Discover regional Victoria

Great Ocean Road

Take in the Victorian coastline and all of its charms as you drive the iconic Great Ocean Road. From the laidback coastal towns and maritime villages to famous surf beaches and amazing rock formations, you’ll never be lost for amazing sights. The postcard iconic Twelve Apostles are just

one of the trip’s highlights.

Port Fairy, Great Ocean Road

Yarra Valley

The Yarra Valley is a must visit for those who enjoy the finer things in life. Stopover at the famous Domaine Chandon winery, sample delicious cheeses at Yarra Valley Dairy or combine the two indulgences and call into cellar doors and restaurants that offer amazing local wine and produce. There’s a bounty of great food and wine in the area.

Mornington Peninsula

Escape to the beaches and rolling hills of the Mornington Peninsula. Right on Port Phillip Bay just an hour and a half from Melbourne, tee up for a game of golf or go exploring the hidden vineyard retreats. Take a slower pace here. It’s all about life’s little pleasures as you fill your days with beachcombing, golfing and food and wine tasting.

Mornington Peninsula

Phillip Island

Phillip Island is famed for its wildlife. Catch the spectacle of the daily penguin parade along the sand dunes at dusk and see seals and koalas up close. Nature is at its best here but there’s so much more to see. Kids are well_catered for, with plenty of attractions and family friendly beaches. Phillip Island also plays host to two big events on the motor racing calendar, the V8 Supercar Championship and the Motorcycle Grand Prix.

Phillip Island

Gippsland

Victoria’s Gippsland region offers up a combination of national parks, enormous lakes and laidback beaches, mountain towns and alpine country. Ninety Mile Beach and the Gippsland Lakes are the centre of activity for fishing, boating, swimming and water-skiing. Or visit the historic gold mining town of Walhalla.

Picnic at Gippsland

Goldfields

Relive the days of the gold rush of more than 150 years ago in the Goldfields region. Local towns and villages now blend contemporary boutiques, galleries and restaurants with historic architecture. But you can still feel part of the hustle and bustle of an old gold mining town with a visit to the outdoor museum; Sovereign Hill in Ballarat.

Spa Country

Rest and relaxation are a given at Daylesford and Hepburn Springs. For more than a century people have flocked here in search of the therapeutic benefits of the natural mineral springs. There are more here than anywhere else in Australia. Indulge in decadent spa treatments and decadent dining while staying in boutique accommodation.

Daylesford, Spa Country

The Grampians

It’s rugged and spectacular and renowned for its outdoor activities, from bushwalking and rock climbing, to fishing and canoeing. The Grampians National Park has walking tracks ranging from a casual stroll to overnight treks. Traverse the series of five sandstone ridges to see spectacular views, wildflowers and Aboriginal rock art sites.

The Murray

You’d go a long way to find a more scenic place to enjoy great food, wine and weather than The Murray region. Watch the afternoon sun shimmer on the mighty Murray River and sample the wares of local citrus growers, vineyards and restaurants.

High Country

Victoria’s High Country is the perfect all-rounder holiday destination. Ski the alps in winter and return when the weather is warm for outdoor adventure activities. Eating your way around the region’s villages is also highly recommended. Family-run restaurants and boutique wineries offer a delightful place to return to after a day’s outdoor fun.

Victoria's High Country

Gold Coast - Top 5 hottest bars & restaurants

Choosing from the many bars and restaurants available on the Gold Coast can be hard - so we've made picking easier by sharing the top 5 hottest bars and restaurants on the Gold Coast.

1. Stingray Lounge – QT Gold Coast

Discover Californian cool, in this classic timber bar sprinkled with designer furniture and the sounds of soul and Latin beats coming from all corners. There are plenty of delicious cocktails on the menu, wine, beer and over 50 in house tequilas. If you get peckish there is a delicious Mexican inspired bar menu. We suggest sipping on orange sherbet mojito while waiting for your angus beef slider to be cooked to perfection.

2. Moo Moo The Wine Bar + Grill - BroadbeachMoo Moo is no ordinary steakhouse, offering a choice of over 350 wines. The menu celebrates fresh seasonal flavours from family farms and steak from the best breeders in the country. The service here is definitely first class, ask your waiter for a recommendation of which wine to pair with your meal.

3. FIX Bar – Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences
Enjoy this fashionable bar that has been designed as a 1930s cocktail bar. With sophisticated vintage style interior and views of the glistening Surfers Paradise this is where you can find the in-crowd. You can sip on a vintage wine or sample a cocktail designed by the mixoligist Grant Collins and sway to the smooth grooves. 

Hilton Surfers Paradise Hotel & Residences

4. Justin Lane Pizzeria & Bar – Burleigh Heads

Justin Lane is soaked in atmosphere, as the restaurant is split over a narrow arcade with the bar on the one side, kitchen on the other side and tables in-between. It has quickly become the hottest place to be from Wednesday to Sunday nights. With a simple, authentic Italian inspired menu the food is fresh and tasty. Enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine at the bar before your meal and enjoy the laid back surroundings.

5. Skypoint Bar – Q1 Towers Surfers Paradise

Skypoint Bar is located on level 77 of the world’s tallest residential tower - Q1 Towers. Visit of a Friday or Saturday night and you will get to experience the electric atmosphere as the locals arrive to enjoy the smooth beats and cocktails. If you prefer a quiet drink then visit on a weeknight and slowly take in the 360 degree views of the Gold Coast.

Q1 Resort & Spa

Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise

By Sunlover Holidays ambassador David Reyne.

The D’Entrecasteaux Channel has been whipped into a frenzy. The ferry plows through the waves smacking at its side and even though Bruny Island is barely visible its paddocks and trees manage appear appealing.

Bruny Island Cruises

We wind down through rolling hills and along the narrow spit of sand that separates the vast Tasman Sea to our left and the Channel to our right. Timber cottages grip the hillsides determined to capture the heartbreaking views. The only industry visible seems to be farming: cattle, sheep, oyster, cheese and salmon. There’s even a chocolate farm.

We arrive at a seaside hamlet where neat holiday huts and fishermen’s cottages pump wood-smoke from stone chimneys. Since we’re here to take to the ocean on a Bruny Island Cruise on this winy day I’m a little concerned to discover we’re in a place called Adventure Bay.

Sunlover Holidays stars on Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise

Several open-decked, open-sided boats battle at their moorings and you can imagine my apprehension when told they’d be taking us out into the heaving Tasman. We’re issued thick, red jackets which cover the entire body from head to foot. I look to the storm-whipped seas beyond the bay and as I drop my head in silent prayer I notice a label stitched to the front of my waterproof gear. It says, ‘Stormy’.

Three massive, super charged outboard engines purr. Our skipper nudges the throttle and we gun across the bay and slice effortlessly around the headland. Before us, an extraordinary coastline of magnificent, vertical cliffs rise from the ocean to soar more than 250 metres above us. The incredible manoeuvrability of the Bruny Island Cruise boat puts us right at their face, despite the threatening sea.

Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise

We hurtle towards a massive rocky finger thrusting skyward at the edge of the plunging cliffs. A tiny gap of water appears between fingered monument and land mass. We’re headed directly for it. We squeeze through the gap at tooth loosening speed, too scared even to shiver. I throw a concerned glance back at our skipper. He’s grinning.

We edge forward hesitantly to a point at the cliff face that seems strangely unremarkable. The outboards roar thrusting us backwards just as the rolling swell climbs the rock. A haunting, guttural bellow emanates from the depths as an angry gush of seawater surges from its hidden abyss to rain down upon the deck of the boat.  

Bruny Island cliffs

We gun south, barely metres from the jagged land’s edge and scoot into a tiny bay. The dark opening to a sea cave yawns at the point where the cliffs plummet into the sea. The skipper pokes our nose into it and we rise and fall at its entrance with the surging ocean.

If it wasn’t for the absolute power and stability of the Bruny Island Cruise boat, I’m convinced that right about now I’d be turning the key in Davey Jones locker.

With a brutal squall behind and a lurching sea beneath, we dash home, screaming across the heaving swell. We finally turn into Adventure Bay, frozen to the core but utterly invigorated by the entire incredible experience.

Tasmania excels on many levels when it comes to offering the traveller something unique, breathtaking and inspiring, but the ace up Tassie’s sleeve is always Mother Nature. This time, once again, she turned it on but in a way that was completely unexpected.

Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise

Discover South Australia’s regions

Adelaide

World class food and wine, sophisticated architecture and a jam packed calendar of events, South Australia’s capital has it all. Find sensational fresh produce and gourmet delights at the famous Central Market, and plenty of retail therapy. A short tram ride away is beachside Glenelg. Stroll the jetty, browse the shops or relax in a seaside café. Just a 30 minute drive from Adelaide is the picturesque Adelaide Hills. Discover country markets, galleries, cellar doors, fantastic food experiences and the German heritage town of Hahndorf.

Barossa

As far as Australian wine regions go, you can’t go past the Barossa. Just an hour out of Adelaide, a world of culinary delights awaits. The region is filled with wineries and cellar doors, roadside stalls, specialty food products, galleries and museums. Chat to winemakers and artisan food producers

about the region they love. Sample a full bodied red straight from the cellar door, or fresh produce from the Barossa Farmers Market. Beyond the vineyards are national parks for getting back to nature and golf courses to test your skills.

Dining in the Barossa

Clare Valley

Loyal fans of food and wine can continue a culinary love affair in the Clare Valley. Less than a two hour drive from Adelaide, the Clare Valley is renowned for the finer things in life with delicious gourmet food, a rich heritage and world class wines. It’s a little slice of country paradise, with acres of farmland, vineyards and stone ruins dating back to the pioneers. Stroll between cellar doors, dine out at a restaurant or café or cycle along the region’s famous Riesling Trail.

Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island is nature’s playground, where sea lions, fur seals and penguins parade the beaches and around a third of the island is national or conservation park, earning it the nickname, the ‘zoo without fences’. The island’s scenery is outstanding and unique; from the natural sculptures of

the Remarkable Rocks to the giant sand dune known as Little Sahara. It’s easy to get a taste for Kangaroo Island’s outstanding produce, try the honey, cheeses, wine, oysters and whiting.

Seals on Kangaroo Island

Fleurieu Peninsula

The Fleurieu Peninsula ticks all the boxes for the ideal holiday destination. Less than an hour’s drive from Adelaide is stunning coastal scenery, excellent beaches for surf and swimming, and the gourmet food and wine of the McLaren Vale region. Plus there’s the relaxed and friendly lifestyle, whale watching and easy access to Kangaroo Island.

Limestone Coast

With spectacular vistas from start to finish, the Limestone Coast is an ideal self drive holiday destination. The region is dotted with historic towns, lush farming country, coastal villages and beautiful national parks. Explore the World Heritage Listed Naracoorte Caves National Park or sample a glass of red in the Coonawarra wine region.

Eyre Peninsula

For a blend of wildlife, seafood, coast and outback, head to the Eyre Peninsula. Its coastline offers uncrowded beaches, mouth-watering seafood and unique wildlife experiences like swimming with sea lions. Further inland rocky ranges, vast salt lakes and desert plains provide a magical contrast to the coast. To the west, discover the legendary Nullarbor Plain – one of Australia’s great road journeys.

Eyre Peninsula, South Australia

Flinders Ranges

Dramatic mountain peaks, caves, gorges, fossil remains and geological history – discover one of the oldest mountain ranges on Earth. Each region offers something different. Seek out Aboriginal rock art and ruins of early European

settlement or scenic walking and cycling trails. Explore the impressive amphitheatre at Wilpena Pound in the Central Flinders Ranges. Go winery hopping in the south. Further north spot wildlife and witness spectacular starry night skies at Arkaroola.

Outback

Lose yourself in outback South Australia with its red dirt, wide open spaces, friendly characters and awe inspiring landscapes. The frontier town of Coober Pedy is world famous for its opals and all things quirky. There’s underground homes plus dugout churches and hotels, working opal mines and historic museums – all surrounded by a lunar landscape. Be a postman for the day and deliver mail to outback stations on the ‘Outback Mail Run’.

Outback South Australia

To book your South Australian adventure contact Sunlover Holidays on 

13 88 33  or visit www.sunloverholidays.com.au 

Top 10 things to do in Canberra

Australian War Memorial

1. Reflect on our history with a trip to the Australian War Memorial. Exhibitions include the Colonial Conflicts, a telling of Australia’s early military history from European settlement to the Boer War; WWI, WWII and modern conflicts. On display is machinery used during the war including a range of classic aircrafts.

2. Spend time at the National Museum of Australia and explore the historical vehicle, indigenous, jewellery, migration, science and technology, gold, exploration and environment collections. Enjoy interactive displays while learning about Australia’s short but memorable history.

Lake Burley Griffin

3. Bike ride around the man-made Lake Burley Griffin, in the heart of Canberra. If you prefer to get into the water, hire a paddleboat and peddle your way across. The lake is close to many of the national institutions including National Gallery, National Museum and National Library.

4. See the world in miniature at Cockington Green Gardens. Walk amongst detailed miniature buildings set in landscaped gardens, including an English style village with houses, canal boats, castles and a church. The park also has a 34 room Dolls House and miniature steam train ride.  

5. Get close to wildlife at the National Zoo and Aquarium. From cheaters, tigers, giraffe and red pandas the zoo has animals from the most exotic places on earth. There is the chance to book a personal meet and greet with some of the big animals or join an interactive keeper talk on weekends and school holidays.

National Gallery of Australia

6. Walk through the National Gallery of Australia. Offering 4 main areas - Australian, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, European and American plus Asian - the gallery holds over 160,000 pieces of art. Also available to explore is a sculpture garden with 26 hand crafter sculptures created by Australian and international artists.

7. See sport stars train at the Australian Institute of Sport with a behind the scenes tour. Departing 4 times daily these tours cover the swimming centre, 400 metre track and gymnastics hall. If you are in town for a while you can enjoy the AIS’s world class facilities yourself by joining a fitness program, training at the fitness centre or learn life saving skills at the Swim School.

Old Parliament House

Parliament House

8. Visit old Parliament House then walk over the new Parliament House. Home to Museum of Australian Democracy, Old Parliament House offers 1920s architecture and fine design, offering guided 45 minute tours. Sitting behind the temporary home of politics, on Capital Hill, is the current home of Australian politics. A visit allows a chance to see the chambers, watch Question Time and see a Magna Carta from 1297.

Questacon

9. Take part in interactive science at Questacon. Experience Excite - a 6 metre slide offering a taste of gravity, weightlessness and a surge of fear. Imagination Factory offers the chance to explore puzzles, learn about pulleys, wheels and gears. This is interactive learning at its best and everyone big or small will walk away with new knowledge. 

Floriade, Canberra

10. Enjoy Canberra’s distinctive seasons with a visit during spring to see 1 million flowers bloom on cue at Australia’s celebration of spring, the Floraide festival. Best of all – entry to the biggest flower festival in Australia is free!

Where to drink and dine in Northern Territory

For a restaurant with a difference try Overlander Steakhouse in Alice Springs. Enjoy their large selection of steaks including buffalo, kangaroo, crocodile or camel.

Cullen Bay Marina in Darwin offers alfresco harbourside dining from breakfast till late. There are many different cuisines to choose from. 

The Sounds of Silence is a unique dining experience located at Ayers Rock. Enjoy an award winning dinner in the middle of the dessert while enjoying the sunset over Uluru.

Sound of Starlight Theatre in the heart of Alice Springs. Sit back and enjoy spellbinding music and a visual journey of the Australian Outback. Open every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday Nights.

Enjoy the best cocktail in town at The Cavenagh in Darwin. This swanky lounge with an outdoor bar is the perfect place to relax, nibble and sip some drinks.

Lasseters Hotel Casino is the centre of entertainment in Alice Springs with an international standard casino, four restaurants, two bars and a sports lounge. Another casino is Skycity in Darwin offering many entertainment options too. 

To book your Northern Territory holiday visit http://www.sunloverholidays.com.au/ or call 13 88 33. 

Top 5 places to shop in Cairns

1. DFO Cairns

Just outside the city centre and open 7 days a week DFO Cairns is a brilliant shopping centre where you can find discounted items of up to 75%.

2. DFS Galleria

Located in Cairns CBD lays the ultimate high-end luxury shopping centre with Luxury retailers, boutiques and duty free shopping for international guests.

Cairns, Queensland

3. Night Markets

Situated on the esplanade the night markets host a range of different things include fashion pieces, toys, souvenirs, portraits and international cuisine.

4. Kuranda Markets

Held daily in the mountain village of Kuranda, these markets offer a range of arts, local crafts, photography, fudge, honey and locally made food.

Kuranda Markets

5. Cairns Central Shopping Centre

Home to hundreds of speciality shops and cinema complex. Clothing stores are mixed in with souvenirs and gift shops. The food court is home to a wide range of cuisines including Chinese, Japanese, Crepes and McDonalds.

Jabbawockeez arrive on the Gold Coast

Direct from Vegas, world famous dance crew the Jabbawockeez will make their Australian premiere at Jupiters Hotel and Casino on the Gold Coast. They will be performing their critically acclaimed MÜS.I.C (muse-i-see) show. This is not a typical dance performance as it features a unique mix of freestyle movement and theatre.

If you don’t already know, you are probably wondering who the JABBAWOCKEEZ are. They rose to fame with their 2006 appearance on the show ‘Americas Got Talent’ and then they went on to win MTV’s Americas Best Dance Crew in 2008.

The Jabbawockeez take to the stage as a unified group, and wear their signature expressionless white masks and gloves to guide the audience’s attention away from individual identities and focus on their distinctive style.

MÜS.I.C is directed by Emmy-nominated and “So You Think You Can Dance” choreographers Tabitha and Napoleon. It is a full-scale production that appeals to a wide audience with captivating characters, heart-felt themes, laugh-out-loud comedy and a track list of songs to suit all ages. This 90 minute show promises to evoke Laughter, tears and will definitely move you.

Jabbawockeez will bring the all-encompassing energy of MÜS.I.C to Jupiters new 20 million dollar Theatre for a strictly limited season. The Sunlover Holidays Brisbane office were lucky to have these awesome, talented guys visit to promote their show - bringing along some of the characters in full costume. 

Jabawockeez crew visiting the Sunlover Holidays office

There are nightly performances Tuesday through Saturday at 7.30pm, Sunday evenings at 4pm, Wednesday 1pm Matinees and a Saturday Matinee starting at 3pm. Season ends August 16, 2012.

Don’t miss out on this experience, book your tickets now! Book a dinner and show package or make a night of it and stay at Jupiters Hotel and Casino. 

Get ready to get your "wookee on”.

Top 5 Scariest Rides at Dreamworld

1. Giant Drop
Its the tallest, free falling rides in the world at 119 metres high. You are winched slowly all the way to the top, then the starts the wait. You notice the amazing view then all of a sudden you drop with speeds up to 135km per hour. You stop only metres from the ground with such an exhilarating feeling.

The Giant Drop

2. Tower of Terror

If the name doesn’t scare you do you think being blasted into the sky will? The tower of terror blasts its passengers skyward at unprecedented speeds of up to 161 km per hour in just seven seconds before free falling forward. So hold on tight and don’t forget to scream!

The Tower of Terror

3. BuzzSaw 

From the moment you are seated you heart starts to race in your open carriage seat with a single harness. There is little to cling to when you are taken on a suspenseful 46m ascent followed by twisting and turning through a torturous course. Hope you aren’t afraid of heights, when you are dangling upside down 15 storeys high.

4. The Claw

It is suggested you do this ride before lunch as you will be mercilessly swinging back and forth nine stories high at 64kms per hour while twisting 360 degrees. Feeling queasy yet? The Claw is the only one of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere and once you are harnessed in there is no escape from fun and thrilling swing ahead.

The Claw

5. Wipeout

Want to ride the wildest wave in Australia? The Wipeout tumbles, twists and spins your body through a range of dumping breaker waves leaving you gasping. Just when  you think the ride begins to slow a second swell of waves hit, take you backwards and hanging upside down. 

Brisbane's trendy small bars

Far from being the ‘big, small town’ it was known as in the 80s and 90s, Brisbane is now a thriving cosmopolitan city with a range of high-end restaurants, exciting nightlife district (The 'Valley') and trendy bars.

The last few years has seen a surge of micro-bars and cafes - small gems that offer stacks of atmosphere. Here’s a list of some of the top spots that now reside in Brisbane.

Burnett Lane is bustling with patrons on a Friday evening, pop your head into Brew at the bottom of the Laneway for a coffee in the morning then head back after work to SuperWhatnot. Think industry loft, Brooklyn NY vibe with exposed brick, black booths and wooden floors.  The bar resides in the abandoned storeroom of an old beauty school. What they’ve created is excitingly hip and fresh.

Image courtesy of SuperWhatNot

New to 400 George Street is Public. The restaurant’s softly lit, calm atmosphere is a welcome addition to the hustle and bustle of this popular food precinct. Dine on shared plates or individual main meals from a seasonally changing menu. 

If you enjoy humour with your beer then keep your eyes open for the upcoming ‘Our Place’ in Fortitude Valley. The homely atmosphere will hold cosy couches, cushioned milk crates and awkward family photos. No doubt hipsters will flock and laughs will abound.

The Hideway lives up to its name, providing a small getaway with lots of vintage vibe. It may be small, but it's big on taste with craft beers and fine wine. Step inside for a drink and you will hear a mix of soul, blues, jazz and rockabilly tunes streaming from the DJ’s old school vinyl.

Lady Lamington, on Brunswick Street, has created a lot of buzz with the 20 something set in Brisbane. The name derives from Lord Lamington, Queensland 8^th Governor. Don't let the name's orgin turn you off, it may have old roots, but the décor has a modern, resort-style vibe. Enjoy the most of Brisbane’s subtropical weather and head to the open top bar to enjoy an after work drink. 

Brisbane dining courtesy of Brisbane Marketing

Cabiria, located in the redeveloped Barracks precinct in Paddington (off Roma Street) is home to the some of the best oysters in town. There is a lot of attention given to finding great drinks in this Queensland bar, with over 300 bottles sources from across the world and some quirky, boutique beers available on the menu. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner you can enjoy gourmet sandwiches and home made pies in a brick enclosed, cellar style bar with gorgeous wooden floors. 

Brisbane's accommodation ranges from budget to boutique. Browse the options here. 

Brisbane coffee scene courtesy of Brisbane Marketing

Top 5 FREE family activities on the Gold Coast

1. If you stay at Paradise Resort Gold Coast or Sea World Resort you don't have to pay to go to a water theme park, there is a water park in-house!

2. Make a splash at the Broadwater Parklands rock pool located on Marine Parade, Southport. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the tidal rock pools and water fun park, or sizzle up a storm on one of the BBQ facilities.

3. Currumbin rock pools in the Currumbin Valley are the perfect oasis to take your family for a relaxing picnic. Enjoy Queensland’s temperate climate and swim in the tranquil crystal clear mountain spring waters.

4. Build a sandcastle at one of the many picturesque beaches the Gold Coast has to offer. Broadbeach, Mermaid Beach, Miami, Nobby Beach, Currumbin Beach, Burleigh Heads and Coolangatta offer shaded park areas, kid's playgrounds and amenities, ideal for a fun family day.

5. Be one with nature at the World Heritage listed Lamington National Park, set within the Gold Coast Hinterland. Take a hike on the unique walking trails, and enjoy the breathtaking views of Australia’s largest preserved World Heritage listed subtropical rainforest.   

Top 5 Gold Coast surf beaches

1. Snapper Rocks, Rainbow Bay

Home to the annual Quicksilver Pro, it's often claimed to be one of the best surfing beach in the world with its consistent and hollow wave. The sandy Rainbow Bay is also a popular swimming beach, offering a sheltered cove.

2. Palm Beach

This southern beach delivers big breaks, due its many sand banks. You can also enjoy diving here or rollerblade along the Oceanway trail.

3. Currumbin Alley

A popular beach for beginners and novice surfers, with guaranteed waves. Here you can also enjoy incredible views both south and north at Elephant Rock and Currumbin Hill lookout.

4. The Spit

Located on the northern end of the coast, adjacent to the mouth of the Broadwater, this so called ‘swell magnet’ will have you hanging ten all year round.

5. Duranbah

Locals call it D’Bah! Sitting just south of the QLD/NSW border, this beach is well known for its reliable surf. If you're not a surfer you can enjoy watching from the lighthouse above.

Top 10 FREE things to do in Melbourne

1.          Visit Crown Casino Complex and window shop the designer stores.

2.          Catch the city circle tram around the city centre.

3.          Wonder through ACME - the Australian Centre for Moving Art.

4.          See your favourite AFL team train (at their suburban training grounds).

5.          Explore Queen Victoria Market.

6.          Take a leisurely stroll in the Royal Botanic Gardens.

7.          Get lost in the laneways and discover incredible street art.

8.          See the old planes at the RAAF Museum.

9.          Watch a live TV show being taped at a national television station.

10.        Get comfy at the State Library of Victoria with a classic novel.