Multicultural & pilgrimage circuit
Half or full day · 5–9 hours
Curated for South Asian, multi-faith and multicultural communities. We do this every week. Curated routes covering the Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple, the Sikh Temple in Blackburn, the Albanian Mosque in Carlton North, the Buddhist Temple in Springvale, and the Bendigo Great Stupa for full-day groups. Hindi, Tamil, Punjabi or English-speaking drivers on request.
Why it's famous
Discover Multicultural circuit.
Melbourne is one of the world's most multicultural cities, and its places of worship tell that story in stone, colour and gold. In a single day you can stand beneath the carved towers of a South Indian Hindu temple, visit a Buddhist temple in the south-east, share a gurdwara's welcome and see Melbourne's first mosque.
The Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple in Carrum Downs, run by the Hindu Society of Victoria, sits on 15 acres and was consecrated in 1994. The Albanian Australian Islamic Society opened Melbourne's first mosque in 1969 in Carlton North. Each stop is a working place of worship that welcomes respectful visitors.
This is a day built around faith, not the clock. We plan the route around prayer and darshan times, wait at each stop as long as you need, and can add other temples, gurdwaras or mosques for your family, or the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion near Bendigo on a longer day.
What you'll see & do
- Darshan beneath the twin carved towers of the Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple
- Vegetarian food at the temple's own café, Café Annapoorani (check its hours on the day)
- Quiet time at a Buddhist temple in Melbourne's south-east
- Visit the Blackburn gurdwara, including langar when it's served
- See Melbourne's first mosque, opened in 1969 by the Albanian Australian Islamic Society
- Option on a full day: the Great Stupa of Universal Compassion and its Jade Buddha near Bendigo
- Build your own circuit, for example Sunshine Mosque, Craigieburn Gurdwara or Quang Minh Temple in the west
Why you'll love it
- Shri Shiva Vishnu — the largest Hindu temple in Victoria
- Buddhist, Sikh and Islamic landmarks in one respectful circuit
- Vegetarian lunch stop chosen for your community's preferences
- A driver who understands pilgrimage etiquette and timing
$399 AUD — total. No hidden anything.
One fixed price per vehicle (up to 7 people). Here's exactly what that covers:
- Fixed price in AUDThe price you see is the total — per vehicle, up to 7 people
- No hidden chargesNo booking fees, no card surcharges, no surprises
- Tolls, fuel & parking includedEverything the car needs is in the price
- No driver or waiting chargesYour driver and reasonable waiting are included
- Hotel / home pickup & drop-offDoor-to-door across Melbourne — included free
- FREE airport pickup with any tourBook a tour and we collect you from the airport at no charge
- Pay your wayIn advance or any time before your trip ends — PayID, card or cash
See it on film
Official videos
AAIS Celebrating 50 Years of Melbourne's First Mosque
Official video · [AAIS] Albanian Australian Islamic Society
Introduction to the Great Stupa Of Universal Compassion 2024
Official video · The Great Stupa of Universal Compassion
Your day, stop by stop
What we’ll do.
Times are guidance — we adjust on the day to your group’s pace.
Send this itinerary to your group:
- 09
09:00
Pickup from your home
Western Suburbs door pickup.
- 10
10:00
Shri Shiva Vishnu Temple, Carrum Downs
South Indian Hindu temple — 60 to 90 minutes for darshan.
Run by the Hindu Society of Victoria, the temple sits on 15 acres in Carrum Downs and was consecrated in 1994. The society describes it as the largest Hindu temple in the Southern Hemisphere. The precinct also has a cultural centre and a café. Its website doesn't publish a dress code or photography policy, so dress modestly, take your shoes off where the signs ask, and ask before taking photos inside.
Official website ↗ - 12
12:00
Springvale Buddhist Temple
Quan Am temple complex — 45 minutes.
Melbourne's south-east has several Vietnamese, Cambodian and Thai Buddhist temples, many of them along Springvale Road. We'll confirm which temple your group would like to visit when you book. Dress modestly, take your shoes off before entering the shrine halls, and ask before taking photos of altars or people at prayer.
- 13
13:30
Vegetarian lunch stop
Springvale or Sunshine — your choice. We know the good places.
- 15
15:00
Sikh Temple, Blackburn
Gurudwara visit — 45 to 60 minutes including langar if available.
A long-established gurdwara on Whitehorse Road, Blackburn. All visitors cover their heads and remove their shoes before entering the prayer hall, which is standard practice at every gurdwara. We didn't find an official website for this gurdwara, so ask the sevadars inside before taking photos.
- 16
16:30
Albanian Mosque, Carlton North
Mosque visit — 30 to 45 minutes.
The Albanian Australian Islamic Society was formed in 1963 and opened Melbourne's first mosque in 1969. The society says the mosque is open 365 days a year and welcomes visitors at any time. Its website doesn't publish a dress code, so wear modest clothing with arms and legs covered, women bring a headscarf, and avoid Friday prayer time unless you're joining it.
Official website ↗🎟️ Booking recommended
Drop-in visits are welcome. The society also runs one-hour group tours that you request through its website.
- 18
18:00
Drop-off at home
Direct return.
Getting there
How far is it?
Every numbered stop on one map — shown from the CBD for scale. Your day is door-to-door from your home, we handle all the driving, tolls and parking. Tap the map for Google Maps.
Tickets & bookings
Book your tickets before the day.
Attraction entry isn’t included in the fare — buy it directly from the official sites below (no mark-up, no middleman). Tell us your session times and we’ll plan the driving around them.
Albanian Mosque, Carlton North
Drop-in visits are welcome. The society also runs one-hour group tours that you request through its website.
aais.org.au
What’s included
- Premium 8-seat MPV for the booked hours
- Driver, fuel and all road tolls
- Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
- Multilingual driver on request (Hindi, Tamil, Punjabi)
- Respectful waiting at each stop — we don't watch the clock
Not included
- Donations (where applicable)
- Meals and snacks
- Bendigo Great Stupa is full-day only — quoted separately
Common questions
Good to know.
- Can you build a different route?
- Yes — tell us which places you want to visit and we'll sequence them around prayer schedules and travel time, with a fixed quote.
- Do we have to follow a strict schedule?
- No — within the booked hours, we wait at each stop as long as you need. We're not on a meter.
- Can we pray and rest in the vehicle?
- Yes. The MPV is private during the day and the driver waits outside for darshan/prayers.
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