The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Greater Melbourne, Victoria

Engage in a 70min experiential 'game' played by a team of 2 to 4 players in an immersive and physical space, where you are literally present in the story world - a hybrid of a video game, film narrative and escape room. Boasting Multiple Endings and a fully interactive Artificial Intelligence who adapts and responds according to the players' interactions, Deep Space is truly something out of this world!

Essence Productions is an independent theatre production company that offers night theatre at Werribee Park each weekend all year round. There are two shows 'What Was That?' performed in the historic mansion and 'Down to Earth' performed at the historic farm. Both are based on history, highly entertaining and filled with comedy, great characters and some scary elements. It’s founder (and author of the work), Alaine Beek, has also written, produced and tour her multi-award winning play, Point of No Return - a riveting drama based on the real events at our first boys prison, Point Puer, Tasmania. It is currently touring to Albury Entertainment Centre and Griffith Regional Theatre July 24 and 26, 2019. Alaine, with her acting team, are currently working on her new play ‘The Scrunch Test’, based on the true story of her Scottish parents in Australia on Christmas Day.

St Kilda Ferry is a ferry service running between St Kilda, Port Melbourne and Williamstown. It's amazing what you can see along the way, from the occasional Dolphin or Penguin to the large cruise liners that call Port Melbourne home during the cruise season. Jump aboard at Williamstown, Port Melbourne or St Kilda. You can disembark at any location and jump back on to resume your adventures at the next destination. See our website for departure times and pricing. We also give group discounts and can charter the boat to your group. We are operating weekends until further notice.

The Museum is one of the oldest volunteer run Museums, with a collection of over 50 aircraft and engines and many relics. This is the most complete and important collection of Australian built aircraft, with some examples being the oldest surviving ones in the world

The Railway Museum has a large collection of steam, diesel, and electric locomotives spanning over 100 years of Victoria's railway history, as well as a variety of passenger and goods carriages, several railway cranes, signalling and other equipment. It also features a 1950s O scale model railway with hand-made models of various Victorian Railways trains. We are currently open 12 to 5pm every Saturday, and also open 12 to 5pm on Sundays during school holidays. We are also able to open the museum during the week for group bookings such as school excursions or club visits.

Cranbourne Gardens is one of Victoria's most precious areas of native bushland and home to an amazing range of plant and wildlife. More than 400 plant species provide food and habitat for over 150 bird species and more than 20 mammals, including koalas, wallabies and the nationally endangered southern brown bandicoots. In the heart of the bushland, discover the stunning Australian Garden and soak in the beauty and diversity of Australian flora that reflect the true essence of the Australian landscape. Hop aboard The Explorer or discover the stunning landscapes with a walking tour.

At Time Is Key, we strive to offer immersive escape rooms the draw you into the narrative and challenge your mind with a large array of puzzles. If you’re looking for a fun activity, get trapped at Time Is Key.