Top 10 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Hobsons Bay, Victoria

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.

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.

Around And About offers the best small group tours from Melbourne, Australia. All our tours are small groups, with a maximum number of 11 passengers. We offer a large range of tours from the Great Ocean Road in the west, Echuca in the north, Phillip Island and Mornington Peninsula in the south and Yarra Valley in the east, plus many more destinations to choose from. Most of our tours depart early in the morning so that we avoid the traffic and crowds. If you want a great small tour adventure, come with us.

Seven - O - Seven Operations Inc. is a non-profit organisation, established in 1980 dedicated to the restoration and operation of vintage steam and diesel locomotives along with heritage carriages, some which date from the early 1920's. Seven - O - Seven Operations Inc. operates regular excursions to a wide variety of destinations throughout the state and we are also available for charter by groups and organisations for a special day out, with a difference. We are based at the Newport Railway Workshops, which were built in the early 1880's. The workshops are also the birthplace of many of our carriages. These facilities at Newport enable us to keep our heritage fleet of diesels and carriages in running order for your next excursion with us. We always welcome new members as well as new volunteer workers. There are always many tasks that we require assistance to complete. Contact us at Seven - O - Seven Operations for volunteer opportunities.

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!

We are now located just downstream of the Evan Walker Walkbridge on Southbank. If you are walking over the walkbridge from the back of Flinders st Station, look to the right. From the bottom of Southgate Ave, facing the walkbridge, we are on the left. Look for our attendant who is there to assist you.