Altona Aquatic Centre

A hot day with nothing to do? Aesthetically pleasing, centrally located and accessible, Altona's Aquatic Centre draws all ages to bask in the sun or take a dip! The brand new, family-friendly facility offers over 35,000 sq. ft. of fun, featuring a Junior Olympic pool, wading pool and water play area for younger swimmers, a huge water slide and wide slide, as well as a diving board, water cannons, and where else but in Altona would you find a jumbo spraying sunflower?

Oakview Golf Club

A short, five minute drive will take you to the Oakview Golf Club, a challenging, 9 hole golf course complete with a driving range, as well as water and sand hazards.  Set in lovely oak forest, this course welcomes the novice or pro.  Golf carts are available for those who wish a more leisurely day.

Altona Beach Village

Tucked away in a peaceful pocket of Port Phillip Bay, Altona Beach Village is reminiscent of the days when everyone knew everyone in the local shopping centre.

 

Altona’s history as a sleepy seaside village is still evident today.  From the leafy street lined shopping strip, the old pier at the end of Pier Street stretches into the water for some 300 metres.  The pier has been used by anglers, swimmers and tourists alike for decades.  A walk along it’s planks is the perfect way to end a bout of shopping or after enjoying a meal at one of Altona’s cafes or restaurants.

Opposite the beach, Logan Reserve was originally the front yard of Altona’s first European settler, whose Homestead still stands today, overlooking the sea as it has done since the late 1800’s.  Altona’s Historical Society is now housed in this fully restored building which is well worth a look during your visit. 

A unique and vibrant street market is held every Tuesday (9am-3pm) in Pier and Railway Streets, offering a variety of art, craft and fresh produce.

Altona Gate Shopping Centre

Altona Gate Shopping Centre is a four level sub-regional centre located approximately 10km west of the Melbourne CBD. It incorporates a car park and gymnasium at basement level with three floors of retail trading, including late night shopping on Thursday and Friday.

Van Gogh's Sun Flowers

No stop in Altona would be complete without viewing the town's own contribution to the Guinness Book of World Records! Dubbed the Largest Painting on an Easel, the giant replica of Vincent Van Gogh's 'Sunflowers' will simply take your breath away!

In 1998, local artist and school teacher, Cameron Cross had a vision: He would create a landmark that would combine Altona's reputation as the Sunflower Capital of Canada with it's deep artistic roots. With assistance from the Altona and District Chamber of Commerce, this vision was realized. How was this accomplished?

First, a 76'6'' high, 27,000 lb, three-legged easel was engineered and constructed. Then, 24 sheets of 3/4'' plywood were laminated together to form the "canvas". Top this off with talent, combined with 17 gallons of paint, and the vision is complete! Originally located north of the Altona Park, the painting was moved to is new location on 10th avenue in the north east corner of town in 2006. This wonder must be seen to be believed!