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Melbourne Day Celebrations - 30 August 2007
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Melbourne Day Events



30 August 2007 represents a milestone in Melbourne’s history, marking 172 years since the founding of Melbourne – the day the first European settlers landed on the north banks of the Yarra River aboard the schooner Enterprize.



The settlers were led by Captain John Lancey and the party included Launceston builder George Evans and his servant Evan Evans, carpenters William Jackson and Robert Hay Marr, ploughman Charles Wise and blacksmith James Gilbert and his wife Mary.



It was on 30 August 1835 that these first settlers landed and commenced with the building of a thatched storage hut and the clearing of land along the north bank of the Yarra River. This location today is known as Enterprize Park where Williams Street and Flinders Street meet near the old Customs House.



Melbourne Day celebrates much more than just the day the city was founded. It represents the point at which the proud community of Melbourne began to form and is a day to celebrate all the elements that contribute to making Melbourne one of the world’s most liveable cities.



An array of must-see events is planned for Melbourne Day in 2007 to commemorate 172 years of settlement and celebrate how great it is to be a Melburnian!



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Melbourne Day Events



Welcoming the newest Melburnians born at Royal Women’s Hospital

Parents of babies born at the Royal Women’s on Melbourne Day (30 August) will be presented with flowers, champagne and a certificate from the Lord Mayor of Melbourne, John So. The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress will make a personal visit to the parents of the first child born on this significant day.



Official Flag Raising Ceremony and Morning Tea

Melbourne DayOn Melbourne Day, join the Lord Mayor at Enterprize Park at 10am as he raises the Melbourne flag. A special message direct from the Mayor of Launceston will arrive aboard the Spirit of Tasmania acknowledging Launceston’s link with Melbourne’s history. Free public festivities include live entertainment, morning tea and a rifle volley by the Historical Re-enactment Society. The Lord Mayor will be joined by the 2007 Melburnian of the Year.



Location: Cnr Williams Street and Flinders Street (near Melbourne Aquarium)



Annual Melbourne Day Debate Luncheon



Organised by the West End Business Association, the annual Melbourne Day debate luncheon has long been established as the must-attend cornerstone of the Melbourne Day celebrations. The event takes place in the ANZ Pavilion, at the Arts Centre from 12pm – 2pm. The 2007 debate promises to be another highly entertaining event with celebrity speakers debating the topic: “That Melbourne’s West is Best". Phone: 9663 7400 for more information.



Melbourne Awards Ceremony at Melbourne Town Hall



The Melbourne Awards recognise outstanding people and organisations that make significant, but often unsung contributions to the quality of our community. The Awards will be presented at a spectacular black tie gala dinner at the Melbourne Town Hall, hosted by Channel 9 celebrities with a first-class entertainment line-up and a sumptuous three-course dinner courtesy of Epicure Catering. The evening will be an unforgettable occasion to share and celebrate these achievements with guests, colleagues and clients.



Visit [url="http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/melbourneawards"]http://www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/melbourneawards[/url] for more information and to find out how to purchase tickets and corporate tables.



Enterprize Open Day



A replica of the Enterprize will be open to the public from 10am to 5pm at New Quay, Docklands. Take advantage of this free tour and learn what life was like aboard the famous schooner.





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Melbourne Day Discounts



Head to the city on Melbourne Day (Thursday 30 August 2007) and enjoy discounted and free entry to a range of city attractions. Get the vouchers from the [url="http://www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/info.cfm?top=259&pg=2183&cID=109&cpID=808"]That's Melbourne Website[/url] . Simply present the matching vouchers to redeem the offers. Some events require advance bookings.





FREE entry - Enterprize, Melbourne’s Tall Ship

A replica of the Enterprize will be open to the public at Waterfront City, Docklands. Take advantage of this free tour and learn what life was like aboard the famous schooner.



Tours available: 10am – 5pm

Waterfront City, Docklands

Telephone: (03) 9397 3477

Website: [url="http://www.enterprize.com.au"]http://www.enterprize.com.au[/url]



Not valid with any other offer. One voucher per person. Valid on Thursday 30 August 2007 only. Melbourne Day city attractions offer 2007



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2 for 1 entry - Federation Square Guided Tours

Learn about the architecture, project history, attractions, events and quirky stories of Federation Square.



Tours depart: 11am & 2pm

Entry price: Adult: $12, Child: $6, Conc: $10, Family: $30

Melbourne Visitor Centre, Federation Square, Cnr Flinders & Swanston Sts, Melbourne

Telephone: (03) 9655 1900

Website: www.fedsquare.com



Not valid with any other offer. Purchase one full priced ticket and receive the second to same or lesser value free. One voucher per person. Valid on Thursday 30 August 2007 only. Melbourne Day city attractions offer 2007



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2 for 1 entry - AFL World

Put yourself in the action and be taken on a football adventure incorporating a blend of sound, vision and interactive activities.



Open: 10am-6pm (last admission 4.30pm)

Entry price: Adult: $17.50, Child: $10.50, Conc: $13.50, Family: $39.50/$49.50

QV Centre, 292 Swanston St, Melbourne

Telephone: (03) 8660 5555

Website: www.aflworld.com.au



Not valid with any other offer. Purchase one full priced ticket and receive the second to same or lesser value free. One voucher per person. Valid on Thursday 30 August 2007 only. Melbourne Day city attractions offer 2007



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2 for 1 entry - The Amazing Human Body Exhibition

The Amazing Human Body is a spectacular journey of the human body and features more than 400 authentic human specimens, including 18 whole bodies, individual organs and transparent slices preserved through a technique known as “plastination”.



Open: 10am-5pm

Entry price: Adult: $23, Child: $15, Conc: $19, Family: $65

Waterfront City Pavilion, Docklands Drv, Melbourne Docklands

Telephone: (03) 9602 5620

Website: www.amazinghumanbody.com.au



Not valid with any other offer. Present this voucher at the Human Body Box office at Waterfront City Pavilion, purchase one full priced ticket and receive the second to same or lesser value free. One voucher per person. Valid on Thursday 30 August 2007 only. Melbourne Day city attractions offer 2007



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2 for 1 entry - Melbourne Golden Mile Guided Walk

With a professional guide see the majestic architecture and hear stories of the colourful characters of early boom town Melbourne.



Tour departs: 10am

Entry price: Adult: $20, Child: $10, Conc: $15, Family: $40

Best of Victoria, Melbourne Visitor Centre, Federation Square, Cnr Flinders & Swanston Sts, Melbourne

Bookings essential Telephone: (03) 9928 0000 or 1300 780 045

Website: www.visitvictoria.com.au



Not valid with any other offer. Purchase one full priced ticket and receive the second to same or lesser value free. One voucher per person. Valid on Thursday 30 August 2007 only. Melbourne Day city attractions offer 2007



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FREE entry - City Museum at Old Treasury

Explore the people and events that helped shape Melbourne from its colonial settlement in 1835 until the present day.



Open: 9am-5pm

Normal entry price: Adult: $8, Child: $5, Conc: $5, Family: $18

Old Treasury Building, Spring St, Melbourne

Telephone: (03) 9657 2233

Website: www.citymuseummelbourne.org



Not valid with any other offer. One voucher per person. Valid on Thursday 30 August 2007 only. Melbourne Day city attractions offer 2007



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FREE entry - Winter Discovery Walk – Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

Discover the history, cultural significance and stunning beauty of one of Melbourne’s most treasured icons with a fascinating guided walk through the ever-changing Gardens.



Walk departs: 11am & 2pm

Normal entry price: Adult: $4.50, Conc: $3.50

Register at the Visitor Centre, enter via O-gate, Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra

Telephone: (03) 9252 2429

Website: www.rbg.vic.gov.au



Not valid with any other offer. One voucher per person. Valid on Thursday 30 August 2007 only. Melbourne Day city attractions offer 2007



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50% off entry - Queen Victoria Market Foodies Tour

The Foodies Dream Tour will allow you to discover a world of new tastes and flavours as you tantalise your tastebuds sampling the finest produce in Melbourne on a two hour walk through the market with an experienced guide.



Tour departs: 10am

Entry price: Adult: $28, Child: $11

Queen Victoria Market Cooking School, 69 Victoria St, Melbourne

Bookings essential telephone: (03) 9320 5835 and quote ‘Melbourne Day”

Website: www.qvm.com.au



Not valid with any other offer. Receive 50% off entry price. One voucher per person. Valid on Thursday 30 August 2007 only. Melbourne Day city attractions offer 2007



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2 for 1 entry - Champions- Australia Racing Museum and Hall of Fame

Encompassing the greatest treasures from Australia’s racing history, Champions showcases magnificent racing artefacts and brings the Australian Racing Hall of Fame to life.



Open: 10am-6pm

Entry price: Adult: $8, Child: under 12 free, Conc: $5, Family: $20

Level 2, Yarra Building, Federation Square, Cnr Flinders & Swanston Sts, Melbourne

Telephone: 1300 139 407

Website: www.racingmuseum.com.au



Not valid with any other offer. Purchase one full priced ticket and receive the second to same or lesser value free. One voucher per person. Valid on Thursday 30 August 2007 only. Melbourne Day city attractions offer 2007



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2 for 1 entry - Melbourne Zoo

Experience the wonder and diversity of the world’s wildlife with a walk through the award winning Melbourne Zoo. More than 300 species are on display in a botanical setting only 4km from the city.



Open: 9am-5pm

Entry price: Adult: $22, Child: $11, Conc: $16.50, Family: $52.40 (2 adults & 2 children), $58.40 (2 adults + 3 children), $64.40 (2 adults & 4 children), $70.40 (2 adult & 5 children)

Elliott Ave, Parkville

Telephone: (03) 9285 9300

Website: www.zoo.org.au



Not valid with any other offer. Purchase one full priced ticket and receive the second to same or lesser value free. One voucher per person. Valid on Thursday 30 August 2007 only. Melbourne Day city attractions offer 2007



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2 for 1 entry - Cooks’ Cottage

Set amongst the English Elm trees in the Fitzroy Gardens, Cooks’ Cottage was originally built in Yorkshire and is the only 18th century building in Melbourne.



Open: 9am-5pm

Entry price: Adult: $4.50, Child: $2.20, Conc: $2.70, Family: $12

Fitzroy Gardens, Wellington Pde, East Melbourne

Telephone: (03) 9419 4677

Website: www.cookscottage.com.au



Not valid with any other offer. Purchase one full priced ticket and receive the second to same or lesser value free. One voucher per person. Valid on Thursday 30 August 2007 only. Melbourne Day city attractions offer 2007



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2 for 1 game card - Galactic Circus

Australia’s Largest Indoor Interactive Theme Park, is a fusion of fun and fortune, offering old school skill games, motion rides, and the latest in technological attractions and simulators.



Open: 10am – 2am

Entry price: Free

Ground Level - Crown Entertainment Complex, Melbourne

Telephone: 132 695

Website: www.galacticcircus.com.au



Not valid with any other offer. Purchase one $15 game card and receive your second game card one free. One voucher per person. Valid on Thursday 30 August 2007 only. Melbourne Day city attractions offer 2007



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2 for 1 entry - M9 Laser Skirmish

An adrenaline pumping, all action experience that will blow you away! Australia’s most exciting indoor skirmish features the country’s first interactive changeable arena.



Open: 10am-2am

Entry price: Games starting from $10 adults & $8 Children (prices vary depending on the time)

Ground Level - Crown Entertainment Complex, Melbourne

Telephone: 132 695

Website: www.m9.com.au



Not valid with any other offer. Purchase 1 game of M9 Laser Skirmish and receive your second game free. One voucher per person. Valid on Thursday 30 August 2007 only. Melbourne Day city attractions offer 2007



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2 for 1 bowling - Kingpin Bowling Lounge

Enjoy 15 state-of-the-art bowling lanes, DJ music, disco lighting, delicious food and the best-looking pool tables in town customised with neon lighting.



Open: 10am-2am

Entry price: $10

Ground Level - Crown Entertainment Complex, Melbourne

Telephone: 132 695

Website: www.kingpinbowling.com.au



Not valid with any other offer. Purchase one game of bowling and receive your second game free. One voucher per person. Valid on Thursday 30 August 2007 only. Melbourne Day city attractions offer 2007



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2 for 1 entry - Melbourne Aquarium

Melbourne Aquarium is an awesome journey over four thrilling and interactive levels. Highlights include the 2.2 million litre Oceanarium, touch-and-feel Rock Pools, the Coral Atoll and the thrilling virtual-reality simulator ride.



Open: 9.30am – 6pm

Entry price: Adult: $24, Child:$14 (4-16 yrs) Conc:$16, Family: $65 (2 adults & 3 children)

Cnr King & Flinders Sts, Melbourne

Telephone: (03) 9620 0999

Website: www.melbourneaquarium.com.au



Not valid with any other offer. Purchase one full priced ticket and receive the second to same or lesser value free. One voucher per person. Valid on Thursday 30 August 2007 only. Melbourne Day city attractions offer 2007



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2 for 1 entry - Melbourne 360- Melbourne Observation Deck at Rialto

Offering spectacular 360 views from the top of the renowned Rialto building, right in the heart of the city, this Melbourne landmark is a must see.



Open: 10am -10pm

Entry price: Adult: $14.50, Child: $8, Conc: $9.90, Family $39.50

525 Collins St, Melbourne

Telephone: (03) 9629 8222

Website: www.melbourne360rialto.com.au



Not valid with any other offer. Purchase one full priced ticket and receive the second to same or lesser value free. One voucher per person. Valid on Thursday 30 August 2007 only. Melbourne Day city attractions offer 2007



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2 for 1 entry - Eureka Skydeck 88

Take in the awe inspiring views of Melbourne from the city's new 'must-see' attraction, featuring the highest public viewing platform in the Southern Hemisphere.



Open: 10am-10pm

Entry price: Adult:$16.50, Child: $9, Conc: $11, Family: $39

Lvl 88 Eureka Tower, 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank

TelSad03) 9693 8888

Web: www.eurekaskydeck.com.au



Not valid with any other offer. Purchase one full priced ticket and receive the second to same or lesser value free. One voucher per person. Not valid for entry to The Edge. Valid Thursday 30 August 2007 only. Melbourne Day city attractions offer 2007



10% discount on any item in the State Library Shop - State Library of Victoria

Celebrate Melbourne Day with a range of FREE exhibitions at the State Library of Victoria including ‘The Changing Face of Victoria’ which showcases the Library’s extensive collection of items reflecting Victoria’s history.



Open: 10am - 5pm

Entry price: Free

328 Swanston Street, Melbourne 3000

Telephone: (03) 8664 7000

Website: www.slv.vic.gov.au



Not valid with any other offer. One voucher per person. Valid on Thursday 30 August 2007 only. Melbourne Day city attractions offer 2007



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