10 THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU TURN 10

THE ART OF STREET ART Explore ’s many LANEWAYS to see their bright, brilliant and bizarre street art. Stop at Shortstop Donuts first and munch as you walk.

FLIT AROUND THE BUTTERFLY HOUSE Make friends with some of TALK TO THE ANIMALS the 600 winged residents Be transported to Africa at fluttering around the WERRIBEE OPEN RANGE ZOO BUTTERFLY HOUSE at to see lions, hippos, cheetahs, and catch rhinos and giraffes, and meet a a free keeper’s talk. meerkat family up close.

BE A FARMER IN THE CITY Feed the goats, cuddle a guinea pig and see sheep, chickens and horses in the city at COLLINGWOOD CHILDREN’S FARM. While in the ’hood have burgers in a train carriage on a rooftop at Easey’s.

FIND MORE THAN BOOKS AT THE LIBRARY See where the bullets ricocheted off bushranger Ned Kelly’s armour at the and be sure to book a spot at storytime (it’s free). TRAVEL BY TRAM EVERYWHERE Jumping on a tram is the easiest – and most fun – way to get around the city. Don’t leave town without riding one of the historic W-class trams for free.

FEED YOUR SPORTS STAR DREAMS Head to the AUSTRALIAN SPORTS MUSEUM at the MCG to test your skills at everything from kicking to surfing. Then find out what it’s like to walk onto the pitch on a tour of the MCG.

LOTS TO SEE AT THE NGV From a floating cow to a green lady crying, find your favourite (and your least favourite) artworks at this giant gallery. And then visit the gallery shop for books, puzzles and washi tape.

WATCH PENGUINS WADDLE ALONG Score a spot on ST KILDA PIER as the sun sets to watch the cute local penguin colony waddle its way ashore. Then waddle your way to Europa bakery for a giant slice of cake.

GET YOUR FUN ON IN DOCKLANDS Fill a day with fun and entertainment in DOCKLANDS including ice skating, riding the Observation Wheel and playing old-school arcade games at Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq. ILLUSTRATION: MIKE ROSSI