The Helen Lempriere National Sculpture Award Exhibition at Weribee Park

Launched in 2000, the Helen Lempriere Award has introduced a renewed vigor in the contemporary Australian sculpture scene. The Award presents a total of $145,000 to Australian sculptors – fundamental funds that help to cultivate the vitality of this art form. The sculptures of the selected finalists are exhibited in the gardens of Werribee Park, Victoria – a spectacular setting for the public to experience and appreciate the wide variety of sculptural work.

Visitor Information

Admission:
Adult - $12.50, Child - $6.50, Family (2A2C) - $30.00

Opening Hours:

November to April
10:00am - 5:00pm daily

May to October
10:00am - 4:00pm weekdays (Monday to Friday)
10:00am - 5:00pm weekends (Saturday, Sunday)

Open everyday except Christmas Day

Rippon Lea Estate

Rippon Lea is one of the last privately owned great 19th century suburban estates and one of the finest National Trust properties in Australia. Designed and built in 1868 in the Romanesque style, the mansion sits as the center piece of an original Victorian pleasure garden. The gardens are of international significance and include a grand Victorian fernery, a lake, an heritage orchard and a 19th century conservatory. The mansion is a mix of Victorian decoration from its first owners with the glamorous 1930s "Hollywood" influences of its last owner.

This place has many great potential for still life photography. Also an excellent place for our family portrait. Will definitely spend at least a morning or an afternoon here.

Opening Hours: Daily 10am to 5pm
(Close on Mondays during winter, Good Friday, and Christmas)

Admission:
Adult - $12.00
Child - $6.50
Family (2A4C) - $30.00

Sunrise and Sunset in Melbourne

The daylight hours in Melbourne is starting to get shorter from May. Luckily we still have around ten hours per day for sightseeing.

Collingwood Children's Farm

Collingwood Children's Farm is just 4km from Melbourne's CBD, and has many different types of farm animals such as donkeys, cows, horses, pigs, goats, sheep, geese, peacocks, ducks, chickens, cats, guinea pigs, bees and even earthworms, etc.

The Farm has its very own cafe serving breakfast, lunch and things in between. There's also a farmers' market open on every Saturday of the month. Since our flight touch down at Melbourne airport early in the morning, this might be the perfect place to spend our morning before checking in at the hotel.

Open daily 9am to 5pm

Daily Activities
10am - cow milking
4pm - cow milking

Entry Price
$16 Family
$8 Adult
$4 Child

Car parking is $2 all day

Panoramio.com

Found this super cool website panoranio.com that allows you to upload photos and put them on the map of the world using Google Earth. Just click on the balloon to view the photos.

Melbourne Observation Deck

Melbourne Observation Deck offers a spectacular 360 degree views from the top of the renowned Rialto building, right in the very heart of the city.

Opening hours:
Daily 10am to 10pm
365 days a year

Admission:
Adult $14.50
Child $8.00
Family (2A4C with ages of 5 and 15) $39.50

Note: Remember to print this coupon for a 15% off !!!

National Wool Museum @ Geelong

The National Wool Museum was established as Australia's only comprehensive museum of wool. The Museum is housed in an historic 1872 bluestone wool store near the port of Geelong.

Discover why fleece from Australia’s sheep has been the heart of the economy for nearly 200 years. Feel the variety of wool grown in Australia. Listen to shearers’ tales and songs as you relax in the shearers’ quarters. Marvel at working machinery involved in textile processes.

Interactive and working displays, including a 1910 Axminster Jacquard carpet loom, sock knitting machine and a 1928 AA Ford wool truck provide an entertaining and informative view of Australia’s rich wool heritage. Enjoy stories related by honorary staff, from life as a shearer to working in the textile industry. Each has a different ‘yarn’ to spin.

Opening Hours
Mon-Fri 9.30am to 5.00pm, Sat-Sun 1pm-5pm. Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Good Friday.

Admission (GST free):
Adult $7.30
Child $3.65
Family (2A4C) $20.00

Wool and Wheels - Ford Discovery Centre
A special combined package is available for groups to visit the National Wool Museum and the Ford Discovery Centre - just a short stroll away. (Please note, the Ford Discovery Centre is closed most Tuesdays). Combined tickets are valid for up to 7 days.

Adult $11.50
Child $5.50
Family (2A4C) $30.00