Travel Reference
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chosen the city's most crowded suburb in which to reside. You can also visit and learn
about the penguins on an eco-themed stand-up paddleboarding tour (
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)
.
03-9534 0670;
www.ecocentre.com
; 55a Blessington St)
also runs a range of tours, including guided urban
wildlife walks and coastal discovery walks, and offers information on the penguin colony.
water pool, but at $13 a dip, it's really only attractive on frosty days.
Jewish Museum of Australia
MUSEUM
( 03-9834 3600;
www.jewishmuseum.com.au
;
26 Alma Rd, St Kilda; adult/child/family $10/5/20; 10am-4pm
Tue-Thu, to 5pm Sun, closed Jewish holy days; 3, 67)
Interactive displays tell the history of Aus-
tralia's Jewish community from the earliest days of European settlement, while permanent
exhibitions celebrate Judaism's rich cycle of festivals and holy days. The museum also
has a good curatorial reputation for its contemporary art exhibitions. By car, follow St
Kilda Rd from St Kilda Junction, then turn left at Alma Rd.
Linden Arts Centre & Gallery
GALLERY
( 03-9534 0099;
www.lindenarts.org
;
26 Acland St, St Kilda; 1-5pm Tue-Fri, 11am-5pm Sat & Sun; 16,
96)
Housed in a wrought-iron-clad 1870s mansion, Linden champions the work of emer-
ging artists. The annual Postcard Show, which coincides with the St Kilda festival in
February/March, is a highlight.
Luna Park
AMUSEMENT PARK
( 03-9525 5033;
www.lunapark.com.au
; 18 Lower Esplanade, St Kilda; single ride adult/child $11/9, unlimited
rides $48/38; 16, 96)
Luna Park opened in 1912 and still retains the feel of an old-style
amusement park, with creepy Mr Moon's gaping mouth swallowing you up as you enter.
There's a heritage-listed 'scenic railway' (the oldest operating roller coaster in the world)
and a beautifully baroque carousel with hand-painted horses, swans and chariots, as well
as the full complement of gut-churning rides.
