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Melbourne Museum
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Melbourne Museum

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The Melbourne Museum was built in July 1996 and officially opened to the public in November 2000. It is the largest and innovative museum in the southern hemisphere. It is located in Carlton Gardens with the Royal Exhibition Hall. 1. Regional introduction The museum has three floors. The first floor includes the Bangiraka Indigenous Cultural Center, the Pacific Exhibition Hall, the Forest Exhibition Hall, the Science and Life Exhibition Hall, the Children's Hall, as well as shops and cafes; the second floor includes the Melbourne Exhibition Hall, the Mind and Body Exhibition Hall, Evolution Showroom; lower level includes Discovery Center and IMAX Cinema. 2. Collections and displays The collections and displays of the Melbourne Museum are amazing. You can see dinosaur fossils at the entrance, and there is also a 20-meter-long blue whale skeleton specimen, which is extremely rare. In more than 20 exhibition halls and independent exhibition halls, the museum has prepared all-inclusive content, and there are more than a dozen permanent exhibitions currently open. 3. Natural culture Nature is obviously the focus of the museum. The Science and Life Pavilion offers "Bees", "Life of Insects", "Ocean Life: Exploring Our Sea", "Human Body", "Consciousness: Enter The Labyrinth" and "From Darwin to DNA" at the Evolution Pavilion. 4. Indoor forest area The three-story indoor forest area introduces the ecological functions of the forest from the forest hierarchy, water conservation, plant composition, the seasonal distinction of Australian forests, and forest fires that often occur in Australia's dry season. There are also some Australian forests in it. Common birds and ants. The "Forest Secret" in the pavilion is at the center of the building, creating an ecosystem that is exactly the same as the natural environment, showing the trees, plants, wildlife and insects in Victoria's high mountains. Walking into the forest corridor, you will see more than 8,000 Australian plants planted here. In addition, there are insect exhibition areas and evolution areas that display the mysteries of the biological world. 5. The style of the style museum is very modern, which forms a strong contrast with the classical style of the Royal Exhibition Hall next to it. In addition to creating a visual effect, the metal frame and glass curtain wall also draw more natural light into the public spaces of the pavilion. You will see that the staff in the museum are wearing brightly colored work clothes, exuding a strong aboriginal cultural style, which contrasts with the avant-garde architectural form.Australia · Carlton
Penguin Parade
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Penguin Parade

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The penguin parade is located at Summerland Beach on the southwestern tip of Phillip Island, serving as the signature attraction of Phillip Island Nature Park. It occurs daily around sunset: groups of little blue penguins return ashore on the waves after a day of foraging at sea, first gathering in shallow waters and peering around before waddling across the beach along fixed routes to their dune burrows. Spectators can observe this natural "mini parade" up close from viewing stands and boardwalks, often with penguins passing just steps away. The island is home to tens of thousands of little blue penguins. With blue feathers on their backs and snow-white bellies, they stand just over 30 cm tall and weigh approx. one kg when fully grown. Their round bodies and waddling gait make them utterly endearing. They spend their days foraging at sea and return to their nests in groups after dusk, following nearly identical round-trip routes between the ocean and their burrows generation after generation. On-site, you can hear their overlapping calls. There are a few points to note when observing: The eyes of little penguins are highly sensitive to light, so cameras or video recorders are not allowed on site, and quiet waiting is necessary to avoid disturbing them; after sunset, the seaside becomes windy and chilly, so even in summer, it is recommended to bring warm outerwear and arrive early to wait for the penguins to come ashore. This spectacle occurs year-round, with the southern hemisphere's spring and summer seasons (approximately August to February each year) coinciding with the breeding season, when penguin shore arrivals and nest activity become more frequent, typically creating livelier scenes. △ The little penguins leave the island to forage at sea during the day and return to their coastal nests in groups to rest at night. △ These little penguins are the smallest in the world, not only tiny in size but also very timid. Please avoid using flash to prevent irritating their eyes. △ The Penguin Parade can be observed year-round, with warmer weather from September to January coinciding with the breeding season, when penguin activity becomes more frequent, making it an ideal time for viewing.Australia · Summerlands

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[Go West Tours]Great Ocean Road DayTour fromMelbourne|EnglishGuide|Max24|16Languages Audio
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[Explore Australia Tours]Sovereign Hill Ballarat Day Tour
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Geelong Audio Tour: Maritime Marvels and Heritage Highlights of Geelong
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Sovereign Hill Mining Experience [Includes Admission Ticket & Mine Tour]
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Werribee Mansion, Sovereign Hill & Ballarat: Guided Tour in Chinese
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Melbourne: Sovereign Hill 'A Touch of Gold' Ballarat Tour
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Treetops Adventure: Yeodene Park
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Great Ocean Road 12 Apostles & Rainforest Walk with Morning Tea
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Melbourne Great Ocean Road Skydive [High-altitude ocean view skydive / Free skydive certificate]
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Melbourne Great Ocean Road 15,000 feet skydiving Skyone | pickup available/photos and videos
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Depart from Melbourne: Reverse Great Ocean Road boutique tour
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No optional zoo visit, includes Gibson Steps | Melbourne Great Ocean Road Trail + Twelve Apostles Day Trip
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12 apostles 90 minutes/no backlight] Melbourne Great Ocean Walk + Twelve Apostles 1-day tour
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all-inclusive zoo/Split Point Lighthouse] Melbourne Great Ocean Walk + Twelve Apostles 1-day tour
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Melbourne Great Ocean Road + London Bridge+Twelve Apostles One-Day Tour [Luxury Mercedes Small Group/Local Self-Owned FleetQuality Tour]
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彤記TUNGKee21 February 2023
5.0
As soon as we got up early in the morning, we went to the Apollo Bay Tourist Information Center for a walk. There is a small lighthouse inside where you can go in and take pictures👅 There was also a small market that day, which was like a treasure hunt~ Let’s take a look around and head up to Otway Fly Treetop Adventures. There are many facilities here. I participated in the Treetop Walk, which is to walk on the elevated rainforest trail and overlook the natural wild ecology of the forest. The spiral tower is about 15 stories high. Treetop Walk is a rainforest walking experience of about 1 hour, overlooking the ferns of the rainforest. Features a 600-meter-long and 47-meter-high treetop canopy walkway The trees here are really huge, it’s shocking to see it with the naked eye🙀The magical power of nature👍🏼

Otway Fly Treetop Adventures

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I•Y11 March 2025
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The tour to Great Ocean Road was taken by the guide named Vance who is frequent with both English and Chinese. Since I only speak English and Japanese, it was helpful that guide can speak English too.The tour was operated quite strictly about time, so the tour went so smoothly than I expected.In the tour, you don’t need to worry about the problem of language because the guide always left the paper which show what time you should come back to bus.The guide Vance is kind and funny, and I really enjoyed his guide and recommendation.And I really enjoyed the beautiful view and it was stunning!!!!

Great Ocean Road

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JaymeLee28 January 2025
4.0
Amazing viewing point! make sure you check out the beach and also the viewing deck. facilities are well taken care of and large parking lot

Twelve Apostles

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ssdiablo21 March 2020
4.0
Port Campbell is an important stop on the Great Ocean Road. It is home to the most essential attractions of the Great Ocean Road, such as the Twelve Apostles and London Bridge. However, Port Campbell itself is more of a transit station and a good place to stay for a night. Of course, it is also a very quiet town where you can wander around.

Port Campbell National Park (Parks Victoria)

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M30***186 October 2026
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A fantastic museum experience! The entire exhibition hall was beautifully designed, offering an immersive and interactive experience suitable for people of all ages. It allowed for close-up observation of dinosaur fossils and showcased different periods of Australian culture. I recommend allocating 4 to 5 hours for a visit.

Melbourne Museum

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willem_king24 October 2026
5.0
It's best to buy the plus ticket. The visitor center has an estimated time when the penguins will come ashore, so just arrive a little early. The estimated time is very accurate; the penguins appear little by little as soon as the time comes, and then they come ashore in groups. They're tiny and very cute.

Penguin Parade

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Anonymous user6 June 2026
5.0
Long train ride outside of the city. Surrounding Great nature. Worth to visit

Puffing Billy Railway

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Don't miss these attractions in Colac: Colac, Otway Fly Treetop Adventures, and Lake Colac. If you like Culture & history, try [Go West Tours]Great Ocean Road DayTour fromMelbourne|EnglishGuide|Max24|16Languages Audio. If you enjoy Outdoor & sports, try Great Ocean Road + Twelve Apostles Tour from Melbourne, Australia [Round-trip from City / Koala Spotting].

When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include No optional zoo visit, includes Gibson Steps | Melbourne Great Ocean Road Trail + Twelve Apostles Day Trip, 12 apostles 90 minutes/no backlight] Melbourne Great Ocean Walk + Twelve Apostles 1-day tour, and all-inclusive zoo/Split Point Lighthouse] Melbourne Great Ocean Walk + Twelve Apostles 1-day tour. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

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