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Activities in Essendon


  • thumbnail of Aerobatic Warbird Flight - Vic
    This flight is totally unlike any civilian light aircraft. You are in the capable hands of your experienced instructor. You have the choice of a scenic flight or simluated air combat manoeuvring mission. A truly memorable flight experience!
     
  • thumbnail of 2.5-hour Melbourne Champagne Gourmet Dinner Flight
    The Silver Clipper Dinner Flight is a tribute to a bygone, elegant age of air travel, when style counted and how you travelled was as important as the destination. The flight is an all inclusive event with an elegant specially designed Qantas meal on the aircraft.
     
  • thumbnail of Historic DC3 Flight & Lunch At King Island
    Combine your 2 favourite past times in one on this historic DC3 flight to King Island where you will be treated to a buffet style lunch. After lunch, enjoy a sample of some of the renowned cheeses that King Island is famous for - there's even the opportunity to take a few home!
     
  • thumbnail of 20 Minute Melbourne Scenic Helicopter Flight
    See Melbourne from another perspective! Hop onboard for a thrilling 18-20 minute helicopter ride and take in a stunning scenic flight over the city. See the MCG from high above as well as experience an exciting Eureka Tower fly past! Bring your camera for this must do Melbourne experience.
     
  • thumbnail of Melbourne Heli Flight for up to 3 people - 30 mins
    Relax in our V.I.P departure lounge before taking off in our helicopter to some of Melbourne's great sporting venues and city sights. Circle the world famous MCG and enjoy stunning skyscraper vistas with a thrilling Eureka Tower fly past. This is a must do Melbourne experience!
     
  • thumbnail of 20 Min City/St Kilda Beach Heli Scenic up to 3
    Take in all the Melbourne City Sights on this private helicopter flight for up to 3 passengers. Includes a coastal scenic flight run along St Kilda Beach, look out for the Kite Surfers and the spectacular St Kilda foreshore scenery right up to Luna Park. The total price for this flight is $375.
     

Entertainment in Essendon


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    Moonee Valley Racetrack

    Home of the Cox Plate and other racing events throughout the year! Only 7 mins drive away or perhaps even take tram or train to it so that you can indulge with a few drinks while soaking up the horse racing atmosphere.
     
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    Melbourne Zoo

    Only 15 minutes away this is the perfect place to visit for families! This is a wonderful experience of seeing all of the animals/reptiles/insects. Check their w/site for special night time showings during summer also.
     
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    Princess Theatre

    Located in the city (only 25 minute tram ride) to this classic beauty where regular theatre drama/ musicals are perfomed.
     

Local History in Essendon


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    Flemington Racetrack

    Home to the Melbourne Cup! Only 15 minutes away by taxi/ car. Perfect opportunity to attend a race or simply visit the world famous site!
     

Shopping in Essendon


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    Direct Factory Outlets

    Wow, the mecca of bargain shopping! Recently expanded this is a haven of hundreds of factory outlet shops with massive savings & only 10mins away.