Living Legends: The International Home of Rest for Champion Horses

Living Legends: The International Home of Rest for Champion Horses

Amusement and Theme Parks
Historical Sites and Heritage Locations
Landmarks and Buildings
National Parks and Reserves
Natural Attractions
Parks and Gardens
Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks
  • Adventure
  • Nature & Wildlife
Daily: 10.00am – 4.00pm
$15 – $25
  • $5 – $10 Child

Highlights

  • Meet retired champion racehorses like Apache Cat and Silent Witness, connecting with legends of the track.
  • Savour Devonshire Tea in the historic Woodlands Homestead, enjoying a taste of local tradition in serene gardens.
  • Explore 1,500 acres of bushland, immersing yourself in nature with over 1,000 wild kangaroos and native birds.
  • Plan a picnic in beautiful parklands, creating memorable moments for all ages in a relaxing outdoor setting.
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Melbourne Airport’s closest tourist attraction – historic homestead and gardens, coffee shop, retired champion racehorses surrounded by parklands with over 1,000 wild kangaroos and over 100 species of Australian native birds.

Living Legends is a multi-awarded visitor destination and has been voted the People’s Choice for Best Victorian Tourism Experience at the RACV Victorian Tourism Awards.

At Living Legends, you can meet and mingle with retired champion racehorses such as Apache Cat, Zipping, Silent Witness and Melbourne Cup winners Brew, Efficient, Prince Of Penzance, Twilight Payment and Almandin.

Enjoy Devonshire Tea or coffee in the Woodlands Historic Homestead, smell the roses in the heritage gardens; walk, run, climb or ride your bikes in the surrounding 1,500 acres of bushland complete with kangaroos and abundant native birdlife. Bring a picnic basket, plan a day trip- it’s a place where people of all ages can relax and enjoy our legends in beautiful parklands.

Located six minutes door to door from Melbourne Airport with free parking. Please visit their website for information on their public tours of horses.

Ideal for layovers with local pick up, tour booking and fully catered formal and informal function packages available. An ideal destination for all ages- schools, service clubs, and community groups.

16°C Clear sky
4.6 / 5 780 Google reviews

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Accreditations

  • Quality Tourism Accreditation
  • Sustainable Tourism Accreditation by ATIC
  • Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
  • Victoria Tourism Industry Council
  • Visitor Information Centre

Features

  • Barbeque
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Conference/Convention Facilities
  • Enquiry Desk
  • Family Friendly
  • Food and Refreshments
  • Lookouts
  • Pet Friendly – Enquire
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop / Gift Shop

Activities

  • Birdwatching
  • Cycling
  • Mountain Biking
  • Walks

Tags

  • Adventure
  • Nature & Wildlife
Accessibility

Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

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