Melbourne Further Distractions
The former home of John and Sunday Reed, patrons of the Melbourne art scene, was turned into the Museum of Modern Art, following their deaths. Their home now houses admirable exhibitions of contemporary Australian art. The sculpture park, in the museum's grounds, is particularly impressive.
7 Templestowe Road, Bulleen
Tel: (03) 9850 1500.
Website: www.heide.com.au
Admission charge.
Melbourne Aquarium
Expect a Barrier Reef-style exhibit at this cheerful aquarium, with lots of colourful fish, captivating jellyfish displays, and a giant walk-through tank holding large fish, massive grey nurse sharks and huge rays. You can dive with the sharks too - and you don't need any previous diving experience.
Corner of Flinders Street and King Street
Tel: (03) 9620 0999.
Website: www.melbourneaquarium.com.au
Admission charge.
William Ricketts Sanctuary
Located in a mountain ash forest in the leafy Dandenong Ranges, tranquil William Ricketts Sanctuary is the location where sculptor William Ricketts positioned his mystical kiln-fired clay sculptures of Aboriginal figures among the rocks and ferns.
Dandenong Ranges
Tel: (03) 9751 1300.
Website: www.parkweb.vic.gov.au
Admission charge.
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