New Show Trails
With all new adventure trails and heaps of free activities, there’s nothing like the value of this year’s Royal Melbourne Show.
Your day at the Show would not be complete without experiencing the free and fun star attractions! Marked with a star on your Show map these unique attractions will delight one and all, allowing you to experience a memorable, great value day out. Click here to find out more.
The new Farm Discovery Trail will provide a unique opportunity for children of all ages to learn about farm life in a fun, educational and interactive atmosphere.
The Trail exposes children to all the Show highlights as well as amazing experiences including;-
- Milk a cow in the new Milking Barn
- Cuddle baby animals in the NAB Animal Nursery Discovery Farm
- Make a surprise at the VAFI Working with Wood activity
- Show their artistic flair at the Dairy Australia painting mural
- See living organism under the microscope at the Waterwatch trailer
- Pat a weaner pig at the Pigs and People display
- Enjoying kid's character shows like Kung Fu Panda, Garfield and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!
The Farm Discovery Trail booklet is free from all Information Booths at the Show, and begins at three different locations around the Showgrounds. The aim is complete the Farm Discovery Trail by visiting all 12 locations, answering a simple question at each one and collecting several giveaways along the way.
Upon completion kids will receive a certificate and prize, making the Farm Discovery Trail for kids the best way to experience the fun and excitement of the Royal Melbourne Show, and learn something new along the way!
McDonald's are proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of Farm Discovery Trail at
the 2008 Royal Melbourne Show. McDonald's Victoria is committed to supporting
local communities and encouraging children to lead active, balanced lifestyles.
Adults can enjoy the Great Tasting Trail which takes you on a tasty journey through the centerpiece of the Showgrounds, the Grand Pavilion. The Great Tasting Trail is your chance to experience the best Victoria has to offer including produce from the 2008 feature region, the Grampians Pyrenees.
The Trail will include the sampling opportunities with the following products to name a few:
- Luv-A-Duck
- Sauced Fine Preserves
- Go Natural Health Foods
- Sweet n Sour Candy
- Uncle Johns Licorice
- Victorian Apiarists Association Inc
- Thomas Chipman Corn Chips
- Victorian Farmers Markets Association
- Aussie Farmers Direct
- The Red Balloon - Candy Artisans
- Nuts About Life
- Bondi Chai Latte
- Neverfail Springwater Limited
- Grampians and Pyrenees
- Yarra Valley Regional Food Group
- Dippin Dots Australia
- Irrewarra Homestead Natural Ice Cream
- Jalna Dairy Foods
- The Yogurt Van
- Wine Selectors
- Bacchus Distillery
- Grand Ridge Brewery