Things to do in Northcote

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Things to Do in Northcote

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Intimate magic venue with interactive performances, blending humor and close-up illusions. Ideal for family and couple evenings, in a cosy, creatively adorned setting.
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What travellers are saying

  • j s
    Melbourne, Australia2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Genuinely magical and delightful x what a lovely, unique, special evening, thank you for a wonderful and enchanting treat!
    Written 17 August 2024
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  • Frog-Aus
    Box Hill, Australia388 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was first the site of a brick factory then a tip and is now a park with a hill from where you have wonderful views around the city
    Written 23 February 2022
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  • Jeffry b
    Essendon, Australia13,538 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Reclamation over recent years has restored the Merri Creek wetlands to what they were a century ago. The Merri Trail proceeds from Dights Falls to near where the Merri Creek and the Yarra River meet, a distance of 21 kms (13 miles). It's a managable day's walk. You can expect to see plentiful native birdlife. Merri Creek is rich in archaeological sites and indigenous artifacts are common. By the way, up until recently Merri Creek black clay formed the base of most quality cricket pitches in Victoria, including the Melboune Cricket Ground (MCG). Merri Park is well looked-after inner city park, with the Merri Creek runnning through it. Children can enjoy the playground while the adults tend the BBQ.
    Written 5 June 2020
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  • TwoSheds57
    Melbourne, Australia9,244 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dingy and aged shopping centre. Bizarrely laid out in parts especially where it connected to Northcote "Central". There's a range of good shops here. You'll see community in all its colour including numerous odd looking characters. For all it's manifest faults, Northcote Plaza is much loved by locals.
    Written 16 July 2017
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  • MrDavetheSarks
    Melbourne, Australia19,324 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Probably only on a nice day (as opposed to a wet day). Good facilities, and play equipment. Lovely gardens as well. Great for a picnic.
    Written 27 July 2018
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  • Henny Renjo
    Melbourne, Australia154 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Professionally presented work by talented and nurtured artists of differing abilities is shown and sold downstairs. The artist's studios are upstairs. Exhibitions change every couple of months so it's always worth a visit.
    Written 4 March 2019
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  • EndlessTravels
    Greater Melbourne, Australia38,672 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Have been to a few kids birthdays here over the years. Lovely interesting design. Parking is a bugger sometimes.
    Written 17 January 2019
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  • The Wandering Reviewer
    Melbourne, Australia12,190 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Two large wooden structures plus see-saw, stand-on spinner, horizontal bars, swings, springer and large sandpit with mechanical scoop. The larger structure has one section with a wave slide, climbing wall and rope bridge and the other section with dual wave slides, curved ladder and fireman's pole with joining elements comprising spiders web rope climbing frame, hanging disks and monkey bars. The problem with this structure is that it requires decent climbing skills to reach any of the slides. The smaller structure has a curved slide, walkway, steps, climbing wall, tic-tac-toe, speak and listen, clock, monkey bars, tunnel, fireman's pole, shop front and spiral ladder.
    The playground receives some shade from the surrounding trees. Plenty of shaded tables and seats. There is a nice landscaped area in the park representing a dry creek bed. Large grassy area but next to road without fence. Water tap.
    Written 29 March 2017
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  • Saraswati Mish W
    Melbourne, Australia15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This place is a treasure trove of eclectic finds. A collective of stores of preloved and vintage clothing and homewares as well as new hand made quality jewellery, The staff are the stall holders so it’s always interesting having a chat.
    I’ve bought some of my favourite pieces of clothing and jewellery at Recycled Delightful and every time I go there’s new and wonderful things. I highly recommend it. You can easily spend an hour or more there.
    They have two stores, one in Northcote and one in Warrandyte in an old church.
    Written 19 July 2024
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  • Isabella Driscoll
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My friends and I came to The Distiller for a cocktail masterclass and had so much fun! Will definitely be back, thanks guys! 🍸
    Written 31 March 2022
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  • EndlessTravels
    Greater Melbourne, Australia38,672 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Located a quick walk north of Dennis Railway Station is this fantastic reserve that has all you need for a picnic or bbq
    Written 26 December 2018
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  • platypus150
    Melbourne, Australia32,016 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    There are vast well grassed playing fields here, plus a swimming centre, tennis courts and some shady seating. The public toilets are only open when organised sport is in session. Dogs are permitted off leash here.
    Written 3 August 2019
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