Links
Australian Open - Tennis
See the world's hottest tennis players. The Australian Open attracts the
world's best tennis players and over 500,000 spectators over a fortnight,
making it the highest attended annual sporting event in Australia
www.AustalianOpen.com
Avalon Air show
If Top Gun is your thing, you'll love this Air show extravaganza that
brings together pilots, owners and enthusiasts.
www.airshow.net.au
Australia Day - Victoria
26th January, Australia Day. Fabulous weekend to experience Melbourne.
www.australiaday.vic.gov.au
AFL Grand Final - MCG
It's that one day in September when a siren blows and two teams of
gladiators clash for the glory of the ultimate prize in Australian Rules
Football - the title of Premiers!
www.mcg.org.au
Cox Plate - Moonee Valley Racecourse
The Carlton Draught Cox Plate held in October is the only southern
hemisphere race to be included in the World Series. The World Series is
horse racing's Grand Prix circuit, spanning both hemispheres and four
continents.
www.mvrc.net.au
Docklands
This exciting new precinct is alive with restaurants and special events. A
destination not to be missed. Experience the fun!!
www.docklands.com
Grand Prix - Formula 1
Start your engines and join in the buzz that engulfs Melbourne in the
first week of March.
www.grandprix.com.au
Melbourne Cup - Flemington Racecourse
Giddy up!! It's the horse race that stops a nation. The Flemington
carnival commences the first week in November. It's a chance to dress up,
sip champagne and have a flutter.
www.vrc.net.au
Melbourne Exhibition Centre
Conventions, Trade & Public events are held at this marvellous venue.
www.mcec.com.au
Melbourne Airport
www.melbourne-airport.com.au
Melbourne Aquarium
Great place to take the family and witness the amazing world that lives
beneath the deep blue sea.
www.melbourneaquarium.com.au
Queen Victoria Market
Melbourne's biggest market in the heart of the city. From fresh produce to
leather goods, the market has it all. Make sure you taste a hot jam
doughnut, they're delicious!
www.qvm.com.au
Royal Melbourne Show
One of Melbourne's great annual events held in September. An agricultural
show aimed at the whole family, with exciting & thrilling rides, show
bags, street theatre, daily firework displays & of course plenty of
animals.
www.royalshow.com.au
Royal Melbourne Zoo
Melbourne Zoo is a great day out for the family. It has over 350 different
animals from Australia & around the world, in a beautiful garden
setting.
www.zoo.org.au
Scienceworks Planetarium
Great venue to take the kids! Through hands-on exhibitions, tours,
activities & shows you'll find science has never been quite this much
fun. You can have fun exploring the mysteries of science & technology
It's a great value day out for curious minds & active bodies!!
www.scienceworks.museum.vic.gov.au
Telstra Dome
A brilliant sports arena that will host more than 49 games of AFL action
in season 2009.
www.telstradome.com.au
Tourism Victoria
An excellent website run by the government of Victoria with information on
the many events and places to visit in Victoria.
www.visitvictoria.com
Western Bulldogs
Passionately referred to as the Doggies, the Western Bulldogs are
Footscrays' football champions. Whitten Oval, home of the Western Bulldogs
is located within walking distance from The Plough Hotel.
www.westernbulldogs.com.au
Western General Hospital
www.wh.org.au

