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Ballarat Wildlife Park Set in 16 acres of beautiful Peppermint Gum woodland, you can experience close contact with koalas, kangaroos, emus and other native animals in an atmosphere of contentment and tranquility. |
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Location:
Address: Cnr York & Fussell St, Ballarat. VIC. 3350 Ph: 03) 5333 5933 Fax: 03) 5333 4025 Email: info@wildlifepark.com.au Guided Tours: A public tour runs between 11.00am and 12.00pm daily. As required for groups 20 and over. If you are a tour operator, contact us for your group's special needs. |
Admission: Adults - $14.50 Concession - $12.50 Children - $7.90 per child (5 - 15 yrs inc) 4 and under free of charge Family $41.00 (2 adults and 4 children) Group rates available on request. Opening Times: Open 9.00 am to 5.30 pm everyday except Christmas Day. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Visitor's
Services: Visitors are welcome to picnic and BBQ. BBQs function in the Bushman's Hut. Experience the unique atmosphere and tastes of an authentic 1840's style bush hut, barbeque or spit roast. Bushman's Hut is available for breakfast, lunch or dinner, and is available for groups by prior arrangement. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Healesville Sanctuary |
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| Opened in 1934, Healesville Sanctuary features
Australian wildlife with more than 200 species of native birds, mammals and
reptiles displayed in a beautiful bush land setting. |
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Location: Healesville Sanctuary is 65 kilometres (41 miles) from Melbourne. If you are driving from Melbourne, head east along Maroondah Highway through Ringwood, Lilydale and Coldstream. Follow the signs to Healesville. Once in the township of Healesville, turn right into Badger Creek Road and travel 4 kilometres (2.5 miles). Signs at a roundabout will direct you to Healesville Sanctuary. |
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Admission Prices:
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| Adults (16 years and over) |
$17.50
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| Children (4 to 15 years, children under 4 years free) |
$8.50
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| Children with
disabilities (under 16 years of age) |
$4.00
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| Adult or Tertiary Students |
$13.00
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| Family Pass (2 Adults & 2 Children) |
$43.50 |
| (2 Adults & 3 Children) |
$48.50
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| (2 Adults & 4 Children) |
$53.50
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| (2 Adults & 5 Children) |
$58.50
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| Concession (including pensioners and health care cardholders) |
$13.00
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| Group Discounts (10% on adult rate is available for pre-arranged tours of 20 or more people) |
$15.80
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Note: The three zoos do not
charge GST on gate admission prices.
Group Bookings
Healesville Sanctuary is a popular attraction for
group outings and tour groups. The Sanctuary has a team of trained voluntary
guides who provide fascinating guided tours. (Bookings are essential).
Guided Tours:
The Sanctuary has a voluntary guide service available to all visitors. To Book Guided Tours:
Telephone: 61 3 5957 2826 Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
Telephone: 61 3 5957 2816 on weekends/public holidays
Fax: 61 3 5957 2870 Monday to Friday
Fax: 61 3 5957 2872 on weekends/public holidays.
Bistro Meals:
The Bistro features an excellent range of wines produced locally in the Yarra Valley. Open weekdays - 11.00 noon to 3.30pm. Open weekends/public holidays - 11.00 noon to 4.00pm.
Take Away Food:
Fast food and healthy snacks, drinks, ice-cream and confectionery.
Open weekdays - 10.00am to 4.30pm. Open weekends/public holidays - 10.00am to 5.00pm.
BBQ & Picnic Facilities:
Visitors are welcome to bring picnic and barbecue food into the Sanctuary. Picnic tables and shelters are provided along with a number of undercover gas and wood-burning barbecues.
The Sanctuary Shop:
The Sanctuary Shop is a great place to purchase quality Australian-made and environmentally friendly gifts and souvenirs. All profits contribute to the care and upkeep of the animals and plants.
Umbrellas, Wheelchairs & Pushers:
The Sanctuary has an easy-to-follow pathway system with access for people using wheelchairs and pushers. Wheelchairs, pushers and umbrellas are available for hire.
Pushers: $11.00 hire, with $8.80 refundable deposit.
Wheelchairs: $22.00 refundable deposit.
Umbrellas: $22.00 hire, with $19.80 refundable deposit.
Note: All prices are GST inclusive.
Yellow-Bellied Glider.
Billabong - Brolga, Magpie Goose, Swamp Wallaby.
Flooded Forest - Helmeted Honeyeater.
Flying Fox Exhibit - Black-Winged Stilt, Grey-Headed Flying Fox, Tawny Frogmouth.
Frog Bog - Brown Tree Frog, Tiger Snake.
Grasslands -
Eastern Grey Kangaroo, Kangaroo Island Kangaroo.
Lyrebird Forest -
Australian King Parrot, Emerald Dove, Laughing Kookaburra, Superb Lyrebird.
Other Exhibits -
Dingo, Emu, Koala, Tasmanian Devil.
Rainbows Of The Canopy -
Rainbow Lorikeet, Scaly-Breasted Lorikeet.
Wallaby Exhibit - Brush-Tailed Rock Wallaby, Parma Wallaby.
Wetlands - Australian Pelican, Black Swan, Freckled Duck, Pied Cormorant.
Where Eagles Fly - Barn Owl, Peregrine Falcon, Wedge-Tailed Eagle.
Wombat Gully - Common Wombat, Echidna.
Woodlands - Lace Monitor.
Woodlands Bird Aviary - Eastern Rosella, Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo, Sulpher-Crested Cockatoo.
World Of The Platypus - Platypus, Water Rat.
Corner Queenswharf Rd & King St, Melbourne. Victoria 3000 Australia
Information Line:
Phone: 03) 9620 0999. Administration Ph: 03) 9923 5999.
Accessing the Melbourne Aquarium:
Centrally located on the Yarra River
opposite Crown Entertainment Complex. Located on free City Circle Tram route. Minutes from Spencer St and Flinders St
stations. Walking distance from central hotels. Public car parking nearby. Coach parking also available. Visit
www.victrip.com.au on
how to get to the Melbourne Aquarium.
Admission:
Adult: $22.00
Child: $12.00
Concession $14.00
Family (2 adults & up to 3 children): $55.00
Single Family (1 adult & up to 3 children): $38.00
Extra Child: $7.50
All prices inclusive of GST.
Group discounts apply with 48 hours advance booking.
All rides are free.
Tickets also available from Ticketmaster phone (Australia only) 136 166 or Book
online at
Ticketmaster
or RACV holiday line 131 329 or your nearest RACV outlet.
General presentations and diver presentations from inside the tank are held in the "Ocean General Presentation Theatre". During January there will be additional presentations held due to extended opening hours . Content of presentations vary depending on who is making the presentation, animals in the tank and the audience.
| Exhibit Areas | Holidays & Weekends | Normal Week Days |
| Rock Pools - General | 10.30 am | 3.30 pm |
| Billabong Feed | 11.30 am | 11.30 am |
| Mangrove Feed | 2.30 pm | 2.30 pm |
| Fish Bowl - Dive Feed | 12 noon 3.00 pm |
10.30am 2.00 pm |
| Ocean Theatre - Diver Talk | 10.30am 2.00 pm |
11.30 am |
| Ocean
Theatre - General Presentation |
11.30 am 1.00 pm 4.00 pm |
12.30 pm 3.00 pm 4.00 pm |
Take a behind the scenes tour and a glass bottom boat ride over our 2.2 million litre Oceanarium. Get up close to sharks, stingrays, turtles and over 3,000 fish of the Southern Ocean. You will get an in depth educational tour of the 'behind the scenes' action at the Melbourne Aquarium and a chance to talk to the divers and marine biologists.
Tours on Sat & Sun: 11.00am, 12.30pm, 1.15pm, 2.00pm Mon- Fri: 11.00am, 12.00pm, 1.00pm, 2.15pm.
Maximum of 7 people per tour. Minimum of 2 people must be registered for the tour to operate. Bookings taken at Information Desk.
Cost (Additional to
general admission)
Adult: $12.50
Child: $6.50 (4 - 16 yrs)
There is no thrill on earth like coming face to face with a shark. It is an experience that will live with you forever. Now you can feel the rush for yourself at the Melbourne Aquarium
Dive with fully qualified
instructors. Suitable for everyone. All equipment supplied.Certified Divers (with own equipment) $124.00, Certified Divers (without own equipment) $184.00, Non-Divers (includes pre-dive briefing practical dive) $264.00.
Bookings essential with Diving Headquarters on : +61 3 9510 9081.
Website: www.divingheadquarters.com.au
Giant Southern Crab, Giant Deep Water Crab and Giant Tasmanian Crab.
Grey Nurse Shark
Grey Nurse Shark, Sand Tiger Shark.
Common Lionfish
Common Lionfish, Devilfish, Firefish and Butterfly Cod.
Green Moray Eel
Green sea turtle
Leafy Sea Dragon
Weedy Sea Dragon
Weedy Sea Dragon, Common Sea Dragon.Humpheaded Maori Wrasse
Malabar Groper
Octopus
Elliott Avenue, Parkville, Vic. 3052
Telephone: 61-3-9285 9300
Fax: 61-3-9285 9350
Email: mz@zoo.org.au
Melbourne Zoo is located only minutes from the city centre, within Royal Park. Car parking is available or visitors can take the tram or train to reach the Zoo. Tram 55 from William Street Monday-Saturday and Tram 68 from Elizabeth Street run on Sundays. Trains run from historic Flinders Street Station on the Upfield or Gowrie lines Monday through Sunday, stopping at Melbourne Zoo's own Royal Park Station.
Guided Tours:
Friends of the Zoos volunteer guides offer free tours and answer visitors' questions at the information office near the Elliott Avenue entrance, 10.00am-3.00pm weekdays and 10.00am - 4.00pm weekends. For large groups it is preferable to pre-book tours on:
Telephone: 61-3-9285 9493 (Mon-Sun)
Fax: 61-3-9285 9390.
At least two weeks notice is requested when booking tours.
Licensed Bistro & Take Away Foods:
The Lakeside Bistro is open for lunch and afternoon tea daily. Take-away outlets are open 9.30am-4.30pm daily. The Zoo also offers conference facilities for large and small meetings and seminars, as well as special after-hours functions in the grounds of the Zoo, which can incorporate tours of all or part of the Zoo.
Zoo Shop:
Visit our Zoo Shops, located near the Main and Rail exits and discover the extensive range of unique gifts and souvenirs such as t-shirts, handmade jewellery, toys, CDs, ties, books, etc. A shop is also located at the Lakeside Bistro. All profits contribute to the care and upkeep of the animals. All our paths are suitable for both wheelchairs and pushers.
Umbrellas: $2.20 hire.
Wheelchairs: free hire with $20 deposit (refundable), Bookings Essential.
Pushers: $3.00 hire with $10.00 deposit (refundable).
Lockers: are available for hire at both entrances. $2.00 hire with $5.00 deposit (refundable.) Note: All prices are GST inclusive.
First Aid:
A first aid room and facilities are available.
Picnic Facilities: The Zoo’s picturesque lawns and undercover pavilions are available for hire, providing an ambient setting for outdoor events and picnics. Undercover pavilions provide the perfect shelter for family and social picnics. The Zoo's expansive lawn areas are ideal for family picnics and large social parties. Depending on the needs of your group, marquees may also be set up. More formal functions are also possible through the assistance and expertise of our on-site caterers 'artistic'. Artistic can be contacted via email: enquiries_mz@artisticfood.com.au
All prices are in Australian Dollars
| Adults (16 years and over) |
$17.50
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| Children (4 to 15 years, children under 4 years free) |
$8.50
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| Children with
disabilities (under 16 years of age) |
$4.00
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| Adult or Tertiary Students |
$13.00
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| Family Pass (2 Adults & 2 Children) |
$43.50 |
| (2 Adults & 3 Children) |
$48.50
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| (2 Adults & 4 Children) |
$53.50
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| (2 Adults & 5 Children) |
$58.50
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| Concession (including pensioners and health care cardholders) |
$13.00
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| Group Discounts (10% on adult rate is available for pre-arranged tours of 20 or more people.) |
$15.80
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| Melbourne Zoo provides pre-purchased tickets which are valid until used. Order tickets on-line! |
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Opening Hours:
Melbourne Zoo is open every day of the year (including Christmas Day and all public holidays) 9.00am - 5.00pm, and on selected summer evenings we open late (to 9.30pm) for Zoo Twilights.
The average length of a visit is approximately 4 hours, however each of the different habitat zones, for example the Australian zone, can be experienced in approximately one to one and a half hours.
Visitors arriving after 3.00pm should plan their
visit to most exhibits well before 4.30pm on weekdays and 5.00pm on weekends and
holidays.
Asian Rainforest Birds - Nicobar Pigeon, Red Lory, Sacred Kingfisher.
Australia - Australian Fur Seal, Little Penguin, Quokka.Australian Bush - Red Kangaroo, Red-tailed Black Cockatoo, Wombat, Koala.
Big Cats - Jaguar, Lion, Puma, Snow Leopard.
Birds - Chattering Lory, Eclectus Parrot, Major Mitchell Cockatoo, Southern Cassowary.
Butterfly House - Australian Lurcher, Birdwing, Cruiser, Orchard, Red Lacewing, Ulysses.
Great Flight Aviary - Blue-faced Honeyeater, Pied Heron, Royal Spoonbill, White-headed Pigeon.
Platypus House - Platypus.
Reptile House -
Black-headed Python, Carpet Python, Elongated Tortoise, Honduran Milk Snake, Jackson's Chameleon, Reticulated Gila Monster.
Small Cats -
Asiatic Golden Cat, Bob Cat, Caracal, Fishing Cat, Leopard Cat, Ocelot, Serval.
Tree Top Apes and Monkeys
Black and White Colobus, Black and White Ruffed Lemur, Common Squirrel Monkey,
Golden Lion Tamarin, White-cheeked Gibbon.
World of Frogs -
Poison Arrow Frog, Brown Tree Frog, Cane Toad, Green Tree Frog, Southern Bell Frog.