Como, with its impressive architecture and extensive garden was the home of the Armytage family for 95 years. It is now possible to explore the life and social history of this family as it was in the 1920s and 1930s and take advantage of the many family activities and programs that have been developed to bring to life the history of those times.

Red Bear's Playhouse

Australia's largest indoor play center has piles of plastic tubing formed into tunnels, ladders, and just piles of tubing which appeal to all ages of children. Cappuccino, television and free newspapers and magazines are provided for the entertainment of the adults.

GoldTreasury Museum

The GoldTreasury symbolizes the wealth of the gold rush era, and showcases a diverseongoing program of exhibitions. Built on Gold explores the legacy of Victoria'sgold.

HealesvilleSanctuary

Strollwith kangaroos, meet an emu on the path and encounter colourful birds in anatural bushland setting. An easy drive from Melbourne. Day tours make a great family attraction in Melbourne.

Imax-The Museum Complex

Thesights are bigger at Imax Melbourne. See the world as you’ve never seen itbefore, on the world’s biggest screen at the Imax theatre.

MelbourneAquarium

MelbourneAquarium provides an innovative environment where fish are heroes and visitorscan achieve the ultimate underwater experience. Walk through clear tubes,surrounded by 7 metres of water, watch great sharks, stingrays and other aquaticlife. A total immersion experience from the moment visitors meet theirelectronic host fish and disappear into the exhibit zones, until they exitexperiencing the excitement of state-of-the-art simulator rides.

MelbourneRiver Cruises

No visitto Melbourne would be complete without an award-winning trip on the Yarra withfantastic views and informative commentary in the comfort of a Melbourne RiverCruiser. Choose from the Scenic River Gardens up river cruise, the Port andDocklands down river cruise, or for the complete city experience, the MelbourneHighlights up and down river cruise. All vessels are fully enclosed with onboard amenities and snack bar.

MelbourneZoo

A visitto the internationally acclaimed Melbourne Zoo is a fantastic experience. Wanderthrough an African Rainforest where gorillas bask in the sun, mandrills forageon the forest floor and pygmy hippopotamus drift through the river. Observeotters playing in the rapids or enter the steamy brilliance of the ButterflyHouse. View Australian animals in the exhibit entitled Australian Bush.

OldMelbourne Gaol

Victoria’soldest surviving penal establishment. Today it houses a fascinating exhibitionon the 19th century jail life including the death masks and memorabilia of someof Melbourne’s most notorious criminals. Alternatively, book a NightPerformance and explore the gaol by candlelight..

PuffingBilly Railway

Thisworld famous steam railway travels through the magnificent Dandenong Ranges fromBelgrave, only one hour east of Melbourne, to Emerald Lake Park and Gembrook,every day of the year, except Christmas Day. Together with traditional railjourneys, First Class options available are, Devonshire Tea, Luncheon or Dinner,in luxury fully enclosed dinning carriages. Easily accessible by fast electronictrain from Melbourne. .

QueenVictoria Market

Sample arange of fine Victorian and unique Australian produce as you taste your wayaround the Market. Discover a world of new tastes and flavours, meet friendlytraders and gather hints from professional tour guides. Enjoy the spectacle of aHeritage Tour, a journey over the markets 7 hectares, reliving its 120 years ofhistory.

RialtoTowers Observation Deck

Spectacular360-degree panoramic views of Melbourne and surrounds, from the tallest buildingin the Southern Hemisphere and makes for one of the great family attactions in Melbourne. Facilities include Rialto Vision the award winningsight and sound extravaganza, gift shop, licensed cafe, function room and ZoomCity live action cameras.

RipponLea

RipponLea is the last of Australia’s great privately owned 19th century suburbanestates. The Victorian Pleasure garden, of international significance, includesa lake, island and bridges as well as a large Victorian Fernery. The mansionretains much of the Victorian splendour of the Sargood family but also reflectsthe 1930s Hollywood style of its last owner, Mrs. Louisa Jones.

RoyalBotanic Gardens

Discoverone of the great gardens of the world, only minutes from Melbourne’s heart.Stroll through landscapes displaying plants from across the globe, join a guidedwalk or take a self-guided audio tour. Exclusive gift shop and cafes inmagnificent setting.

CaptainCook’s Cottage

Thishistorical cottage that Captain Cook purportedly once lived in was transportedto its present site from Yorkshire in 1934. The cottage is located in thebeautiful Fitzroy Gardens close to the city center and the MCG, you can get tothe cottage via the free City Circle tram, which stops a short walking distancefrom the cottage.The cottage is a place to visit for those interested inMelbourne and Australia’s History, though it may not interest very small children.

ScienceworksMuseum

Scienceworks,another great family attraction in Melbourne, is an award winning hands-onscience and technology museum. Encompassing the Melbourne Planetarium,Scienceworks features changing exhibitions, historic objects, live shows, toursand events.

VictoriasOpen Range Zoo at Werribee

Experiencea unique wildlife safari. Enjoy close up views of grassland animals from Africa,Australia and Asia. Rhinos range free with giraffe, zebra and antelopes, whilehippos wallow in waterholes and kangaroos graze nearby. Facilities includeguided safari, walking trails, discovery centre, Meerkat Bistro & FunctionCentre and Safari Shop.