Category archives: Attractions

THE DANDENONG FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, DANDENONG, MELBOURNE

Over the weekend, we visited The Dandenong Festival of Lights for the second year in a row. The festival celebrates Chinese culture through a display of over 500 silk lanterns. T[...]

THE ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW, MELBOURNE

The Royal Melbourne Show brings back so many great memories of my childhood when we visited as a family when I was young, and now we are so excited to give this first time experien[...]

RAIN HAYNE & SHINE FARMYARD, BALNARRING, VICTORIA

Over the weekend we were invited to a sweet little girl’s birthday party at Rain Hayne & Shine Farmyard in Balnarring (Mornington Peninsula) which is about a 70 minute drive fr[...]

ANTARCTIC JOURNEY, PHILLIP ISLAND, VICTORIA

Antarctic Journey is the latest new attraction at the Nobbies Centre, Phillip Island and hosts a virtual journey from Phillip Island to Antarctica. It’s a great place to learn and[...]

PENGUIN PARADE, PHILLIP ISLAND, VICTORIA

The Penguin Parade is located in Phillip Island and is roughly a 90 minute drive from Melbourne City. The Penguins arrive at sunset every day of the year so make sure you check ou[...]

PYRAMID ROCK LOOKOUT, PHILLIP ISLAND, VICTORIA

Pyramid Rock Lookout is located at the end of Pyramid Rock Road, Ventnor in Phillip Island and is a beautiful place to take some scenic photographs. There are two viewing platforms[...]

A MAZE N THINGS, PHILLIP ISLAND, VICTORIA

A Maze N Things is located in Cowes, Phillip Island and is roughly a 1.5 hour drive on a good day from Melbourne City. Now I’m sure that most of you have all driven past it but ho[...]

KOALA CONSERVATION CENTRE, PHILLIP ISLAND, VICTORIA

When I hear about Phillip Island, the first thing that comes to mind is the Penguin Parade and the Grand Prix. Now I must be honest and say, that I have never heard about the Koal[...]

STEAVENSON FALLS, MARYSVILLE, VICTORIA

Steavenson Falls is a beautiful waterfall on the Steavenson River which is located about 4 kilometres southeast of Marysville and about 90 minutes from Melbourne City. It’s locate[...]

LAKE MOUNTAIN ALPINE RESORT, MARYSVILLE, VICTORIA

Lake Mountain Alpine Resort is located about 30 minutes just past Marysville and is about a two hour drive from Melbourne City, making it one of the most popular snow destinations [...]