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4 Jul

Free Firelight Cruise

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What better way for the whole family to watch the world class Firelight Festival than on board the iconic Victoria Star.

The Victoria Star promises an exciting evening with the family as you cruise along the Yarra. With incredible views of Melbourne's bustling shipping yards and cosmopolitan skyline, and music on board, you're invited to sit back and relax, take advantage of the food and drink service and be sure to have an adventure along pier as you make your way to the dock. The Docklands Firelight Festival boasts a range of entertainment, performances and events taking place over the weekend, so you can be certain the whole family will be entertained.

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Fri 4 Jul
  • 7pm - 9pm 7:00pm - 9:00pm

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Victoria Star
131 Harbour Esplanade
Docklands 3008

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This is a free event

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  • telephone number: 0432 303 169
  • email address: Sail@victoriastar.com.au
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The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

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