Fremantle Visitor Centre
Scienceworks
This museum of science and technology is full of hands-on interactive exhibits. Although it was designed for children, it’s a lot of fun for everyone.
Ramsay Street
Neighbours fans may want to visit the street where the TV show is filmed. Ramsay Street is actually Pin Oak Court in Vermont South, about a one-hour tram ride into the eastern suburbs.
If you don’t have a car you may want to take one of the tours run by the Official Neighbours Tour that include gossip about the show. The tours are highly recommended and you often get to meet stars from the show. On weekends there is a back lot tour that takes you into Global Television studios to see the exterior sets from the TV show including the Lassiters complex. Tours cost $55–70
The Official Neighbours Tour also organises Neighbours trivia nights where you get to meet the stars of the show. The trivia nights take place most Monday nights at the Elephant and Wheelbarrow pub in St Kilda and feature stars from the show and usually include Alan Fletcher’s (Dr Karl Kennedy) band Waiting Room. Tickets are $40
Luna Park
Luna Park is a St Kilda landmark and even if you don’t go inside the park it is essential to take a photo with the huge laughing face greeting visitors to this small amusement park at St Kilda Beach.
Luna Park is really geared towards families with kids 4–15 years, but adults can also enjoy the attractions. Rides include the Scenic Railway (the world’s oldest continuously operating roller coaster) as well as a Ferris wheel and several newer “jaw dropping, eye ball popping, lose your lunch super thrill rides” like the Enterprise, Power Surge and the Pharaoh’s Curse.
Carlton Brewhouse
This is one of the world’s busiest breweries producing over 1½ million bottles of beer daily and is the home of Carlton Draught, Crown Lager and Victoria Bitter. The brewery offers tours that conclude with a beer tasting.
Free entry with the iVenture Melbourne card
Free entry to the Carlton Brewhouse brewery tour with the iVenture Card Melbourne sightseeing passNational Sports Museum & MCG tours
This museum covers Australia’s involvement in a wide range of sporting events, with emphasis on Australian Rules Football, cricket and the Olympic Games. The museum is housed in the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), which frequently holds capacity crowds of around 100,000 while hosting cricket matches during the summer and Australian Rules Football in the winter. The MCG was the main venue for the 1956 Olympic Games. A must for sports enthusiasts.
Free entry with the iVenture Melbourne card
Free museum entry and MCG tour with the iVenture Card Melbourne sightseeing passShrine of Remembrance
If you look south down the middle of Swanston Street, you’ll be looking directly at the Shrine of Remembrance, which was built as a memorial for those who died in the First World War and now stands as a memorial for all the wars in which Australia has played a part. There’s a great view of the city from the top.
Maritime Museum of Townsville
Maritime Museum of Townsville features exhibits on the city’s port and its maritime history.
Cardwell Rainforest and Reef Information Centre
Cardwell Post Office and Telegraph Station
Cardwell Post Office and Telegraph Station has been restored and reopened as a museum. The museum features exhibits on local history with displays on the construction of the telegraph and the road and rail lines.