Aquarena is currently undergoing some major renovations but it still has a lot to offer. There is…read moreplenty of onsite parking and easily accessible by public transport. You don't have to be a member to make use of the facilities, casual passes are also available. The indoor and outdoor pools will be put to good use come summer; there are instructor-led aerobic/swimming/weights/yoga classes that cater to the young and old; and the weights facility has been relocated close to Westfield Doncaster due to the ongoing renovations. For parents with young kids, you can still get in your workout as there is an on-site day care centre. If you enrol your kids in the swimming lessons there is a cafe to cater to your caffeine and nutritional needs.

Being a typical Asian who can't swim I have been attending adult swimming lessons at Aquarena and…read moreit has been an amazing experience. Kobe my swimming instructor has been wonderful. She is very patient and extremely helpful. My journey from being scared of water to being able to now do backstroke and a little bit of freestyle would not be possible without Kobe's help! Aquarena's pools are clean and very safe with life guards on duty at all times. The change room facilities are also very clean and well maintained and the showers are perfect after a hard swim lesson As they now call me the 'tranfish' I have a lot to live up to and look forward to many more lessons next term. If you can't swim then I highly recommend booking in adult swim classes ASAP!

This pool has a nice 'newness' about it, it's got a wonderfully high silver ceiling (with sunlight)…read moreand wide-open spaces so you don't feel trapped in a little humid room. There's a café at the entrance that sells a variety of focaccias, salads, lasagna and pies. It's floor to ceiling windows overlook the wave pool, keeping a peaceful (and dry) atmosphere, without losing the feeling of being at the pool. There's also a little canteen inside the pool area that sells your regular fried food, lollies and ice creams. The center also has a gym upstairs (addition costs), two family change rooms, spa & sauna (additional cost), a warm wading pool, wave pool, kids pool, baby pool and outdoor pool. It also offers excellent disability services. Personally I try to only come during the morning, because the afternoon holds a lot of kids classes which take up all lanes except one (which makes it very difficult and squishy for the casuals like me). I also prefer the morning because well...its probably in my mind, but I swear the water is yellower and saltier the later it is in the day. I mean the water isn't crystal clear to begin with (so much chlorine you can only see 5-10m in front of you), but at least it's not murky...yet. If you're grossed out, the outdoor 50m pool has lovely water and you can see over 20m in front of you, but the hours are limited throughout the winter months. I still enjoy coming here, as it feels big and modern, and doesn't have that stuffy feeling that most little places have.

So this place is great for young ones...just be aware, that if young ones want to use the wave…read morepool, parents have to go in with them Very clean and nice...currently doing an upgrade of the outdoor pool so it is out of order (assuming it will be back up and running by next summer) Also, they had comfortable tables and chairs for parents to sit on as they watched (versus uncomfortable benches)

Getting a fitness membership at Melbourne University Sport is a good choice to make. There are…read moreconsiderable discounts if you are a student of staff member there, and the training facilities are excellent, having been used during the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games. For a student you can get an annual membership for $615. That's quite a lot cheaper than other gyms. Also, if you belong to a sports team at the uni, they often have relationships with the fitness centre meaning you might be able to get a vastly discounted fee (because you will have already have paid a registration fee with the sports club). A membership includes the following: -Unlimited use of the Strength & Fitness Gym -Fitness Analysis and Fitness Program -Unlimited access to Group Fitness classes (subject to maximum class numbers) -Unlimited access to the Beaurepaire 25m heated lap pool -Access to Member rates for all other MUS services and facilities, such as court hire, physiotherapy and massage I'd highly recommend it.

The food and services is the best and the Staff is friendly and nice and I will keep comeing hearread more

Excellent aquatic facilities comprising 50m indoor pool, therapy pool, kids training pool and…read moresplash area. Also has huge sauna, steam room and spa.

Great as there are so many facilities in one place - gym, class, pool, etc. Good hours. Wish they…read morehad more classes though.

Pump up the jam! Pump it up!…read more Body Pump - one of the many classes you can take if you have a membership. The staff are friendly and facilities are all clean! I have access to the spa, sauna, pool, gym equipment, classes (Body Step, Zumba, Body Balance & Yoga are just a few) and regular fitness checks from the personal trainers. I really enjoy logging all my fitness into the website, the more points that I accrue, the closer I hit a milestone. Once you hit a milestone, you will receive a little gift, whether it is a water bottle, towel, swimming cap etc. It's the gyms way of saying 'Good on your hard work! Keep it up!' The gym doesn't get too crowded and there are so many machines you can work on! Good luck to whoever is reading this and get healthy! :)

Clean, friendly and recently renovated. KRC is not a gym for big, buff men wanting to just lift big…read morethings. It's for everyone! Pool, creche, outdoor area, physio and massage therapists.

Insportz Knox is the sporting ground to go to for a variety of sports including volleyball, soccer,…read morenetball and cricket. The courts are multi-purpose so games on them alternate throughout the day. The last time I went there was to be acting cheerleader for a group of friends playing 5-a-side soccer. It cost them $70 a season to play and they absolutely loved it. Inside can get pretty loud as lots of games are played on different courts/fields at once. Personally I don't understand how each played knows which ref is blowing their whistle for a foul or penalty - every whistle was super loud! I was rather a jittery cheerleader as a result. The courts are available for hire at $60 an hour, minimum. This seems pretty pricey to me but then again I'm not out hiring courts every weekend so I really have no idea. There is also a bar available for hire that is sometimes open. Wait staff are available for hire if catering for birthday parties or functions. Insportz doesn't cater for 21st birthday celebrations or high school after parties though. I don't know what high schooler would want to host a party on a soccer field but each to their own.. All in all the place is pretty good. It's popular, it's loud and there is plenty of great athletes to watch.

Lots of native animals in more natural habitats instead of cages. It's a trek to get here from…read moreMelbourne via train, but that was part of the adventure. I liked learning about some of the conservation they're doing with the endangered species. My favorite was the Tasmanian Devil. Such a unique creature.

We went there with a tour, but if you live nearby you can buy a membership and visit often. We tend…read moreto buy memberships to the local museum and zoo in our area and when we have visitors it's nice to take them there. This zoo gives you a chance to see the animals that are local to Australia, like the kangaroo, the koala etc. they have lots of play areas for younger kids. ,a few picnic areas and at different hours they have one of the caretakers come out and talk about a certain species of animal found there. If there are specific topics you are interested in, I would suggest to look at their website and know what time they have their talks and where, to plan for that. The best part for us was at the end they have a bird show at 3pm where the trainers come out to show your a few if the species they take care of and your studio see how well the birds they have are trained. It's pretty impressive. The downside is that it was a bit hot day and most animals are napping in the shade with their face hidden. Perhaps it's better to buy tickets yourself instead of paying a tour company to take you. You will have more time to do as you please. The main issue you will have is how to get there.. but if you are local.. you probably won't have that issue ;)