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The road to recovery Local journeys to help rebuild Australia

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Mount Wilson 3 Mount Tomah 3 Mount Victoria 4 Blackheath 4 Medlow Bath 4 Katoomba 4 Leura 4 NEW SOUTH WALES

Blue Mountains National Park

Sydney

Kanangra-Boyd National Park

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● Blue Mountains

Bilpin 3

● Southern Highlands 6 -7 Nattai National Park

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● Shoalhaven

● Far South Coast 10-13 14

● Snowy Region AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

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● Canberra

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Kangaroo Island 23

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● Alpine Region

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● North East

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Robertson 7

Kangaroo Valley 8

Berry 8 Shoalhaven Heads 9 Jervis Bay 9

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Milton 9 Mollymook 9 Ulladulla 9

Canberra 15 23

● Kangaroo Island

Mittagong 6 Bowral 6

Berrima 7 Moss Vale 7 Bundanoon 7

ACT

Namadgi National Park

Batemans Bay 11 Mogo 11 Broulee 12 Moruya 12

Deua National Park

Rutherglen 22 Tallangatta 22

Cooma 14 Kosciuszko National Park

Beechworth 22 Milawa 21

Cheshunt 21

Jindabyne 14

Bermagui 12

Bright 19

Tathra 13 Merimbula 13 Pambula 13

Falls Creek 20

Harrietville 20

Dinner Plain 20

Mansfield 19

Narooma 12

Tilba Tilba 12

Crackenback 14

Mitta Mitta 20 Whitfield 22

Wadbilliga National Park

Eden 13

VICTORIA Snowy River National Park

Yarra Ranges

Cann River 18

Melbourne Bairnsdale 17

Mallacoota 18

Orbost 18 Lakes Entrance 18

Metung 17 0

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FRONT COVER Bonang Road, Orbost, East Gippsland, Victoria, photographed by Greg Briggs. February 2020.

BACK COVER Mount Wilson, Blue Mountains, NSW, photographed by Helena Dolby. February 2020.

Editor ACT Josephine Huynh | Editor NSW Jen Melocco | Editor Vic Emily Power | Editorial producers Hailey Coules, Danielle Giannopoulos | Group picture editor Kylie Thomson | Senior designer Colleen Chin Quan National managing editor Alice Stolz | Group director, Consumer Jason Chuck | Chief executive officer Jason Pellegrino The Road to Recovery is published by Domain Holdings Australia Limited. All information is correct at the time of printing and may be subject to change.

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The value of communities cannot be underestimated. We know they glue people together and, in an intangible way, become a safe harbour during times of utter peril and despair.

In the aftermath of the searing fires that torched many of our most beloved towns, people are still wrestling with the notion of, ‘how do I help?’ For the fireaffected communities and the surrounding areas, some which are unsinged physically but still feeling the emptiness of visitors fleeing their region, they quite simply need us to visit. We’ve pulled together what we hope is a comprehensive guide to where to go, how to get there and we’ve sprinkled it with suggestions of where to hang your hat for a few nights. As Mallacoota local Jodie York says, ‘‘We need you to come … that’s the best way you can help.”

So, let’s get back on the road and help Australian communities rebuild. Together.

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N E W SOU T H WA L E S | BLUE MOU N TA I NS Wo r d s b y SU E WILLIAMS Ph o t o s b y H E LE NA D O LBY

Valley views from Blackheath.

February 2020.

The Blue Mountains hold a special place in the hearts of Australians with its swathes of World Heritage wilderness, treasured national parks and distinctive towns. Those along the Bells Line of Road from Bilpin through to Mount Wilson and Lithgow beyond felt the brunt of the fires but the greater mountains have also been affected with visitor numbers down in Leura, Katoomba and Blackheath. “We need to get the message out that everything is open, you can go on bushwalks, and you can really enjoy the area,” says Leura artist and shopkeeper, Kate Soady.

Bilpin DISTANCE FROM SYDNEY

90 kilometres west DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE

900 kilometres north-east RENOWNED FOR Orchards which give it the moniker “Land of the Mountain Apple” It’s a small town on Bells Line of Road but Bilpin has a big heart, and it’s been enjoying a surge of interest from generous vistors since it was hit by the bushfires.

At Bilpin Cider Co, farmer Sean Prendergast says the fires never came onto his property, but the family-run enterprise lost a week’s business when the road was closed.

Since it reopened on Boxing Day, however, everyone has been incredibly supportive.

“Customers swarmed up here afterwards to show us their support and we’re very grateful,” he says. “But we’d obviously love to see more people coming over and seeing what a great range of ciders we have, and come and taste some and have an apple pie and order a picnic basket.”

Roadside stalls and local shops sell apple pies, apple cider vinegar, jam, honey and juice. For food, check out Mary Lou’s Bite for great burgers and chips, have a pie at The Pines Orchard or a fabulous hunk of apple pie with coffee at the Bilpin Apple Pie Cottage Orchard Caffe.

There’s a variety of accommodation, from self-catering cabins to B&Bs, including the Wollemi Wilderness Cabins in bushland, while for romantic getaways try Love Cabins.

Other offerings include the five country-style cedar cabins of Bilpin Resort, and The Maples. ●

Mount Tomah & Mount Wilson DISTANCE FROM SYDNEY

114 kilometres west DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE

898 kilometres north-east Stunning gardens that change colour with the seasons

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The summer flowers are out in vivid reds, yellows, oranges and purples at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden at Mount Tomah putting on an astonishing display.

While the fires impacted roughly a quarter of the collection, including the wilderness and conservation area, the main centre of the garden – which most people see – is looking amazing.

“Explore the garden and its many nature walks, local wildlife and birds, and see the dahlias, cone flowers and perennials out in full

bloom – its a kaleidoscope of colour,” says Denise Ora, executive director of the Botanic Garden.

“Our beautiful Potager Restaurant looks over the greater Blue Mountains area, or maybe stay overnight at our onsite accommodation.”

For Mount Wilson, one of the best times to visit is in autumn with falling leaves of European trees and a garden festival in April and May. During this time and throughout the year stunning private gardens open to visitors are a highlight. Bring a picnic as Mount Wilson has no shops, cafes or even petrol stations.

There’s a variety of cottages for rent, including luxury boutique The Loft at Chimney Cottage, a two-storey cabin in a corner of an English-style garden at the historic estate, along with the two-bedroom The Teachers Cottage and Sefton Cottage. ●

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Leura DISTANCE FROM SYDNEY

100 kilometres west DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE

920 kilometres north-east Being the most upmarket part of the mountains, with gardens, boutique stores, gorgeous cafes & fine restaurants RENOWNED FOR

M Y PE RS PE C T IV E Asia Upward Logan Brae Orchards co-owner

Lovely Leura is a perennial favourite with visitors for its nicely preserved heritage streetscape, its flowering cherry trees, cool-climate gardens and impossibly cute shops.

“But this year, with the fires coming up in December, no one came up to do their Christmas shopping as they usually do, and all the retail endured a massive hit,” says artist Kate Soady, who has the Moontree Candle Shop and Gallery.

“That continued through January, with the perception that the mountains had been burnt to a crisp.

Of course, big areas of bushland were destroyed but they’re a long way away and you don’t really even see them from the towns.

“It’s been really, really challenging.

We need to get the message out that everything is open, you can go on bushwalks, and you can really enjoy the area.”

The Leura Cascades are always a pretty sight, while the Everglades Gardens run by the National Trust have five hectares of landscaping and a theatre, and the NSW Toy and Railway Museum is a treasure trove of childhood memories. There are also walking tracks that will take you past falls and lookouts.

As well as Moontree, there are also chocolate shops, an old-fashioned candy store, famed boutique Teddy Sinclair and The Nook with gifts and curios.

It has plenty of choices for food, too, from the upscale Silk’s Brasserie in its vintage building with chequerboard floors, Bon Ton and Eucalypt, to the funky Leura Garage and Polar Bear of Leura with great cocktails.

Accommodation similarly comes in all shapes and sizes – and price points. The Fairmont Resort & Spa – MGallery by Sofitel has undergone a major revamp and is now buzzing, while the high-end Old Leura Dairy eco-hotel is full of character. ●

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“We’ve had some rain and it’s green and lush, and it’s really interesting to see some of the bushland in the aftermath of the fires from the lookouts. So my message to people is, ‘Come on up!

Don’t be shy!’”

Katoomba DISTANCE FROM SYDNEY

102 kilometres west DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE

921 kilometres north-east RENOWNED FOR Being the heart of the mountains, with cafes, good shopping & scenic walks Katoomba is a gathering place, whether it’s those arriving for a writers’ or arts festival or abseilers and cavers ready for adventure.

On Saturday nights, for instance, you usually have to wait for up to an hour for a seat at the town’s Station Bar & Woodfired Pizza.

But not at the moment.

“It has been a lot quieter because most of the tourists aren’t coming,” says manager David Hewitt.

“It’s been a long, hard slog letting people know that it’s been safe up here since late December. I think people are still nervous – and they shouldn’t be.”

Katoomba has a huge choice of cafes, restaurants, pubs, bars, vintage shops and adventure-gear places.

Among the most interesting places to eat, along with the Station Bar & Woodfired Pizza, are the Basil Nut Cafe offering Asian street food, the art deco Avalon Restaurant and Bar and Pins on Lurline.

Close by is Echo Point with its tremendous views of the rock formation the Three Sisters, the Ruined Castle and the Giant Stairway with myriad walks through the valley. Other major attractions include Scenic World with the world’s steepest funicular railway which was once built for the coal and oil-shale mines, and the Skyway cable car over the Jamison Valley.

The most eye-catching digs in town is the 1882 Carrington Hotel, which has been recently completely refurbished and is now rated 3-star, while for a little extra luxury there’s the 4-star Lurline House or the equally highly rated Echoes Boutique Hotel. For the ultimate stay, try the 5-star Lilianfels Blue Mountains Resort & Spa. But there’s plenty of cheaper accommodation, too, from cosy B&Bs and holiday houses. Even the town’s youth hostel, a bargain at $20 a night, is light and airy, has big rooms, a log fire and exceedingly friendly staff. ●

Mount Victoria & Medlow Bath DISTANCE FROM SYDNEY

150 kilometres west DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE

861 kilometres north-east RENOWNED FOR Mount Victoria has the mountains’ highest point & Medlow Bath the Hydro Majestic Mount Victoria is very much blink-and-you’ll-miss-it but that, say locals, is part of its charm. It’s quiet, peaceful and has a great community atmosphere.

In the centre of the town, there’s the old Post Office, the Gatekeeper’s Cottage, the 1849 sandstone Toll Bar

House and the well loved Mount Vic Flicks, a cinema in the town’s community hall.

In Medlow Bath, there’s no going past the Hydro Majestic. Having undergone a fabulous renovation, the 1904 spa has regained its past art deco glory, and has a selection of excellent restaurants and stunning afternoon teas. ●

Blackheath DISTANCE FROM SYDNEY

112 kilometres west DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE

867 kilometres north-east RENOWNED FOR Great views & a cool village atmosphere The family-run Logan Brae Orchards, which were planted in 1919, are just preparing to open their gates for the apple season in March. “We were really lucky in that we weren’t affected by the fires, only by the smoke and anxiety, but we’ve all been affected by the lack of people coming to the mountains,” says co-owner Asia Upward.

“The lack of business affects us all and people still seem nervous about coming up.

“A lot of businesses say they don’t know how much longer they’ll be able to survive. But it’s stunning up here at the moment.

“We’ve had some rain and it’s green and lush, and it’s really interesting to see some of the bushland in the aftermath of the fires from the lookouts. So my message to people is, ‘Come on up! Don’t be shy!’”

There are lots of markets, too, for food and crafts, and Blackheath has some of the most interesting shopping around, with the large Victory Theatre Antique Centre.

Blackheath also has the one-hatted restaurant Fumo for modern Australian food with a Japanese twist, while organic sourdough bakery Bakehouse on Wentworth is famed for its pies.

And of course there is fabulous walking around Blackheath with stunning views from Govetts Leap, overlooking the Grose Valley and waterfalls, Evans Lookout, Perrys Lookdown and Pulpit Rock. ●

Take in nature on one of the many bush tracks in Leura.

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N E W SOU T H WA L E S | S OU T HER N HIGHL A N D S Wo r d s b y K ATE FARRE LLY

Recent rain has restored green pastures to the

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Southern Highlands.

The Southern Highlands are known for rolling green hills, historical towns and as a perfect place for a weekend escape or complete tree change. As the highlands’ high seasons of autumn and winter approaches, now is the time to plan a visit to the stunning area as it recovers both directly and indirectly from the fires. “We’re already seeing a spring in the step of visitors after some cooler days and some rain,” says Bowral small business owner Maureen Gardner. “If you come and visit the highlands today you could go to any one of the villages and they all look spectacular.”

Mittagong DISTANCE FROM SYDNEY

113 kilometres south-west DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE

766 kilometres north-east RENOWNED FOR Historic buildings & an evolving dining scene Financier Tony Harmey moved to the historic town of Mittagong with wife Angie and kids Lily and Max four years ago and discovered a happy balance between peaceful country living and urban amenity.

“There are great options for education, good sporting facilities, a beautiful pool and a great golf course. I have to go to Sydney a lot for work, and I can be there in one and a half hours,” he says.

For the visitor or local alike the town’s burgeoning food and wine scene is also a drawcard.

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Long-standing Main Street favourites include The Glass Cafe where you can listen to live music, the award-winning Shaggy Cow headed by restaurateur Mark Wilson, Four Seasons Bistro, with a menu catering to vegetarians and vegans, and retro coffee shop and record bar Brewsters.

For a dose of history, walk the streets and laneways and discover the restored Victorian cottages.

Many of the public buildings erected in the late 1800s have also been wellpreserved. And for a welcome dose of nature, Lake Alexandra offers picnic grounds and a playground and is the starting point for some scenic walks.

“We live near the lake and it’s just a lovely place,” says Harmey. ●

Bowral DISTANCE FROM SYDNEY

118 kilometres south-west DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE

763 kilometres north-east RENOWNED FOR Gorgeous gardens & grand properties If there is a silver lining to the destructive bushfires, Maureen Gardner believes it to be the very deep sense of community stirred to life by the crisis. “[There has been a] phenomenal community embrace because of what the RFS has done,” says Gardner who, with husband Chris, runs four businesses in Green Lane, an oasis within Bowral’s Acre complex.

“Signs have popped up all over town, in private homes, outside the produce store, and in business windows, saying in bold letters ‘Thanks RFS’.”

Describing herself as a classic treechanger, Gardner moved to the highlands 12 years ago drawn by the cooler climate, natural beauty, gardens and grand properties the region is famous for.

The Gardners run two restaurants, Harry’s on Green Lane and Plantation Cafe, plus an indoor plant boutique called The Orangery and a quirky garden shop called The Potting Shed.

She believes the boutique nature of Bowral’s retail along with an evergrowing cool-climate wine industry and landscape, is what attracts so many visitors.

“We’re already seeing a spring in the step of visitors after some cooler days [and] some rain. If you come and visit the highlands today you could go to any one of the villages and they all look spectacular,” she says. ●

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Berrima

Bundanoon

Robertson

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125 kilometres south-west

152 kilometres south-west

144 kilometres south-west

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756 kilometres north-east RENOWNED FOR Well-preserved Georgian architecture

745 kilometres north-east RENOWNED FOR Brigadoon, one of the largest highland gatherings in the southern hemisphere

775 kilometres north-east RENOWNED FOR Arts & crafts

There are those of us who seek adventure and those who are looking for a peaceful and picturesque existence. Berrima Public School teacher Megan Moore falls into the latter camp.

“I would describe my life as idyllic,” she says. “When I’m walking along the river and around town I just feel so lucky. I love where I live and I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.”

The Moores left Sydney 18 years ago looking for country ambience and found it just north of the Wingecarribee River in Berrima, where they built a house, raised a family and continue to enjoy “simple country pleasures”.

When she’s looking for a friendly exchange, Moore need head no further than the General Store & Cafe which not only offers coffee, cakes and light meals but has become the “local hangout” with Italian chef Diego Arata at the helm.

His neighbours include The Little Hand Stirred Jam Shop for countrystyle produce and Baytree in Berrima for art and accessories.

Right across the road you’ll find hatted restaurant Eschalot, a sandstone beauty with shuttered french windows and a stone-flagged timber verandah, a venue favoured for special occasions.

It’s one of a clutch of heritage Georgian buildings dating back to the 1800s and happily still in use today, some now private homes and others trading as an arts school, pubs and restaurants.

You can experience the Georgian charm up-close by staying at The Surveyor General Inn, which claims to be the oldest continuously licensed hotel in Australia. ●

Andrew Thornton lost everything.

His house, all its contents and his property’s outbuildings burnt to the ground in the wake of the catastrophic Morton fire. But ask him where his focus is today and he doesn’t hesitate.

“The plan is definitely to rebuild,” he says. “My philosophy is focusing on moving forward, getting ourselves over this insurance hurdle and rebuilding.”

Thornton and his wife Kate only moved to Bundanoon from Sydney three years ago but have clearly found their tribe in the highland hamlet. “We feel blessed to have lived in this area and it’s just been amazing how supportive everyone has been,” he says.

While the leafy environs fuelled the bushfire, they also remain one of the area’s key attractions, alongside the character-filled guest houses, antique, garden and craft stores.

The annual Bundanoon Highland Gathering is a Scottish festival that attracts thousands of visitors to the town every April and this year will donate a percentage of ticket sales to the local rural fire services.

Bundanoon Hotel is set amid 0.8 hectares of gardens and prides itself on country-style service. The selection of restaurants and cafes include Ye Olde Bicycle Shoppe and Cafe where cyclists can glean information on bike trails in nearby Moreton National Park.

“We chose to live in a beautiful place like Bundanoon because we wanted a little bit of land among nature,” Thornton says.

“Anywhere there’s bush there’s a risk of fire, and [losing our home] has brought that home, but I would say to tourists it’s still a beautiful place to visit ... and to those still contemplating making a tree change, you should go ahead and do it.” ●

Towards the end of the FireAid charity concert held at Bowral’s Bong Bong Picnic Racecourse on January 24, the water bombing helicopter affectionately known as Elvis did a fly-over of the 6000-strong event.

Robertson resident Patsy Peacock was in the crowd and described “the cheers and tears” as quite extraordinary.

Peacock says the event was pulled together in just a few short weeks by Robertson local and veteran entertainer John Waters and his wife Zoe, raising more than $300,000 with help from the community.

“People asked ‘what can we do to help?’ They got security, council approvals, an agreement from Bong Bong race club to donate the grounds for the event and school kids were there on the day directing people around,” she says.

M Y PE RS PE C T IV E Andrew Thornton Bundanoon local

“My philosophy is focusing on moving forward, getting ourselves over this …

Originally from Sydney, Peacock says close communities like the one she has been a part of in Robertson for more than 20 years are what draw city folk to the Southern Highlands.

Robertson also caters for nature lovers with rainforest walks in the local nature reserve, and history buffs will appreciate a visit to the National Trust-listed Robertson Heritage Railway Station.

When hunger strikes, the Robertson Pie Shop offers 24 different sweet and savoury pies, while the Robertson Cheese Factory stocks a great selection of local cheeses and has an on-site cafe. ●

Moss Vale DISTANCE FROM SYDNEY

131 kilometres south-west DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE

756 kilometres north-east RENOWNED FOR Agriculture & gardens Moss Vale resident Kaye Tompson says the town has traditionally been viewed as the little sister to the larger Bowral and Mittagong but that attitude is shifting.

“The village itself has started to progress,” she says. “At one stage we had a lot of vacancies on the main street, that has now changed.”

Tompson credits Suzie Anderson’s homewares and lifestyle store, Suzie Anderson Home with kick-starting Moss Vale’s retail hub which now plays host to Nest & Burrow, Bowerbird on Argyle, Country Homes & Interiors and Mossy Store.

Cafes include Highlands Merchant, The Post Office and Il Pranzo, and Tompson says the Moss Vale Hotel and Bernie’s Diner are also great venues.

“Moss Vale also has antique shops and wine bars which all add to the atmosphere of the area. It’s just delightful how it’s starting to be transformed,” Tompson says.

“We’re still open for business and we need the support from other areas to get us moving again.” ●

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picture perfect beach.

The towns and villages of the Shoalhaven have a well-earned reputation as a magnet for holidaymakers wanting to unplug from the stresses of big city life. It’s hard to choose where to start, from the sparkling beaches to the shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants, adventure sports and cellar doors. While some towns and much of the bushland are in recovery mode after the devastating Currowan fire, most towns escaped direct damage. “Recovery is a long game and we need our visitors back more than ever,” says Rob Crow, chair of the Shoalhaven Tourism Advisory Group.

Berry DISTANCE FROM SYDNEY

142 kilometres south DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE

806 kilometres north-east RENOWNED FOR Foodie scene, homeware stores & heritage charm Even the name Berry sounds delectable. This pint-sized village punches above its weight. While architecture buffs can spend hours admiring the 19th century buildings, travellers with a more epicurean bent can indulge in an array of fine food offerings, including Milkwood, II Locale Gelato Cafe and Silos Estate.

Leon Maxwell comes from a long line of jam makers. With his wife Karin, he owns The Treat Factory and The Dairy Bar. Seating at The Dairy Bar overlooks the lush paddocks of a neighbouring

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dairy, which supplies the milk and cream to the bar.

“You can be drinking a milkshake looking over the deck watching the cows. If you’re talking about carbon miles, you don’t get past 100 metres,” says Maxwell.

Berry wasn’t directly in the line of the bushfires, but businesses took a hit as tourists avoided the region.

Now that most of the Shoalhaven region is welcoming visitors again, Berry is the perfect stop on a road trip.

It is also an antique-lover’s paradise, with treasures at Broughton Antiques & Collectables and Mrs Red’s Shed & Co Emporium.

Elsewhere, browse art galleries, homewares stores and markets.

Holiday accommodation ranges from camping at the Berry Showground Campsite to a range of luxurious retreats. ●

Kangaroo Valley DISTANCE FROM SYDNEY

157 kilometres south DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE

786 kilometres north-east RENOWNED FOR A romantic bridge & creative heart Is there a more Australian-sounding place name than Kangaroo Valley?

The tiny town, which boasts the oldest suspension bridge in Australia, sits along the Kangaroo River, between Nowra and Moss Vale.

In early January, fire destroyed vast swathes of farming land on the western fringe of the valley. Homes, farm buildings and animals were lost. Despite widespread damage to nearby bushland, the township of Kangaroo Valley survived and locals are eager to welcome visitors back.

At Kangaroo Valley Woodcrafts, Gavin Robinson makes rocking

horses from scratch. “We take timber right from urban salvaged logs, dry them and make horses from them,” he says.

Robinson says while many of the bush trails were burnt out, some remain open. Even with a limited range of nature activities, there’s plenty to do in the centre of town.

Kangaroo Valley Harvest is a smallscale market garden. Get your antiques and collectables fix at The Nostalgia Factory, stock up on plants at The Village Green Nursery or find jewellery, ceramics and pottery at Quirky Bird.

Many of the hotels, guest-houses, B&Bs and holiday homes pay homage to the valley’s farming heritage.

Options include private cottages at The Heavens Mountain Escape and Big Bell Farm holiday cabins, with cows, calves, horses and miniature goats, which are ideal for families. ●

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Jervis Bay

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The Shoalhaven River rises from the Southern Tablelands, flowing north through farmland near Braidwood before working its way down towards Nowra and out into the Tasman Sea. The laid-back village of Shoalhaven Heads occupies a prime position at the mouth of the river, ensuring visitors can enjoy the best of both (river and beach) worlds.

Seven Mile Beach tempts beachlovers with its broad sweep of fine white sand, stretching from Shoalhaven Heads north to Gerroa.

Holidaymakers are spoilt for choice with places to swim, fish, picnic or just stroll the beautiful coastline.

Shoalhaven Ski and Wake School caters to thrill-seekers keen to set their pulses racing. Or relax the pace with 18 holes at Shoalhaven Heads Golf Club, followed by a drink at the clubhouse.

Bangalay Luxury Villas is a collection of private villas with golf course or garden views.

The on-site restaurant, Bangalay Dining, showcases local produce including oysters, beef and native Australian ingredients.

Michelle Bishop, general manager at Bangalay, says families love the fact they can stay somewhere with daily housekeeping, a BMX track opposite, a corner shop down the road and easy access to the beach.

“They can walk to the pool or borrow one of our beach trolleys to load up and take down to the patrolled beach, less than 200 metres away,” Bishop says.

Some of the most interesting dining options are attached to nearby wineries.

Coolangatta Estate is perhaps the best known. Meanwhile Mountain Ridge Wines is generating buzz for its outstanding food and wine, knockout views and sustainable approach. ●

On land, Aboriginal rangers lead tours through botanic gardens in the coastal Booderee National Park, where bushland walking tracks give visitors a chance to glimpse native animals in their natural habitat.

Jervis Bay Maritime Museum in Huskisson showcases the region’s seafaring heritage. And if all that sightseeing is making you hungry, head to The Quarters just off the main strip.

Further south, Vincentia’s highlights include Blenheim Beach and Orion Beach. Accommodation includes beachside cottages, holiday houses and campgrounds. ●

854 kilometres north-east White sand & whale watching

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According to an urban legend that made its way around the globe, Jervis Bay – Hyams Beach, specifically – has the whitest sand in the world.

Various fact-checkers have debunked this theory over the past few years. What isn’t disputed, however, is the fact that this stretch of the South Coast and its tiny villages are a sensational holiday destination blessed with natural beauty. And really, really white sand.

Thankfully, the ferocious firestorm didn’t jump the highway this far north, meaning Callala Bay, Huskisson, Vincentia and Hyams Beach are still their sparkling selves.

The only thing missing has been a full summer’s worth of tourists.

Both on the water and below the surface, visitors can take in the bay’s rich marine life. Hop on a cruise or hire a kayak to get up close with bottlenose dolphins, fur seals, penguins and – from about May to November – migrating whales.

Jervis Bay Marine Park is one of the top dive destinations in Australia.

Try Dive Jervis Bay and Crest Diving for diving and snorkelling adventures.

Berry is welcoming visitors.

Milton DISTANCE FROM SYDNEY

218 kilometres south DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE

851 kilometres north-east Boutiques & old-school streetscape

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820 kilometres north-east Water sports & wineries

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Impossibly beautiful farmland surrounds the small town of Milton, about five minutes’ drive west of Mollymook and Ulladulla.

The historic township wasn’t damaged in the recent bushfires, though several towns to the north and south and vast sections of property inland were decimated.

Founded in 1860, Milton is renowned for its heritage streetscape, where upmarket clothing and homewares boutiques are housed in buildings dating from the late 1800s.

Travellers from Sydney and Canberra have long recognised the town’s appeal as a picturesque pitstop. Over the past few years, seachangers have also joined the club.

The result? A surge in classy dining options, as well as street after street of gorgeously renovated cottages – many of which are available as holiday accommodation.

Two off-the-charts Instagrammable places for travellers to stay are The Loft and The Stables at The Old Schoolhouse Milton – stylishly renovated spaces on the grounds of a historic property.

Foodies will be impressed by the cafe and restaurant scene in town and within easy driving distance.

Small Town Food + Wine, Flour Water Salt, The Guild and Milk Haus are some of the best. Cupitt’s Estate, between Ulladulla and Milton, is a long-lunch haven.

Don’t forget your Esky to stock up on wine, beers and cheese.

Other highlights include the Milton Theatre, Millhouse Gallery and retro delights at Turnbull Bros and Marlborough Antiques. ●

Mollymook & Ulladulla DISTANCE FROM SYDNEY

223 kilometres south DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE

830 kilometres north-east Beach life & fishing

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Some travellers have indulgence in mind. Others have an appetite for adventure. Others still would prefer to spend their well-earned break getting sand between their toes and saltwater on their togs.

The South Coast holiday towns of Mollymook and Ulladulla offer all this. And then some.

Mollymook is home to a pictureperfect beach with spots to please everyone from young families to snorkellers and experienced surfers.

Narrawallee Inlet and the Bogey Hall are outstanding for visitors with small children.

Accommodation spans the gamut from caravan parks to holiday units, contemporary beach houses and the sumptuous rooms at Bannisters.

The acclaimed Rick Stein at Bannisters showcases local seafood and seasonal produce.

A few clicks south is the bigger town of Ulladulla, a fishing port since the mid-1800s. It’s not hard to find fresh oysters, prawns or fish and chips – just head down to the Fishermen’s Co-Op at the wharf.

Dolphin-watching tours run all year round. Whale watching is best in July and August as they migrate north, then October and November for the return leg with their calves.

When it’s too cold or wet for a day at the beach, take in a movie at Arcadia Cinemas or a retro arcade game at Funland Ulladulla. ●

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Narooma’s historic Montague Island Lighthouse.

They call it the Sapphire Coast for a reason – water beyond as far as the eye can see and sunlight dancing across crystal-clear blue seas. This treasure on the NSW’s southern tip is one of Australia’s best spots for whale watching and appreciating the vast beaches of white sands stretching up to the Eurobodalla region, the heart of Australia’s Oyster Coast. In the first days of the new year, tourists were told to evacuate the South Coast via Batemans Bay – now they’re being asked to return and communities are waiting to embrace you like a local. You’ll find plenty of things to see and do including surfing, snorkelling, kayaking and fishing.

Batemans Bay DISTANCE FROM SYDNEY

278 kilometres south DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE

790 kilometres north-east RENOWNED FOR Plentiful seas & being the heartland of the Eurobodalla The pull of Batemans Bay is so great, we’d happily wager that almost every Sydney-sider or Canberran has taken at least a day trip to the shores of this coastal gem.

It’s a home away from home for many and when the out-of-control Currowan fire hit, a red haze enveloped its sky and hearts dropped in droves. While the Batemans Bay SES headquarters were lost in the blaze, the area still retains that same pull, thanks to its unwavering beauty and community spirit.

“I moved here only three weeks ago,” says Tim Booth, manager of Tourism and Events for Eurobodalla Shire Council.

“As cliched as it might sound, the desire to move here came from wanting to be in a strong community ... where people say hello to each other and are welcoming on the street.”

Booth likes to start the morning off with a swim in the calm waters of Corrigans Beach, only five minutes away from the centre of town.

For the foodies, head to Nourish on North for an organic meal then blow all the good you’ve done at Batemans Bay Ice Creamery. They’ve been serving cones for 37 years, so you know they’re doing something right!

And, of course, a trip to the town isn’t complete without a stop in at Batemans Bay Mini Golf, loved by people of all ages. ●

Mogo DISTANCE FROM SYDNEY

287 kilometres south DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE

798 kilometres north-east RENOWNED FOR The myriad of exotic animals to see at Mogo Wildlife Park Established in 1851 during the Goldrush, Mogo went from a sleepy highway town to a revitalised part of the South Coast that has brought in a number of tourists thanks to its heritage buildings and quirky stores.

It’s also home to over 250 animals at the Mogo Wildlife Park, including many exotic ones.

Bushfires had crept up to the wildlife park and saw animals relocated to safer grounds. Mogo Wildlife Park director Chad Staples is encouraging tourists to visit the businesses on the Princes Highway which passes through the town.

“It’s the Australian spirit, we rally together in hard times and help our mates. We’ve been seeing that every day in Mogo, even people that have lost. I feel honoured to be a part of this community,” he says.

“It’s a beautiful old town that is desperate for people to come back.

“The main street in Mogo has foods, arts and crafts, cafes and bookstores. About five minutes down the road are some of the most beautiful beaches in the whole country.”

Mogo is also home to the charming country restaurant Grumpy and Sweethearts, the go-to place if you’re looking for a hearty lunch or a midday drink in its leafy courtyard.

Another favourite is Mogo Pies, which just opened its doors last September. ●

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295 kilometres south DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE

807 kilometres north-east Great beaches, outdoor activities & Broulee Island Nature Reserve RENOWNED FOR

Broulee usually enjoys a healthy share of the annual holiday migration thanks to its laid-back lifestyle.

Just off its pristine beach is Broulee Island that offers a two-hour exploration of rockpools and coastline. North of Broulee are the villages of Mossy Point and Tomakin.

It’s the perfect part of the world to hire a kayak, cast a fishing line or learn to surf.

Perhaps mark the calendar for the Broulee Bay to Breakers annual fundraising 1.4-kilometre swim on March 8.

Shane Wehner of the Broulee Surf School is a former professional surfer with a top 30 world ranking. He says the bushfire impact means a struggle to maintain business until next summer. “But we’ve still got a few warmer months ahead and I’d appeal to school groups, sporting clubs, those who run government programs and corporate groups to show their support,” he says.

“Broulee is open for business and we really need visitors.”

When hunger kicks in, the Broulee Surf Lifesaving Club houses the South Brou Cafe and dishes up breakfast, lunch, coffee, burgers, milkshakes and fish and chips – all served with stunning views. ●

Moruya DISTANCE FROM SYDNEY

303 kilometres south DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE

815 kilometres north-east RENOWNED FOR Getting the balance between country & coastal life just right This close-knit community is located just a hop and skip away from some of the South Coast’s best beaches.

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heritage through guided tours and overnight camps.

Minga Cultural Experiences will allow you to learn about the dreaming of the Eurobodalla coast, taste bush tucker and medicine and partake in a smoke ceremony within the heart of the headlands.

John Murray, owner and operator of private accommodation The Knoll Moruya says there are so many places to explore that his guests typically stay from anywhere between two nights to two weeks.

The Knoll covers nearly seven hectares of private rural land with two residences nestled upon it and enjoys a backdrop of the Great Diving Range. The Country House is big enough for 12 people while The Cottage is more suited to a couple.

“We want people to visit not only to help our town rebuild but to experience a great part of the world that has so much to offer,” says Murray.

If you’re lucky enough to score a midweek getaway, take a trip into town for the SAGE Farmers Markets, which is held at Riverside Park every Tuesday. ●

pedal the coast along the Narooma to Dalmeny cycling route.

Narooma is also home to a great seafood delicacy: oysters. Don’t miss the Narooma Oyster Festival in May. There’ll be two full days to snap up locally caught oysters – evidently the “world’s best” if you ask the locals.

Jasmin Symons of Montague Island Adventures & Charter Fish Narooma says the phone usually rings off the hook over summer, but it has fallen silent since the fires. “Easter is coming up and there are still warmer months to enjoy fishing – kingfish are in season, and there’s snorkelling, penguin watching and more,” says Symons. ●

Tilba Tilba DISTANCE FROM SYDNEY

363 kilometres south DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE

668 kilometres north-east RENOWNED FOR Being a perfectly preserved heritage village Step back in time and pace into the National Trust-classified village of Tilba Tilba framed by lush countryside. This historic town is characterised by its preserved timber cottages and offers the perfect getaway to browse small shops and galleries or to sample local produce.

Mount Gulaga holds spiritual significance for the local Yuin Aboriginal people. Spectacular coastal views are on offer at the summit via a track that begins near La Galette restaurant.

Central Tilba, just north of Tilba Tilba, is home to many artists and

Narooma DISTANCE FROM SYDNEY

417 kilometres south DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE

688 kilometres north-east Montague Island, Narooma Lighthouse Museum & oysters

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The name “Narooma” is said to have its origins in the Indigenous word for “clear blue waters” – an apt description. Narooma offers it all: the inviting Wagonga Inlet, golden beaches and, for the active, swimming, snorkelling and diving.

Offshore is Montague Island, a sanctuary to fur seals and nearly 100 bird species. It’s accessible via a range of tours that offer day trips or, perhaps, a unique stay in its historic lighthouse accommodation.

The coastline is lined with natural attractions like the intriguing ancient rock formations – Glasshouse Rocks and Pillow Lava – at Narooma Surf Beach. At the southern end of Handkerchief Beach is a top spot for a picnic. Or you can hire a bike and

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artisans and their ranges of handcrafted creations. You can see them at the Tilba Woodwork Exhibition, which is usually held around June.

No visit would be complete without a tasting at the ABC Cheese Factory.

Erica Dibden co-owns the Tilba Real Dairy with her husband Nic. It operates out of the old cheese factory where visitors can watch cheesemaking or – better still – taste a variety along with other dairy products.

“Tilba is a great place and even better in the cooler months with its backdrop of mountains and forest,” she says.

“It’s great for a weekend getaway and especially convenient for those in Canberra and Sydney – there’s plenty of places to stay, eat and shop.”

If the country air works up an appetite try the local pub and cafes, La Galette restaurant or Tilba Valley Winery. ●

Bermagui DISTANCE FROM SYDNEY

380 kilometres south DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE

669 kilometres north-east An untapped haunt for game fishing

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After close calls, Bermagui has gone untouched but now more than ever, tourists are being beckoned back to Bermagui by the locals, wanting to share their slice of coastal bliss.

After 50 years as a local resident, Janetta Neilson knows how to spend a day or two in the area.

“You’ve got to start your day at one of our impressive cafes,” says Neilson.

“You can’t go past the fresh sourdough and drool-worthy pastries of HonorBread, they’re running a bread-making course in early-to-mid March too.”

Hop on a charter boat headed to Montague Island. The hidden nature reserve is surrounded by sweeping seascapes and is as romantic as its Shakespearean name suggests.

For the creative types, Mike and Kim Collingham run pottery classes at Bermagui Mudworks, just outside of town.

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GRAND OPENING THIS WEEKEND Live on a quiet tree-lined street, just 2 min from Chadstone Shopping Centre • 25 timeless homes crafted by DKO Architecture • Light-filled, open plan living spaces • Sophisticated stone benchtops and timber floors • Grand, landscaped terraces for entertaining 1 BE DR O O M $4 3 0 , 0 0 0 | 2 BE DR O O M $6 5 0 , 0 0 0 3 BE DR O O M $1 , 0 5 0 , 0 0 0 | 4 BE DR O O M $1 , 5 0 0 , 0 0 0

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What I love This exquisite Kooyong family home, named Merriwee and built in 1932, is a stylish and inviting address, from West Australian timber floors to Italian tiles, Calacatta marble, five bedrooms and a sunlit connection between lush, landscaped gardens and living areas. Kay & Burton agent Ross Savas is managing the listing.

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This grand Victorian balconied terrace has an eight-metre width in the dress circle of heritage-listed St Vincent Gardens. “It’s the mecca of our area; it takes a special membership to get in,” says agent Geoff Cayzer. Period features abound in the formal rooms.

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This immaculate cottage has a pretty

streetscape on one of the widest

short walk from this 1920s California

block-fronted facade, renovated

streets in a friendly neighbourhood

bungalow, which is quoted at the leafy

interior and decked courtyard for

renowned for walkability to the beach,

blue-chip suburb’s 2018 median price.

afternoon sun worship – and so much

Albert Park Lake, welcoming cafes

The owners of 16 years expanded and

more. Even its crisp white living zone,

and South Melbourne market.

updated the home as their children

period features in two original

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bedrooms and the en-suited main

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his edition of Domain is wrapped in a guide to local holidays that will support the ongoing recovery of bushfire-stricken communities – we hope you’ll keep the 24-page special to inspire your next getaway. Our regular property sections are inside, with no flip for this week, including an extended edit of What to see this Weekend. The market continues to show signs of improvement – the Williamstown show home in You Wish and its healthy asking price is a prime example. House of the Week deserves a name change for this edition, with a verdant garden in Ivanhoe that commands as much attention and as many superlatives as its accompanying family abode. This lovely address is this week’s cover property. Turn to Home Away from Home to discover a Blue Mountains retreat that defines the phrase “home is where the heart is”. We hope you enjoy this very special edition.

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POINT LONSDALE 23 Thomson Street $1.3 million-$1.4 million

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The rise of work-life balance and remote working has expanded on Point Lonsdale’s summer-fun reputation. The historic holiday township on the headland across The Rip from opposite Point Nepean also attracts people who work from home or commuters who can be at Docklands in 90 minutes via the ferry from Portarlington. This open-plan weatherboard house near surf, sand and shops is elevated and set back on its large block, with a huge northfacing deck off the living room.

Expressions of interest: close 5pm, March 10 Agent: RT Edgar, Felix Hakins 0400 035 000

HAWTHORN 19 Fairview Street $5 million-$5.5 million

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On the subject of the street name, the agent is happy to elucidate: “The unobstructed view is magnificent,” he says from the porch of a 790-squaremetre hilltop property commanding scenery across verdant riverside Fairview Park to CBD and South Yarra skylines. The panorama is even better from terraces and living areas on two expansive upper levels. The circa-1988 Merkon-built residence featuring angles, subtle curves, wide staircases and a poolside main bedroom is in the prime Scotch Hill precinct.

Auction: noon, February 29 Agent: RT Edgar, Anthony Grimwade 0418 382 226

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and a basement fitted as a theatre, plus wine-tasting area with cellaring, a lap pool on the ground floor and three upstairs bedrooms.

Auction: 11am, February 29 Agent: Cayzer, Michael Szulc 0417 122 809

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The most soughtafter property is one suited to downsizers – a townhouse, up to 30 squares, either brand new, recently built, or needing TLC, in a great location.

KEW 13 Murphy Street $2.5 million-$2.75 million

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fills the east side of Murphy Street so

(circa-1891) that was Melbourne Golf

all houses are on the west side, which

The tree-lined streets around

Club’s original clubhouse. “It has lovely

opens the possibility for this delightful

Gascoigne Estate abound with much-

presentation and outdoor areas to

art deco home to gain fabulous city

loved forever-homes – period houses

enjoy and to entertain,” the agent

views from an upper storey. “It’s

set in manicured gardens where

says. French doors in the casual living

refurbished and very liveable with

families stay put and build on history

zone open to a solar-heated pool.

a big garden,” the agent says.

for a generation or more. So it is

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zoned to Northcote

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with this English-style 1940s brick

Agent: Marshall White,

High School. Sold by

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residence opposite an Italianate dame

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91 Thomson Street WOW FACTOR

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Jellis Craig.

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MONT ALBERT 93 Windsor Crescent $3.48 million-$3.8 million

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We’re in a leafy avenue in handy suburban Mont Albert, near cafes, shops, schools and train, but beyond the picket fence this could be a rural estate. Survey your private 1171-square-metre grounds from the wide verandah of a classic 1912 homestead, or through windows that wrap the living zones, taking in sprawling gardens and night-lit pool.

With flair, functionality and respect for heritage aesthetics, the architectowner has extended up and out.

Auction: 2pm, February 29 Agent: Kay & Burton, Walter Dodich 0413 262 655

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back it’s a dramatic two-level

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main bedroom as part of its 1990s

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contemporary showpiece of gorgeous

family home of 42 years, this brick

renovation. The rear section flows

rolled into one, thanks to a couple

curves and floor-to-ceiling glass. The

Victorian house offers that bit extra

from kitchen and meals area through

with “a good eye for space and style

immaculate garden, pool and decking

with a 12.6-metre frontage in its

a stylish family room to a large deck.

and landscaping”, according to the

are designed for entertainment.

prestigious village locale. The

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agent. A traditional block-fronted

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generous width allows for more

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Victorian home faces its street in

Agent: Jellis Craig,

spacious rooms, pedestrian side

Agent: Greg Hocking Holdsworth,

“easily the best pocket of Thornbury”,

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At a glance Le Manoir 1269 High Street, Malvern

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Heritage riches and bold bespoke

kitchen with brass splashback and

architecture harmonise and surprise

rolled-steel island bench. Its owners

at this superb three-level warehouse

of 14 years, having raised three

conversion in the oldest of the historic

children here, are heading for a

Foy & Gibson buildings (built 1887,

tree change.

converted to apartments in the

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1990s). Going from factory to fabulous

Agent: Jellis Craig,

as the neighbourhood developed its

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hipster-lifestyle appeal, it features

coveted “leafy east” suburb, Malvern boasts beautiful greenery and more.

Not only is it home to pretty parks and tree-lined streets, but Malvern is just a short tram trip away from the action of Prahran and the city proper.

Into this elite location comes Le Manoir, a collection of 14 apartments including two penthouses. Living up to Malvern’s reputation for landscaped beauty, Le Manoir is located on High Street between two open green spaces – Malvern Public Gardens and the Malvern Cricket Ground.

Architects at DKO have created a sculptural building with a European feel. Internal highlights include a marble-clad lobby and, in the apartments, brushed bronze tapware and timber details.

Respected landscape architects at John Patrick will build on Malvern’s prestigious reputation by creating manicured spaces every resident can enjoy.

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quadruple-brick walls rising 10 metres

Architecture Developer: Immobilier du Monde Pty Ltd Interior design: DKO Architecture Number of residences: 14 – three two-bed, nine three-bed, and two three-bed penthouses Internal sizes (square metres): Two-bed 104106, three-bed 114-151, penthouse 180-205 External areas (square metres): Two-bed 10-30, three-bed 9-121, penthouse 33-55 Prices: Two-bed $1.2 million-$1.425 million, three-bed $1.42 million-$2.18 million, penthouses $3.35 million -$3.95 million Car parking: All apartments have two side-by-side basement garage spaces, except for the penthouses which have three Completion estimate:

to a trussed ceiling, rooftop deck, mezzanine library space, two lofts

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Reputedly the highest priced property listing in this bluechip suburb since 2017, its rarity is obvious from its bayside kerb. Uninterrupted access and views of Port Phillip Bay stamp a gold star on the value of this 886-square-metre site.

Its owners of 17 years patiently renovated and extended their luxurious home, restoring its original facade design and four front rooms while adding fluid rear living, dining and entertaining precincts across two levels.

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floor gourmet kitchen and

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a large family zone to a

this home was updated by

covered deck.

designers Hecker Guthrie,

palatial bedrooms; touches

1125 square metres. It has

of the house include a living

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evident in the superb kitchen

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been extensively renovated

and rumpus room at lower

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of Italian marble and elegant

and handmade terrazzo.

and its interior living spaces

ground level.

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living rooms. Outside is a

Expressions of interest:

all spill to its resort-style

Auction: 10.30am,

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Portuguese limestone

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landscaped rear. There is a

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terrace with BBQ and wine

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solar-heated spa and pool,

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fridge. Upstairs are four

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Need to know: The property was last sold for $2.25 million in June 2017 and the highest recorded house price for Ivanhoe (past 12 months) was $3.75 million in March 2019 for 10 Thyer Road.

Recent Sales $1.255 million 7 Ayton Street, February $1.8 million 43 Hawker Street, December 2019

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e know this is House of the Week, but just this one time we’re going to give this Ivanhoe place due deference and change the column’s name to House and Garden of the Week.

The breathtaking grounds here deserve the highest plaudits. Verdant, colourful, full of exotic variety, they flow around the home in the most glorious fashion, culminating in a stand of ancient river gums on the edges of the Yarra.

While the garden is a thing of inspiring beauty, the house itself is pretty fine, too.

It begins with a double-height entry, where glowing parquetry flooring takes the eye to banks of windows over a gorgeous little courtyard with vines overhead and a stone wall water feature.

Head along the gallery-style hall and you’ll find the bedroom wing.

There are two spacious bedrooms here, both boasting lovely original leadlighting. At the end of the hall is the library with a return verandah.

$1.293 million 25 Dalveen Road, December 2019

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The main bedroom shares the verandah and but offers plenty of incentive to stay indoors, too, with ornate ceilings, tiled fireplace, stylish en suite and walk-in wardrobe.

Back down at entry level is bedroom four, a powder room and large, modern cinema room.

The communal spaces on the south side are radiant. The split levels here

mean you ascend to the formal living room from the dining area. Both these sections share a double-sided fire as well as views over the decks to those glorious gardens.

Winding around in front is a sleek stone kitchen, beautifully glazed so you are never cheated of the view while stirring the pans. In front is a languid family-meals area that leads out to those decks.

A property with Yarra frontage, on an acre and so close to the CBD is extremely rare.

The home blends a superb Edwardian facade with a particularly practical floor plan.

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HOME AWAY FROM HOME B y LISA MARIE CO RSO

From the heart

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ABBIE MELLE

ulie Gibbs is in the business of telling stories.

She’s worked in book publishing for over 30 years and makes the type of books you return to again and again, including the work of cookbook authors Maggie Beer, Stephanie Alexander and Kylie Kwong.

The making of a good book takes time, patience, hard work and quiet reflection and central to Gibbs’ creative process is her 1920s Blue Mountains timber cottage, The Gumnuts.

“I’ve made so many books in this special place, I’ve tested recipes in the kitchen and read manuscripts on the sofa, so much of my publishing history is in the house” she says.

Gibbs purchased the property 20 years ago and has loved it ever since. It’s filled with personal treasures and genuine charm that you can’t manufacture overnight, which has served as a major drawcard since June 2019 when she made the decision to share her home with others.

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Your one-stop shop for breakfast,

Drive up to the mountains or

Blackheath’s independent bookshop

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lunch, pastries and a chicken soup

catch the train from the city to

is the place to pick up the latest

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that has prompted people to travel

experience slow cooking in

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from afar. Homewares, art classes

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and the classics. Load yourself up

a cinnamon bun before tackling the

classes are also offered.

mix of modern Asian flavours.

with some paperbacks.

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“Friends were like, ‘Are [you] going to remove the treasure?’ and I thought, what’s the point of that?

Everything would just end up sitting in boxes in the garage and I couldn’t imagine the cottage feeling like home without our favourite things.”

Her instincts proved right because The Gumnuts has been booked every weekend since she opened its doors.

“I think people loved that it really was someone’s treasured house developed over time and not something we just threw together,” she says.

“But everything changed after the Blue Mountains fires, bookings were cancelled and dried up altogether – Blackheath and the neighbouring towns have really felt the social effects in the aftermath.”

Gibbs says the region is a thriving, supportive local community.

“They are part of my life up here and I know the community are desperate for visitors and to look after people.”

A visit to The Gumnuts is sure to delight from the moment you walk in. Gibbs, an avid home cook, leaves all the makings of homemade scones on the kitchen bench for guests.

Treasured items give the home a warm ambience.

“I’ve got Nadine Ingram’s Flour and Stone book open up at the scone recipe and measured out all the ingredients, all you have to do is mix, bake and you can have scones within 45 minutes of arriving.”

For Gibbs it’s all about creating a space for visitors to feel the same way she has felt spending time in her country house.

“I want people to feel like they can live a simple life here with everything they need in this faithful, little house.

“Every time I leave, my heart has this big tug because I’m not ready to go and I always think you should leave somewhere wanting to come back, it’s a good sign.”

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DESIGN BRIEF B y E LIZ AB E TH CL ARKE

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Indoor spaces embrace the elements, as the pool touches the horizon.

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Island life is a breeze

rom above, Azuris appears to be part of its lush tropical landscape; a discreet roof garden immersed in native foliage against a pristine ocean backdrop.

Yet come closer and this Hamilton Island hideaway is much more.

Set on a steep escarpment, Azuris is the perfect blend of simple design, aesthetics, functionality and sustainability. With minimal interior spaces that flow together with ease, the home captures stunning views of the Coral Sea and mainland.

“Its design adapts the insideoutside principles of 1950s early modernist pavilions,” architect Renato D’Ettorre says. “It embraces the universal and timeless design sensibilities of rationality, simplicity and functionality through open planning, glass partitions and simple geometrical forms.”

Rigorously designed and comprising of a series of minimal

STYLE NOTES The fluid Papilio

This versatile Paola

Heron by Paola Lenti

armchairs from B&B

Lenti dining table –

is a textural cord

Italia, designed by

part of the Sunset

stool in playful

Naoto Fukasawa in

series – is made

colours from notte

2010, are shaped

from wengé dyed

(navy) to limone

like the wings of a

Sassafras wood and

(yellow) and

butterfly (papilio is

is as durable as it is

acquamarina (blue),

Latin for butterfly).

simply beautiful.

for indoor or outdoor.

spaces carved from robust masonry, the home is crafted from Bowen stone, concrete and glass. Set between two discreet anthracite-grey privacy walls, it blends into native vegetation and volcanic rock.

On the open upper living area are outdoor and indoor living spaces, an entry courtyard and reflection pond that is sheltered by high stone walls.

On the top level are living areas, the main bedroom and swimming pool, and directly below are guest bedrooms and a large open undercover living area perfect for sunset gazing.

“Wrapping around the main pavilion is an expansive pool creating a dramatic design element vital to introducing water’s cooling and visual delight to the interior,” D’Ettorre says. “The surface of the pool transfers seamlessly into the horizon with its unique ocean panorama, with other islands and Australia’s mainland to the west.”

The home’s external concrete walls are dark grey, while inside is predominantly white, imparting a restful ambiance and allowing the surrounding environment and ocean views to steal focus.

“The luminous quality of concrete in the interior spaces combined with the rest of the walls in matt white and the off-white cement floors was a clear choice,” D’Ettorre says. “[It’s a] neutral background against which the colours of the furniture and soft furnishings can come alive.”

Designed with sustainability in mind, 40,000 litres of rainwater is collected in tanks in the basement, while water is recycled and treated for irrigating the garden. The house is kept cool thanks to its concrete materiality, mass thermal roofs, poured-cement floors and enclosed undercover spaces.

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Indoor plants: it’s all about the vibe

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accompanying request, “Can you find me one of these please?”

And so, the Boston fern is back in my life.

Even back then to my five-year-old mind, the indoor plant made perfect sense.

It brought the nature I so loved outside to live with us inside. My partner and I have had greenery indoors with us in every house we’ve lived in. They’re just parts of our extended family now, moving with us from suburb to suburb.

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ost of my memories from back in the late 1980s play out on a backdrop that features a shaggy green fern hanging in my family home.

Like many of her time, my mum had indoor plants hanging from timber beams in cane baskets – it was a vibe.

From the view of my five-year-old self, this particular fern resembled a green octopus with 100 legs.

While I’m well aware that this “vibe” is now very much back in vogue, it wasn’t until this morning that my green octopus friend ventured back into my life. My partner sent me a photo with the

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WATERING AND FOLIAGE MISTING ■

L ift your plants out of the ceramic pot or basket they’re in and carry outside for a solid water every two to three weeks. This ensures the soil never dries out and you’ll become aware if it’s been over-watered as you’ll see water pooling in the pot or saucer.

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gives them a good wash but also provides a nice boost of nitrogen.

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Feeding You’ll probably buy a plant with slow release fertiliser in the potting mix already, which should last six months or so. After that, you can add your own slow release indoor plant fertiliser.

I use a bit of seaweed extract in a watering can while the plants are outside, too – you can apply this every few weeks.

Pots My first rule when it comes to indoor plants is keeping your plant in its plastic pot that you bought it in, which would have the perfect amount of drainage. Then, place this pot within a decorative indoor pot of your choosing. This allows the plant to have enough drainage, but your floors and design decor will stay intact. It also means taking your plants outside for a drink becomes a much easier task.

B e sure to shower all the leaves to remove dust and blast off any pests.

Bonus points if you can get your plants out into the rain as this not only

time, patience and customised care.

Below are some key pointers to keep your indoor greenery going strong.

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O f course, you can water between these outdoor visits, but just check whether the soil actually needs it first.

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M ost indoor plants, particularly ferns, love a good misting. This keeps up the humidity around the leaves, which can dry out.

After a year or two you may consider repotting and you can do two things; keep the plant in the same size pot and replace the soil around the roots, or put your plant in a bigger pot with even more soil (you might need a bigger display pot then, too). Both are good options – the latter allowing for taller lusher growth, just trim off any spiralling roots.

Light With sufficient light your plants will actually grow new leaves indoors, but if it’s too dark they’ll just sit there unchanged and unmotivated. As a general rule I try to keep all our plants within two metres of a window for optimal health.

The odd pest Try wiping off any tiny insects with a damp cloth, or use an eco-neem oil.

Spraying/misting the leaves and

stems will deter pests too, get into all the hidey spots on the trunk and where the stems grow from the base of the plant.

Slow Down and Grow Something: The Urban Grower’s Recipe for the Good Life, by Byron Smith with Tess Robinson, Murdoch Books. urbangrowers.com.au

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56% Median price houses

$900,000 Median price units

$597,000 Top sales 1. 16 Bay Street $1.575 million 2. 49 Barkly Street $1.505 millionn 3. 1 Williamson Close $1.468 million 4. 4 John Street $1.43 million ELIANA SCHOULAL

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hat a difference a century and a half can make. Back in its infancy, Mordialloc was a small colonial settlement viewed primarily as a seaside resort. It was a place for the people of Melbourne to day-trip on the “electric railway” that arrived in 1881, connecting this piece of land halfway along the lazy curve of Port Phillip Bay to the big smoke.

But Mordialloc was never a onetrick pony. A source of fish for Melbourne, its creek was a favourite venue for boating and angling while

its wider area, the reclaimed Carrum swamp, became the haunt of hunt clubs.

Postcode 3195 has gone from a working-class suburb hemmed by more aspirational neighbours Parkdale and Aspendale to its own righteous residential destination.

The evolution has been largely driven by the engine room of a revitalised Main Street, the booming beachside home of cafes and restaurants where a loaf of freshlybaked sourdough is never too far

away and even vegans don’t have to look too far to have their plant-based desires met.

It’s about 25 kilometres from the CBD; in the opposite direction it’s another 20 clicks to Frankston, and 37 to Mornington, making it a good halfway house for people wanting proximity to the city (the train takes around 45 minutes) and the lifestyle factors of the peninsula.

If it hasn’t quite got the lot, it’s almost there. Parkdale Secondary College is steadily climbing up the

ranks of high-performing public schools, while a few stops down the train line is Mentone Grammar.

Woodlands Golf Club, founded in 1913, stakes a quiet claim to being one of the elite courses of the sandbelt (Golf Australia magazine regularly sings its praises) and leisure time can otherwise be spent on Mordialloc Beach. Its pier – a local landmark almost 200 metres long – is a good place to channel daytripping visitors from days of old while terrorising local fish stocks.

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A modern renovation elevates this

A landmark Edwardian home rich

period weatherboard to the status of

in period features – including return

luxe family home. In a desirable leafy

verandahs, timber fretwork and

pocket, it enjoys high ceilings and a

leadlight windows – this generously-

deluxe entertainer’s kitchen.

sized home has a host of drawcards

7 Felicia Street

Private sale: closing 5pm,

37 Barkly Street

for the modern family.

$1.21 million-$1.25 million

February 25

$1.65 million-$1.75 million

Auction: 11.30am, February 29

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Address

Beds

Sat Sun Price $000s

Agent

AUCTIONS Houses and Apartments * 114 Page St

4BR

11.30

POA

Marshall White

29 Philipson St

3BR

1.00

POA

Cayzer

ARMADALE 2BR

12.30

POA

Marshall White

5BR

12.30

POA

Marshall White

BALWYN NORTH 21 Lemon Rd

BLACK ROCK 2/571 Balcombe Rd*

2BR

1.00

830-880

Follett & Co.

24 Patricia Rd

4BR

11.00

1.15M-1.25M

Woodards

64 Blackburn Rd

3BR

2.00

POA

Woodards

2BR

3.00

500-550

Woodards

BLACKBURN

BOX HILL 3/425 Middlebgh Rd*

Beds

Sat Sun Price $000s

Agent

BRIGHTON 21 Norwood Av

4BR

11.00

NPD

Follett & Co.

4 Park St

3BR

1.30

POA

Marshall White

46 Orchard St

4BR

11.30

POA

Marshall White

823 Hampton St

5BR

3.30

POA

Marshall White

95 Cole St

5BR 10.30

POA

Marshall White

25A Murray St

3BR

2.30

POA

3/10 Lalbert Cr*

3BR

11.00

POA

Biggin & Scott

78 York St

3BR

1.30

POA

Marshall White

1/391 Church St*

2BR 12.00

POA

Jellis Craig

10 Moorhouse St

3BR 12.00

POA

Jellis Craig

11 Goodwood St

2BR

POA

Jellis Craig

63 Little Hoddle St

3BR 10.00

POA

Jellis Craig

808/11 David St*

2BR

2.00

POA

Jellis Craig

94 Brighton St

3BR 10.00

POA

Marshall White

4.00

620-680

Woodards

11.00

POA

Cayzer

2.00

RINGWOOD NORTH 3BR

SOUTH MELBOURNE 141 Nelson Rd

2BR

2BR 10.00 1BR 10.00

13/393 Toorak Rd*

1BR

12.30

POA

MW ONE

61A Hawksburn Rd

3BR 10.30

POA

Marshall White

3BR

11.00

NPD

Noel Jones

5BR

2.30

POA

Marshall White

47 Outlook Dr

3BR

1.00

NPD

Noel Jones

2BR 10.30

460-506

Collins Simms

4BR 12.00

1.45M-1.55M

Woodards

4BR

1.00

NPD

NickJohnstone

281 North Rd

3BR

1.00

POA

Jellis Craig

40B Saturn St

4BR 12.00

POA

Marshall White

4BR 10.30

3.7M-4M

Anton Zhouk

4BR

1.00

POA

Fletchers

4BR

3.30

POA

Marshall White

4BR

11.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

3BR

11.00

850-930

Woodards

14 Aintree Rd

4BR 10.30

POA

Marshall White

2BR 10.30

POA

MW ONE

4BR

11.00

POA

Jellis Craig

2/847 Burwood Rd*

2BR

11.00

NPD

Noel Jones

254 Riversdale Rd

4BR

1.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

2A Harcourt St

3BR

12.30

NPD

Kay & Burton

6BR

2.30

POA

Marshall White

4BR

2.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

Follett & Co. Marshall White

4BR

10.15

POA

Marshall White

6BR 4BR 4BR

1.45 2.45 1.30

POA POA POA

Marshall White Marshall White Marshall White

4BR 10.00

37-40

Anton Zhouk

2BR 12.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

3BR 10.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

4BR

11.00

POA

Marshall White

5BR 10.45 5BR 12.00 3BR 1.00 4BR 2.00 4BR 3.00

POA POA NPD NPD NPD

Marshall White Marshall White RT Edgar Kay & Burton Kay & Burton

3BR

10.15

NPD

Collins Simms

4BR 6BR 5BR

11.15 4.15 3.00

POA POA POA

Marshall White Marshall White Jellis Craig

5BR

11.00

NPD

Kay & Burton

5BR 11.00 3BR 1.00 4BR 10.30 4BR 2.00

POA NPD POA POA

Marshall White Kay & Burton Marshall White Marshall White

3BR 4BR 4BR

1.15 2.00 1.15

POA POA POA

Marshall White Marshall White Marshall White

3BR 1.00 1.00 3BR By Appt.

NPD POA

Kay & Burton Marshall White

4BR 2.15 3BR 1.30 4BR 10.00 4BR 9.15

POA POA POA NPD

Cayzer Marshall White Marshall White Greg Hocking

5BR 4.00 5BR 2.30

POA POA

Fletchers Marshall White

2BR 10.45 3BR 10.00

POA POA

Marshall White Marshall White

2BR 3BR 4BR 2BR 5BR

9.30 11.00 11.15 3.00 11.00

POA POA POA POA NPD

Marshall White Jellis Craig Marshall White Jellis Craig RT Edgar

4BR 12.00 4BR 11.30 3BR 11.00 4BR 10.00 4BR 12.15 3BR 11.15 4BR 1.00 3BR 12.00 3BR 1.00

POA NPD NPD POA POA POA NPD NPD POA

Marshall White Kay & Burton Kay & Burton Marshall White Marshall White Jellis Craig RT Edgar RT Edgar Marshall White

3BR 10.00

POA

Marshall White

KOOYONG 4 Mernda Rd

MALVERN 24 Embling Rd 4/11-13 Sorrett Av* 40A Parslow St 67 Claremont Av

MALVERN EAST 1 Turner St 13 Turner St 22 Epping St

MELBOURNE 1501/480 St Kilda Rd* 5402/466 Collins St*

MIDDLE PARK 117 Harold St 163 Richardson St 322 Danks St 47 Nimmo St

MONT ALBERT 16 Barloa Rd 54 Churchill St

KOOYONG

PRAHRAN 35 Mackay St 5 Packington Pl

MALVERN EAST 14/39-41 Grant St*

2BR

2.30

POA

MW ONE

5/10 Grant St*

3BR

11.00

POA

Jellis Craig

7 Washington Av

3BR

12.30

POA

Marshall White

4BR 10.30

NPD

Greg Hocking

1 Laurencia Ct

4BR

12.30

POA

Marshall White

1/18 Louise Av*

2BR 10.30

POA

Fletchers

SOUTH YARRA 1/65 Alexandra Av* 20 Fairlie Ct 23 Como Av 4/120 Anderson St* 95 Millswyn St

MIDDLE PARK 370 Danks St

NPD POA

CANTERBURY

4 Balmoral Av 7 Marshall Av 8 Berkeley Ct

KEW

3 St Martins Cl

4BR 10.30 3BR 11.15 11.15

KEW

HAWTHORN EAST

108 Sackville St

16 Marlborough Av

1/50 Victoria Rd

HAWTHORN 29 Falmouth St

Marshall White Jellis Craig RT Edgar

HAWTHORN EAST

GLEN IRIS 7/25 Belmont Nth Av*

21 Norwood Av 3/2D Dendy St*

14 Mowbray St 16 View St 19 Fairview St 8 Lawes St 862 Glenferrie Rd*

GLEN HUNTLY 1/14 James St*

POA POA NPD

HAWTHORN

ELWOOD 15 Byron St

3BR 11.30 5BR 12.00 5BR 1.30

BRIGHTON

76 Madeline St

ELSTERNWICK 17 Davis St

Marshall White Marshall White Greg Hocking

GLEN IRIS

DONCASTER EAST 56 Canopus Dr

34B Wattletree Rd 62 Denbigh Rd 62 Kooyong Rd

2/21 Allison Rd

CLIFTON HILL 73 Hodgkinson St

POA POA NPD

ELSTERNWICK

CAULFIELD SOUTH 215 North Rd

3BR 10.00 3BR 3.00 4BR 2.00

ARMADALE

803/30 St Andrews Pl*

CAULFIELD EAST 22 Queens Av

600+ McGrath Projects

EAST MELBOURNE

CARLTON 104/151 Princes St*

11 Foote St 122 Page St 36 St Vincent Pl

73 Hodgkinson St

Fletchers

32 Pine Av

12.00

CLIFTON HILL

CAMBERWELL 142 Warrigal Rd

4BR 12.00

ALBERT PARK

12 Grange Av 171 Mont Albert Rd 45 Matlock St

1.1M-1.2M Nelson Alexander POA

Agent

CAMBERWELL

SOUTH YARRA

BURWOOD 213/1 Delany Av*

Sat Sun Price $000s

ABBOTSFORD 3/651 Victoria St*

RICHMOND

1/31 Avalon Gr

Beds

WEEKEND OPEN FOR INSPECTIONS Houses and Apartments *

Marshall White

BRUNSWICK 20 Blair St

Address

PRAHRAN

ALBERT PARK

14b Clarendon St

Address

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MONT ALBERT

MURRUMBEENA 103/124 M’beena Rd*

2BR

1.00

490-540

Woodards

18 Thaxted Rd

4BR

11.00

POA

Jellis Craig

44 Murrumbeena Cr

2BR

2.30

1.2M-1.32M

Woodards

PORT MELBOURNE

TOORAK ST KILDA 11/11 Herbert St*

2BR

2.30

POA

MW ONE

16/1 Martin St*

1BR

12.30

NPD

Wilson

12.00

POA

Cayzer

4BR 12.00

POA

Fletchers

4BR

POA

Fletchers

ST KILDA WEST 14a Cowderoy St

151 Heath St

3BR

1.30

POA

Marshall White

235 Bridge St

3BR 10.30

POA

Marshall White

42/39 Esplanade East*

2BR 10.30

POA

R T Edgar

WHEELERS HILL

60 Evans St

3BR

POA

R T Edgar

4 Minerva Ct

12.30

3BR

SURREY HILLS 6 Boronia St

11 Toorak Av 15 Evans Ct 15D Evans Ct 2 Montalto Av 2/64 Mathoura Rd* 4/1 Tintern Av* 60 Ross St 8/2 Lansell Ct* Rear 192 Williams Rd

WINDSOR 1.30

49A James St

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36 St Vincent Place North, Albert Park Grand, generous and graceful, this classically refined Victorian Terrace occupies one of Melbourne’s most desirable positions. Features formal living and dining, open plan domain with sleek kitchen, landscaped garden surrounds, north facing rear courtyard with pool and covered deck, four generous bedrooms with robes, two balconies, two family bathrooms, large wine cellar, versatile retreat and laundry. Land size 370sqm (7.65m x 48.1m) approx.

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ALBERT PARK

GREG HOCKING HOLDSWORTH

AUCTION TODAY

EOI ClOSE MONday 24th FEbruary at 4PM

370 Danks Street, Middle Park Sensitively renovated, solid brick, 4 bedroom Edwardian home with an easy flow to an open-plan, al fresco rear, near Armstrong St and the beach.

Rich in leadlight windows, towering pressed metal ceilings and marble fire places, as well as a more contemporary kitchen, a pair of up-dated bathrooms and a self-contained studio above the garage. Land size 262 sqm (7.8m x 33.3m) approx.

Albert Park 8644 5500

Auction Price Inspect Contact

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47 Nimmo Street, Middle Park

Sat 22nd February at 10.30am Contact Agent Sat 10-10.30am Simon Gowling 0422 234 644 Max Mercuri 0431 043 723 Lisa Horne 0422 860 790

The architect’s own renovation of this double-fronted, solid brick, 4 bedroom, Victorian residence has created an easy flow from open-plan living to a deck sheltered by a clever retractable UV screen to captivate entertainers. Also features a master bedroom with ensuite, 2 offices, hydronic heat, split system cooling and solar power between Armstrong St and the waterfront. Land size 370sqm approx.

(12.58m X 29.29m).

A4 B2 EOI Price Inspect Contact

close 24th Feb at 4pm Contact Agent Sat 9.15-9.45am Simon Gowling 0422 234 644 Max Mercuri 0431 043 723 Greg Hocking 0418 329 961

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100 metres from beach, moments to Villages, lake, schools and public transport.

• Corner position with 3 street frontages

First time offered since 1964, this incredible freestanding “Federation” is a once in a lifetime opportunity to create one of the district’s finest family homes (STCA).

• Flexible floorplan, nine principle rooms • Enormous sun-drenched back yard • Exquisite bay window, timber fretwork • Original leadlight windows throughout • 3.7 m approx. ceilings, open fireplaces • Double garage

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DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE Free standing Edwardian with exceptional high finishes throughout. Two downstairs double bedrooms with BIR’s, spacious living zone, modern kitchen, adjacent dining, glass doors open to private paved courtyard.

Upstairs: Serene main bedroom with city skyline views, his and hers wardrobe and ensuite.

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LUXURIOUS ARCHITECT DESIGNED RESIDENCE • Bespoke entertainer’s town residence • Three bedrooms and three bathrooms • Lock up garage, separate home office Home theatre and cellar room, beautifully appointed designer kitchen, living and dining and fully decked courtyard garden with built in BBQ and lap pool.

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25a & 25b Wolseley Grove Brighton

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Positioned on the north side of one of Brighton’s favourite streets, these two new independent 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom Brian Devlin 0419 395 241 residences incorporate functionality with contemporary devlin@devlinproperty.com.au living. Whilst similar, the configuration of each home Trudy Biggin 0417 127 528 provides subtle alternatives.

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11 Braeside Avenue, Camberwell Brand new and located in one of Camberwell’s finest pockets, within walking distance to shops, several schools, parks and public transport, these exquisitely designed townhouses capitalise

Brett Ayles 0401 228 484

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Marty Rankin 0421 605 271

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With its magnificent heritage facade and impressive street presence, this iconic 1889 Victorian terrace “Collingwood” is one of Clifton Hill’s finest homes and a rare offering. antonzhouk.com.au Part of the Marshall White Group

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Private Auction: Tuesday 17th March Contact: Simon Curtain 0405 385 285 Jock Langley 0419 530 008 Office 9864 5300

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´Caslake House´, a spectacular Marcus Martin family residence recently renovated under the guidance of Powell & Glenn Architects. Surrounded by Kate Seddon gardens.

Enjoying spacious sundrenched formal and informal living zones with garaging for two cars. A highly desirable location close to elite private schools, moments from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Toorak Road restaurants, tram routes, the Yarra River and bike tracks to the city.

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2002 Eltham Yarra Glen Road, Yarra Glen For Sale Price Contact Agent 6 BEDS | 4 BATHS | 10 CARS Inspect By appointment

French Provincial style masterpiece 42 hectare (approx.) landholding Treated to views of the Yarra Valley Multiple living/entertaining areas Fully-equipped bar with wine cellar

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YOU’RE THINKING ABOUT ALL THE BEDS, LINEN, FURNITURE, KEYCARDS AND TOWELS YOU’LL NEED FOR YOUR NEW MOTEL. WHERE CAN YOU BUY A SAFE THAT NO ONE WILL EVER USE, AND ONE OF THOSE POOLS WITH ENOUGH CHLORINE TO CLEAN UP A MURDER SCENE? NOW YOU JUST NEED TO FIND THE RIGHT LOCATION, GET YOUR PERMITS, ZONING AND...WELL, BUILD IT. Skip the

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Closing Thursday 2nd April 2020 Inspections by appointment only Nick Myer 0427 610 278 nick.myer@elders.com.au eldersrealestate.com.au/21844184

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• Meticulously presented 3 bedroom home (main with ensuite and WIR), spacious open plan kitchen/living area, 2 bathrooms, large entertaining deck, double carport, 4 car lockable garage and a beautiful landscaped garden setting • 2 modern stable complexes including staff facilities, hot wash bay and vet bay with crush and scales • 20m undercover round yard • 70m* x 30m* sand arena • Strategically subdivided into 13 day yards and 16 main paddocks, accessed via an all-weather centralised laneway system • Outstanding purpose built equine fencing comprising a combination of post and rail with diamond mesh and electric sighter wire • Secure 680mm* average annual rainfall

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Absolute Murray River Frontage — Prestigious Property 19 Riverview Drive, Barham, NSW Outstanding home set on 1,837m2* — your own piece of Murray River frontage. Spacious family dining / kitchen, fully equipped Miele kitchen & laundry, ducted cooling & heating throughout. Each bedroom has a full ens. & WIR, main w/ private balcony overlooking the pool, lawns & bank of the Murray River. 50min* Echuca & 2hr 45min* Melbourne.

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Dawn of a New Beginning 41* Minutes to Ring Road Auction Sat 7 Mar 11am On-Site (Unless sold prior) Ken Trewin 0428 531 887 Brent Mason 0466 897 917 *approx.

‘Warribaa’, Clonbinane, Victoria • Set on 19.89ha* (49.17* acres) of gently sloping country • Balance of established native plantings, dams and paddocks • 41* minutes from Melbourne’s Ring Road, dual lane highway and sealed road access; regular V-Line rail services depart Wandong Station to Southern Cross Station

Sale By Deadline Closing Wed 18 Mar 2020 4pm View By appointment Jason Hellyer 0403 043 571 Brendan Woodley 0429 032 620

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Exceptionally positioned on a secluded 12.5 acres (approx.) of tranquil bush surrounds, this outstanding lifestyle property presents a rare opportunity to call the broken river your backyard!

“Currawa cottage farm” oozes character & charm of yesteryear and an 8ft veranda which surrounds the entire home while providing 360 degrees of idyllic bush views!

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Offering a huge master bedroom with WIR, Ensuite & French doors opening out to the veranda, encapsulating the serene early morning sunrise views, 2nd bedroom with BIR & Ensuite, other 3 bedrooms with BIR’s, large study, huge formal living area, stunning fully equipped kitchen meals area, open & grand dining/family area with a fantastic outlook that can be enjoyed at family dinners.

Outside provides the pinnacle of lifestyle living with resort style features including fully decked undercover alfresco area, Tennis Hard Court ( recently resurfaced), heated inground pool, newly constructed outdoor area with stone fireplace, gazebo, BBQ, Woodfire pizza oven & fridge, amazing fire pit with seating area, 2 rare lakes/billabongs all within metres of the broken river!

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CONTACT: Rocky Gagliardi 0407 826 542

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Mount Macedon

41 Childers Road

Hither Green - A Private Sanctuary of Grand Proportions Architectually designed, this elegant and meticulously maintained four bedroom residence and separate guest house, sits on over 5000m2 of landscaped and immaculately presented grounds. Features include light filled formal and informal living rooms, hydronic heating, private swimming pool, quality infrastructure including a secure water supply and much more. One of Mount Macedon's most beautiful homes.

Price $3.9m

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Sandi Barry-Mueller 0408 392 347 John Keating 0419 880 444

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PRESTIGIOUS WESTERN VICTORIAN COUNTRY ESTATE

LARUNDEL VIC, Cargerie via Meredith: Orrells Road 942HA* (2,328AC*)

+ One of Western Victoria’s most prestigious & elegant country estates, Larundel is currently utilised for fine Merino wool & prime lamb production and high yielding crops + The impeccably restored 840sqm* Larundel homestead offers magnificent scale & comprises four bedrooms, a gentleman’s study, library, billiard room, multiple living zones, country kitchen & conservatory + Set within 2Ha* of private & formal landscaped gardens, designed by the world-renowned garden designer Paul Bangay, Larundel is surrounded by rolling lawns, a championship tennis court & croquet lawn + Includes garaging for nine cars, a helipad including a hanger, refuelling facility & airstrip + Operational infrastructure includes a five-stand shearing shed & yards, silos, machinery, hay & workshop sheds together with dry storage & ancillary shedding + 24* lineal km from Ballarat, 50* lineal km from Geelong & 85* lineal km from Melbourne + Suited for ongoing farming, a prestigious private residential estate or conversion to boutique hotel/group accommodation FOR SALE BY EXPRESSION OF INTEREST CLOSING THURSDAY 12TH MARCH 2020 AT 4.00PM (AEDT) DANNY THOMAS +61 439 349 977

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and eatery. Locals especially love the outdoor caravan-turned-food truck where you can tuck into an epic American-style burger along with an espresso martini. You can always drive home tomorrow. ●

Ocean views from Merimbula wharf.

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452 kilometres south DESTINATION NSW

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577 kilometres north-east RENOWNED FOR Historic buildings that date back to the age of the gold rush

“Then it’s back home to try a taste of our wonderful German restaurant, Eurolicious. There’s a Bavarian beer pretzel on the menu that’s topped with speck and cheese,” she says.

Finish the day with an 18-hole game at the Bermagui Country Club Golf Course. ●

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she says. “It would be great to see that effort replicated at the big city level where people get in their cars and make the trip to the South Coast.”

And there’s plenty of variety in its range of eateries but our top picks are Wild Orchid Cafe and Tathra Bakery and Cafe. ●

Merimbula

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603 kilometres north-east RENOWNED FOR Local oysters & a beer at the heritage Tathra Hotel

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Don’t miss the opportunity to stroll along the oldest deep water timber wharf on Australia’s east coast, then down some freshly shucked oysters grown in Tathra’s pristine waters or take in a sunset with fish and chips at Tathra Beach.

There’s no shortage of outdoor options including paddling on the Bega River. The more energetic may want to tackle some 50 kilometres of mountain bike tracks – perhaps in preparation for the Tathra Beach and Bike MTB Enduro over the June long weekend.

Carmen Risby owns the Tathra Beachside Holiday Park and says all local businesses need support from the broader Australian community.

“A number of local campaigns have been started that encourage people in neighbouring communities to visit one another and help put some money back into town economies,”

Local friends Kate Liston-Mills and Danielle Condon say Pambula is just as charming and beautiful as ever.

“Gosh, I could go on and on about Pambula ... so many stories and history within our little streetscape,” says Liston-Mills.

“We pride ourselves on our country rustic charm.”

Longstocking Brewing bottles that charm in its very own on-site brewery, along with a selection of carefully curated sips like the Champagne Brut Lager.

580 kilometres north-east A six-kilometre-long stretch of sand that’s a surfers’ paradise

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The crystal blue waters surrounding Merimbula are worth the drive alone.

To take it all in start at The Boardwalk, it’s a leisurely 3.4-kilometre walk that can take anywhere from an hour or two, depending on how distracted you get by the staggering trees above and the beautiful seascape below.

Cat Balou Cruises has been running for 33 years and can take you one step closer, riding the waves of Twofold Bay almost every day of the year. “Kids always get a kick out of seeing dolphins and whales up close,” says owner and operator Lana Wills.

Fortunately, the vast and varied marine life haven’t been frightened off by the fires.

Dulcie’s Cottage is where you’ll find the best grub in town. Look out for a picturesque weatherboard home that’s now fashioned as a trendy bar

M Y PE RS PE C T IV E Chad Staples Mogo Wildlife Park director

“It’s the Australian spirit, we rally together in hard times and help our mates.

We’ve been seeing that every day in Mogo.”

“You can’t go past the oysters at Wheelers Seafood Restaurant or a steak and mushroom pie from the best bakery – Wild Ryes Bakery,” says Condon. “And a swim at Pambula Rivermouth is a must!”

For shopping, Condon suggests a trip to Pambula Village. The population stands at just 1150 so fighting for a park or nabbing the last ethically made linen jumpsuit from Zoe.O Designs shouldn’t be a problem. ●

Eden DISTANCE FROM SYDNEY

546 kilometres south DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE

555 kilometres north-east Whale watching, bushwalking & the Eden Wharf RENOWNED FOR

The fires that tore through Eden inspired one of the biggest crowdfunded donations Australia has ever seen. Comedian Celeste Barber raised more than $50 million for the RFS by sharing frightening images of blistering red skies taken at her mother-in-law’s home.

Today though, Eden is the place to be between May and November to spot migrating humpback whales in the deep waters of Twofold Bay. The bay is the third-deepest natural harbour in the southern hemisphere and has a strong whaling history.

You can explore the story of orca Old Tom at the Eden Killer Whale Museum or take the self-drive Killer Whale Trail, and the annual Eden Whale Festival is a highlight in November.

There is plenty to do in Eden throughout the year including the three-day Light to Light walk along the coast between the Green Cape Lighthouse and the 1847-built Boyds Tower. “We’ve had emergency workers stay at the motel and that’s helped keep it ticking over,” Heritage House Motel and Units owner Michelle Roses says. “Our message is: Eden is a beautiful town with great natural and built attractions – you need to visit us soon.”

For the foodies, our favourites include Sprout Eden, Wharfside Cafe, Finny’s By The Wharf and Ollie Mason’s Cafe & Wine Bar. ●

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703 kilometres north-east RENOWNED FOR Being the gateway to the NSW Snowy Mountains The small town of Cooma has an important history. In 1949 it was selected as the headquarters of the Snowy Mountains Hydro Scheme, but while the project wrapped up in 1972, there is still so much to love.

“It’s such a central location – less than an hour and a half to the snow and the beach. It’s a beautiful spot to be raising a family,” says local Tahlia Nicholson.

“I highly recommend a picnic by the Murrumbidgee River. It’s surrounded by bushland and is also a great swimming spot.

“Mount Gladstone is a lovely place to walk or go mountain bike riding, or the Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre where you can grab a coffee and digest the history of the area.”

As an employee of the renowned country retailer Birdsnest, Nicholson, of course, recommends indulging in some retail therapy in the flagship store of this online fashion haven.

And no day in Cooma is complete without a stop at The Lott Cafe. ●

Jindabyne DISTANCE FROM SYDNEY DESTINATION NSW

459 kilometres south-west

The NSW Snowy Mountains is one of the most beautiful regions in the nation. But days into the new decade, two fires on the borders of NSW and Victoria created a 600,000-hectare blaze in the south of the Snowy Mountains.

Despite this, the region braved the conditions and made it through. While visitors usually flock from afar in winter to witness the nation’s highest peaks in all their white glory, the mountain lifestyle can be enjoyed year-round. When the snow melts, pristine waters flow into streams and rivers, and you can see the best views of the Snowies from the top of Mount Kosciuszko by chairlift, mountain bike or hike.

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735 kilometres north-east RENOWNED FOR A popular pitstop for anyone travelling to the snow In Jindabyne, the locals greet each other by first name and they’re just as welcoming to visitors.

Before the fires hit hard, the town had a burgeoning summer trade on the horizon. While Jindabyne itself was unaffected by fire, the flow-on effect from the mountains has taken its toll on this season’s tourism. But make no mistake, it is open and ready for business.

Local Emma Mechielsen, co-owner of Birchwood Cafe, is an avid mountain bike rider and recommends the Hatchery Bay trail – an easy track for beginners that’s about a

14-kilometre return trip, with scenic views of the enormous freshwater lake. For riders with a touch more experience, the newly extended Thredbo Valley track is ideal. “It’s really scenic; you follow a big river on the way down. You feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere,” she says.

To fuel up for the weekend, her cafe comes highly recommended, providing healthy, wholesome food.

And when the day is done, head to Coffeebeatsdrinks. Cafe by day, speakeasy by night, this local bar serves up Prohibition-era cocktails by some of the most highly regarded bartenders in the country. ●

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472 kilometres south-west DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE

748 kilometres north-east Scenic alpine retreats & culinary delights

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In the heart of the high country between Jindabyne and Thredbo is this unexpected paradise.

First and foremost on your list of things to do is to visit Wildbrumby, the highest distillery in Australia.

At just 22 kilometres from Australia’s highest peak, it has access to alpine water, organically grown fruit and native mountain botanicals which have become the inspiration behind its award-winning stable of schnapps, gin and vodka. How utterly euphoric.

Next, head over to Lake Crackenback Resort and Spa where you can indulge in a little R&R at their Spa & Wellness Centre and dine at the exclusive Cuisine Restaurant & Bar on the water’s edge.

It’s also about a month out from Savour Snowy Mountains – a weekend of food and wine that celebrates the area’s rich ingredients like trout, truffles, apples and honey.

“Most people who visit go straight to Mount Kosciuszko which has definitely opened back up again since the fires,” says Christine Schatzle, owner of Pender Lea Alpine Guest Accommodation.

“The fresh alpine air and sunshine make this the best time of year.” ●

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Lake Burley Griffin runs through the

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heart of Canberra.

When Canberra turned the page from 2019 to 2020, a thick blanket of smoke smothered the nation’s capital. Despite a state of emergency being declared in the ACT for the first time since the 2003 bushfire crisis, the city has continued to forge ahead. The past decade has seen Canberra transform into a youthful and vibrant metropolis with an ever-growing dining scene which rivals those of Sydney and Melbourne. The secret is out, and there’s a long hit-list of bars hidden down alleyways and eclectic shops just waiting to be explored.

Canberra DISTANCE FROM SYDNEY

286 kilometres south-west DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE

663 kilometres north-east RENOWNED FOR Parliament House & foreign embassies A stopover during a school excursion to the ski towns is not enough to experience the full kaleidoscope that is Canberra. The nation’s capital enjoys a colourful and jam-packed events calendar including the National Multicultural Festival, Balloon Spectacular and locally founded Spilt Milk music festival.

There’s a lengthy list of things to do, starting with our national institutions – tour Parliament House, the Australian War Memorial, National Museum of Australia or drop in at the National Gallery of Australia. All have great gift shops so you can take a unique piece of Canberra home with you.

The best view in town is from the National Arboretum Canberra, a 250-hectare site which was built after the Canberra bushfires in 2003 and has one of the world’s largest living collections of rare and endangered trees. If you’re lucky to catch the sunset here, you’d be spoilt by a backdrop of the city’s signature fairy-floss coloured skies.

No visit to the territory is complete without seeing Lake Burley Griffin, and why not experience it on the water in a GoBoat with friends?

If you want to savour a local spirit, visit The Canberra Distillery’s many stockists. Locally produced, the much-loved collection of gins will make you feel like you’re a true local at first sip.

Continue to see the city through a local lense on the banks of Canberra’s Molonglo River where you’ll find Pialligo Estate, a restaurant, winery and function venue. It has embraced the “paddock to plate” philosophy,

M Y PE RS PE C T IV E Sasa Sestic Ona Coffee House director

“It’s a great place to work and to raise a family, which is why I have called it home for so long.”

where foods are grown on-site or sourced from local producers.

“At Pialligo, we try and maximise all 22 hectares of land that we have in every way possible ... we do whatever we can with our local produce to make it shine,” says Pialligo Estate general manager Scott Taylor.

In terms of cafes, where to begin?

Ona Coffee House in Fyshwick is a must-visit, where you can smell and watch the team roasting beans.

Founded by local Sasa Sestic, Ona has won a number of accolades, including the 2015 World Barista Championship crowned to Sestic himself. The world-class coffee is matched with an impressive breakfast and lunch menu.

“The restaurant culture in Canberra has definitely transformed over the past five or so years,” Sestic says.

“It’s a great place to work and to raise a family, which is why I have called it home for so long.” ●

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Expanses of golden sand in Lakes Entrance, where the bush meets the beach. February 2020.

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Cann River’s natural beauty is an ideal backdrop for bushwalks.

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Sweeping the south-easterly pocket of mainland Australia, Gippsland – famous for producing AFL footballers and powering the state – has natural wonders and culinary attractions aplenty. “East and Central Gippsland tourism businesses have been hit hard by the effects of the bushfires,” CEO of Destination Gippsland Terry Robinson says. “We are hoping people will use events as a motivator to travel – buy local produce, shop at the bakery, butcher, supermarket and specialty stores in town and stay a night or two. All of this greatly supports the local business community and will do a lot to help the region on their road to recovery.”

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735 kilometres south-west DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE

281 kilometres east RENOWNED FOR Being a commercial hub & gateway to Gippsland lakes, coastline & high country Stock up on a trove of local culinary treasures at this regional town of more than 15,000 residents: fruit and veg from David Lucke’s Fresh Food Market, wine and hampers from Tasters Wine and Foods and chocolate treats from MMM Truffles.

English chef Rob Turner has been turning heads at Northern Ground cafe and bistro where he champions local produce, beer and wine.

Then feast your eyes at a visit to East Gippsland Art Gallery or explore the local culture of the

Gunaikurnai people by dropping in to Krowathunkooloong Keeping Place.

In the nearby Lindenow Valley, visit winemaker Rob Lightfoot’s Myrtle Point vineyard Lightfoot & Sons.

“It’s a stunning location,” Lightfoot says. “It’s a big limestone plateau that juts out of the foothills of the Dividing Range, terra rossa over limestone soil, which is great for growing grapes.” Here, try a pinot noir in three different styles and snack on Gippsland cheeses.

When lunch beckons, book at Lindenow’s The Long Paddock run by the impressively credentialled husband and wife team, Anton Eisenmenger and Tanya Bertino (ex-Vue de Monde, Circa and the Botanical).

Where to stay? Enjoy period luxury at The Riversleigh, modern motel vibes at Mitchell On Main or roll the dice at the Tolkien-inspired Rivendell in nearby Tambo Upper. ●

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311 kilometres east RENOWNED FOR Stunning water views, fishing, boating & village feel David Strange is looking out from the big front windows of his waterfront pub, the Metung Hotel.

“In front of me I’ve got the pub’s 20berth marina and all the boats, beyond that there’s Bancroft Bay and across the other side is Boole-Poole Peninsula,” he says.

“We have pelicans who come by when they want to, and dolphins and seals come through the water most days. There’s also very good whiting, bream and flathead fishing – we’re even seeing more ocean-type fish since they widened and deepened the entrance.”

Metung was evacuated during the fire crisis. Strange has owned the hotel for 15 years but he is a thirdgeneration “Metungean” (a term he invented) and loves the town of more than 1200 for its safe waterways (which are perfect for boating), relaxed atmosphere and access to natural attractions, such as the Buchan Caves Reserve, just under an hour’s drive north.

Back in town, try the coffee and pies at Bancroft Bites and stock up at the Metung Village Store or at the monthly Metung Farmers’ Market, with up to 35 stalls and held in the centre of town on the second Saturday of each month.

There’s plenty of accommodation here but for resort-style apartments try Edgewater Terraces, 5 Knots or McMillans of Metung. ●

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The next day, stop overnight in Bruthen, a town beside the Tambo River, and quench your thirst at Bullant Brewery. Stay at the Orbost Club Hotel, the Marlo Hotel or at one of several motels in the area, such as the Orbost Motel. ●

Cann River Iconic locals in

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Mallacoota,

570 kilometres south

which made

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overseas news.

445 kilometres east Camping, fishing & bushwalking

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702 kilometres south-west DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE

320 kilometres east Fishing, boating, swimming & lazing around beachside cafes

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Lakes Entrance has it all, from caravan and camping at Big4 Whiters Holiday Village to more salubrious digs, such as Waverley House Cottages and Captains Cove in Paynesville, with boat berths. ●

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Family-friendly Lakes Entrance is a holiday town which usually bustles to bursts over summer. Fires in the region prompted droves to leave, but it’s open for business.

Home to one of Australia’s largest fishing fleets, if you’ve ever wanted to buy prawns direct from the guy who caught them you’ve come to the right place. To do that, try Off The Wharf. If you’d prefer someone else to cook, ex-Vue de Monde head chef Mark Briggs has been making waves at Sardine Eatery & Bar in nearby Paynesville. And for lakeside views and on-point cafe food you can’t go past Albert & Co. Work off that indulgence with some stand-up paddle-boarding, thanks to Lakes Entrance Helicopters and Venture Out Australia. You’ll land near Ninety Mile Beach and then paddle back with a guide along the calm, crystal waters of Hopetoun Channel. For landlubbers, Lakes Entrance Segway Adventures takes punters across white sands from Eastern Beach to Main Beach. Or hop on a camel and travel Ninety Mile Beach with Lakes Entrance Camel Rides.

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645 kilometres south-west DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE

372 kilometres east RENOWNED FOR Bike trails & access to stunning national parks The town of Orbost, a major refuge point during the fires, has evolved from farming to gold, timber and, most recently, tourism.

Home to quirky beer lovers Sailor’s Grave Brewing, Orbost is more than 200 kilometres southeast of Mount Hotham Alpine Resort and the Alpine National Park, and a 15 minute drive north of seaside fishing and surfing town Marlo.

Liz Mitchell has been running Snowy River Cycling for 11 years and knows just about every track and trail in the area. “We chose to move here 20 years ago and we were drawn, essentially, by the natural environment. It’s surprisingly beautiful and very few people seem to have discovered that yet,” she says.

The main attraction, she says, is the East Gippsland Rail Trail, 94 kilometres of cycling that winds through forest and farmland, from Orbost to Bairnsdale. Mitchell recommends taking a leisurely three days for the ride, with a stop overnight in little Nowa Nowa.

Cann River’s surrounding natural beauty has been a boon for tourism.

Recent bushfires, which isolated the small town, have tested the mettle of locals, but the roads are open again. People like Kerry Marchi, co-owner of Relics Cafe, are keen for business.

Kerry and her husband Fred, who kept their cafe open to feed emergency services personnel in the fires’ aftermath, moved here in the 1980s. “We always thought living by the water is better than living in the

M Y PE RS PE C T IV E Jodie York Mallacoota Fishing Charter & Tours operator

“We need you to come ... spend your money in town, because right now that is the best way you can help.”

city going shopping,” she says. Her favourite spot is a campground on Tamboon Inlet called Peachtree, which offers great fishing for flathead, luderick and bream. Just 15 kilometres out of town is the Lind National Park and, directly south, the waters off Point Hicks Lighthouse, for excellent snorkelling.

Back in town you can grab a pie and coffee at Wild Ryes Bakery, Pelican Point Coffee Lounge, the Cann River Cafe or the Cann River Bakery, and drop in for a beer and a pub feed at the Cann River Hotel. If you’re not camping under the stars, stay at the Cann River Hop Inn Motor Inn or the Cann Valley Motel. ●

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513 kilometres east Untouched coastlines, sand dunes, abalone & Croajingolong National Park RENOWNED FOR

One of the most isolated towns in Victoria, beautiful Mallacoota is where you go if you want to get away from it all. The village usually swells in summer, with visitors fishing, water-skiing and bushwalking around Croajingolong National Park, a UNESCO biosphere wilderness.

Mallacoota was hit hard by the bushfires – the naval evacuation and red skies made international headlines. Roads are now open and locals are excited about the second annual Wild Harvest Seafood Festival on the weekend before Easter (April 3 to 5). Mallacoota Fishing Charter and Tours operator Jodie York runs the festival and says people can expect a range of local producers, food vans, kids’ activities and music.

York estimates up to 90 per cent of the town’s accommodation will be up and running for the festival; choose from the likes of the Silver Bream Motel, the Mallacoota Hotel Motel and Gipsy Point Lodge.

“We need you to come,” York says.

“Come with your Esky, spend your money in town, because right now that’s the best way you can help.” ●

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Peaceful weekend walks in beautiful Bright’s

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splendid parklands.

The romance of cattlemen country has inspired poetry, books and cinema. Whether visitors choose hiking or gourmet trails, breathtaking landscape is guaranteed. Winter draws adrenaline junkies to snow-tipped peaks, and the warmer months are also a glorious time to holiday here, be it for pulse-racing outdoor adventuring or relaxing, scenic strolls. The high country is where epic bush folklore was written and attracts sports lovers, but foodies and families will find just as much to write home about. Tourism operators, impacted by the state of disaster declared in January, are once again welcoming business, with open doors and arms.

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730 kilometres south-west DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE

210 kilometres north-east RENOWNED FOR Horses & history Want some Mansfield inspiration?

Try revisiting the classic 1982 movie The Man From Snowy River.

Mansfield was not afflicted directly by flames but has felt the fallout of summer’s bushfires. The gateway to the high country, this atmospheric town makes the perfect base for exploring the alpine areas of the north-east, including Craig’s Hut. The rugged bark cattlemen’s hut perched seemingly on top of the world was built for The Man From Snowy River but has become a tourist attraction in its own right.

The drive to the hut takes around 90 minutes from Mansfield.

“A lot of people book longer treks at this time of year so the fire danger had a big impact on us,” says Laura Hayes, who runs Hidden Trails by Horseback. “People booked on our trail rides in late February and March have been calling to see if it’s safe. We’re just getting the message out that it’s fine and it’s still beautiful ... it’s looking fantastic out there.”

Things are quiet at Mansfield’s atmospheric Delatite Hotel. The beer garden should be jumping but occupancy is at a disturbing low, manager Tiffany Henwood says, despite the firefront not coming near the town. “People have been cautious, which is a good thing, but now it’s time to come back,” she says.

“The rivers are still amazingly beautiful; you can go fishing, mountain biking, four-wheel-driving.

It really is God’s playground when it comes to outdoor activities.” ●

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655 kilometres south-west DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE

323 kilometres north-east RENOWNED FOR Autumn leaves & sporting events Bright deserves a place in the dictionary alongside the definition of “picturesque”. In the Ovens Valley, it’s the prettiest of towns no matter what the season. It is estimated the area suffered a $90 million blow in January due to the fire threat. “What will make a real difference is people coming back,” Alpine Shire Council CEO Charlie Bird says.

The Bright Autumn Festival from April 24 to May 3 celebrates the harvest over 10 days and the third Saturday of every month is devoted

to the Make It, Bake It, Grow It Market, on the banks of the Ovens River, with more than 70 stalls of local produce. The Murray to the Mountains Rail Trail is an easy sixkilometre ride from Bright to Porepunkah – or a more vigorous 62 kilometres to Beechworth – with shops hiring out bikes in town.

There are wineries galore to explore, and it’s also a place with no shortage of cafes to get your caffeine fix, thanks to the likes of Sixpence Coffee – a roastery, cafe and brew bar which shares its central Bright space with Reed & Co. Distillery, makers of local botanical-inspired Remedy Gin. “Bright certainly does good events,” Sixpence owner Luke Dudley says.

“We’ve got the Mountain Bike Nationals in mid-March and other things trickling along. We took a hit, but we’ve got everything we started with so we’re lucky.” ●

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Harrietville

“It’s just like golf, only played with a frisbee,” says Jack Hudson, manager at Ramada Resort. “It’s very popular in alpine towns like Whistler in Canada.” The nine-hole course winds around the front of the village, through a terrain of snow gums and wildflowers, and it’s free to play.

Hudson says another attraction of Dinner Plain is the native wildlife.

“You might see wallabies, wombats, kangaroos and alpine emus.” ●

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345 kilometres north-east RENOWNED FOR Beautiful scenery & outdoor pursuits

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The crystal waters of Tronoh Dredge

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Be careful when visiting Harrietville; you might find yourself planning to move there. That’s what happened to Verona Sullivan and her husband Bill in 1983 when stumbling upon this pretty little sub-alpine town at the foot of Mount Hotham.

“We just loved the pristine environment, the valley and the people,” says the former midwife who now runs Lavender Hue Farm, which includes B&B accommodation and a cafe serving Devonshire tea with lavender scones overlooking the river.

January was a cruel month but it also showed the beauty of community, with townspeople rallying around each other and their B&B guests offering to pay for their whole stay despite being evacuated early: “We couldn’t take their money but the kindness was amazing,” Sullivan says. “It’s a collective crisis but a collective humanity.”

The mountains around Harrietville escaped unscarred and things are slowly getting back to normal. Ross Larard, who took over the Harrietville Hotel Motel in midDecember, says conditions have been perfect: “Clear and lovely for a few weeks now.” His move to the town was precipitated by two grown children who work as ski instructors at Mount Hotham during the winter.

“We brought them here 20 years ago when they were kids and fell in love with the place. Eventually it made sense to move here,” he says.

The ski season is an obvious drawcard but the warmer months have their own outdoor pleasures, including hiking tracks and fishing on the Ovens River.

And no trip to Harrietville is complete without a visit to the Harrietville Museum, which documents the town’s gold mining history, before grabbing a cone from Morries Ice-Creamery. ●

Hole in Harrietville.

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Falls Creek

Dinner Plain

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672 kilometres south-west

720 kilometres south-west

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386 kilometres north-east RENOWNED FOR Mountain biking & serenity

388 kilometres north-east RENOWNED FOR Alpine trails & kicking back, chalet-style

Falls Creek is inevitably associated with winter, but if you’re thinking of a trip to Falls Creek, the time is now.

As Melbourne and Victoria’s low country swelters through summer, Falls Creek is typically 10 to 15 degrees cooler. That makes it ideal for adventure seekers of all stripes and explains why Falls has been gaining a reputation as an excellent summertime escape.

The Falls Creek Mountain Bike Park consists of 40 kilometres of world-renowned trails through the Victorian Alpine National Park.

“There’s so much to do, even apart from mountain biking,” says Angela Bell, general manager of the QT Hotel, which offers spacious rooms with balconies equipped with hot tubs in the Falls Creek Village. “A major cohort of visitors we get are people from the city who just want to enjoy the peace and quiet.”

Local cafe Milch is an excellent village pit-stop. Owner Jaye Fatchen has an online business for her addictive brownies and caramel slices but visit the convivial cafe in person for a restorative menu of Thai green chicken curry and pan-fried salmon in tom yum broth, eaten in the crisp mountain air. ●

Dinner Plain was about as lucky as it gets. The fire front came within 300 metres of the alpine village before a wind change. Mick Hubbard, owner of Dinner Plain’s Blizzard Brewery, was “white-knuckling” the scenes from the safety of Melbourne following the town’s evacuation. “The village was in deep peril for a while, but it didn’t burn and it’s absolutely pristine and beautiful,” he says.

The only Australian brewery above the snowline, the Blizzard Brewery is part of the High Country Brewery Trail, a nine-strong group of breweries in Victoria’s north-east.

Hubbard recommends signing up with tour operator Ingrained Culture to meet other hop-heads and take the stress out of deciding who drives.

“We all prove that beers and alpine country areas go hand in hand.”

Dinner Plain has reopened for business. Its network of alpine trails are perfect for exploring on mountain bike, foot or horse; the famous Razorback walk from nearby Mount Hotham to Mount Feathertop, Victoria’s second highest mountain, takes around four hours one way and passes through some incredible scenery. But if you want to stick closer to the village, there’s always frisbee golf.

398 kilometres north-east RENOWNED FOR Dartmouth Dam & spectacular scenery Mitta Mitta, population 171, isn’t a town with which everyone is familiar, but it’s certainly worth getting to know. This former gold town on the Omeo Highway is tucked at the end of the Mitta Valley, a swathe of green and rolling hills where dairy farms dot the landscape and serenity is guaranteed.

Tim Cabelka moved to this stunning part of north-east Victoria to open the Mitta Mitta Brewing Company in 2018 and says caravan after caravan left the valley after the fire warning. “Those few weeks were tough, but now it’s time to get back in the beer garden.” Along with your choice from the taproom, made with hops grown on-site, you can order a wood-fired pizza and enjoy it all with magnificent views of Mount Bogong.

Nancy Otto is the owner of Bharatralia Jungle Camp, where four comfortably appointed tents predated the glamping craze. She says there are plenty of reasons to make the trip to this little slice of paradise. “The Mitta Hotel was done up just a few years ago and is a beautiful place right on the edge of the creek, which is good for swimming. Dartmouth Dam is great for boating and fishing. There’s the brewery, golf course, tennis courts ... there’s no shortage of things to do.” ●

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Milawa

Cheshunt

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632 kilometres south-west

685 kilometres south-west

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260 kilometres north-east RENOWNED FOR Australia’s first official gourmet region, and the home of Brown Brothers wines

275 kilometres north-east RENOWNED FOR Family-owned wineries & natural attractions in the King Valley

With an abundance of growers and wineries, Milawa is an excellent place to go to fill up those empty Eskies. A great way to explore the area is by cycling the 10-kilometre return Milawa to Oxley arm of the Pedal to Produce ride.

Destinations along the way include the Milawa Cheese Company, Milawa Bread and The Milawa Kitchen, which are all on the same site.

The bread arm of this business was established 20 years ago by Adam Rivett, who trained in France, with the newer kitchen element founded in 2017. “Our mission is to inspire communities by being curious about where our food is grown and by connecting people to their food,” front of house manager Courtney Conroy says.

The Olive Shop is a 16-year-old small business stocking an extensive range of olives, oils and other produce. Owner Ian Cooke and his family took over the store in November, just weeks before nearby bushfires affected the normally busy summer season. “We are proud of what a caring and resilient community we are,” Cooke says.

Most Australians are familiar with wines by Brown Brothers, which has been in Milawa since 1889, and there are also many smaller wineries and distilleries to explore.

Hurdle Creek Still produces small batch spirits with a particular focus on gin. “Our spirits are distilled on site using locally sourced grain and infused with many local and native botanics,” gin slinger Alex Williams says. Customers are invited to taste and learn about the process, all within the distillery.

There’s truly a Milawa store to suit every gourmet craving, from condiments Milawa Mustards, to honey at Walkabout Apiaries and smallgoods at Gamze Smokehouse. ●

Cheshunt is found in the King Valley, the north-eastern region on the fertile slopes surrounding the King River.

The town is just six minutes down the road from the valley’s largest town, Whitfield.

Arguably the main drawcard of Cheshunt is Chrismont, which offers a diverse range of wine varieties.

The owners planted their first vine in the King Valley 40 years ago, and opened the Chrismont cellar door, restaurant and larder in 2015.

“Perched high upon a natural plateau of our upper King Valley estate, it is here that visitors can experience unparalleled views of the region while enjoying our complementary wine tastings,” owner Arnie Pizzini says.

“Or have a lunchtime feast from our a la carte dining menu, both of which we provide seven days a week.”

Politini Wines is another favourite, which draws on the owner’s Sicilian heritage. As well as visiting their cellar door, visitors can book in for one of Politini’s cooking experiences to learn the art of creating traditional cannoli, or salami and salsicce (sausage).

Among the natural attractions worth visiting is Paradise Falls, located just outside Cheshunt in the Alpine National Park.

This waterfall is particularly impressive after heavy rain, when visitors can walk behind the waterfall and see the stream falling from above.

For a view of the valley 300 metres below, take the drive to nearby Powers Lookout.

The viewing platform sits where infamous bushranger Harry Power was captured in 1870. ●

Pair nature with top-notch tipples

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in Rutherglen.

Here’s cheers to Victoria’s wine and high country, where the Hume Highway transports visitors to a heavenly slice of Australia’s own provincial little Italy. Here, excellent food, beer and wine are held in great esteem and proudly produced by locals through generations. This region’s King Valley is where to find “Prosecco Road” and surrounding picture-postcard towns in which to tickle the palate, learn traditional cooking, explore cellar doors and shop at gourmet stores.

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Beechworth

Whitfield

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597 kilometres south-west

679 kilometres south-west

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286 kilometres north-east RENOWNED FOR A former gold rush town with a burgeoning dining scene

288 kilometres north-east RENOWNED FOR Being the largest town in the King Valley region & the Australian home of Italian wine

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owned by the same family as the equally popular Pizzini Wines.

King Valley’s mountain surrounds offer plenty in the way of nature activities, from fishing to hiking, cycling and horse riding. ●

Rob Whyte made the tree change to Rutherglen several years ago, swapping a city career in IT for ownership of Gooramadda Olives.

Whyte and his wife Melanie were attracted to the “veritable Olympic village of producers” – a reputation they’ve added to after consecutive wins for best kalamata table olives at the Australian International Olive Awards. “The cellar doors ... are smaller affairs where you will often be looked after by the owner or someone involved in the winemaking process. They have skin in the game,” Whyte says.

Take home some Gooramadda’s olives, cheeses or oils, while another award-winning delicacy to stock up on are pies from Parker Pies.

Rutherglen also has a burgeoning arts scene, with one arm of the Aboriginal Exhibitions Gallery located here. ●

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While the bushfires did not directly enter King Valley, a cautionary evacuation in early January resulted in huge income blows to business.

Whitfield is the epicentre of the King Valley region – Australia’s answer to the vineyards of Northern Italy. This Victorian area was the first in the country to adopt prosecco wine, which has since become a specialty of wineries Dal Zotto, Brown Brothers, Chrismont, Pizzini Wines and Sam Miranda, which together form the region’s “Prosecco Road”.

Red Feet Wines is a newer addition to the area, where visitors can enjoy a glass and local deli goods at the cellar door, open on weekends.

Beer drinkers are catered for at King River Brewing, which creates full-flavoured, easy-to-drink styles from natural processes.

The brewery is on co-owner Brianna Munt’s parents’ farm, and the tasting room is inside an original tobacco kiln – a nod to the former main industry of the region.

Quality pub food can be found at Mountain View Hotel – an unassuming but mighty country spot

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294 kilometres north-east RENOWNED FOR Award-winning wineries and home to the annual Tastes of Rutherglen wine festival The people of Rutherglen love wine so much, they erected a giant wine bottle in its honour. Technically the statue is a water tower from 1900, but a mesh top section added in 1969 sets the tone with exactly what this region has to offer.

Scion is one of Rutherglen’s most modern cellar doors, offering their own spin on the region’s traditional grape varieties including durif and muscat. Other options range from the historic De Bortoli Wines’ cellar door located in a cellar built in 1886, and the small Jones Winery and Vineyard owned by fifth-generation winemaker siblings, Arthur and Mandy Jones.

The very best of Rutherglen’s wine making and produce will be on show at Tastes of Rutherglen (March 7-8).

Eighteen wineries are participating in this year’s annual event alongside activities, masterclasses and menus.

Tallangatta DISTANCE FROM SYDNEY

594 kilometres south-west DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE

365 kilometres north-east RENOWNED FOR Scenic surrounds on the southern side of Lake Hume

Paradise Falls is close to the small King Valley town of Cheshunt.

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For a town with fewer than 4000 people to command such significant tourist attention, it usually needs to be beachside, and within a couple of hours of a major city. Beechworth is neither of these things, and yet its ambience, history and charm keeps visitors coming back.

As one of Australia’s best preserved gold rush-era towns, Beechworth’s history is evident on entering the main street. Visitors can learn about this heritage at the Beechworth Historic Precinct, which tells the stories that made this town famous.

While bushfires did not directly threaten life or property in Beechworth, Indigo Shire Council reports the community lost more than 80 per cent of income in January due to “do not travel” advice.

Even the very popular Bridge Road Brewers reports its summer trade dropped “off a cliff”. It’s worth making the trip just to visit this independent brewery and sample their pizzas, acclaimed pale ale, and 19 other house-brewed beers on tap.

Ben Ryder, co-owner of Blynzz Coffee Roasters, says Beechworth’s magic lies in that so many businesses make their own products on site. His cafe was the first commercial coffee roaster in north-east Victoria.

For shopping, Arcadia is a gallery store selling a curated selection of fine art, jewellery and handmade gifts. It shares a space with Hello Dolly, which offers eclectic vintage and new homewares. Arcadia owner Susan Reid recommends visiting the town in the cooler months. “It’s absolutely stunning in autumn and a great place to snuggle in for winter.”

Beechworth has several beautiful trails to hike, such as the sevenkilometre Beechworth Gorge Walk that winds through granite outcrops and native forest. There’s also Woolshed Falls, which is a popular swimming hole in summer. ●

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Visit Tallangatta – at the heart of the firefighting effort, on the banks of Lake Hume – for its waterways, bushwalking trails, camping grounds and scenic roads.

Government initiatives such as the Tallangatta Tomorrow program have introduced new facilities to the town, such as The Sandy Creek Rail Bridge Project spanning Lake Hume.

This bike link between Wodonga and Tallangatta uses historic rail bridge pylons to showcase the region’s history and the bridge forms part of the High Country Rail Trail.

Call into Teddy’s Joint, a homely cafe known for its coffee, handcrafted doughnuts and flatbread.

Owners Ashlee Laing and Shane Anderson aim to provide a “truly original and quirky menu that rivals any city cafe”. Stock up with baked goods from Tallangatta Bakery, which stayed open 24 hours a day to prepare food and coffee for volunteers, firefighters, and evacuees from the nearby town of Corryong. ●

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Over a third of spectacular Kangaroo Island is enshrined for future generations in nature reserves; remote, unspoilt and so breathtaking that even superlatives from nature guru David Attenborough would struggle to suffice. This special place, 45 minutes by ferry from Cape Jervis (a two-hour drive from Adelaide) to Penneshaw on the island, is a world-renowned natural playground, with wildlife, languid stretches of foreshore and gold-class gastronomy. Fires ravaged almost half of Australia’s third-largest island.

However, recent rains have nourished the bushland and most of the island – especially the eastern part – is open for holidaymakers.

Kangaroo Island DISTANCE FROM SYDNEY

1552 kilometres south-west DISTANCE FROM MELBOURNE

904 kilometres north-west RENOWNED FOR Wildlife & rugged landscapes Here’s the thing about Kangaroo Island, the little arcadia that broke Australia’s collective heart with images of its bushfire devastation.

The western side of the island off the South Australian coast was hit – and hit hard. But the east remains virtually untouched. And when you factor in Kangaroo Island’s impressive size – it covers almost 4500 square kilometres – that means there’s still plenty to do, see and taste.

“You could easily fill a two-night, three-day itinerary,” says Kylie Bamfield from Kangaroo Island Tourism. “More than 2000 square kilometres were unaffected by the fires, and more and more of it is reopening every day. You can still have wildlife encounters in the wild, you can still see pristine beaches and incredible landscape and enjoy our icons as you did in the past.”

One of those icons, Seal Bay, is very much open for business. It’s here you can take a self-guided tour along boardwalks and sandy dunes to witness the rituals of a sea lion colony in the wild, from bulls fighting for alpha-male supremacy to pups playing on the sand.

It’s another must to visit the astounding natural wonder of Admirals Arch, a unique rock bridge near the Cape du Couedic Lighthouse on the island’s south-west coast.

M Y PE RS PE C TIV E Kylie Bamfield Regional tourism manager

“You can still see … incredible landscape and enjoy our icons as you did in the past.”

And it’s never too hard to find a deserted, pristine beach to call your own.

False Cape Wines opened its cellar door just four days before the fires hit. Owner Jamie Helyar took four years to build the rustic-chic venue from limestone and corrugated iron, and it’s here, with beautiful valley views, that you can taste the winery’s minimal-intervention chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon and more over an antipasto platter or homemade pie.

Helyar is keeping a positive outlook on the island that’s been his family’s home for three generations.

“It’s worth coming back. We need tourists to support us, but we have a lot to offer them as well,” he says.

“We’ve just had a lot of rain that will regenerate the bushland. It will look magnificent in just a few weeks with the new green.” ●

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