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The Great Escape

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The Great Escape offers six immersive escape rooms with engaging themes such as Prison Breaks, Paranormal Activities and The Walking Undead.

Each room is designed to challenge teams with puzzles and hidden clues, making it a fantastic activity for friends, families and corporate groups. With special discounts available on select days, it's a great way to enjoy a unique and interactive experience.

Hours

Day Times
Monday
  • 10.30am - 9pm 10.30am - 9pm
Tuesday
  • 10.30am - 12am 10.30am - 12am
Wednesday
  • 10.30am - 9pm 10.30am - 9pm
Thursday
  • 10.30am - 12am 10.30am - 12am
Friday
  • 10.30am - 12am 10.30am - 12am
Saturday
  • 10.30am - 12am 10.30am - 12am
Sunday
  • 10.30am - 10.30pm 10.30am - 10.30pm

Location

The Great Escape Melbourne
199 Grattan St
Carlton 3053

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  • telephone number: 03 9576 1138
  • email address: info@greatescapevic.com
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Christmas things to do

The city’s wrapped and ready with magical moments, twinkling lights and festive fun.

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Christmas eat and drink

Savour the city’s festive flavours with rooftop bars and menus made for merry moments.

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Christmas shopping

Start ticking off your list in the city’s iconic laneways, arcades and malls.

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Dreamskape

Explore the District Dockland's multi-media sensory entertainment complex.

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Life4Cuts Chinatown

A Korean-inspired self-photo booth studio in Chinatown.

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PLAYit

Next level arcade and mini golf fun for all ages and abilities.

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Flight Experience Australia

Known for its Boeing 737 Simulator Experiences.

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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.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future. For more information, visit Aboriginal Melbourne.

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