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Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley
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Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley

4.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1001)
$109 nightly
The price is $122
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Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley
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Crown Casino
Crown Casino

Crown Casino

Hoping to do some gaming? Lucky for you, Crown Casino is a popular spot in Southbank. Let yourself be amazed at the art galleries and museums in the area too. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander.

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Marvel Stadium
Marvel Stadium featuring a sunset, a bay or harbor and signage

Marvel Stadium

Why not catch an event at Marvel Stadium, a major stadium in Docklands. Let yourself be amazed at the museums and art galleries in the area too. It's also full of great shops and restaurants, so you can spend the afternoon having a wander. If you think Marvel Stadium is cool, you also might like Rod Laver Arena and Melbourne Cricket Ground, both located nearby.

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Vibe Hotel Melbourne

Vibe Hotel Melbourne

10/10 Excellent
"The view from our room was amazing "
Janette 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Basin expensive to stay in?
You can find great hotels from $51 in The Basin to suit a range of budgets. To find the best low-cost hotel on Hotels.com that meets your needs, apply your search filters and then sort hotels by "Price: low to high".
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Is it worth staying in The Basin?
Basing yourself in The Basin makes it easy to explore Melbourne, including the neighborhoods of Olinda and Mount Dandenong.
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Find out more about The Basin

Find out more about The Basin

What's The Basin Like?

If you're in search of the perfect area to explore, look no further than The Basin. Nature lovers can visit Dandenong Ranges National Park and Dandenongs. There's plenty more to see, including Wicks Reserve and Wicks East Nature Reserve.

How to Get to The Basin

Flying to:

  • Melbourne, VIC (MEB-Essendon), 24.7 mi (39.7 km) from The Basin
  • Melbourne Airport (MEL), 28.7 mi (46.2 km) from The Basin

Things to See and Do in and around The Basin

What to See in The Basin

  • Dandenong Ranges National Park
  • Dandenongs
  • Wicks Reserve
  • Wicks East Nature Reserve

Things to Do near The Basin:

  • William Ricketts Sanctuary (2.6 mi/4.1 km away)
  • SkyHigh Mount Dandenong (2.7 mi/4.4 km away)
  • Dandenong Ranges Botanic Gardens (3 mi/4.8 km away)
  • Puffing Billy Steam Train (4.1 mi/6.6 km away)
  • Westfield Knox (4.3 mi/6.9 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Melbourne?

  • Hottest months: January, February, December, March (average 67°F)
  • Coldest months: July, August, June, September (average 50°F)
  • Rainiest months: October, December, November, September (average 3 inches of rainfall)

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