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Further Distractions

Museum of Modern Art - Heide

The former home of John and Sunday Reed, patrons of the Melbourne art scene, was turned into the Museum of Modern Art following their deaths. Their home now houses exhibitions of contemporary Australian art.

7 Templestowe Road, Bullenn
Tel: (03) 98 50 15 00. Fax: (03) 98 52 01 54.
Transport: Heidelberg station then taxi for 2km (1.2 miles).
Opening hours: 1000-1700 Tues-Fri and 1200-1700 Sat and Sun.
Admission: A$6 (concessions available).

William Ricketts Sanctuary

Located in Mountain Ash forest in Dandenong Ranges, tranquil William Ricketts Sanctuary is the location where the sculptor, William Ricketts, positioned his mystical kiln-fired clay sculptures of Aboriginal figures among the rocks and ferns.

Tel: (03) 97 51 13 00.
Web site: www.parks.vic.gov.au
Transport: Car along the Mount Dandenong Tourist Road.
Opening hours: 1000-1630 daily.
Admission: A$5 (concessions available).



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