UNIQUE EXPERIENCES HAWTHORN

Visit the Carlton Brewhouse, located at Australia’s largest brewery & home of some of Australia’s favorite beers including Carlton Draught & Victoria Bitter. Here you can go on a beer expedition, following the River of Beer through which 150,000 liters of fresh beer flows each day. You’ll be guided through 150 years of brewing history & knowledge as you experience the sheer scale of this iconic facility on the banks of the Yarra. Return to the Brewhouse to sample your favorite brewery fresh beers, savour some lunch, play in the Brewer’s Yard or enjoy some fun and games on our new touch screen display.

The BrewHouse Cafe is open 11.30am - 3.30pm, Monday to Saturday, and Wednesday evenings. Join us for a delicious meal before or after your tour that matches perfectly with one of our fresh, cold beers!

Standard group tours can be booked during Brewhouse regular opening times, Monday-Saturday daytime & Wednesday nights. ‘After Hours’ tours can also be offered Monday & Tuesday nights for groups looking for a more exclusive experience.

The Carlton & United Brewery, Abbotsford Plant, is a genuine working brewery and production numbers vary week to week, as such, we cannot guarantee that all areas of the plant will be fully operational on the day you visit. Please call for an up-to-date production schedule.

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.   

With over 25 year’s experience, Melbourne River Cruises is the largest and most experienced river cruise operator in Melbourne specialising in tourism and hospitality. As industry leaders, we aim to create international service systems to provide entertainment, recreation, culture and social exchange for local, interstate and international individuals and groups.

We are in the business of providing memorable experiences and are committed to fulfilling customer needs and satisfaction. Whether you choose to join our daily sightseeing cruises or to have a private function, our team will extend warm, friendly and professional hospitality to enhance the customer experience.

Dracula’s is Australia’s longest-running and most successful theatre restaurant, having entertained over 3 millions guests over 30 years.

From the moment you arrive the entertainment begins! Be greeted at the door by blood-stained Draculettes, who will guide you up the stairs to the Graveyard Cocktail Lounge for a tall drink. After taking in the sites and magnificent movie memorabilia, board the Ghost Train into the Theatre of the Vampyre, where you will dine in Gothic splendour on a delicious three-course dinner before sinking your teeth into the latest ‘must-see’ production.

Dracula’s unique combination of comedy skits, carnival style novelty acts; mind-blowing puppetry and Berlin Burlesque all set to slick live music will ensure you have an unforgettable evening. After the show, souvenir photographs, shopping at the Shop of Horrors and cocktails with the cast will complete your evening of ‘Thrillertainment’.

Dates: 5 nights per week from Tuesdays to Saturdays

Times: 7pm to Midnight

Prices

Bookings: Ph: 1800 DRACULAS or book online at www.draculas.com.au

Queen Victoria Market is Victoria's premier open-air market. Sitting on 2 city blocks, its also the largest open air Market in the Southern Hemisphere. The friendly competition between stallholders, their passion for that they do, and their interaction with customers is what gives the Market its Old World charm and the addictive power to draw millions of visitors each year. Visitors, who come not only to shop, can be entertained by buskers who perform on the surround. The vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere of this historic site has endeared the Market to Melburnians for over 130 years.

The Market is probably best known for its huge variety of fresh produce. Almost 50% of the Market area is dedicated to the sale of fresh produce, including fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, chicken, seafood and delicatessen products.

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.

Strike Melbourne Central, located on level 3 of the Melbourne Central shopping centre, is one of the city’s best entertainment experiences.

Equipped with 10 lanes, a cosy bar, gourmet kitchen, great music and an awesome laser skirmish arena based on urban warfare within Melbourne Central Station (it even has a train inside!)

Strike Melbourne Central also has pool tables to release the inner shark, and on the weekends get on the dance floor with some of Melbourne’s best DJ’s.

Plus with a 280 person capacity, Strike Melbourne Central is the perfect choice for functions - be it a corporate event, buck’s party, hen’s night or birthday parties.

Get in touch with one of our dedicated team to help arrange your perfect night.

DISABLED ACCESS:
Wheelchair Access: Advise reception upon arrival. Wheelchair customers to enter from door next to San Churro shop in QV. Access to lanes 1-4 & 9. Int Games, Pool & Karaoke.

Melbourne Zoo displays more than 320 species of animals and is situated only 4km from the city. You can journey through a world of wildlife and discover the wonders of nature as you explore the award-winning Melbourne Zoo.

There's always something new to enjoy! Stroll through the lush Asian and African rainforests, where tigers roam and monkeys swing from tree to tree. Then take the time to stop and see eye to eye with Orang-utans in their special elevated exhibit. Explore the trail of the elephants or the unique native wildlife in the Australian bush setting. Melbourne Zoo plays an important role in education, research and conservation.

Sea Kayak Australia (SKA) was established in 1994 and is based in Melbourne. SKA undertakes kayak tours and courses in Melbourne and Victoria.
Sea Kayaking is unique, adventurous, fun, wet, environmentally interactive (e.g. see dolphins, seals, eagles at close quarters) and tranquil. A great way to see the country side and experience something new!
Half day tours -St Kilda, Docklands and Williamstown
Full day tours - Phillip Island, Sorrento, Mornington
Courses - Introduction and Intermediate
Multi day tours - Wilsons Promontory and French Island
Hire - single and double sea kayaks

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.