Attractions
Alma Doepel
The Alma Doepel is a topsail schooner under restoration at Docklands, Melbourne. It was built in Bellingen NSW by Frederick Doepel and launched in 1903. Its name comes from one of his daughters. From 1917 carried jam to the mainland from IXL in Tasmania and set a speed record of 58 hours and 30 minutes.
Man cave
Man cave An extraordinary oasis of suburban engineering. Would you like us to create a virtual tour for you? We create tours for councils, clubs, organisations and businesses.
RAAF museum
RAAF museum This museum is located at the birth place of the Royal Australian Air Force at Point Cook. Address: RAAF Base Williams, Point Cook Road, Point Cook Interesting fact: Point Cook was the RAAF's only base from 1912 to 1925. Would you...
MCG
Melbourne Cricket Ground (The "G") The iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (the 'G' to locals) is central to so much that happens in Melbourne including the Australian Football League Grand Final and the Boxing Day test match. Address: Brunton Avenue, Jolimont Founded:...
Army Signals Museum
Army Signals Museum This fascinating museum is only open on Tuesdays or other times by special appointment. Location: Molloy Road, Simpson Barracks, Macleod Interesting facts: Has signalling equipment going all the way back to the Boer War. to view photos...
Canterbury Gardens
Canterbury Gardens This virtual tour is of a suburban park in the Melbourne municipality of Boroondara. Would you like us to create a virtual tour for you? We create tours for councils, clubs, organisations and...
Fire Services Museum
Construction of the Eastern Hill Fire Station was begun in 1891 and completed in November 1893. Today it's no longer used as a fire station and houses the Fire Services Museum. The building is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.
Rippon Lea Estate
Rippon Lea Estate This magnificent estate was built and owned by the Sargood family until 1903. It is now owned by the National Trust. Address: 192 Hotham Street, Elsternwick Built: 1868 Interesting fact: Part of the estate was acquired by the...
Labassa
Originally built in 1862, extended in 1873 and lavishly refurbished in 1889. Named originally ‘Sylliott Hill’, then ‘Ontario’ and finally ‘Labassa'. This grand house was carved up into flats in the 1920s before being bought and restored by the National Trust.
Como House
Como House One of Melbourne's grandest homes. Built for Sir Edward Eyre Williams. Now owned by the National Trust. Built: 1847 Address: Williams Rd & Lechlade Ave, South Yarra Interesting facts: The Armytage family home for nearly a...
Block Arcade
Block Arcade The magnificent Block Arcade is an icon of Melbourne. Completed: 1893 Architect: David C Askew Interesting facts: The name ‘Block Arcade’ evolved through the popular saying ‘doing the block,’ a tradition where men and women would...
Alma Doepel
The Alma Doepel is a topsail schooner under restoration at Docklands, Melbourne. It was built in Bellingen NSW by Frederick Doepel and launched in 1903. Its name comes from one of his daughters. From 1917 carried jam to the mainland from IXL in Tasmania and set a speed record of 58 hours and 30 minutes.