EVENTS AND ATTRACTIONS GLEN HUNTLY

Known colloquially as the ‘G, Australia’s favourite stadium the mighty Melbourne Cricket Ground, is the birthplace of Test cricket and the home of Australian football, holding more than 80 events annually and attracting close to four million people. The MCG is located in the heart of Melbourne, just a short walk or tram ride away from the CBD providing visitors easy access.

The MCG has hosted more than 100 Test matches (including the first in 1877) and AFL Grand Finals. In 2015 the MCG will host the ICC Cricket World Cup final, among other major sporting events, attracting visitors from around the world.

In addition to events, visitors can experience the inner sanctum of the MCG on a tour and discover what makes Australia such a great sporting country).The MCG is also home to the National Sports Museum, Australia’s finest repository of sporting artefacts and history.

Experience all what this great stadium has to offer, then wind down over a tasty lunch and barista-style coffee in the Paddock Café, and complete your visit at the MCG Superstore where you can find the perfect gift for everyone.   

Strike redefines the fun and age old bowling experience for the 21st century; enjoying the gourmet food and cool chic environment is just part of the hypnotic Strike experience. Picture Private Bowling Lounges, giant lane-end plasmas, on-lane special effects lighting, computerised scoring, lane-side food and beverage service, deluxe karaoke rooms, pool tables, gourmet food and deluxe bars – and that’s just to start with!

Whether it’s an impromptu night out, staff outing, client schmoozing or a Christmas party for 800 people, Strike’s focus on excellent service and building a fantastic atmosphere will guarantee you and your guests an unforgettable night. There’s no need to worry if bowling isn’t for everyone in the office, we also have deluxe bars and lounges, pool tables, karaoke rooms and interactive games.

Here is a wonderful way for the whole family to enjoy all the exercise you need to stay fit and healthy......and have fun at the same time.

Develop the skills of the professionals. Team the art of graceful Ice Skating techniques under the guidance of expert teachers and instructors. We'll show you how to bring our the best of your innate talent and turn it into a most rewarding pastime.

The Aussie Skate Program is conducted by our highly qualified skating coaches, which is the perfect way to achieve the basics of Ice Skating.

Having completed the Aussie Skate Program, private lessons are available. Skaters can learn skills such as jumps, spins and footwork.

Global Ballooning offer Sunrise Balloon Flights over Melbourne and Sunrise Balloon Flights over Yarra Valley, read more on what our biggest ambassadors have to say...our passengers!

Being Australia\'s most professional ballooning company Global Ballooning provide passengers with a sustainable adventure experience. All our passengers are VIP and our focus is on our passengers comfort, safety and enjoyment. For more information on why you should look no further read more on Why Global Ballooning? and the Facts about our leading ballooning organisation.

We know that nothing quite compares with travelling to new places, meeting new people and experiencing different cultures and cuisines. We have developed holidays that will appeal to your sense of travel, adventure and fun, with a great mix of activities, delicious food, luxurious places to stay and a dedicated team of professionals to make your holiday relaxed and enjoyable.

The Jam Factory is south east Melbourne’s premier destination for food, fashion and films. Want to shop at major fashion retailers like TopShop, watch a movie in style at Village Cinema’s Gold Class, or indulge in a gourmet hot chocolate at Lindt Café? Visit the Jam Factory, located in the heart of Chapel Street, and you can do it all!

Beckingham wines is a family owned, urban winery. We are passionate about our wine making. We source grapes from trusted growers also passionate about wine, because great grapes are needed to make great wine. At the winery, we crush, ferment, mature and finally bottle our range of sparkling, whites, reds and fortified wines. You are welcome to visit us most weekends.

The Jewish Museum of Australia is a community museum, which aims to explore and share the Jewish experience in Australia and benefit Australia's diverse society. The Jewish Museum of Australia is committed to being a respected and innovative cultural centre, recognised nationally for its excellence in exhibitions, education programs and collection management.

Melbourne’s Luna Park is a galaxy of amusements and sensations. From the jaw dropping, eye ball popping super thrill rides like the Pharaoh’s Curse, Metropolis and the Enterprise, to the exhilarating rides like the Spider, Twin Dragon, G force and Shock Drop, you’re bound to have an awesome time!

Luna Park has excited and delighted Melbourne families for generations. There are plenty of rides that the family can enjoy, such as Arabian Merry, Silly Serpent, Scenic Railway, Carousel and Red Baron. Attractions such as Street Legal Grand Prix style Dodgems enable you to test your skills and compete against your friends and family.

Link Tours offers a wide selection of private touring for groups of all sizes. We offer flexibility and variety and can tailor a package to suit your requirements.

Some of our featured regions include the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Macedon Ranges, Rutherglen as well as the Pyrenees and Grampians. These are only a few of the many tours we can organise for you. Contact us directly for more information about your tour options.
 

These glossy, burgundy restaurants on wheels are the first travelling Tramcar Restaurants in the world and ensure a delightful innovative approach to dining. As they cruise the city streets of Melbourne, diners can enjoy our fine cuisine and drink the very best of Australian wines or make a selection from our fully stocked bar at an all inclusive price. Luncheon comprises of 4 courses, Early Dinner 3 courses and the Late Dinner a 5 course menu. All services offer a set menu of Australian cuisine.

Built in 1920 as the Victory Theatre (a cinema), the National Theatre was converted into a live performance venue in 1972-74. It functions today as a community arts centre for over 70 groups including musical comedy performances, dance companies, multi-cultural events and school groups. Annual Festivals are held by groups as diverse as the Latvian Community, Surfing Films and the St Kilda Writers' Festival. Commercial events recently have included Janis Ian, Henry Rollins, Rufus Wainwright and Edgley Productions' Swan Lake. School holidays usually feature the Reel Holidays programme - recent release films shown at very low prices (usually free to adults accompanied by children). As the events vary it is wise to check the box office on 95254611.

The National Trust offers groups heritage walking tours of Melbourne's city sites. The walks take you down the hidden laneways and tells the stories of the influential people who shaped the city. There is 4 walks to choose from including Marvellous, Mercantile, Traditional and Commercial Melbourne. The walks run for 2 hours with a morning or afternoon tea to follow

The Melbourne Style Tour: four hours duration (flexible)
For shoppers, lover’s of art and cuisine. This tour visits stylish stores, boutiques and venues avant garde. Fashion, accessories, homewares, unique ingredients, art and object d’Art.
Visit the 'hot spots' for casual and formal, affordable items. A great timesaver. No more maps, wrong turns or trams - your driver escort takes care of everything. This tour gets you close to the action. Avail yourself of the personalised service and insider knowledge.

Enjoy a personalised tour that caters to your tastes.

SavvyShopTours offer you and up to six of your friends (or guests) the pleasure of visiting small (or large) eclectic shops that are dotted around the Melbourne suburbs.

Tell them if you like homewares, gardenwares, clothes, hats, bags, scarves, jewellery, furniture, crafts, childrens’ things, products to pamper the body, unusual gifts or anything else that you delight in.

Let them know if your style is shabby chic, modern, retro, art deco, contemporary, Asian, French, Mexican, European or any other particular ‘look’.

Since 1970, The Esplanade Market is a St Kilda Sunday delight. It's famous for a good reason- there's something for everyone and more! Enjoy browsing through works by more that 130 artists and crafts people in Melbourne's open-air gallery by the sea. Shop for handcrafted gifts and souvenirs, from furniture to jewellery, and buy direct from the artists that created them. New stalls are added to the market on a regular basis, so there is always something new to catch your eye. Don't miss this unique and refreshing shopping experience!

Aurora's facilities are world class. As a spa guest you will have complimentary use of our lounge, change rooms, lockers, towels, filtered water and herbal tea blends and for some treatments you'll have complimentary use of spa pajamas/robes and slippers.