V E N U E D E TA I L S Type Museum / Gift Shop Capacity No maximum capacity Group facilities Guided tours, sheep shearing demonstration (bookings essential) Opening hours Open daily. Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day, Good Friday F E A T U R E S • Iconic 1872 bluestone building, opened as a museum in 1988 • Australian story of wool, fibre, textiles • Experience the 1910 Axminster Jacquard carpet loom Along Geelong’s vibrant waterfront precinct, an iconic 1872 bluestone woolstore beckons you into an Australian cultural treasure. The National Wool Museum tells the timeless Australian story of wool, fibre and textiles. The Museum hosts an exciting range of public programs, special events and customised tourism experiences including sheep shearing. The Museum Shop offers a unique range of high-quality woollen apparel, natural fibre blankets and rugs, locally made handcrafted souvenirs and giftware, including sheepskin and Lanolin products, jewellery and more. NAT I ONAL WOOL MUSEUM 26 Moorabool Street, Geelong VIC 3220 T: +61 3 5272 4701 E: nwminfo@geelongcity.vic.gov.au W: nwm.vic.gov.au V E N U E D E TA I L S Type Attraction Capacity Café: 50 guests Function centre: up to 100 Group facilities Guided cultural tours, boomerang throwing, garden / wildlife walk Opening hours Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm Sat and Sun: 9am-4pm F E A T U R E S • Native trees and gardens, resident friendly emus, kangaroos & wallabies • Café Narana, Cultural Education Centre, Narana Shop • Artwork from Aboriginal and Torres Strait artists An award-winning tourist attraction, Narana seeks to build an understanding of Aboriginal history and culture in a welcoming, friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Cultural education programs teach the wonders of Australia’s Indigenous culture, connection to the land, spirituality, laws, cultural designs, dreaming stories and more. Resident emus, kangaroos and wallabies nestle amongst native trees, walkways and gardens and can be hand fed. The stunning art gallery exhibits and sells artworks from internationally acclaimed and emerging Aboriginal and Torres Strait artists. Explore the cultural display and performance building, beautiful gardens, Café Narana and the quality retail outlet. NARANA ABOR I G I NAL CULTURAL CENTRE 410 Surf Coast Highway, Charlemont, Geelong VIC 3217 T: +61 3 5241 5700 E: reception@narana.com.au W: narana.com.au V E N U E D E TA I L S Type Attraction / Urban Precinct Capacity Some businesses have group events and special offers F E A T U R E S • Relax and recharge at the architecturally designed Geelong Library and Heritage Centre • Explore the colourful delights of the spectacular street art • Casual eateries to sophisticated five-star restaurants • Bars, nightlife and entertainment for a memorable day or night out The Little Malop Street precinct is one of Geelong’s coolest spots to eat, drink and enjoy the good things about a city. The Geelong Library and Heritage Centre is the most striking piece of architecture in town. Next door, the Geelong Gallery has an impressive collection and a grand schedule of temporary exhibitions, while across the road the Geelong Arts Centre is a hub of theatre, music and drama for the region. Wandering east along the street, discover huge and ever-changing street art installations down laneways. Explore great places to eat and drink within a few hundred metres. There’s casual dining and international flavours, cocktail bars and even a piano bar. L I T TLE MALOP ST PREC I NCT Little Malop Street, Geelong VIC 3220 T: +61 3 5244 7100 E: info@tourismgeelongbellarine.com.au W: www.visitgeelongbellarine.com.au ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES & TOURS ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES & TOURS 67
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