1. TO AUSTRALIA

4. FIELD TRIPS

5. Puffing Billy Australia's favourite Steam Train

6. Here is your opportunity to drive a 120 year old steam locomotive along a winding, steeply graded narrow - gauge railway, through a variety of inspiring scenery between Emerald and Cockatoo .

7. Sunday 4 th May 2008 Puffing Billy's Great Train Race Next Race - Sunday 3rd May 2009

8. Puffing Billy's Great Train Race 7A’s driver, Peter Harcourt with runners at the race start.

9. Winner Andre La Gerche & Race Train Driver Peter Harcourt at Lakeside

10. Steve Strangward, 2nd Race Train Driver heading towards the Finish

11. Runners under the famous Monbulk Creek Trestle Bridge.

14. Weekend at Ballarat History at its best

15. Ballarat

16. Ballarat

17. Gold Mining

18. Panning for gold, Soverign Hill

19. Re - created gold mining town of the 1860s

20. Aqueduct 03-APR-2004

21. Kids panning for Gold

22. Making a Solid Gold Bar

23. Sovereign Hill Lodge

24. Gold Bar

26. Beam balance, Gold Museum Mayoral Chain, Gold Museum

28. A dramatic sound-and-light show which tells the story of the Eureka Rebellion on the Ballarat goldfields in 1854.

31. Surf at Torquay

32. Surf Museum & Shopping Centre

34. Healesville Sanctuary Home to more than 200 Australian species

35. Giant Koala

36. Healesville Sanctuary Healesville Sanctuary is one of Australia’s most recognised attractions, showcasing more than 200 species of Australian wildlife, only one hour from Melbourne .

37. Get closer to Australia’s wildlife, featuring unique experiences with kangaroos, koalas and amazing birds of prey . Check on the progress of animals being cared for at the Australian Wildlife Health Centre . This is Australian flora and fauna at its best ! Healesville Sanctuary

39. Melbourne Australia's most liveable City

48. Gumbuya Park Natural Bushland

50. Go zooming around the circuit in the Mini Cars Mini Car riders must be 7 years or over, underage children can ride with someone 16 years or older. Mini Cars

51. Fly down one of the two tracks on Australia's longest concrete toboggan. Toboggan riders must be 9 years or over. Tandem riding is not permitted. Toboggan Slides

52. Ride on the Fantastic Twister Karts! Twister Kart riders must be 9 years or over, underage children can ride with someone 16 years or older. Twister Karts

53. Enjoy the great Paddle Boats. The Paddle Boat riders must be 9 years or over, underage children can ride with someone 16 years or older. Paddle Boats

54. Fantastic Water Slide for cooling off on those Warm days! Aqua Bike riders must be 7 years or over, underage children can ride with someone 16 years or older. Water Slide

55. For the smaller kids (and some bigger ones too) the Playground is perfect to relax and have a bit of fun! Children’s Playground

56. The Greenleaf cafe sells a delicious range of quick meals, snacks, ice creams and refreshments. Our catering department can provide groups with Camp Oven (weekdays only from March to November) and Roast Carvery meals. We also have a large range of gifts and souvenirs for sale in the Gift Shop. Greenleaf Café & Gift Shop

57. Get your family and friends together for a miniature Australian Open on the half-sized tennis court. Half Court Tennis

58. Gumbuya Park has over 50 free BBQ areas, all with ample seating, across all areas of the park. They are all situated in shady areas as a perfect relaxation spot to rest in between discovering the rides and animals. Outdoor Area for Barbeque

59. Gumbuya Park has a collection of authentic Aboriginal Artifacts on display. The collection includes many wonderful pieces of art and tools used by traditional Aboriginal tribes. Aboriginal Artifact

60. Gumbuya Park is home to many different varieties of colourful, native Australian birds. The cockatoos at Gumbuya even know how to talk! Cockatoos share many features with other parrots including the characteristic curved beak shape. They differ, however in a number of characteristics, including the often spectacular moveable headcrest. Cockatoo Aviary

61. Aviary

62. The Emu is the largest bird native to Australia. It is also the second-largest bird in the world (by height); the ostrich is the largest. The soft-feathered flightless birds can reach up to 2m in height. The Emu is common over most of mainland Australia and, if necessary, can sprint at 50 km/h for some distance at a time. They are nomadic birds and may travel long distances to find food. They feed on a wide variety of plants and insects. Emus

63. Wallabies are widely distributed across Australia, particularly in more remote and heavily timbered areas. They are extremely similar to Kangaroo's however are significantly smaller than their larger siblings. Wallabies

64. The kangaroo is an Australian icon and is featured on the Australian coat of arms and currency. The large kangaroo enclosure at Gumbuya Park is home to over 20 kangaroos from old Adults to baby joeys. The comfortable hopping speed for a Red Kangaroo is about 20–25 km/h, but they can reach speeds of up to 70 km/h when required. Kangaroos

65. The kangaroo is an Australian icon and is featured on the Australian coat of arms and currency. The large kangaroo enclosure at Gumbuya Park is home to over 20 kangaroos from old Adults to baby joeys. The comfortable hopping speed for a Red Kangaroo is about 20–25 km/h, but they can reach speeds of up to 70 km/h when required. Kangaroos

66. Gumbuya Park is home to two adult dingoes and two pups. Unlike the domestic dog, dingoes breed only once a year and generally do not bark. They have a more independent temperament than domestic dogs, they are extremely agile and are known to climb trees. Dingoes do not generally form packs; they more often travel in pairs or small family groups. The pups are often taken out among the public on Sundays. Dingoes

67. Wombats grow to about one metre in length and have short legs and tail. They are found in forested, mountainous, and heathland areas of south-eastern Australia and Tasmania. Gumbuya Park is home to a wombat called "Wendy". Wombat

68. The duck pond is home to wild Black Ducks and Wood Ducks and a Black Swan. The wild ducks nest on the island in the middle of the pond and in the springtime can be seen with their ducklings. On occasion Mountain Ducks visit the pond as well. When the weather is warm, the kangaroos venture up to the pond to cool down. Duck Pond

69. Get a hole in one in the Mini Golf. Players can go round the 9 hole course, or play the fantastic 18 hole course. Mini Golf

70. Thank you for all parents/guardians