Top Things to do in Altona
Top 10 Things to do in Altona, Australia
Discover the best top things to do in Altona, Australia including Altona Beach, Sun Theatre Yarraville, Williamstown Botanic Gardens, Scienceworks, Fell Reserve, RAAF Museum, City Circle Tram, Newport Lakes Reserve, Cherry Lake Altona, H C Kim Reserve.
Restaurants in Altona
1. Altona Beach
Overall Ratings
4 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By platypus150 - Melbourne, Australia
Around the pier the beach is wide and sandy, while further to the West the beach has a lot more seagrass washed ashore, but has more interesting bird life, include summer migrants from the Northern Hemisphere. I notice that the Council is replanting a lot of Norfolk Pine trees to maintain the Avenue along the Esplanade. There is a good concrete boardwalk right along the beachfront leading to the wetlands.
2. Sun Theatre Yarraville
Overall Ratings
5 based on 398 reviews
Reviewed By rjimlad - Melbourne, Australia
The Sun is a restored Art Deco suburban theatre; now a cinema. It has three (I think) cinemas of differing sizes and each are rather beautiful. The seats are new and are deep and comfortable with big wide arms to rest your drinks on.
It gets very crowded in the foyer and you need to book, especially on half-price night. Right outside the main entrance is a little piazza on the Yarraville strip where people have picnics or visit the adjoining restaurants. It's a great locality and the Sun occupies a central place in it.
3. Williamstown Botanic Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 138 reviews
Nestled by the sea, complete with rare trees, a formal palm avenue and a charming Edwardian ornamental lake amongst its many attractions, the Williamstown Botanic Gardens, opened in 1860, is a peaceful place to enjoy a picnic, stroll the intricate pathways or relax and daydream on the green lawns. A few minutes from the Williamstown Beach Railway Station, the Gardens have gravel paths providing good accessibility. Open all year. Beach and facilities nearby. Free.
Reviewed By Catherine M - Melbourne, Australia
The Grand Elm is a beautiful spot within the Botanical Gardens to get married. Strict booking regulations apply. Wedding hire companies can help make your wedding picture perfect.
I offer an onsite rehearsal and this couple opted to have it the weekend before their Friday wedding. We were unable to have the rehearsal under the elm as another wedding was in progress, but we were able to have the rehearsal in a nook to the side.
4. Scienceworks
Overall Ratings
4 based on 596 reviews
Scienceworks makes science an adventure! Through our changing Exhibitions, programs and shows, Scienceworks is the perfect day out for curious minds and active bodies! Inside: Imagine tomorrow today in the interactive and innovative Think Ahead exhibition; Take the sporting challenge and learn about the science behind moving your body; Designed especially for 3 - 8 year olds create your own city in Nitty Gritty Super City exhibition; Journey to the stars and beyond at the Melbourne Planetarium; Learn about electricity and lightning through spectacular demonstrations in the Lightning Room; Go on a guided tour of the historic Spotswood Pumping Station; Discover the evolution of Spotswood in the Spotswood Industrial Heritage Walk (mobile tour), and that's just start!
Reviewed By danielkayelene - Stanthorpe, Australia
My kids and I spent 3 hours in Scienceworks and could've spent a lot longer. There were heaps of interactive displays that kids could get their hands on. Arrive early and you'll have the place to yourself for a while before the school kids turn up in their droves. Even with busloads of local school kids, there were enough things to do without waiting too long. My kids loved it. If you get there early, there is free parking on the street, otherwise you can pay for parking in the designated Scienceworks carpark.
5. Fell Reserve
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By platypus150 - Melbourne, Australia
Just across Millers Road from Cherry lake is the S Fell Reserve. It is mostly grassland alongside the Lake overflow, but there are a number of beds of roses of different colours. Apart from this there is not much else to see, nor any facilities. The Reserve will later be developed further for soccer training.
6. RAAF Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By hapavan - Melbourne, Australia
This museum has fantastic collection of aircrafts; missiles used in figther jets; medals, uniforms, notes and other collections from soldiers with some great stories there.
I went there with my family and both adults and kids loved this place equally. I have got great respect for the team maintaining this collection.
Entry is free. You need to produce ID to enter this facility. Photograpy is only allowed inside the museum.
There is ample car park right in front of the museum. There is a good cafe for coffee lovers. No flights were flying when I went there, but it was good to have a closer look at the runway.
Staff were very friendly and offered a wheelchair for my mother who was struggling to walk and balloons for kids.
Main area of the museum is wheelchair friendly, but there are two hangars which aren't.
We can't explore the area outside the museum, but it looks so green with beautiful trees and lush green grass. We absolutely loved this palce and will go back again soon! Keep your phones full charged to click tons of photos :)
7. City Circle Tram
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
The City Circle Tram is a free and convenient way to see the sights of central Melbourne and the Docklands while experiencing a ride on one of the city's much loved heritage trams.An audio commentary provides details of city landmarks and major attractions such as the City Museum, Parliament House, Docklands, Federation Square, Melbourne Aquarium and the Princess Theatre.The City Circle Tram also links with other tram, train and bus routes around Melbourne.To catch the City Circle Tram, simply wait at any tram stop along the City Circle Tram route. These tram stops are specially marked with a City Circle sign.Trams operate in both directions every 12 minutes between 10am and 6pm from Sunday to Wednesday and between 10am and 9pm every Thursday, Friday and Saturday.City Circle Trams do not run on Christmas Day and Good Friday.
Reviewed By Anne-Lise G
A great way to come around for tourists. We used it all the time to see attractions like the Eureka tower, Royal Garden, shopping and dining.
8. Newport Lakes Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Peter G
We took our dog for a walk here recently. A great reserve with covered BBQ areas, Seating and toilets. It's a shame a whole section of the park doesn't let you walk your dog there.......it's the more beautiful part of the park. Would definitely return.
9. Cherry Lake Altona
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By Lissa B
We go here often with the kids and its a good place for them to run around and tire themselves out. Had a big family picnic here before too. There's some undercover picnic benches and the public electric bbq if you want to cook. Only downside to this place is the public toilet. Not the freshest around but then it is "public"
10. H C Kim Reserve
Overall Ratings
3 based on 1 reviews
