THE WESTRide the mini railway in Altona (p.19)

Learn about the Airforce at RAAF Museum (p.19)

Check out the Geelong Foreshore - old time carousel, great bay beach, Wool Museum.

The gold minning Eureka experience at Sovereign Hill (p.44) is a must not to be missed

Interact with the variety of animals at Ballarat Wildlife Park (p.43)

Spend a few days exploring the awe inspiring Great Ocean Rd and the quaint coastal towns.

Further West - Get lost in a maze at Creswick, go have a look at a whale and journey back to the maritime whaling area at Flagstaff Hill in Warrnambool.

TO THE SOUTHPartake in one of the great family festivals run in Frankston, City of Casey or Mornington Peninsula.

Pluck up the courage and go feed a shark or a huge ray at the newly opened Oz Shark and Ray Centre (p.24) in Dandenong. An interesting experience!

Visit the Mornington Peninsula - “made for families”(p.25)

Catch a ferry to French Island for a feel of life from a different era.

Spend a weekend (or a week) taking in all the great family fun on Phillip Island (p.28)

Further South - Visit a carnival at Rosebud or Rye, Catch a fish at Rhyll Fishing Park, Watch the penguins waddle up the beach, visit the hills on the Mornington Peninsula.

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The quaint town of Queenscliff can be explored on foot or by bike and a great day trip.

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Ballarat is also a great base for exploring places like Stawell, Halls Gap, Avoca, Maryborough and of course Creswick and Daylesford.

In Creswick there is the Tangled Maze (see opposite) and the Creswick Woollen Mills, with their resident alpacas that offer a good day out and check out the great offer from Novotel Forest Resort (see opposite) particulary if you play golf.

Take advantage of the Kids Eat Free at Hog’s Breath, (see below) and/or the great indoor playground at Zagame’s hotel - Both are LGK favourites.

Worth a look!

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Spend a day or weekend in Bendigo ...

● Explore hidden underground tunnels at Central Deborah Gold Mine

● Trundle along the picturesque streets aboard a Vintage ‘Talking’ Tram

● Inspire your scientific curiosity at the Discovery Science & Technology Centre

Book online or call: (03) 5443 8322www.central-deborah.com www.bendigotramways.com www.discovery.asn.au

LOOKING FOR A FULL DAY OF FAMILY FUN? Combine your tours and SAVE!

Bendigo – City of mysteryThis Autumn Bendigo will become a city shrouded in mystery and the citizens of

Bendigo are going to need your help to get to the bottom of some startling incidents.

A disturbing turn of events at Bendigo’s much-loved Discovery Science and Technology Centre has shaken the usually calm and serene city folk. A murder has taken place, the police are everywhere and suspicions are running high.Worryingly, this crime just seems to be the tip of the iceberg. As the investigation

progresses and we scratch the surface of Bendigo’s attractive exterior, a sinister

underworld begins to emerge.

It’s going to take a joint effort to restore calm and order to the streets of Bendigo and the authorities are calling on anyone who can

help solve these mysteries to come forward. Are you up for the job?

Visit the city built on dreams -dreams of Striking It Rich!!!!

Impressive Victorian buildings line the wide streets of Bendigo, as a reminder of the rich history built from one of the world’s most exciting gold rushes. More gold was found here between1850 & 1900 than anywhere else in the world. There was very little gold on the surface, most of it was far underground in rich quartz reefs stretching out over 3,600 hectares around thecity. Around nine billion dollars worth of gold was found in Bendigo, making it the second highest producing gold field in Australia after Kalgoorlie, and seventh richest field in the world.

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IRONBARK RIDING CENTREBendigo’s Finest Riding Facility

• Horses/Trail Rides• Pub rides• Pony Parties• School Holiday Program• Kid’s Pony Club• Riding Lessons

www.bwc.com.au/ironbark

Lot 2, Watson Street, Bendigo

Ph: 0427 084 437or 5436 1565

The true highlight of Bendigo is that there is heaps of things to do!

The major attractions are diverse and exciting. There’s the authentic deep-shaft mine experience at Central Deborah, where you travel underground in a miners’ cage into a real mine, the famous Vintage! Talking Tram Tour that weaves through the streets of Bendigo tells wonderful stories of days gone by.

The original 1860’s Chinese Joss House and the Golden Dragon Museum display the Chineseheritage of the area and house the world’s oldest Imperial Dragon, Loong. The Bendigo Art Gallery also has a strong reputation. It is one of Australia’s largest and oldest regional art galleries. The collections of Bendigo Art Gallery include Australian Art from the 1850s to the present day, a special collection of art from the Bendigo goldfields and 19th century European paintings, sculptures and decorative arts.

Worth a look!Do you like a good mystery? Then a visit to Bendigo’s Discovery Science and Technology Centre this Autumn is just what you need. The centre is hosting WHO dunit an exciting hands-on, minds-on exhibition that appeals to the detective in everyone. But the fun doesn’t stop there … afterwards you can participate in a city-wide mystery adventure, which will take you around the city in search of crucial clues. Whether you come by train or car and decide to walk or ride your bike, there will be curious clues for you to uncover all over the city.

WHO dunit is a Scitech exhibition.

Date: 27 February – 21 July 2013www.discovery.asn.au • 03 5444 4400

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Echuca

Echuca - Out & AboutTORRUMBARRY STRATHMERTON TONGALA GIRGARRE MATHOURA ELMORE KYABRAM RUSHWORTH

KOYUGA ECHUCA MOAMA THE BEST OF THE MURRAY ROCHESTER BARMAH KOTTA BALLENDELLA WHROO NANNEELLA STRATHALLAN WOMBOOTA GUNBOWER KOTTA MITIAMO TORRUMBARRY STRATHMERTON

TONGALA GIRGARRE MATHOURA ELMORE KYABRAM RUSHWORTH KOYUGA STANHOPE LOCKINGTON COHUNA ROCHESTER BARMAH KOTTA BALLENDELLA WHROO NANNEELLA STRATHALLAN WOMBOOTA

GUNBOWER KOTTA MITIAMO TORRUMBARRY STRATHMERTON TONGALA GIRGARRE MATHOURA ELMORE KYABRAM RUSHWORTH KOYUGA STANHOPE LOCKINGTON COHUNA ROCHESTER BARMAH KOTTA

BALLENDELLA WHROO NANNEELLA STRATHALLAN WOMBOOTA GUNBOWER KOTTA MITIAMO TORRUMBARRY STRATHMERTON TONGALA GIRGARRE MATHOURA ELMORE KYABRAM RUSHWORTH KOYUGA STANHOPE LOCKINGTON COHUNA ROCHESTER BARMAH KOTTA BALLENDELLA WHROO NANNEELLA STRATHALLAN

WOMBOOTA GUNBOWER KOTTA MITIAMO TORRUMBARRY STRATHMERTON TONGALA GIRGARRE MATHOURA THE BEST OF THE MURRAY KOYUGA STANHOPE LOCKINGTON COHUNA ROCHESTER BARMAH

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STANHOPE LOCKINGTON COHUNA ROCHESTARMAH KOTTA BALLENDELLA THE BEST OF THE MURRAY WOMBOOTA GUNBOWER KOTTA MITIAMO TORRUMBARRY STRATHMERTON TONGALA GIRGARRE MATHOURA ELMORE KYABRAM RUSHWORTH KOYUGA STANHOPE LOCKINGTON COHUNA ROCHESTER BARMAH KOTTA BALLENDELLA WHROO NANNEELLA STRATHALLAN WOMBOOTA GUNBOWER KOTTA MITIAMO TORRUMBARRY

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WOMBOOTA GUNBOWER KOTTA MITIAMO TORRUMBARRY STRATHMERTON TONGALA GIRGARRE MATHOURA ELMORE KYABRAM RUSHWORTH KOYUGA STANHOPE LOCKINGTON COHUNA ROCHESTER BARMAH KOTTA BALLENDELLA WHROO NANNEELLA STRATHALLAN WOMBOOTA GUNBOWER KOTTA MITIAMO TORRUMBARRY






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family favourite

Echuca Moama & DistrictSo many fun things to do . . .

. . . all in one place!Only 2 1/2 hoursfrom Melbourne

Located on the mighty Murray River, the twin towns of Echuca Moama is jam-packed with attractions and things to do for the whole family including water sports and paddlesteamer rides, the historic port precinct, mini golf, horse & carriage rides and much much more.

There is also plenty to do within an hour of Echuca Moama. Sample Australia’s best milkshakes at the Golden Cow in Tongala, take a drive to the amazing Cactus Country in Strathmerton or visit the popular Farmer’s Market on the second Sunday of the month in Girgarre. Pack a picnic and sit by the Campaspe River in Rochester, or visit the historic town of Rushworth and take a walk deep into Balaclava Hill, famous for its gold mining history.

At Kyabram’s Fauna Park you will get up close and personal with over 500 varieties of native birds, animals and reptiles. Take a stroll through the bird avairies, visit the crocodiles or just hang out with the kangaroos and emus.

Gunbower and Torrumbarry are surrounded by waterways and Gunbower Island National Park is perfect for fishing, eco-boat cruises or a trip to Torrumbarry Weir and Interpretive Centre.

ECHUCA MOAMA & DISTRICT TOURISMFreecall 1800 804 446 or visit www.echucamoama.com

2 Heygarth St, Echuca VIC 3564

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Playpark…Located behind the Moama Sports Club, this awesome playground is the stuff kids dream of. It will keep them entertained for hours!

The historic Port of Echuca (literally meaning the ‘meeting of the waters’) sits on the junction of the Murray and Campaspe and just downstream from the Goulburn.

It’s also the perfect place for a relaxing holiday with plenty to see and do and only 2.5 hours away from Melbourne.

Echuca-Moama is bliss for those who like to be active. Hire a canoe or take a horse and carriage ride; 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; go10 pin bowling; head for a swim at the river or in a pool; dangle a line on a fishing tour; visit the fauna park; take an eco tour through the wetlands; or explore a food and wine trail.There is something for every member of the family.

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Echuca - Out & About

165-173 Annesley St, Echuca. 5482 3140 www.echucaworkers.com.au

Where everyone is treated like a local

Conditions apply. One voucher per person per day. Original voucher only. Kids menu only.

A place the whole family can enjoy! We provide for kids of all ages with a kids menu

and our kid’s playground will keep them occupied for hours.

Echuca Workers & Services Club

Present this voucher and receive a kids main course with each full paying adult

KIDS EAT FREE

Perricoota Road, Moama, NSW 2731 www.moamasportsclub.com.au

03 5480 6444

Buy one, gmeal to receive a second kids meal for free!

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Echuca MoamaThe Best of the Murray

Accommodation? Tickets? Ideas?

Freecall 1800 804 446Echuca Moama Visitor Information Centre

or visit www.echucamoama.comto view, download or order the

Echuca Moama Official Visitor’s Guide.

The Worlds Best Fudge made right here in Echuca

FREE TASTINGS

Old Time B & W movies

Over 50 working Antique Penny Arcade Machines

OPEN 7 DAYS43 Murray Esp, Echuca. 5482 2361

www.sharpsmoviehouse.com.au

Whether you want to go golfing, bowling, fishing, cycling, canoeing, bush-walking or water-skiing, Echuca-Moama caters for all sport and leisure interests. The twin towns are home to major clubs with world class sporting facilities, not to mention Australia’s most famous river - The mighty Murray.

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Echuca - Out & About

OPEN 7 DAYS11 - 5PM

BUY ONE GET ONE

FREE!

575 High Street, Echuca. Phone 5482 3889

The new managers of Echuca’s Ice Creamery would like to invite you all to come in and check out their newly refurbished café & Ice Creamery.

Visit this weekend to receive your second Coffee or Ice Cream FREE!

• Huge Selection of Ice-Creams & Gelato • Sundaes • Milkshakes• Kids Play Corner • Coffee • Cakes & Sweets

• Ice-Cream Cakes & Birthday Cakes made to order

Echuca’s ICE CREamERy

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ALL DAY KIDS HOLIDAY PROGRAMSCaring for and Riding Horses

• Playing Games! • Fishing and Catching Yabbies!• Riding Lessons Running Mon-Sat • 3hr Kids Club

[email protected] (03) 5482 1837 www.horsehand.com.au

Abandoned steamboats and barges, tall red gum wharfs, small towns that show evidence of once having been much larger, old station homesteads that face the river, all these are constant reminders to the river traveller of the days when hundreds of steamers raced along the Murray.

Today you can step back in time and experience the magic of the paddlesteamers era by taking a cruise on one of the fully restored boats. The port area has been restored to its former glory and you can spend a few hours witnessing the now long gone trades of the shipwrights and blacksmiths as they go about their daily tasks. It will give you a great insight into the pioneering days of the area. Whilst there make sure you call into ye olde Sharps

So as you can see, Echuca - Moama’s great range of attractions and activities present a problem… How do you fit them all in?? So come on up - There’s great weather and so much fun for all the family!!!

Movie House (p.54) and Penny Arcade - (no Xbox but the kids will love it).

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387 Old Geelong RoadHoppers Crossing 3029P: (03) 8360 7705 - F: (03) 8360 7706

92 Nepean HighwayMentone VIC 3194P: (03) 9585 0222 - F: (03) 9585 0233

Website: www.justkidsfurniture.com.auEmail: [email protected]

Just Kids Furniture - Ad.indd 2 12/5/2012 6:46:53 PM

Markets, Malls, Strip ShoppingMelbourne is a shopper’s paradise!

MARKETS & SHOPPING PRECINCTSThe Queen Vic is at the northern end of Elizabeth St and has food, clothes, shoes, fruit & veg and loads more, (Tram 55 or any Elizabeth St Tram)South Melbourne Market has a huge array of stalls of all sorts. Try the DimSims – They’re world famous. (Tram 96 - Bourke St)

Chapel St, Sth Yarra – Exclusive (and pricey), but great for the absolute latest styles. (Tram 8, 78 & 79)Bridge St, Richmond – Heaps of trendy outlets with loads of bargains. (Tram 48 or 75)Harbourtown – Has something for everyone as well as entertainment and the new Icehouse!

Other suburban shopping centresCheck websites for opening hoursKnox Burwood Hwy, Wantira Sth knoxshopping.com.auChadstone Dandenong Rd, Chadstone chadstoneshopping.com.auHighpoint Rosamond Rd, Maribyrnong highpoint.com.auNorthland Murray Rd, Preston

northlandshopping.com.auDoncaster Doncaster Rd, Doncaster westfield.com/doncasterSouthland Nepean Hwy, Cheltenham westfield.com/southlandPlenty Valley Westfield 415 McDonalds Rd, Mill Park westfield.com/plentyvalley

Handy HintFor that “American” shopping experience, check out Costco at Harbourtown... It will amaze you!

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Victoria is not known as the Garden State for nothing! The entire city of Melbourne is surrounded by parks, gardens and across the whole state you will find wide open spaces for walking, jogging, 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•Joinayachtorrowingclub,takelessonsor hire a boat, canoe or kayak just for fun.•Walk,cycleorjogaroundthe4.7kmlaketrack, taking in the beautiful surroundings.•Enjoytheviewsofthecityskyline from almost anywhere within the park.•Grabyourboardandtryouttheskateramp.•Checkouttheviewsfromtheviewingtower located behind The Point Resturant.Banksia Park•FollowtheHeritageTrailandlearnaboutour history and special significance of the Aboriginal sites.•WalktheHeidelbergArtistsTrail.•VisittheJapaneseCherryTreeGrove.

Dandenong Ranges National Park•ScenicdrivesthroughtheRangesarejustas popular now as they have been for many years.•EnjoyapicnicattheFerntreeGullyPicnic Ground or at One Tree Hill or in Sherbrooke Forest.

Jells Park•ExperiencetheDandenongCreekTrailonfoot or by bike as it makes its way through a variety of bush landscapes and parklands.•TheYabbieHillPlayscape&twoother playgrounds in the park provide an adventure wonderland for children.•Fishfromthejettiesonthewesternsideofthe lake for redfin or short - finned eels and yabbies.

strike Melbourne Central i strike qv i strike bayside i strike Glen Waverley

biG Parties For little PeoPle

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Point Cook Coastal Park•WatchbirdsfromthetranquilSpectacleLakes birdhide, or from the Cheetham Wetland Tower.•AfavouriteactivityatPointCookiswatching vintage airplanes operating from nearby Point Cook RAAF base.Pipemaker’s Park An historic pipemaking industrial site which has been transformed into a park and wetlands. Historic bluestone factories have been recycled for

community use. A wharf has been built, wetlands created, barbecues and picnic tables installed. 6km from CBD on the Maribyrnong River. (Tram 57 from Elizabeth St) www.parkweb.vic.gov.auCardinia Reservoir Park•WatchtheEasternGreyKangaroosfeedingatdawn or dusk, or basking in the sun along the kangaroo viewing trail.•Walkacrossthedamwall.For all other parks check out www.parkweb.vic.gov.au.

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JOIN THE CREW ABOARD

THE POLLY WOODSIDEMelbourne’s own tall ship in the heart of the city.

www.pollywoodside.com.au


BeachesCheck out some of the popular beaches that are close to the city. •PortMelbourne,SouthMelbourne,MiddlePark, St Kilda, Elwood, Hampton, Brighton, Sandringham, Williamstown and little bit further out - Black Rock.

Heading out of town, check these great swimming spots:•MorningtonPeninsula-Rye,Rosebud,Dromana,

•PhillipIsland-CowesBeachhastoilet/shower facilities & lifesavers are on duty.•GreatOceanRoad-Torquay,BellsBeach,JanJuc, Anglesea, Eastern View, Lorne and Apollo Bay are cold but great!

McCrae, Sorrento and Portsea foreshore are all family friendly. Sorrento and Gunnamatta back beaches for surfing.

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PRESENT THIS VOUCHER AND BUY ONE GAME OF BOWLING TO RECEIVE YOUR SECOND GAME FREE

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

Hockey Victoria:8379 4288 www.hockeyvictoria.org.auFootball Federation Victoria:9474 1800 footballfedvic.com.auAFL Victoria 8341 6000 www.aflvic.com.au

Cricket Victoria: 9653 1100 www.cricketvictoria.com.auAthletics Victoria: 8646 4500 www.athsvic.org.auVictorian Rugby Union:9221 0780 www.vicrugby.com.auVolleyball Victoria: 9794 0009 www.volleyballvictoria.com.auSurfing Victoria 52612907 www.surfingaustralia.comTennis Victoria: 8420 8420 www.tennis.com.au

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Tennis World Multi Sports CampsAt the home of the Australian Open

E-mail [email protected] to receive the discount.

Visit tennisworld.net.au

Heaps of fun and sport activities!World-class Indoor Facilities – full supervision – 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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Indoor ActivitiesWhen the weather turns nasty and you need somewhere indoors to take the kids, in and around the city there are indoor playcentres, leisure centres, swimming pools, rock climbing walls, ten pin bowling lanes, laser skirmish centres, amusements parks, arcade game parlours and even indoor go-karting. Enough to keep you busy every weekend of the year! Below are a selection of favourites for you to visit on one of our typical Melbourne weather unfriendly days.GalacticCircus-CrownEntertainmentComplex.•LaserSkirmish,TenPinBowling,ArcadeGames-MSAC-AughtieDve,AlbertPark.•GiantInflatables,Waterslides,Wavepoolandmore.•IceHouse-Skatingandiceactivities•Kemizo-Australia’slargestlasertagarena,rollingskating,playgroundandrockclimbingwall!The Hardrock Climbing Co - Test your limits - City and Nunawading.✂

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LET’S GO EAT ITALIAN -LA PORCHETTA

Our delicious pizzas, pastas and main meals are made using fresh vegetables, the tastiest ingredients, and all cooked fresh. Plus your kids will love our yummy Italian inspired desserts. For a great family meal at value for money prices, use our Kid’s Menu.

Dine in, Take-away & Functions

DIAL 1300 ITALIANFind your nearest La Porchetta at laporchetta.com

Join us on

A1 Mini Chef logo - Rocky chef BLACK

B1 Mini Chef logo - Plain BLACK

Above is NOT part of the Mini Chef logo. It is here in case you want to use in colouring in book.

Did you know Melbourne has over 3,000 restaurants?? No matter where you are there is always something to tempt your tastebuds!

Here are a selection from the many food areas Melbourne has:

Lygon StreetAlso known as Melbourne’s Little Italy! It’s a short tram ride or 10 -15 mins walk along Russell St 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.SouthbankDown by the Yarra in front of the Crown Entertainment Complex is a selection of them “al fresco”. It offers the opportunity to 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.DOCKLANDS - HarbourtownThis shopping and dining complex is growing rapidly and now boasts a great selection of restaurants and pubs as well as a food court located near Costco. James Squire Brewhouse has a great selection for kids.Little Bourke Street (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 Sundays sees the area packed with people and is a great experience. Sydney Road BRUNSWICKThe 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 areeverywhere and are normally very inexpensive. Victoria St RICHMOND (just under the train bridge) If it is Vietnamese food you are after - You’ve come to the right place. Fresh, noisy, cheap and cheerful is what it’s all about and the food is great! LGK favourtie is Tran Tran (Tram 24 or 109)Parking is very limited.

We are lucky to also have many great pubs that love families and provide great activities and facilities for the kids.

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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11 Dec 16 vs. Cairns State Netball Hockey Centre

13 Jan 6 vs. Sydney State Netball Hockey Centre

16 Jan 27 vs. Adelaide State Netball Hockey Centre

17 Feb 3 vs. Cairns State Netball Hockey Centre

19 Feb 17 vs. Perth State Netball Hockey Centre

21 Mar 2 vs. Wollongong State Netball Hockey Centre

22 Mar 10 vs. New Zealand Hisense Arena

24 Mar 24 vs. Townsville Hisense Arena

Melbourne Renegades 2012/13Date Match Venue

Dec 19 vs. Hobart Hurricanes Etihad StadiumDec 22 vs. Brisbane Heat Etihad StadiumJan 2 vs. Adelaide Strikers Etihad StadiumJan 6 vs. Melbourne Stars MCG

Melbourne Storm 2013Rnd Date Match Venue

1 Mar 10 vs. St. George AAMI Park

3 Mar 21 vs. Canterbury AAMI Park

5 Apr 8 vs. Wests Tigers AAMI Park

7 Apr 25 vs. New Zealand AAMI Park

8 May 4 vs. Canberra AAMI Park

10 May 20 vs. Manly AAMI Park

13 June 9 vs. Cronulla AAMI Park

14 June 16 vs. Newcastle AAMI Park

17 Jul 5 vs. Brisbane AAMI Park

22 TBC vs. South Sydney AAMI Park

24 TBC vs. Parramatta AAMI Park

26 TBC vs. Gold Coast AAMI Park

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. Melbourne is sports mad and we love to turn up in our thousands to world class venues such as the mighty “G”, Rod Laver Arena, Etihad Stadium and AAMI Park.

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Football is all about scoring goals; if you don’t shoot, you don’t score.

Archie Thompson is an expert in scoring goals. Whether he is scoring a 20-yard screamer or

slotting one around the Goalkeeper, he knows how to find the back of the net.

Try this drill to improve your shooting technique.

- Find a wall and draw a big set of goals on it with chalk.- Add in 3 big circles, one in the middle, bottom corner, and top corner.- Your aim is to kick the ball and hit the middle of your circles as many times as possible.- Use the inside of your foot and your laces to try and hit the targets.- First try with the ball stationary, then try with the ball on the move.- Try and hit each target 10 times before you move on to the next.

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Week 11 Saturday, December 15, 2012 Brisbane Roar AAMI Park 5:30pm

Week 13 Friday, December 28, 2012 Newcastle Jets AAMI Park 7:30pm

Week 15 Saturday, January 5, 2013 Wellington Phoenix AAMI Park 7:45pm

Week 18 Saturday, January 26, 2013 Sydney FC AAMI Park 5:30pm

Week 19 Saturday, February 02, 2013 Melbourne Heart Etihad Stadium 7:45pm

Week 21 Saturday, February 16, 2013 Western Sydney AAMI Park 7:45pm

Week 23 Sunday, March 03, 2013 Newcastle Jets AAMI Park 5:00pm

Week 26 Saturday, March 23, 2013 Perth Glory AAMI Park 5:30pm

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AFL 2011 FixtureRound 1

Date Match Venue

Mar 28 Carlton vs. Richmond MCGMar 30 Western Bulldogs vs. Brisbane Etihad StadiumMar 31 Melbourne vs. Port Adelaide MCGMar 31 North Melbourne vs. Collingwood Etihad StadiumApr 1 Hawthorn vs. Geelong MCG

Round 2

Apr 5 St Kilda vs. Richmond MCGApr 6 Western Bulldogs vs. Fremantle Etihad StadiumApr 6 Essendon vs. Melbourne MCGApr 7 Geelong vs. North Melbourne Etihad StadiumApr 7 Collingwood vs. Carlton MCG

Round 3

Apr 13 Melbourne vs. West Coast MCGApr 13 Geelong vs. Carlton Etihad StadiumApr 14 Richmond vs. Western Bulldogs Etihad StadiumApr 14 Collingwood vs. Hawthorn MCG

Round 4

Apr 20 Richmond vs. Collingwood MCGApr 20 St Kilda vs. Essendon Etihad StadiumApr 21 Melbourne vs. Greater Western Sydney MCGApr 22 North Melbourne vs. Brisbane Lions Etihad Stadium

Round 5

Apr 25 Essendon vs. Collingwood MCGApr 27 Cartlon vs. Adelaide MCGApr 27 Western Bulldogs vs. Geelong Etihad StadiumApr 29 Hawthorn vs. North Melbourne MCG

Round 6

May 3 Collingwood vs. St Kilda Etihad StadiumMay 4 Essendon vs. Greater Western Sydney Etihad StadiumMay 4 Richmond vs. Geelong MCGMay 5 Carlton vs. Melbourne MCG

Round 7

May 10 Geelong vs. Essendon Etihad StadiumMay 11 Western Bulldogs vs. North Melbourne Etihad StadiumMay 11 Hawthorn vs. Sydney MCGMay 12 Melbourne vs. Greater Western Sydney MCGMay 13 St. Kilda vs. Carlton Etihad Stadium

Round 8

May 18 Essendon vs. Brisbane Lions Etihad StadiumMay 18 Collingwood vs. Geelong MCGMay 19 Cartlton vs. Port Adelaide Etihad StadiumMay 19 Richmond vs. Melbourne MCG

Round 9

May 24 Collingwood vs. Sydney MCGMay 25 St Kilda vs. Western Bulldogs Etihad StadiumMay 25 Richmond vs. Essendon MCGMay 26 Hawthorn vs. Gold Coast MCGMay 26 North Melbourne vs. Adelaide Etihad Stadium

Round 10

Jun 1 Carlton vs. Greater Western Sydney Etihad StadiumJun 1 Geelong vs. Gold Coast Simonds StadiumJun 2 Melbourne vs. Hawthorn MCGJun 2 North Melbourne vs. St Kilda Etihad Stadium

Round 11

Jun 7 Essendon vs. Carlton MCGJun 9 St Kilda vs. West Coast Etihad Stadium

Round 12Date Match Venue

Jun 14 Carlton vs. Hawthorn Etihad StadiumJun 15 Richmond vs. Adelaide MCGJun 15 Essendon vs. Gold Coast Etihad Stadium

Round 13

Jun 21 Hawthorn vs. West Coast Etihad StadiumJun 22 St Kilda vs. Melbourne MCGJun 22 Western Bulldogs vs. Richmond Etihad Stadium

Round 14

Jun 29 Melbourne vs. Western Bulldogs MCGJun 29 Geelong vs. Fremantle Simonds StadiumJun 30 North Melbourne vs. Greater Western Sydney Etihad StadiumJun 30 Richmond vs. St Kilda MCG

Round 15

Jul 5 Carlton vs. Collingwood MCGJul 6 North Melbourne vs. Richmond Etihad StadiumJul 6 Geelong vs. Hawthorn MCGJul 7 Melbourne vs. Sydney MCGJul 7 Essendon vs. Port Adelaide Etihad Stadium

Round 16

Jul 12 Collingwood vs. Adelaide MCGJul 13 Geelong vs. Melbourne Simonds StadiumJul 13 Carlton vs. St Kilda Etihad StadiumJul 14 Western Bulldogs vs. Essendon Etihad Stadium

Round 17

Jul 19 North Melbourne vs. Carlton Etihad StadiumJul 20 St Kilda vs. Port Adelaide Etihad StadiumJul 21 Richmond vs. Fremantle MCG

Round 18

Jul 26 Essendon vs. Hawthorn Etihad StadiumJul 27 Melbourne vs. North Melbourne Etihad StadiumJul 27 Collingwood vs. Greater Western Sydney MCGJul 27 Geelong vs. St Kilda Simonds Stadium

Round 19

Aug 2 North Melbourne vs. Geelong Etihad StadiumAug 3 Hawthorn vs. Richmond MCGAug 3 Carlton vs. Fremantle Etihad StadiumAug 4 Western Bulldogs vs. Sydney Etihad StadiumAug 4 Collingwood vs. Essendon MCG

Round 20

Aug 9 St Kilda vs. Hawthorn Etihad StadiumAug 10 Richmond vs. Brisbane MCGAug 10 Geelong vs. Port Adelaide Simonds StadiumAug 10 Carlton vs. Western Bulldogs Etihad StadiumAug 11 Essendon vs. West Coast Etihad Stadium

Round 21

Aug 16 Hawthorn vs. Collingwood MCGAug 17 Richmond vs. Carlton MCGAug 17 Essendon vs. North Melbourne Etihad StadiumAug 18 Melbourne vs. Fremantle MCGAug 18 Western Bulldogs vs. Adelaide Etihad Stadium

Round 22

Aug 23 Collingwood vs. West Coast MCGAug 24 North Melbourne vs. Hawthorn Etihad StadiumAug 24 Geelong vs. Sydney Simonds StadiumAug 24 Carlton vs. Essendon MCGAug 25 St Kilda vs. Gold Coast MCG

Round 23 - TBA

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Every Wednesday

Every Friday Night

Suzuki Night Market Season 2011-2012 Now in its 15th year, the Suzuki Night Market attracts over 200 stall holders and showcases some of Melbourne’s finest artisans, producing locally made clothing, jewellery, prints and an array of cultural goods. During summer up until 27 February from 10-5. 9320 5830 · www.qvm.com.au

Geelong Night Market Set in a fun and social environment, the Night Market offers something for everyone, no matter what your age is. Sit back, relax and chill out while listening to world class entertainment, enjoy sampling some of the best street food or rove amongst a variety of artisan stalls. Every Friday commencing 11th January until 15th February- 5.30pm to 10.00pm Johnstone Park, Gerhinghap Street, FREE ENTRY. www.geelongaustralia.com.au

Weekly/MonthlyEvery WeekTuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

The Queen Victoria MarketThe Market is probably best known for its huge variety of fresh produce. On Sundays, the hustle and bustle of the weekday Market gives way to a more relaxed and leisurely family day. Queen Street is closed and converted into an outdoor cafe area, with children’s rides and other activities. www.qvm.com.au

Every Sunday Ballarat Trash and Trivia MarketHuge variety of stalls at the market. There is something of interest for everyone. Ballarat Showgrounds. Creswick Rd, Wendouree · 0418 518 106 · www.visitballarat.com.au

Saturday 1st to Sunday 30th

December

The Boulevard Lights Appealing to an audience from right across Melbourne and country Victoria, The Boulevard Christmas Lights Display has become one of Melbourne’s longest-standing Christmas traditions. Since the 1950s, residents have been hanging lights to decorate their gardens and windows. Approx. 100,000 people visit each year over the course of the two weeks. 8:30pm-11pm. The Boulevard, Ivanhoe · www.christmaslightsmelbourne.com.au

December

Christmas Ice CarvingsVisit the Ice Lounge during December to view a selection of interactive Christmas carvings. The Chill On Ice Lounge is chilled to -10 degrees and is made out of 50 tonnes of carved ice. Everything within the Ice Lounge is made of ice - the walls, the chairs and this year even Santa and his elves! So come and have a Christmas photo with a twist and become a part of the Christmas display. 9663 3877 · www.chillon.com.au

Saturday 1st to Tuesday 25th

December

Spirit of the SquareCelebrate the festive season at Fed Square with songs from the Salvos, community choirs and the playful festivities of ‘In The Pines’, an installation of over 150 plastic Christmas trees by local urban artists, The Projects. 9655 1900 · www.fedsquare.com/spirit

Saturday 1st December to Thursday 3rd

January

Christmas SquareThe centrepiece of Melbourne’s Christmas decorations program, City Square will be transformed into a magical wonderland: Christmas Square. Visitors can find Rudolph and his reindeer friends amongst the hedge maze, view a traditional nativity scene and an interactive story book, plus children are invited to meet Santa and tell him their Christmas wishes. Be sure to bring your camera for this free activity. By night experience daily sound and light shows, bringing a very special atmosphere to the city. 9658 9658 · www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/christmas

Calling all kids, mums, dads and grown ups – We want you!

Check out the list of great ideas of things to do and places to visit in the awesome state of VIC. There are lots of interesting markets, special kids events and family themed activities that will keep everyone entertained every weekend of the year- and best of all- lots of them are FREE!!!!

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Tuesday 11th December

Carols In The Park Bayside’s largest and most popular community event. Over 17,000 visitors enjoy a jam packed 2 hour program. Dendy Street & Nepean Hwy, Brighton 7.30pm-9.30pm. (03) 9599 4444 www.bayside.vic.gov.au/carols

Friday 14th December

Carols By CandleightThe Family Festival, a traditional Carols program and a spectacular finale! The main stage program gets underway at 7:45pm. Songbooks, candles, glow novelties and a small selection of food will be available. A Fireworks display concludes the event. 6pm-10pm Ruffey Lake Park, George St, Doncaster. 9840 9304 www.manningham.vic.gov.auCarols by candlelight - Whittlesea Bring your family, your voice and a picnic rug to Redleap Reserve and celebrate Christmas with free children’s activities and the chance to see Santa Claus. Hhot food and drinks available for purchase on the night. 7pm-10pm. Redleap Reserve Redleap Ave, Mill Park. 9217 2333 www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au

December

Summer Story Times in the Parks and Gardens - WilliamstowSnuggle in to the Botanical Gardens and let your imagination run wild with Summer Story Times in the Parks and Gardens. Exciting childrens tales set in these spectacular historic and lush gardens. 10:30am-11:15am Botanical Gardens, 105 Osborne St Williamstown 9932 1000 www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au

Saturday 15th

December

Sunday 16th

December

Carols By CandleightJoin us to celebrate the end of the year, the start of summer and the festive season. Poulter Reserve in Greensborough hosts this wonderful family evening there will be carols, roving performenrs, market stalls, delicious eats and much more. www.banyule.vic.gov.auSanta’s Good Deed Christmas Party Enjoy free kids’ activities and meet Santa in his Christmas Kingdom at Queen Victoria Market. Pick up a card from Santa throughout December to complete 10 good deeds and receive a special invitation to ‘Santa’s Good Deeds Christmas Party’ on Sunday 16 December, which will be a fun-filled day of face painting, balloon artists, craft activities and more. Visit Santa at the market, pick up a ‘Good Deeds’ list and once the list is complete, return it to receive a party invitation. 11am-2pm. Queen Victoria Market 65-159 Victoria St 9320 5822 www.qvm.com.au

Saturday 22nd

DecemberCinema Nights at Piazza Italia - The Polar Express Bring the whole family to enjoy cinema under the stars on Lygon Street in the heart of Carlton. There will be free family movies and cartoons screening in the piazza. Seating is provided and kids can sit on the turf matting, or you can BYO blanket if you want to be cosy. 0401 711 999 www.thatsmelbourne.com.au

Wednesday 26th December to Saturday 26th

January

Seahorse Pier at Melbourne Aquarium The largest collection of seahorse and seadragon species in the world! Experience a rainbow of stunning colours and weird and wonderful creatures in their new, mystically–themed underwater wonderland. Melbourne Aquarium will also become a school holiday fun zone with daily interactive presentations, animal feeds and heaps of exciting seahorse art and craft activities. Cnr King and Flinders Streets. 9923 5999 www.melbourneaquarium.com.au

Wednesday 26th to Sunday 30th December

Vodafone Boxing Day Test, Melbourne Cricket GroundOne of the most celebrated rivalries in world sport and Australia’s greatest annual cricket match, See Australia take on Sri Lanka. 1,000’s of cricket fans flock to the historic “MCG” to be part of it! www.cricketvictoria.com.au

Friday 28th December to Sun 20th January

Silvers Circus Silvers Circus, Australia’s greatest circus will return to Rosebud after 7 years. Village Green, Rosebud. 0417 593 421 www.silverscircus.com.au

Saturday 29th

DecemberCinema Nights at Piazza Italia - The Three Stooges Bring the whole family to enjoy cinema under the stars on Lygon Street in the heart of Carlton. There will be free family movies and cartoons screening in the piazza. Seating is provided and kids can sit on the turf matting, or you can BYO blanket if you want to be cosy. 0401 711 999 www.thatsmelbourne.com.au

Thursday 20th December

JUNIOR RANGER PROGRAM for 6-10 year olds: ‘Nature’s Camouflage & Disguise’ The program includes Wildlife Sanctuary exploration with Loyola, looking for animals in disguise, playing camouflage hide & seek and making a stick insect to take home. BYO drink and snacks. Please dress in browns, greens, olives and greys. Wear closed shoes. Bring binoculars if you have a pair. BOOKINGS & PRE-PAYMENT ESSENTIAL, $15 per child. Meet at the Visitors Centre. The Briars, Nepean Highway, Mt Martha. 9:30am-12pm. 5974 3686 www.mornpen.vic.gov.au

Saturday 1st December to Saturday 2nd

February

The Chronicles of Narnia – The Exhibition A sensational family event which offers a state-of-the-art entertainment and educational experience, giving visitors the opportunity to tour scenes from the famed literary world of Narnia. Through authentic costumes, props and set dressings from the magical Narnia films, visitors will enter a three-dimensional world that combines the wonders of science with aspects of fantasy. The exciting exhibits include a replica of the White Witch’s throne; an interactive frozen waterfall; a model of King Miraz’s castle; and a metal armour suit and swords. Visitors will also come face-to-face with characters and creatures from Narnia, The Pavilion at Docklands, 429-437 Docklands Dr 136 100 www.narniaexhibition.com.au


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December

January

Monday 31st December

New Year’s Eve Fireworks @ Midnight Fireworks from the Rosalind Park Poppet Head can be viewed from vantage points around the city. Rosaline Park, Pall Mall, Bendigo 0488 459 053 www.bendigo.vic.gov.au

Wednesday 2nd to Friday 11th January

Scripture Union Family Mission Peninsula SUFM is a Christian based family holiday program inviting locals and campers along the foreshore to join in with songs, games, dramas, craft and hanging out with our friendly team. Rosebud Foreshore Camping Ground - Section 10. 0419 125 162 www.mornpen.vic.gov.au

Wednesday 2nd & Friday 11th January

in2 Cricket Beach Cricket 4 Session Beach Cricket for children aged 5 - 12 years old. The first 85 registrations receive a free bat, ball and a beach hat. Register at http://www.cricketvictoria.com.au/rosebudbeachcricket Wednesday 2nd, Friday 4th, Wednesday 9th & Friday 11th Rosebud Foreshore cnr Boneo & Nepean Highway 0416 255 391 www.mornpen.vic.gov.au

Monday 7th & Monday 14th January

‘Learn to Sail’ School Holiday Programs Looking for a fun outdoor school holiday program for your kids? Join one of McCrae Yacht Clubs morning or afternoon programs this January. Excellent sailing in our little colourful Opti boats, great fun and lots of friends. 59861361 www.mornpen.vic.gov.au

Sunday 6th,13th, 20th & 27th January

Summer SundaysPack a picnic and enjoy summer in Ballarat’s Botanical Gardens at the City of Ballarat FREE music event.Every Sunday in January, from 5pm-8pm the Gardens will host an array of music and indulgent desserts tempt your taste buds. Its an event for the whole family! Wendouree Pde, Ballarat 5320 5500 www.ballarat.vic.gov.au

Tuesday 15th to Friday 27th January

Leo Leo is a mind-bending, funny, surreal, and surprisingly touching work that challenges the senses and tests perceptions of reality through the clever interplay of live performance and video projection.. At the Arts Centre Melbourne - 100 St Kilda Rd Melbourne 1300 182 183 www.artscentremelbourne.com.au

Saturday 12th

JanuaryLorne Pier to Pub This annual event warms up with Friday’s Lorne Mountain to Surf, an 8 kilometre fun run, followed by the main event, the world’s largest open water swim where over 4000 swimmers race a 1.2 km course. Great Ocean Road Ph: (03) 5289 1152 www.lornesurfclub.com.au

Sunday 13th January toSunday 10th February

Futurescape Book your child in to one of these free workshops over summer, and be part of a new sculpture to be built in the ArtPlay backyard. First, look back in time for inspiration from the best of Roman engineering and the best of Greco-Roman mosaics. Then think about the present and then the future - imagining a ‘Futurescape’ for the sculpture. Children aged 7-12 years will design and create the sculpture using glass, stone and/or ceramics. Bookings essential. Artplay, Birrarung Marr Batman Ave 9664 7900 www.artplay.com.au

Saturday19th to Sunday 20th January

Sunday 20th January

Frankston Waterfront FestivalThere is something for everyone, with a wide range of activities across the weekend culminating in a spectacular fireworks display. From 10.00am Frankston Waterfront, Nepean Hway 1300 322 842 www.visitfrankston.com

East Meets West Lunar New Year Festival Welcome in the New Year and the beginning of spring with a colourful, noisy, bustling street celebration featuring multiple stages of cultural performances and demonstrations, traditional lion dances, delicious food stalls, trader’s market place, carnival rides and sideshow alley.10am -10pm 81 Hopkins St Footscray. 0403 542 254 www.liveguide.com.au

Monday 21st toFriday 25th January

Junior Rangers summer school holiday program Join the City of Melbourne Park Rangers as they take you on an adventure through the Australian Native Garden at Royal Park, where you’ll learn about beetles, bugs and birds. Royal Park Flemington Rd Parkville

Sunday 20th January

Come Party in the Park! Family fun food and refreshments will also be available. Live shows by Dorothy the Dinosaur and Fireman Sam, roving performances by Elmo and Masked Marauders, art and craft activities including Glaze It pottery painting, healthy kids cooking classes, free rides and face painting, Petting Zoo and Animals of Oz Wildlife Education Program, and Talent Quest - register on the day.12pm-4pm. Princes Park Hawthorn Rd, Caulfield South. 9524 3333 www.gleneira.vic.gov.au

Friday 25rd January Cool Kids Cook – Nonna’s Italian Biscuits Chef Antonio Catania, from Antonio’s Fine Dining leads this workshop, suitable for children aged 6-11 years. Antonio fondly remembers making bickies with his Nonna (Grandmother), now he shares his experience with the littlies. It’s an easy task with a delicious result from crostoli ‘twists’ to shortbreads. 69 Victoria St Melbourne 9320 5822 qvm.com.au


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Saturday 26th January

Australia Day Celebrations - Rye At the Rye Foreshore:11.00am Flag raising and address by Australia Day Ambassador, 12.00pm FREE Community Sausage Sizzle. From 1.00pm Family Entertainment including The Vincents, Calmer Miles Duo, Legend and for Kids The Mushroom Show, Kikki the Clown. Headline entertainment - Rock Around the World 9.00pm-9.30pm The Peninsula Weekly Fireworks Display near Rye Jetty. 0409 855 160 · www.mornpen.vic.gov.auAustralia Day Celebrations - Passport to Casey’s Cultural Heritage Showcase Cranbourne CHARM, in collaboration with other community organisations, will host a FREE family event to celebrate our rich and diverse cultural heritage and what makes us proud to live in the City of Casey. Enjoy a FREE sausage sizzle, delicacies of the world, traditional music/dances, drumming, a mini historical exhibition, art & craft, free children’s activities and more. Balla Balla Community Centre Berwick - Cranbourne Rd, Cranbourne East 0403 206 735 · www.casey.vic.gov.au

January


Australia Day Evening Celebrations - Whittlesea Bring your family to our office lawns to celebrate Australia Day with the community. Pack your picnic basket or buy some food from local food vendors on the night. Come along and enjoy: Great live music, the chance to welcome new citizens, presentation of the annual Australia Day Awards, our spectacular fireworks finaleFamily friendly activities include: Face painting, art workshops, animal petting zoo! 6pm-9:30pm. Grounds of the Council Offices 25 Ferres Blvd ,South Morang. 9217 2174 · www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au

Sunday 27th January

Kelloggs Nutri Grain Ironman & Ironwoman Series - Portsea Back Beach Featuring 36 of the worlds most elite surf athletes. The rare format will include the traditional surf lifesaving disciplined such as surf ski, board paddle, ocean swim and beach sprint. 5641 4916 · www.surfironmanseries.com


Australia Day Summer Festival 2013 - Babe and Muriels Wedding Bring a rug, chairs and a picnic to this free family event at Victoria Park Lake on Australia Day. Invite your family and friends to enjoy some free entertainment by watching a movie on the giant 8 metre screen. 8.30pm /www. 5832 9700 · greatershepparton.com.au

February

Sunday 24th February

Rockin’ @ Redleap 2013 Bring the kids along to our concert and enjoy a free afternoon of children’s entertainment featuring live performances by popular children’s acts. With facepainting, art workshops, karaoke, animal petting farm. Food and drink, Redleap Reserve Redleap Ave, Mill Park. 3pm-6pm. 9217 2333 · www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au

Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th February

2013 Craigieburn Community Festival Saturday’s program 5pm-9.30pm and will include: Carnival, Main stage, CFA Torchlight Parade Fireworks and more! Sunday’s 11am-4pm and will include: Free kids activities, Main stage, Carnival, Food and market stalls, Craigieburn Art Show and more! D.S Aitken Reserve 9205 2200 · www.hume.vic.gov.au

Sunday 17th February

Kids at Rocket Park Rocket Park will be buzzing with activity hosting this year’s children’s concert. Kids will love the bright and colourful Gee Whiz Kidz who perform a musical and interactive show that will have everyone singing and dancing for the whole day. Barking Spider Visual Theatre will also be onsite with Scratch Trash Orchestra, the hands on workshop that helps the kids. 11am-1:30pm. Central Gardens, Henry St, Hawthorn 9278 4770 · www.boroondara.vic.gov.au

Saturday 2th February

Lunar New Year Celebration Gather the family to celebrate the Year of the Snake with a vibrant lion dancing show, Chinese and Vietnamese musical performances and story-times, flower making and calligraphy workshops and much more. 10am-2pm Footscray Librarys. 9688 0200 · www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au

Wednesday 30th January toSunday 24th February

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang You’ll believe a car can fly in this wonderful stage adaptation of ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ sensational sets, stunning special effects, an irresistible story and memorable classics Her Majesty’s Theatre 219 Exhibition St 132 849 · www.chittychitty.com.au

Saturday 2nd March

Saturday 2nd to Sunday 3rd March

Darebin Community and Kite Festival 2013All Nations Park, Northcote. Music, free activities and kite flying. Enjoy food from around the world and heaps of FREE activities. 8470 8888 · www.darebin.vic.gov.auKnox City Council FestivalSaturday Activities and Fairground from:10am-5pm Twilight Cinema: approximately 7pm and Fireworks at 9.15pmSunday 4 March: 100 free art workshops, enjoy music and dancing, mouth-watering food, amazing cultural per-formances , five stages of music, dance and entertainment,‘Knoxious’ lounge featuring skate, gaming and music. ,run away and join the circus at our free Ruccis Circus workshops. 10am-5pm Wally Tew Recreation Reserve, Brenock Park Dr Ferntree Gully 9298 8000 · www.knox.vic.gov.au


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April

Saturday 23rd March

Casey Kids Carnival A FREE annual event, great for the whole family! Celebrating children and young people and showcases that Casey is home to the largest youth population in Victoria. Akoonah Park Princes Hwy, Berwick 9705 5200 · www.caseyvic.gov.au

Sunday17th March Whittlesea Community Festival Kids and youth arena, carnival rides, market stalls live music, traditional dances from a range of cultural groups, sustainability displays, community workshops, international food court, an exciting fireworks finale, sustainable products and services. 12pm-9pm. City of Whittlesea Public Gardens, Barry Rd, Lalor. www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au · 9217 2174

Saturday 23rd to Sunday 24th March

Twilight Sounds & Kids Arty Farty Festival - BanyuleSat: FREE night of live music and family entertainment down by the river. Sun: Each year Sills Bend is absolutely over run with activities, entertainment and games for kids aged 2 - 12 years old. It’s FREE, it’s fun, it’s family friendly and the kids will never forgive you if you don’t bring them along! 9490 4222 · www.banyule.vic.gov.au

Saturday 16th

MarchFLAVOURS - Celebrating Our Cultural DiversityWander the market stalls showcasing arts and crafts from a wide range of cultures, cooking demonstration area, multicultural music and dance performances., enjoy free children’s activities - jumping castle, multicultural arts and crafts, face painting. 8290 1333 · www.stonnington.vic.gov.au

Saturday 30th March

Red Hill Show Traditional agricultural show with lots of animals, displays, exhibitions, amusements & entertainment at Red Hill Recreation Reserve 180 Arthurs Seat Rd 0409 411 856 · www.redhillshow.org

Sunday 24th March Grand Parade 2013 - BanyuleNow is your chance to be part of the largest community event in Banyule! Registrations for places in the 2013 Grand Parade are open to any group in Banyule from local arts and sporting groups, schools, and community organisations through to traders, crafters, artists and kindergartens. The Grand Parade is a fun occasion for the whole family. Kicking off at 10am. 9490 4222 · www.banyule.vic.gov.au

Sunday 7th April

Friday 15th to Sunday17th April

Kids Art In The Park - Whittlesea Bring your children along to be creative and get their hands dirty at this fun free event. Activities will include:Painting, pottery, print making, BBQ and devonshire tea will be on sale during the event. Hawkstowe Picknic Area, Plenty Gorge Park, Gordons Rd, South Morang. 9217 2174 · www.whittlesea.vic.gov.auRiverboats Music Festival 2013 - Staged in the twin-towns of Echuca-Moama Our Festival takes place under towering river red gums in a natural amphitheatre next to the mighty Murray. Historic paddlesteamers meander past all weekend. Dancing, brilliant artists and delicious regional food and wine. It’s probably one of the prettiest, inexpensive, laid-back, family-friendly festivals in Australia. 5480 7555 · www.riverboatsmusic.com.auEchuca Moama Celtic Festival The festival has grown each year with new and exciting events of Celtic music and dancing, a variety of interesting music and cultural workshops and street entertainment. The festival has attracted visitors from all parts of Australia and visitors from overseas. Fantastic family fun 127 Hare St, Echuca 5482 5209 · www.thecustomshouseechuca.com.au

Saturday 9thto Sunday10th March

Colour the Sky Kite Festival A kite flying festival displaying a wide variety and styles of kites flown by international and interstate kite flyers.Make a kite and learn how to fly it or simply enjoy the amazing spectacle in the sky. Family event including interactive kids activities andd entertainment. 10am-5pm Rosebud Foreshore, Jetty Rd 0403 889 559 · www.rosebudkitefestival.com.au

Sunday 3rd March Geelong Highland Gathering 2013 Experience all things Scottish and Celtic. Traditional highland dancing, folk music, Scottish Country Dancing displays, variety of authentic market stalls selling their celtic wares, Scottish dogs, horses and Highland Cattle... throw in some haggis tossing, genealogical displays, wood-chopping competitions, archery, children’s activities and a children’s farmyard. Deakin University Waurn Ponds Campus 75 Pigdons Rd, Waurn Ponds 5255 5559 · www.geelongaustralia.com.au

Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th May

Ballarat Heritage WeekendExplore the trail of by-gone entertainment in a range of activities. Exciting collections, performances, activities and tours will be on offer from 10am-5pm. Take a ride on a double decker bus or take in a short trip to the welcoming townships of Learmonth and Buninyong. Ballarat CBD and surrounds 5320 5500 · www.ballaratheritageweekend.com

Saturday 11th May

Tuesday 2nd to Friday 5th July

Kingston Harvest FestivalA one-day, family-oriented, active and diverse musical event, featuring a stellar line-up of country and bluegrass music, and activities for children. 11am-11pm. 9581 4754 · www.kingston.vic.gov.au

Roola Boola The school holidays are set to be full of fun and laughs with the Roola Boola Children’s Arts Festival. Circus, magic music and more will keep the children mesmerised (ages 4-10). 12 Little Chapel St, Prahran 8290 1333 · chapeloffchapel.com.au

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All around Melbourne and Victoria, you will find many types of family-friendly places in which to stay for all budgets.Whether it’s a night or a week, there are hotels, motels, caravan and tourist parks and holiday home accommodations everywhere. Some hotels and apartments have special activities or deals for kids, while some offer self catering and separate bedroom options.

Our favourites in our highlighted areas are:

Melbourne CBD – Stamford Plaza and The Westin actually like kids! The Medina has apartments and “Kids eat & stay FREE” at the Holiday Inn.

Bellarine Peninsula - The awesome Geelong Riverview Tourist Park (p.78) Organised family activities. Great “beach house” rentals are available from Front Beach Torquay (p.35) Echuca/Moama – Merool (p.56) is a holiday park right on the river at Moama and Moama on Murray – a total family resort. Brand new, kid friendly. Yarraby (p.79) - is close to everything - Echuca and Moama.

Phillip Island – Silverwater Resort (see below) - Just awesome. Anchor Belle (p.29) and Cowes Holiday Park (p.33) are great family destinations right on the beach at Cowes.

Ballarat – Just out of town at Creswick, the Novotel Forest Resort (p.47) is great. Take their bikes for a ride through the forest. Also try Goldfields Holiday Park (p.46) near Sovereign Hill.

Handy HintUseful online booking sites wotif.com.au lastminute.com.au readyrooms.com.au needitnow.com.au roamfree.com.au

Even though there are lots of internet booking sites to choose from these days, we recommend you ALWAYS ring the accommodation direct to negotiate the best deal!

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Boathaven Holiday Park33 Boathaven Road, Ebden VIC 3691Freecall: 1800 352 982E: [email protected]

Ashley Gardens BIG4 Holiday Village129 Ashley Street, Braybrook VIC 3019Freecall: 1800 061 444E: [email protected]

Yarraby Holiday Park75 River Avenue, Echuca VIC 3564Freecall: 1800 222 052 E: [email protected]

Golden River Holiday Park199 - 205 Flora Avenue, Mildura VIC 3500Freecall: 1800 621 262E: [email protected]

Geelong Riverview Tourist Park59 Barrabool Road, Belmont VIC 3216Freecall: 1800 336 225E: [email protected]

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Boathaven Holiday Park33 Boathaven Road, Ebden VIC 3691Freecall: 1800 352 982E: [email protected]

Ashley Gardens BIG4 Holiday Village129 Ashley Street, Braybrook VIC 3019Freecall: 1800 061 444E: [email protected]

Yarraby Holiday Park75 River Avenue, Echuca VIC 3564Freecall: 1800 222 052 E: [email protected]

Golden River Holiday Park199 - 205 Flora Avenue, Mildura VIC 3500Freecall: 1800 621 262E: [email protected]

Geelong Riverview Tourist Park59 Barrabool Road, Belmont VIC 3216Freecall: 1800 336 225E: [email protected]

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myki – Victoria’s new ticketing system for travel on all public transport. It is a durable plastic card-similar in size to a credit card-which you will be able to use to pay for travel. Your myki can hold both myki money (a dollar amount) and a myki pass (travel days). You can get both types of travel card from the Fed Square Visitor Centre, the MetShop at Melbourne Town Hall (cnr Swanston & Collins Sts), 7Eleven, Coles Express & wherever “Metcard” or Myki signs are displayed.


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Getting around the suburbsMelbourne has an extensive train network that can be accessed from any of the city loop underground stations, such as Flinders St, Parliament, Melbourne Central, Southern Cross or Flagstaff. See maps on page 10. Buses and trams link up in a cross pattern to service the areas not covered by the train network.

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© This map has been provided by the City of Melbourne Copyright 2009

Get out of town!Take a ride to the countrysideBuses and trains run to all corners of the State of Victoria, and also to the other states. They all depart from Southern Cross Station on Spencer Street, where all fares and timetables are available.

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