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Stand Up Paddle Boarding Stand-Up Paddle boarding (also know as SUP or Supping) was born on Waikiki beach, Hawaii in the early 1950's. Supping is now the fastest growing board sport in the world & you can do it right here on St Kilda Beach.
Kite Republic Kite Republic are St Kilda’s Original Kiteboarding School. They offer only the best complete kiteboarding experience from beginner lessons, private lessons for all standards, day and weekend group trips away, as well as international tours. On top of this Kite Repubic HQ, St Kilda’s premiere 100% Kiteboarding shop located in the St Kilda Sea Baths has all the major brands and their friendly and experienced staff can help you out with anything you are after new or second hand. A must do for anyone travelling to St Kilda!”

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Eureka Skydeck Experience "The Edge" and the best view in Melbourne.
Federation Square Ever since this landmark cultural and entertainment destination was opened to the public, Melburnians and visitors have been gathering here. It is a meeting place with restaurants, galleries, theatres, shops, etc.
Gasworks Gasworks Arts Park is a multiple purpose arts precinct set on the edge of Melbourne CBD. Gasworks is a not-for-profit community arts centre in beautiful park surrounds. The precinct houses four hectares of park, two theatres, three gallery spaces, a café, a children’s bookshop, as well as function and workshop spaces.
Palace Cinema Enjoy a wine while you watch a movie.
Royal Botanic Gardens One of the world’s finest botanic gardens with over 10,000 species and 50,000 individual plants in 38 hectares, including trees and plants of great cultural value. Wander through the gardens or take a tour.
Queen Victoria Markets Shop till you drop in the historic Queen Vic Markets.
The Melbourne Aquarium Check out the penguins or swim with sharks!
Walking Tour Podcasts by ABC Radio Do your own walking tour of Melbourne with one of these unique PodTours. All ABC Melbourne PodTours begin at the Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square and can be completed in about an hour, unless you’re tempted to linger. What’s more they’re free to download. Three tours available.

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Holgate Brewhouse Hand Crafted All Malt Real Ales & Lagers - Woodend, Macdeon Ranges.

Jucy Rentals Australian Campervan Rental Specialists
Spaceship Campervan Hire - Habitat HQ is Melbourne's SPACESTATION Hit the road and discover any & every corner of Australia's amazing landscape in a Spaceship. These campervans are packed with every feature you could imagine for a self contained driving holiday experience! Drop in to Habitat HQ to exchange DVD's, find out about local information, use the internet cafe & refresh your washing!
Travellers Autobarn Australian Campervans & Cars - BUY SELL RENT HIRE! You can't go wrong hiring, buying or selling from a company who won the people's choice award in 2010 plus 6 Australia wide locations. Travellers Autobarn winner of a Golden Backpack Award in 2010!

MELBOURNE

Autopia Tours See some of Victoria's best sites including Great Ocean Road & the Penguins.
They even pick you up at our door!
Chillout Travel Tours out to the famous wine region the Yarra Valley.
Official Neighbours Tour A must for Neighbours fans.
Hidden Secrets Tours Join a tour to discover Melbourne's maze of designer boutiques, quirky galleries, historical lanes, arcades and architecture.
Melbourne Sports Tours Melburnians are sports crazy and have hosted many of the world best sporting events. Guides will take you through Melbourne's sporting obsession and by the end of it you too will understand how, in this city, sport is a way of life.

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5 Star Adventures Get adventurous in style with award winning itineraries & unique picturesque locations.
Autopia Tours See some of Victoria's best sites including Great Ocean Road & the Penguins.
They even pick you up at our door!
Chillout Travel Tours out to the famous wine region the Yarra Valley.
Emmy Lou Paddlesteamers Murray River Paddlesteamers, located in the historic Port of Echuca precinct, operate a fleet of lovingly maintained paddleboats from Echuca Moama on the banks of the mighty Murray River.
Goin’ South Explore the twists and turns of the Great Ocean Road in a 3 day tour from Melbourne to Adelaide.
Great Ocean Road Surf Tours Learn to surf on one of the worlds most famous stretches of scenic coast - The Great Ocean Road. Great Ocean Road Surf Tours run 1 - 5 day surf tours that will have you hooked on chasing the ultimate ride!
Groovy Grape Getaways Experience the top end, southern & central Oz with the Groovy crew.
Horseback Winery Tours As seen on Channel 7's Great Outdoors, Discover Victoria, Channel 9's Postcards and Wine Me Dine Me Ride through the beautiful vineyard region of Red Hill and Shoreham or through the magnificent bush of our National Park visiting award winning wineries for great tastings & delicious lunch.
Safari Bus is the best value tour in town! Big fun, little money! Jump on a fabulous 1 day Great Ocean Road trip right from Habitat HQ doorstep.
TASafari 4-14 day adventure camping tours of spectacular Tassie.

Father Bob Maquire Foundation Inspired by the lifetime work of one of Australia’s genuine heroes, the outspoken South Melbourne parish priest, Fr Bob Maguire, this is a foundation connected to the very fibre of our community and its pressing social issues.The overriding principle of the Fr Bob Maguire Foundation is to ensure practical help is directed to the areas of most need at any given time. Guests of Habitat HQ contribute a gold coin donation on our Event Guru Walking Tours weekly for this community charity.
Thank You Water Thankyou Water is a new brand of bottled water using 100% of its profits to fund water projects in developing nations across Africa and South East Asia. The Melbourne based team behind Thankyou Water say “Thankyou Water exists to bring a collision between two extremes, the world water crisis and Australia’s $600 million bottled water industry.” Habitat HQ now stocks this brand as one bottle of Thankyou Water is enough to provide clean drinking water to one person for at least one month in the developing world.
Beach Safety for Visitors to Australian Beaches You are in Australia & no doubt part of your Australian experience is going to be spent at the beach. Take a moment to read about how Australian Lifeguards suggest you swim safely. This website is available in all languages to assist our non-english speaking visitors have a fun & safe time in the water.

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