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WELCOME TO MELBOURNE There is plenty to see and do this February in Melbourne. The city puts on its annual all-night party on 17 February for White Night Melbourne. Enjoy art installations, light shows, music, performances and so much more (page 8). Bask in the glow of the last month of summer and enjoy our guide to some excellent nighttime activities. From Shakespeare under the stars to Moonlight Cinema, there is so much fun to be had after the sun sets (page 12). This month the fantastic Australian musical “Priscilla Queen of the Desert” is playing at the Regent Theatre. We speak to Blake Appelqvist, who plays Miss Understanding, about his role and how he spends his time in Melbourne (page 14). Turn to the Where Now feature (page 16) for February’s must-see exhibitions, shows and events including the NGV Triennial, “The Show Goes On” at Arts Centre Melbourne and the “British Migrants: Instant Australians?” exhibition at the Immigration Museum.

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WHERE NOW 16

What’s On

Live on Stage

Exhibitions

SHOPPING 26

Collins Street Style

Jewellery: Melbourne sparkles

Where to Buy

Shopping: Buying the best in town

Toorak Road, South Yarra

Bridge Road: A retail treasure trove

Toorak Village

High Street, Armadale

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Where to Go: Melbourne’s marvellous attractions

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“Priscilla Queen

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White Night Melbourne

Daytripping

Daylesford’s Magical Waters

Springvale: A Cultural Experience

Ballarat’s Many Delights

DINING 61

Best Bars

Fresh on the Menu

Restaurants in Review

NAVIGATE 72

Melbourne Information

CBD Property

Melbourne Tram Map

Summer Night Fun

City Map

Blake Appelqvist stars in

Melbourne and Surrounds Map

“Priscilla Queen of the Desert”

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GOURMET BURGERS FOR ALL

Bourke Street Welcomes Burger Project The new, two-storey Burger Project is now open at Bourke Street in Melbourne. The 170-seat store is the fourth in Melbourne and dials up the comfort factor with the provision of GPS buzzers that combine the speediness of ordering at the counter with the convenience of having meals delivered to the table. Self-serve soda dispensers offering unlimited refills and numerous large-screen TVs tuned in to sport and music channels also augment a Burger Project visit. The burger menu consists of 11 irreplaceable stalwarts showcasing 36-month, grass-fed Cape Grim beef from Tasmania, free-range Lilydale chicken, as well as a vegetarian crumbed confit mushroom option, plus a ‘Limited Edition’ series of flavours that change every eight weeks. Mon–Sat 11am–9pm. 555 Bourke Street, Melbourne. burgerproject.com

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BRAHMS AND TCHAIKOVSKY

Explore Old and New Sounds with the ACO Concert The Australian Chamber Orchestra (ACO) are renowned for their adventurous programming. They don’t disappoint with their first show of the year, “Tognetti Tchaikovsky Brahms”. Artistic Director Richard Tognetti leads the ACO in a program that explores the old and new, through partnering two 19th century greats, Brahms and Tchaikovsky, with the restless energy and ambition of two of today’s strongest musical voices for the world premiere of Brooklyn-based composer Missy Mazzoli’s “Dark with Excessive Bright” and the Australian premiere of UK/US composer Anna Clyne’s “Prince of Clouds”. ACO Principal Bass Maxime Bibeau will give the world premiere performance of Mazzoli’s new double bass concerto, “Dark with Excessive Bright”, commissioned in celebration of his 20 years with the ACO. olter Peeters.

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4–5 February, Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, St Kilda Road, Melbourne. 1800 444 444. aco.com.au

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HOT IN THE CITY

Hot Concerts

AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL

‘Falsettos’ Comes to Chapel Off Chapel The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical “Falsettos” comes to Prahran’s Chapel off Chapel theatre this month as part of the Midsumma Festival. “Falsettos” revolves around the life of a charming, intelligent, neurotic gay man named Marvin, his wife, lover, about-to-be-Bar-Mitzvahed son, their psychiatrist and the lesbians next door. When tragedy strikes and Marvin’s lover is diagnosed with AIDS during the 1980’s pandemic, all participants must put their differences aside and unite. It’s an achingly poignant, yet hilarious look at the infinite possibilities that make up a modern family and a beautiful reminder that love can tell a million stories. Starring Don Winsor, Sarah Shahinian and Sam Ward, this production is not to be missed. 1–11 February, Chapel off Chapel, 12 Little Chapel Street, Prahran. stageart.com.au

YEAR OF THE DOG

Celebrate Chinese New Year at Spice Temple This Chinese New Year experience a banquet like no other at Spice Temple Melbourne. Photo: David Griffen. Commemorate the Year of the Dog with an exclusive banquet menu for $99pp (plus $55pp for matching wines). Dishes on the menu include Wealth (pickled roma cherry tomatoes with dark soy Sichuan style pickled cucumbers and shiitake), Prosperity (raw Kingfish Yu Sheng” with white radish and spring onion oil), Happiness (Shanghai style chicken salad with salted olive and black bean dressing), Fortune (twice cooked duck with eight flavours) and Peace (roast pork belly with fish fragrant dressing).

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PHOENIX Grammy Award-winning fourpiece Phoenix bring their effortlessly cool blend of rock, pop and discoinflected music to Melbourne’s Forum. Last year, Phoenix unveiled their sixth record, “Ti Amo”, a sparkling love letter to Italy. Expect to hear tracks from it plus favourites like “1901”, “Lisztomania”, “Too Young” and “Entertainment”. 26 February, Forum Melbourne, 154 Flinders Street, Melbourne. livenation.com.au

16 February–4 March, Thu–Sun 12pm–3pm and 6pm–11pm, Mon–Wed 6pm–11pm. Crown Complex Southbank, Melbourne. 8679 1888. spicetemple.com.au/melbourne/home

MARKET MAGIC

Twilight Fun at South Melbourne Night Market Experience great food, wine, fashion, art and live music at the South Melbourne Night Market. Enjoy world-class fare from restaurants, bars, food trucks and carts around the market, and chow down on prawn dumplings, lobster rolls, woodfired pizza or a sweet Nutella crepe while listening to the amazing sounds of live music. The market’s centre aisle is filled with a unique selection of local traders offering fashion, homewares, artisan goods and local produce, plus some of Melbourne’s best new local labels on show. Until 22 February, Thursdays 5.30pm–9.30pm, corner Coventry and Cecil Streets, South Melbourne. 9209 6295. southmelbournenightmarket.com.au

BECK Making his long-awaited return to Australia is Beck. Renowned for his innovative and ever-evolving live performance, the multiple Grammy Award-winner’s career has seen him utilise all manners and eras of music, blurring boundaries and blazing a path into the future. Australia’s own Meg Mac will be in support. 28 February, Margaret Court Arena, Olympic Boulevard, Melbourne Park. livenation.com.au

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WHITE NIGHT MELBOURNE

WHITE NIGHT

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This month Melbourne is lighting up for a night to remember. By Jenny Burns WHITE NIGHT MELBOURNE is creatively and dramatically lighting up Melbourne’s streets, public spaces, landmark buildings and cultural institutions from 7pm on Saturday 17 February until 7am the following morning. With a theme of “What If”, this year’s event features over 100 free cultural events and activities including exhibitions, street performances, illuminations, installations, film screenings, music, dance and interactive events. “White Night should challenge perceptions and conventions, it should captivate and motivate, incite and inspire. It should be uplifting and exhausting, it should shock the senses and lift the spirit,” explained White Night Artistic Director and Executive Producer, David Atkins. “The proposition of ‘What If?’ is designed to do just that. This proposition will inform and be reflected in much of White Night’s program content and it is my hope that people will take 8 WHERE MELBOURNE I FEBRUARY 2018 I wheretraveler.com

away more than just a great night out. White Night will connect them to each other and to a proposition that will inspire them to embrace their differences and be gentler, kinder and more sympathetic to everyone.” Celebrating its 6th anniversary, highlights of this year’s event include a 3D video mapping of the Royal Exhibition Building based on “What If”. It explores such questions as: What if the building could transform? What if the architecture came to life? What if the past returned to the present? What if the building was a conductor or a passage to another dimension? Taking pride of place in Melbourne Museum Plaza is The Serpent Mother, a metallic reptile which sees flames and mechanical automation combine to create a Dionysian world of magic and chaos. The kinetic sculpture features a skeletal spine of 92 vertebrae which extends over 50 metres.

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Liquid Sky.

Above and top right: Verandah Virtuosos.

Also located in this area is The White Knight Messenger. Over five metres high and with wings that span six metres, the Messenger is bought to life by eight puppeteers and performers. Birdmen are huge illuminated creatures which are roaming Melbourne’s streets operated by mysterious men. They look like skeletal pterodactyls from another world but can be best defined as a new species—the Technosaurus—a creature from the past and the future combined. Liquid Sky, located at Federation Square, is a 150-metre holographic Skynet suspended to harness the wind and dance dramatically, as if hanging in mid-air. Little Bourke Street is being transformed into a snowy delight through snow machines, special effects lighting and snow crystal performers. Live performances are again a major feature of this year’s White Night with many locations hosting artists covering a range of interests and tastes. Verandah Virtuosos sees verandas and balconies along Swanston and Collins Streets host opera singers, classical

The White Knight Messenger. Photo: SDP Media.

and rock musicians, tap dancers, brass players, jugglers and percussionists on rotation for the 12 hours of White Night. World Stage at Birrarung Marr is a celebration of live music, dance, fun and song. It features various artists from a crosssection of the 140 cultures that make up the City of Melbourne. Uptown Funk, on the corner of Lonsdale and Russell Streets, is offering a 12-hour music marathon of the best jazz, blues and funk bands in Melbourne. Fashion City pays homage to Melbourne’s crown as Australia’s fashion capital. A 50-metre long catwalk in Bourke Street Mall features models, dancers and vocalists. Melbourne’s major cultural institutions including Arts Centre Melbourne, Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI), Melbourne Museum, National Gallery of Victoria (NGV International on St Kilda Road and The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia at Federation Square) and the State Library of Victoria are offering special programming over the entire 12 hours. ■ For more information on White Night Melbourne visit whitenight.com.au/Melbourne wheretraveler.com I FEBRUARY 2018 I MELBOURNE WHERE 9

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SUMMER NIGHT FUN

SUMMER NIGHT FUN After the sun sets, Melbourne comes alive in summer. By Jenny Burns FEBRUARY IS TRADITIONALLY one of Melbourne’s hottest

months and all indications suggest this year will be no exception. Hot days usually mean warm balmy nights which are ideal to explore the countless outdoor entertainment offerings staged all around the city. Here are six of our favourite February evening experiences. THE MSO AT MYER MUSIC BOWL Every year the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) gives a series of free concerts at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl (mso.com.au). Three concerts are being held this month— “Romance and Classics” on 7 February, “Hot Summer Night!” on 10 February and “From MSO, With Love” on 14 February. While the performance doesn’t start

St Kilda at sunset. Photo: Roberto Seba/Visit Victoria.

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until 7.30pm it’s a good idea to get there early as these concerts are very popular with ‘picnic loving music fans’. Gates open at 4.30pm. SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK Watching The Australian Shakespeare Company’s (shakespeareaustralia.com.au) performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is a magical experience in many different ways. There’s the magic within Shakespeare’s classic comedy. Then there is the magic of sitting in the Royal Botanic Gardens on a balmy Melbourne evening watching the play and, at sunset, bats and birds returning ‘home’. The company’s new production of the play is also magical. Performances start at 8.30pm until 3 February and then at 8pm after 3 February.

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MOVIES UNDER THE STARS There’s nothing quite like watching a great movie at an outdoor cinema. Moonlight Cinema (moonlight.com.au/melbourne/program/) located within the Royal Botanic Gardens is one of the oldest outdoor cinema experiences in Melbourne. For something a little different, the Melbourne Cricket Ground is staging two open air cinema nights on its hallowed turf on 23 and 24 February (mcg.org.au/things-to-do/cinemaat-the-g). NIGHT MARKETS Visit one of Melbourne’s night markets and you’ll find some great food to try, goods to buy and plenty of entertainment. Queen Victoria Market (thenightmarket.com.au) stays open every Wednesday night from 5pm to 10pm. South Melbourne Night Market (southmelbournenightmarket.com.au) is held every Thursday in February from 5.30pm to 9.30pm. TWILIGHT CONCERTS AT THE ZOO Melbourne Zoo’s Zoo Twilights program (zootwilights.org.au) held on Friday and Saturday nights offers the chance to hear great music and explore the Zoo. Gates open at 5.30pm ensuring there is time to visit your favourite animals before support acts begin around 7pm and the main show around 8pm. All proceeds go to Zoos Victoria’s ongoing commitment to fight extinction of the 21 most at-risk species in Victoria.

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HEAD TO ST KILDA St Kilda (stkildamelbourne.com.au) is one of Melbourne’s most popular suburbs, thanks to attractions such as the beach and pier which is great for promenading and taking in excellent city skyline views.

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Blake’s all ready for Miss Understanding Jenny Burns speaks to Blake Appelqvist about his role in the new production of the Australian musical “Priscilla Queen of the Desert”. Blake Appelqvist.

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takes to the stage in “Priscilla Queen of the Desert” you can be assured he is fully prepared for his role. He extensively researched his character in the weeks leading up to him appearing as drag queen, Miss Understanding, in this very Australian, fun musical. This research included spending several weeks donning at least part of his costume around his new Melbourne home. “I have been washing the dishes and vacuuming in high heels,” he explained with a laugh. He has also been watching a number of live drag shows and movies. At the same time playing a drag queen is nothing new for Appelqvist. He estimates by the time his role in Priscilla finishes he will have spent around two and a half years in drag! He’s just finished touring in the Australian premiere production of “Kinky Boots”. “I played an Angel, a bubbly thing who was just a hoot,” Appelqvist said. “However Miss Understanding is very different to an Angel. A drag queen from Sydney, Miss Understanding knows what she is doing, she is a bit crazy and she’s sassy. She also doesn’t take any nonsense from anyone.” Based on the Oscar-winning Australian film of the same name, “Priscilla Queen of the Desert” is the story of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus bound for Alice Springs to put on the show of a lifetime. This new stage production, which celebrates the 10th anniversary of the original show, features more than 500 costumes, 200 headdresses and a non-stop hit parade of dance-floor classics 14 WHERE MELBOURNE I FEBRUARY 2018 I wheretraveler.com

including “It’s Raining Men”, “I Will Survive”, “I Love the Nightlife”, “Finally” and Appelqvist’s show stopping number “What’s Love Got To Do With It”. Originally from Canberra, Appelqvist moved to Melbourne to study at the Victorian College of the Arts. He had no hesitation in staying in Melbourne once he finished his course in 2015. “I fell in love with Melbourne and have a strong relationship with the city. It’s part of my identity,” he said. “Melbourne also has a very strong vibrant arts scene ensuring there are lots of opportunities here.” Appelqvist made his professional debut in The Production Company’s “West Side Story”, played Ziegfeld Tenor in “Funny Girl” and understudied the leading role in “Ghost The Musical”. Since returning to Melbourne after touring with “Kinky Boots” he has been busy settling into his new apartment in South Yarra. He and his partner both love the area. He cites Prahran Market as one of his ‘should visit’ recommendations for any Melbourne visitor. “There’s a great atmosphere and it is an authentic local experience,” he said. He’s also a great fan of the Tan which circumnavigates the Royal Botanic Gardens. “It’s great to run around or take the dog for a walk,” he explained. Applelquist also expects he may be spending time with fellow cast members revisiting the many bars and restaurants around the Regent Theatre—another very Melbourne experience for locals and visitors alike! ■ “Priscilla Queen of the Desert” is currently playing at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre. Visit priscillathemusical.com.au for more information and tickets. “Priscilla Queen of the Desert”.

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FEBRUARY IS FILLED WITH A WIDE RANGE OF EVENTS TO EXCITE AND INSPIRE. BY JENNY BURNS.

‘American Idiot’ Comes to the Comedy

‘Miracle City’ at the Athenaeum

Green Day’s award-winning Broadway phenomenon, “American Idiot”, is on at the Comedy Theatre from 23 February. Winner of two Tony Awards and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album, “American Idiot” is the story of three boyhood friends, each searching for meaning in a post 9/11, Trumpian-suburbia, discovering love, loss, drugs, sex and rock and roll along the way. The show features the music of Green Day with lyrics by lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong. “American Idiot” features every song from the album of the same name as well as several songs from the follow-up release, “21st Century Breakdown”. The music theatre/rock show showcases an all-Australian cast including Phoebe Panaretos as Whatsername and Aussie rock legends Phil Jamieson, Adalita and Sarah McLeod playing in rotation as St Jimmy.

From 23 February, Comedy Theatre, 240 Exhibition Street, Melbourne. 1300 111 011. americanidiotlive.com.au

Kellie Rode stars in“Miracle City”. Photo: © Branco.

Nick Enright and Max Lambert’s celebrated Australian musical “Miracle City” is playing at the Athenaeum Theatre from 8 February. Set in the late 1980s, at the height of televangelism, “Miracle City” tells the story of the Truswells, a family with a dream to build a religious theme park, and the extreme lengths the patriarch, Ricky Truswell, will go to in order to make their dream a reality. Stars of the production include Missy Higgins, Josie Lane, Gus Murray, Kellie Rode, Jessica Vickers, Liam Nunan and Anthony Phelan.

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8–17 February, Athenaeum Theatre, 188 Collins Street, Melbourne. 132 849. ticketek.com.au

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MIDSUMMA FUN This year’s Midsumma Festival, Victoria’s premiere queer arts and cultural festival, features over 170 events which promote and develop queer arts including theatre, dance, film, music, drag, sport, talks, visual art and parties. The festival includes 12 Midsumma Presents events, two new Event Hubs (Chapel Off Chapel and La Mama), new major venues (Melbourne Recital Centre and ACMI) and a new festival bar at Arts Centre Melbourne. Around 50 per cent of the program is free. Until 4 February, various locations around Melbourne. 9296 6600. midsumma.org.au

‘Inside Out’ at Melbourne Museum “Inside Out”, Melbourne Museum’s summer exhibition, is all about the stories objects tell and the way they make you feel. “Inside Out” reimagines 350 objects chosen for their beauty, eccentricity and remarkable stories. Items never before displayed, such as the first Black Box flight recorder prototype and H.L. White’s highly significant, beautiful egg collection, join popular favourites like internet meme sensation “Sad Otter”. You can hear personal stories from characters including local tattoo artist Clare Hampshire, Indigenous drag queen Doreen Manganini and Egyptologist Dr Colin Hope. The experience incorporates an interactive, site-specific social audio tour with a disco-synth theme track.

Until 11 February, Melbourne Museum, 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton. 13 11 02. museumsvictoria.com.au/ melbournemuseum/ whats-on/inside-out

Photo: Asanka Brendon Ratnayake.

The Brandenburg Celebrates ‘Thomas Tallis’s England’ The Australian Brandenburg Orchestra, the Brandenburg Choir and risingstar Australian countertenor, Max Riebl, are joining forces to highlight English music. “Thomas Tallis’s England” highlights the work of 16th century composer Tallis and his contemporaries. The program includes Ralph Vaughan Williams’s “Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis” together with works from Byrd, Gibbons, Handel and Purcell. 24–25 February, Melbourne Recital Centre, 31 Sturt Street, Southbank. 1300 782 856. brandenburg.com.au

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Del Kathryn Barton at NGV Australia Two-time Archibald prize-winner Del Kathryn Barton is celebrated in an exhibition on now at NGV Australia. “Del Kathryn Barton: The Highway is a Disco” features 150 new and recent works by Barton, including her famed kaleidoscopic portraits, a never-before-seen largescale sculpture in homage to Del Kathryn Barton, “is the her mother and Barton’s short energy”, 2014. Private collection, film “RED”, starring Australian Melbourne. © Del Kathryn Barton. actress Cate Blanchett. This show is deeply personal for Barton with the debut of her new sculpture, “at the foot of your love”, which has been created in response to her mother’s terminal illness. Completed in 2017 and comprised of printed silk and Huon pine, the sculpture is reflective of Barton’s reoccurring themes of motherhood and nature.

Until 12 March, Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia at Federation Square, Melbourne. Free entry. ngv.melbourne

NGV Triennial Show The inaugural “NGV Triennial” showcases major works by more than 100 artists and designers from 32 countries across all four levels of NGV International. The artists and designers have been selected for their diversity and dynamism of practice, including those embracing cutting edge technologies—from 3D printing to robotics, as well as performance, film, painting, drawing, installation and fashion design, tapestry and sculpture. Highlights of Guo Pei, “Golden goddess”, 2017, Legend collection, spring-summer the free exhibition include a 2017, metallic fabric, silk, embroidery, number of world-premiere NGVcrystals. Collection of the artist. © led commissions, including a Guo Pei. Image courtesy of the studio. major new participatory work by Yayoi Kusama (Japan) in which visitors ‘obliterate’ a room with flowers. There’s also a 15.8-metre-long reclining Buddha sculpture adorned with 3D scanned and cast replicas of classical Greco-Roman sculptures by Xu Zhen (China), creating a meeting of Eastern and Western art traditions. Ongoing, NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. 8620 2222. ngv.vic.gov.au

ECHUCA’S RIVERBOATS MUSIC FESTIVAL The 2018 Riverboats Music Festival is being held in the paddlesteamer towns of Echuca and Moama from 16–18 February. Set in a beautiful natural amphitheatre adjacent to the Murray River, the festival features performances by such artists as Neil and Liam Finn, Kasey Chambers, Josh Pyke, The Black Sorrows, The Teskey Brothers and Henry Wagons.

16–18 February, Echuca’s Aquatic Reserve, Heygarth Street, Echuca. 1800 804 446. riverboatsmusic.com.au

Photo: Tamara Cadd Photography.

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WHERE NOW LIVE ON STAGE

LIVE ON STAGE ‘PRISCILLA’ Hot Ticket AT THE REGENT

“Priscilla Queen of the Desert” is playing at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre. This iconic Australian musical is based on the Oscar-winning Australian film of the same name. It tells of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus bound for Alice Springs to put on the show of a lifetime. Their epic journey is a heart-warming story of self-discovery, sassiness and acceptance. Like the movie, the stage show features plenty of glitter, an array of more than 500 costumes, 200 headdresses and a nonstop hit parade of dance-floor classics including “It’s Raining Men”, “I will Survive” and “Finally”. The production stars Tony Sheldon as Bernadette, David Harris as Tick and Euan Doidge as Felicia. Supporting these three leads are Robert Grubb as outback mechanic Bob, Emma Powell as burly bartender Shirl, Blake Appelqvist as Miss Understanding, Adele Parkinson as hotel entertainment manager Marion, plus Angelique Cassimatis, Samm Hagen and Cle Morgan as sassy disco singers The Divas and Lena Cruz as Bob’s wife Cynthia.

BY JENNY BURNS

The Beautiful Carole King “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” opens in Melbourne on 16 February. King is regarded as one of the most successful female songwriters of the 20th century and the musical celebrates her rise to stardom. The musical covers her troubled relationship with husband and song-writing partner Gerry Goffin and their close friendship and playful rivalry with fellow song-writing duo Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. A cast of 24 brings the story to life led by Esther Hannaford as King. The show also stars Lucy Maunder as Cynthia Weil, Josh Piterman as Gerry Goffin, Mat Verevis as Barry Mann, Mike McLeish as Don Kirshner and Anne Wood as King’s mother Genie Klein. The show is jam-packed with timeless hits, including “You’ve Got a Friend”, “Will You Love Me Tomorrow”, “It’s Too Late”, “The Locomotion”, and “I Feel the Earth Move”, along with chartbusting Mann/Weil tunes such as “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling”, “On Broadway” and “We Gotta Get Out Of This Place”. From 16 February, Her Majesty’s Theatre, 219 Exhibition Street, Melbourne. 1300 795 012. beautifulmusical.com.au

Ongoing, Regent Theatre, 191 Collins Street, Melbourne. 1300 111 011. priscillathemusical.com.au Esther Hannaford as Carole King in “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical”. Photo Joan Marcus.

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‘HAND TO GOD’ AT THE ALEX The American play “Hand to God” premieres at the Alex Theatre on 22 February. This ‘black’ comedy, which received five Tony Award nominations in 2015 including Best Play,

tells of a demonic sock puppet that wreaks havoc on relationships and faith in a small Texas town. Something devilish is lurking in a church basement puppet show in Cypress, Texas. His name is Tyrone. He may look like an innocent sock puppet, but when he infiltrates the angstridden church youth group and takes possession of Jason’s arm, all hell breaks loose. Spectacularly foul-mouthed and wickedly scandalous, Tyrone shocks the congregation with his outrageous insinuations, exposing their deepest secrets— and teaching us all about love, grief and what it means to be human. Stars of the show include Gyton Grantley as the shy and awkward Jason, Alison Whyte as his mother Margery, Grant Piro as Pastor Greg, Jake Speer as Timothy and Morgana O’Reilly as Jessica. From 22 February, The Alex Theatre, 135 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda. 132 849. handtogod.com.au

Photo: Brian Geach.

‘Dream Lover’ at the Arts Centre “Dream Lover – The Bobby Darin Musical” is playing at Arts Centre Melbourne’s State Theatre. This colourful show reveals the life of Bobby Darin, the legendary American singer, songwriter and actor. Together with his movie star wife, Sandra Dee, Darin provided the soundtrack to a generation. As a result, the production includes 34 hits from the 50s and 60s including “Mack the Knife”, “Beyond the Sea”, “Splish Splash” and the multimillion-seller “Dream Lover”. David Campbell is playing Bobby Darin while Hannah Fredericksen is Sandra Dee. Other stars of the show include Marina Prior who plays the dual roles of former showgirl Polly (Bobby Darin’s mother) and the ambitious, cutthroat Mary Douvan, Sandra Dee’s mother. Martin Crewes plays Steve Blauner, Darin’s oldest friend, biggest fan and long-time manager while Marney McQueen is Nina, Darin’s sister. Rodney Dobson plays Charlie, the partner of Nina, and a warm father figure to Darin. Until 4 March, Arts Centre Melbourne’s State Theatre, 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. 1300 182 183. dreamlover.com.au

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‘The Show Goes On’ at The Fairfax Bernadette Robinson, renowned as one of Australia’s most talented singers and actors, is presenting “The Show Goes On” at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Fairfax Studio. The production celebrates some of the world’s most publicly adored singers through their own words and legendary songs. Robinson captures the vulnerabilities, resilience, humour, doubts and fears of such performers as Judy Garland, Edith Piaf, Shirley Bassey, Barbra Streisand, Patsy Cline and Maria Callas. Their fascinating lives are woven into interludes between songs, providing insight into the women behind the voices. Accompanied by three musicians, “The Show Goes On” spotlights Robinson’s great musical abilities as she sings everything from operatic arias to power ballads.

MUST SEE

Bernadette Robinson. Photo: Bob King.

The Comedy Hosts ‘Senior Moments’ “Senior Moments”, a comedy revue about old people and the young people they have to deal with, is playing at the Comedy Theatre from 14 February. With sketches, songs and performers who are old enough to know better, the show makes wicked fun of the trials and tribulations of growing old disgracefully. The show stars Gold Logie winner and veteran actor John Wood and master satirist Max Gillies. Other stars include Benita Collings, Kim Lewis and Russell Newman with Geoff Harvey on piano. 14–18 February, Comedy Theatre, 240 Exhibition Street, Melbourne. 1300 111 011. seniormomentsshow.com.au

15–25 February, Arts Centre Melbourne’s Fairfax Studio, 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. 1300 182 183. artscentremelbourne.com.au

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Joshua Jenkins (Christopher Boone), Emma Beattie (Judy) and company. Photo: Brinkhoff Mögenburg.

The Melbourne Theatre Company is staging the Australian premiere of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Playhouse Theatre. The five-time Tony Award and seven-time Olivier Awardwinning global sensation from London’s National Theatre is adapted by Simon Stephens from Mark Haddon’s international best-selling novel. “Curious Incident’s” combination of storytelling and spectacle is brought to life by awardwinning director Marianne Elliott (“War Horse”). Renowned for its staging, this production features a full UK cast. “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the NightTime” follows the story of 15-year-old Christopher Boone. He has an extraordinary brain—is exceptional at maths—while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched and he distrusts strangers. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes Christopher on a frightening journey that turns his world upside down. Until 25 February, Arts Centre Melbourne’s Playhouse Theatre, 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. 8688 0800. mtc.com.au

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WHERE NOW EXHIBITIONS

EXHIBITIONS

BY JENNY BURNS

AUS TR ALIAN L ANDSC APE HIGHLIGHTED AT BENDIGO AR T GALLERY Louiseann King’s ongoing interest in the fragility and beauty of nature is the subject of “arbor temporis momentum”, the 2017 Bendigo Art Gallery ‘Going Solo’ initiative exhibition. The installation offers a rich and immersive imagined landscape where objects foraged from bushland near King’s home and studio in Eganstown are woven in poetic layers with metal, bronze and wax castings, referencing the past, the present, and a sense of in-between, blurred or undefined time. King has collaborated with renowned Australian sound artist Philip Samartzis to create an evocative, bushland soundscape which is embedded within the installation.

Louiseann King, “arbor temporis momentum”. Photo: Tim Burder Photography.

Until 18 February, daily 10am–5pm, Bendigo Art Gallery, 42 View Street, Bendigo. 5434 6088. www.bendigoartgallery.com.au

Old Treasury Spotlights Conscription The Old Treasury Building’s latest exhibition, “A Nation Divided: the Great War and Conscription”, tells the story of Conscription during the First World War. The debate over conscription was amongst the most bitter, divisive and violent ever to consume the nation. From 1916–1917 thousands of impassioned speeches were made, endless newspaper columns were written, and mass meetings and huge rallies were held throughout Australia. Two referendums were held, the first in 1916 then another in 1917. On each occasion, a majority of Australians voted ‘No’. In the end Australia was one of few combatant nations to field an army comprised entirely of volunteers. The exhibition includes posters and other materials from the time. Ongoing, Sun–Fri 10am–4pm, Old Treasury Building, 20 Spring Street, Melbourne. 9651 2233. otb.org.au 24 WHERE MELBOURNE I FEBRUARY 2018 I wheretraveler.com

EXHIBITIONS WHERE NOW

Celebrating Chinese Culture at Ballarat An exhibition at Sovereign Hill’s Gold Museum features one of the most extensive Chinese artefact collections, and for the first time in over five decades, reawakens Loong, one of Australia’s oldest dragons. “Re-awakening the Dragon” showcases items once used by Ballarat’s Chinese community for social, cultural and religious ceremonies, including the spectacular processional dragon. Another highlight is parts of a processional lion, which, like the dragon, was used by the Chinese community to celebrate Queen Victoria’s 1897 Diamond Jubilee. The exhibition also includes costumes and banners used in the celebrations, which included a major procession. Chinese temple artefacts dating back to the 1850–1870s are also on display. Ongoing, Sovereign Hill’s Gold Museum, 3 Bradshaw Street, Ballarat. 5337 1199. sovereignhill.com.au

WORK OF ARTISTS OF THE FUTURE ON SHOW IN BALLARAT

British Migration on Show at Immigration Museum The exhibition “British Migrants: Instant Australians?” on at the Immigration Museum, spotlights British migration to Australia. Almost 1.5 million Brits migrated to Australia in the decades following World War II with hopes for a new life. However, the reality of migration is never that simple. The exhibition explores the personal stories, social history and contemporary impacts of this cohort of British migrants on Australian society. Their backgrounds and experiences were more diverse than is often assumed. Among them are children, young adults and families, nurses, labourers, adventurers, returnees, musicians, and even a snake dancer.

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Printmaker Gallery

The Art Gallery of Ballarat’s “Next GEN 2018” showcases the work of students from Government, Catholic and Independent schools mainly from the Ballarat and Grampians region, who have just completed VCE studies in Art, Studio Arts, Design and Technology, Visual Communication and Design and Media. The gallery has been exhibiting some of the best work produced by students from across the western Victorian region for 20 years, providing gallery visitors insights into the world of young people. From 10 February, daily 10am–5pm, Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat. 5320 5858. artgalleryofballarat.com.au

Dress, Child’s, World War II Victory in Europe Day, England, 1945.

White cotton child’s dress worn by Hazel Hathaway for the Victory in Ongoing, daily 10am–5pm, Europe street party celebrations in Coventry, England on 8 May 1945. Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Photo: Taryn Ellis/Museums Victoria. © Museums Victoria 2011. Street, Melbourne. 13 11 02. museumsvictoria.com.au/immigrationmuseum

“Mary”, Lucy Hardie, edition of 250 Giclée print.

Situated in the vibrant arts precinct of Fitzroy is a gallery with a different angle. Printmaker Gallery’s stock room boasts over 150 Australian, Indigenous and international artists each with their own folio of work. Visiting the gallery to explore the diverse and vast range of high quality talent is a unique experience. Friendly gallerists will select works tailored to your needs and aesthetics, sharing their knowledge of traditional and contemporary printmaking techniques and artist’s stories. With a large scope for original, vibrant and progressive contemporary printmaking and an unparalleled selection of artwork housed within one space, this gallery visit is not to be missed. Visit the gallery on a Friday and be sure to say Where Magazine sent you, to receive a complimentary glass of wine.

227 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy. 9417 7087. printmakergallery.com.au

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PRECINCTS COLLINS STREET

STREET OF STYLE ENJOY COLLINS STREET’S STUNNING ARCHITECTURE, AND FASCINATING HISTORY, AS YOU SNAP UP STYLISH BARGAINS AND TERRIFIC TREATS.

COLLINS STREET exudes style and

glamour. It’s a boulevard of chic designer shopping, five-star hotels, exclusive jewellers, grand heritage buildings, churches, theatres and private clubs. It’s Melbourne’s premier commercial streetscape with a number of Australia’s largest corporations calling Collins Street home and it has also been the setting for some of Australia’s best known paintings. While there have been many changes over the years with the construction of a number of modern buildings, its fine nineteenth-century heritage is still strongly evident. Then there are the wonderful plane trees, which line the street looking particularly stunning at night under lights. One of the reasons for Collins Street’s continual appeal is its ability to change with the times. Since 1837 it has been rebuilt several times. It’s also been extended—the last occurring with the continuation of the street across Spencer Street railway lines and into Docklands. However what hasn’t changed is the street’s appeal as both a business and leisure hub. A Collins Street address is still coveted by major businesses and professionals. The Regent and Athenaeum Theatres continue to attract theatregoers from around the world while worshippers flock to its three historic churches—the Collins Street Baptist Church, St Michael’s Uniting Church and Scots' Church. Given the quality of their neighbours, several luxury hotels fit perfectly in the mix including Novotel Melbourne on Collins, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins, Grand Hyatt Melbourne and The Westin Melbourne. 26 WHERE MELBOURNE I FEBRUARY 2018 I wheretraveler.com

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Photo: Josie Withers Photography/Visit Victoria.

Gânache Chocolates.

Delicious food is on offer on Collins Street. For pralines, gelato, gateaux and chocolate, you won’t go past Gânache Chocolate Lounge. With its European ambience and impeccable service, they have the widest range of handmade chocolate products in Melbourne. The section between Swanston and Elizabeth Streets features a number of historic and more recently built arcades which are home to a huge selection of chain and concept stores selling clothing and homewares. Here you’ll also find the Block Arcade. This arcade between Collins and Elizabeth Streets has been one of the places to go shopping since it was built back in the 1890s. It comes as no surprise to discover the Block is classified by the National Trust and is on the register of the National Estate. There’s so much interest in the

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Arcade that guided historic tours are on offer. The Block is also home to one of Melbourne’s most historic tearooms. Lady Hopetoun, haughty wife of the popular Victorian governor Lord Hopetoun, founded a Victorian Ladies’ Work Association which established tearooms at number 6 Block Arcade in 1893. The association disbanded in 1907 but the tearooms named after its founder have survived in their original location to this day. Hopetoun Tea Rooms is one of more than 30 fascinating outlets within the arcade, offering everything from the latest fashion to unique gifts. Then there is the shopping. From as early as anyone can remember, Collins Street has been the place to shop. Today it’s no different, the only change being the sheer number of options. Serious fashion buyers

COLLINS STREET PRECINCTS

Gentleman's cabochon garnet and 18ct. yellow gold ring, 18ct. yellow gold double snake ring with red diamond eyes, dragon claw, garnet and 18ct. yellow gold ring; 18ct. yellow gold, diamond, ruby and sapphire dragon clasp necklace with hand carved moonstone; antique circa. 1880 old cut diamond and 18ct. yellow gold ring, 22ct. yellow gold, natural cushion cut Alexanderite and brillant cut diamond gypsy ring, yellow, cognac and white diamond pave boule ring by Gray Reid Gallery.

with few budgetary restraints can be found browsing the many stylish boutiques at the top end of Collins (also referred to as the Paris end) between Spring and Swanston Streets. Labels such as Prada, Giorgio Armani, Max Mara, Ermenegildo Zegna, Ralph Lauren, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Hermès await their loving fans in their signature stores. Shops such as Made in Milan and Cose Ipanema are must

visits for those in search of a perfect outfit while Paul Smith has chosen to open his first Australian store here. Hugo Boss and Kookai also have many fans. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle, Collins 234 is home to iconic local and international brands such as Braun Büffel, Hannii, Indigo and SABA, as well as indulgent health and beauty stores like Skin Deep Beauty Therapy.

St. Collins Lane is one of Melbourne’s premier shopping destinations. Edgy and fashionable, it is home to international and local designer brands such as Coach, TAG Heuer, Sandro, Maje, DÉCLIC, Calibre, Birkenstock, and Debenhams. Visit Roxanne Fashions for an affordable and exclusive range of designer mix and match coordinates that have a modern point of difference.

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Photo: Josie Withers Photography/Visit Victoria.

The Roxanne brand prides itself on having exclusive Australian made garments. They also sell other leading brands including Verge, Not Your Daughter’s Jeans, Seven Sisters and Joseph Ribkoff. Shoe lovers are equally well catered for, with Peter Sheppard and Dolce and

Gânache Chocolate Lounge Exquisite European style chocolate, coffee, gifts, patisserie and Chocolate High Teas

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Gabbana all popular with visitors and locals alike. Many top jewellers also call Collins Street home including Georg Jensen, Bvlgari, Montblanc, Paspaley, Tiffany & Co. and The Hour Glass, which stocks a fine collection of luxury watches. Stop by Franco Jewellers for a great range of high quality watches, including U-Boat timepieces from Italy, and Effy Jewellery from New York. The Gray Reid Jewellery Gallery located in a heritage listed showroom displays and retails an exclusive collection of antique and contemporary jewellery. The Gallery also deals in interesting collectables and object d’art. As a member of the Gold and Silversmiths Guild of Australia, Gray Reid Gallery showcases and sells the diverse work of fellow jewellers. Engagement rings, celebration pieces and fine Australiana are a speciality. Many of Australia’s finest jewellers are available. The Gallery truly have something for everyone. The onsite workshops allow for a personalised service in making, repair and remodelling. With continually changing exhibitions, there is always something new and exciting to buy. Treat yourself to Melbourne’s finest locally made luxury. Ashley Jewellers, located at the 'Paris end' of Collins Street, is recognised locally and internationally for its jewellery of distinction with a unique style and reputation for quality and individuality

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of design. They specialise in Australian white and gold South Sea pearls, black Tahitian pearls, diamonds and precious gemstones, and high quality Australian opals featured in contemporary trendsetting designs which create modern day masterpieces that will be cherished for eternity. Another welcome addition to the ‘Paris end’ of Collins Street is Paspaley’s elegant new boutique. Featuring their distinctive ‘pearl cascade’ and glowing light box, visitors can experience the beauty of Australian South Sea pearls. Centreway Arcade features numerous high-end boutiques and bookstores.

Temelli Jewellery.

If you’re after a special gift, then you can’t go past Temelli Jewellery. They offer a beautiful range of engagement rings, fine diamond jewellery and rings, natural coloured gems, Willie Creek Australian South Sea Pearls and Australian Argyle Pink Diamonds. Temelli also showcase a range of Swiss Watches including 88 Rue Du Rhone, Aerowatch, Rotary Watches and Edox Swiss Watches With eye-catching pieces, and a passion for quality, we guarantee you will love your Temelli creation. It’s this mixture of old and new, whether it be architecture or fashion labels which makes Collins Street so fascinating to explore, no matter what your budget, age or interest.

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304 Little Collins St. Ph: (03) 9663 4247 The Block Arcade, 102 Elizabeth St. Ph: (03) 9654 5051 109 Swanston St (opposite Town Hall). Ph: (03) 9639 6134 280 Doncaster Rd, Balwyn North. Ph: (03) 9816 4411

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SHOPPING JEWELLERY

JEWELLERY AN ARRAY OF FABULOUS JEWELLERY CAN BE FOUND IN MELBOURNE—YOU JUST NEED TO KNOW WHERE TO LOOK!

n ASHLEY JEWELLERS. The opal is the essence of Australian colour in jewellery. Each piece is set in platinum and other precious metals to suit a specific design and budget. Ashley Jewellers is the destination for exclusive pieces including Australian black, boulder and white fire opals, Australian white and gold South Sea pearls, black Tahitian pearls, precious gemstone and diamond jewellery. 85 Collins Street, Melbourne. 9654 4866. ashleyopals.com.au n CHARLES ROSE. The pinnacle of the art of jewellery is hand drawing a design, sourcing the finest materials and then crafting individual pieces by hand. This is the speciality of Charles Rose, featuring diamond jewellery that is original and exquisite, down to the finest detail. Superb customer service, a beautiful range to select from (or have made to order) and a lifetime guarantee. 415 Bourke Street, Melbourne. 9642 8989. 546 Collins Street, Melbourne. 9614 4455. 107 Swanston Street, Melbourne. 9650 3330. charlesrose.com.au n FRANCO JEWELLERS. Established over 40 years ago, Franco Jewellers is family owned and prides itself on offering the highest quality jewellery and exceptional service in a prestigious environment. They provide the opportunity to purchase fine jewellery designed in-house along with well-known brands such as Kailis Pearls, Gucci watches and jewellery, U-boat watches, Burberry watches, Effy collection from New York and Lester Brand designs. Suite 904, Level 9, 220 Collins Street, Melbourne. 9663 5751. Shop 479, Chadstone Shopping Centre, 1341 Dandenong Road, Chadstone. 9564 7755. franco.com.au

Pearl necklace with interchangeable diamondset, lapis lazuli, hematite and rock crystal clasp from Gray Reid Gallery.

n GRAY REID GALLERY. The Gray Reid Jewellery Gallery designs and retails fine jewels and interesting collectables. As a member of the Gold & Silversmiths Guild of Australia the Gallery showcases and sells the diverse work of fellow jewellers. Engagement rings, celebration pieces and fine Australiana are available. The onsite workshops allow a personalised custom service in making, repair and re-modelling. Continually changing exhibitions ensure there is always something new and exciting to view. 156 Collins Street, Melbourne. 9650 7700. grayreidgallery.com.au

IMP JEWELLERY. Established in 1974, IMP Jewellery specialises in quality handmade diamond jewellery including engagement rings, earrings, pendants, diamond set bracelets, and bangles that are designed in-house and made in their Melbourne workshop. Sapphire, ruby, and emerald

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jewellery is complemented with South Sea, Tahitian and gold pearls. They also offer a remodelling service or you can even trade your old jewellery in for a more contemporary design. 455 Toorak Road, Toorak. 9826 1835. impjewellery.com.au JAMES ALFREDSON. Located at historic Howey Place, this family-run boutique salon specialises in antique and estate jewellery, from the Georgian period to Art Deco to the 1960s. Their exquisite collection includes French, English, American and Australian jewellery. James Alfredson’s boutique salon provides personalised service with the opportunity to acquire distinctive and desirable antique and estate jewellery to complement today’s fashions and lifestyles. 26 Howey Place (walk through 234 Collins Street), Melbourne. 9671 3955. jamesalfredson.com

JEWELLERY SHOPPING

LIGHTNING RIDGE OPAL MINES.

Lightning Ridge Opal Mines has more than 40 years’ experience in mining, cutting and retailing opal, and currently has mining operations in Lightning Ridge and Coober Pedy. Lightning Ridge Opal Mines offers a range of beautiful opal jewellery and unset opals. Choose your own unset opal and let their jeweller create a beautiful setting. 63 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. 9654 4444. opals.net.au n MDTDESIGN. MDTdesign create 21st-century pieces of handmade jewellery, each one meticulously handcrafted by their on-site jewellers. This Melbourne design house specialises in individually handmade pieces of precious diamond engagement rings and diamond jewellery. Whether your aesthetic leans towards the traditional or contemporary, MDTdesign can create a piece to suit your taste in a vast array of precious metals and stones. 166 Swanston Street, Melbourne. 9654 6805. mdtdesign.com.au n

THE NATIONAL OPAL COLLECTION.

No gemstone captures the imagination quite like the opal with its lustrous fiery colours. Part showroom, part museum, The National Opal Collection not only has a huge array of opals and jewellery for sale but also shows how opals came to be formed over millions of years. The spectacular showroom displays Australia’s largest range of exquisite opals and opal jewellery. Level 1, 119 Swanston Street, Melbourne. 9662 3524. nationalopal.com

Art Deco necklace from James Alfredson.

ROCHI’S OPALS. For quality opals visit Rochi’s Opals in the heart of Melbourne. The Rochi family has specialised in Australian opals since 1901. Rochi’s Opals have a superb range of Australian opals for you to choose from. Their highly trained staff will advise you on just the right opal to suit your taste and budget. Purchases are tax-free for overseas visitors. 168 Swanston Street, Melbourne. 9654 6446. 210 Little Collins Street, Melbourne. 9654 4258. rochisopals.com

n ROLEX. A new watch, the Cellini Moonphase, with an exclusive display of the phases of the moon, joins the Cellini collection. In a 39mm case in 18ct Everose gold, this new model is driven by a selfwinding mechanical movement entirely manufactured by Rolex with a patented complication to display the moonphases. The Cellini Moonphase is fitted on a brown alligator leather strap with a folding Crownclasp in 18ct Everose gold, a first for a Cellini model. Watches of Switzerland, 85 Collins Street, Melbourne. 9663 3303. rolex.com

SECRETS. Secrets steps away from the traditional jewellery retail experience by encouraging its customers to be creative with their stunning designs. Their timeless, classic designs are just a small portion of Secrets’ ever changing collection. From bold, colourful designs to statement pieces Secrets has plenty of wonderful styles to make you look and feel glamorous, whatever the season!

The Cellini Moonphase from Rolex.

Shop 16, Royal Arcade, 331–337 Bourke Street Mall, Melbourne. 9639 0383. Level 1, Shop 243, Chadstone Shopping Centre, 1341 Dandenong Road, Chadstone. 9568 4055. secrets-shhh.com n TAG HEUER. Unveiled in 2015, the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 01 is the Swiss watchmaker’s signature Chronograph. With a 45m steel modular case and a contemporary sports design, this dynamic timepiece features TAG Heuer’s in-house Caliber Heuer 01 movement. Available from TAG Heuer boutiques and online. 260 Collins Street, Melbourne. 8621 8500. tagheuer.com.au

TEMELLI JEWELLERY. Temelli is a stunning boutique of exclusive design and quality jewellery. Temelli offers a beautiful range of diamond jewellery, coloured gems, Australian south sea pearls and fancy coloured diamonds including internationally certified Australian Argyle pink diamonds. Temelli Jewellery is also the exclusive agent in Melbourne for Willie Creek pearls and showcase a collection of Swiss Made watches. Temelli are specialists in custom design and manufacture their beautiful collection in their own Melbourne CBD workshop. Tax-free purchase is available as well as international courier delivery. Shop 1, Centreway Arcade, 259 Collins Street, Melbourne. 9639 5556. tj.net.au

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LIMITED EDITIONS

Temelli Partners with Sophie Cachia Temelli Jewellery has designed two limited edition necklaces with Sophie Cachia to support a fantastic charity, Berry Street. The first is titled ‘Amy’, a rose gold necklace featuring a smoky quartz, and the second is titled ‘Warrior’, featuring a spectacular green amethyst set in sterling silver. They are both available in store and online. Shop 1, Centreway Arcade, 259 Collins Street, Melbourne. 9639 5556. tj.net.au

AUSTRALIAN MADE

Protect Yourself and the Sun Bear Sun Bear Sunscreen is an Australian-made sunscreen with a conscience. It is SPF 50+, palm oil free, rainforest derivative free, fragrance free, oxybenzonate-3 free (meaning it won’t damage coral reefs), is water resistant for two hours, is produced using solar power and has fully recyclable packaging! But best of all, 80 per cent of profits go directly towards protecting the endangered Sun Bear, which has had nearly half its population in South East Asia wiped. sunbearsunscreen.com.au

SWISS STYLE

Victorinox Presents The Altmont Backpack Inspired by the iconic Swiss Army Knife, the Altmont Backpack Collection features multi-functional tools and bottle-openers. Combined with the brand’s long-standing expertise in innovative Swiss design, the result is a truly functional, Swiss backpack experience. They are made of ballistic-weave polyester fabric, which is both durable and stylish, and are designed to safely carry laptops in special protective pockets. There are varying styles to choose from including the Essential Laptop Backpack (RRP $289) and the Deluxe Rolltop Laptop Backpack (RRP $249). victorinox.com

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WHERE TO SHOP MELBOURNE HAS LONG BEEN REGARDED AS AUSTRALIA’S FASHION CAPITAL. SPEND SOME TIME WANDERING OUR STREETS AND YOU’LL SEE WHY.

CBD SHOPPING THE BLOCK ARCADE. The Block Arcade is a true Collins Street treasure. Built on the site of the original Georges Store, The Block at 282 Collins Street opened in 1892, with the Elizabeth Street wing following some 10 months later. See over thirty fascinating shops including the stylish Roxanne Fashions, The Hopetoun Tea Rooms and Haigh’s Chocolates. 282 Collins Street, Melbourne. 9654 5244. theblock.com.au n

BOURKE STREET MALL. Bourke Street Mall is Melbourne’s true retail heart, linking both Swanston and Elizabeth Streets. Wander through the bustling city shoppers and fill your arms with numerous bags, ranging from department stores like David Jones and Myer to fashion retailers like Zara and Cue. Bourke Street, Melbourne. bourkestreet.com.au n

n EMPORIUM MELBOURNE. Located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, Emporium Melbourne is a reimagined modern day shopping mecca that boasts four first-to-Australia brands, over 24 Melbourne flagship stores and the largest collection of Australian designers under one roof, with 225 high street fashion and food brands. Stores now open include Muji, Alice McCall, Aquila, Converse and Laura Ashley. 287 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne. 8609 8221. emporiummelbourne.com.au

COLLINS 234. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle, Collins 234 is the perfect stop for those wanting a break from the daily grind. Collins 234 is home to iconic local and international brands such as Braun Büffel, Hannii, Indigo and SABA, as well as indulgent health and beauty stores. Be treated like a local as you browse the fashion and speciality stores, in peaceful and light filled surroundings reminiscent of art deco grandeur. Whether you have five minutes or 50, Collins 234 is the perfect CBD shopping destination. 234 Collins Street, Melbourne. 8539 3000. collins234.com.au

Emporium Melbourne. Photo: Emily Godfrey/Visit Victoria.

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shoppers. Big brand stores include Cotton On Mega Store, Harris Scarfe and TK Maxx. To receive a copy of the Centre’s VIP Tourists Rewards book and receive exclusive discount offers, visit Centre Management. 201 Spencer Street, Docklands. 8689 7577. spenceroutletcentre.com.au n ST. COLLINS LANE. Melbourne’s premium shopping destination, St. Collins Lane, is what Melbourne fashion is all about, dressing up and dressing down. It continues the tradition of Collins Street exclusivity, but connects you to Melbourne’s edgy laneway culture. Feel like you’re in the emerald city as you are surrounded by the one-of-a-kind light feature as you shop international and local designer brands such as Coach, TAG Heuer, Sandro, Maje, DÉCLIC, Calibre, Birkenstock, and Debenhams. 260 Collins Street, Melbourne. stcollinslane.com

THE STRAND MELBOURNE. Located right in the heart of Melbourne’s shopping precinct, The Strand Melbourne is between the laneways and arcades that Melbourne is famous for. A multi-million dollar redevelopment and some of the best names in retail, including DinosaurDesigns and Gorman, make this one of Melbourne’s top shopping destinations. Cnr Elizabeth Street and Little Bourke Street, Melbourne. 9290 0200. thestrandmelbourne.com.au

H&M at Bourke Street Mall. Photo: Josie Withers Photography/Visit Victoria.

COLLINS STREET. A trip to Melbourne isn’t complete without a visit to Collins Street. Filled with national and international shopping boutiques, along with an array of hotels, restaurants and theatres, there is something for everyone. Be sure to stop at the famous ‘Paris End’ of Collins Street to check out flagship stores, such as Tiffany & Co. and Louis Vuitton. Collins Street, Melbourne. 9639 4078. collinsstreet.com.au

Cnr La Trobe and Swanston Street, Melbourne. 9922 1100. melbournecentral.com.au

HOWEY PLACE. This roofed laneway, which runs off Little Collins Street, west of Swanston Street, is home to a variety of designer and shopping boutiques. It’s here you’ll find specialist jewellers James Alfredson and iconic handbag and luggage designers Spencer and Rutherford. On the fashion front don’t miss Australian style makers Smooth, European-influenced Mon Amore Paris and accessories maven Oroton.

n QV MELBOURNE. QV is a city within a city that represents the quintessential Melbourne lifestyle. Intimate laneways in the urban precinct give shoppers the freedom to wander and discover the eclectic mix of shops, cafés and restaurants at their own pace. Cnr Lonsdale and Swanston Streets, Melbourne. 9207 9200. qv.com.au

MELBOURNE CENTRAL. This huge shopping centre boasts fashion, restaurants, entertainment, beauty services and much more. Retailers include Calvin Klein Jeans, Esprit, French Connection, GAP, Levi’s, Nike, Sass & Bide, Tommy Hilfiger and many more.

MELBOURNE’S GPO. Melbourne’s GPO is a world-class, contemporary retail, fashion destination. It is home to the Australian flagship store of Swedish fashion retail giant H&M. 350 Bourke Street, Melbourne. 9290 0200. melbournesgpo.com

SPENCER OUTLET CENTRE. Conveniently located right next to Southern Cross Station, Etihad Stadium and above the busy Skybus Terminal, Spencer Outlet Centre is Melbourne CBD’s largest outlet centre. With over 110 stores including all the brands you know and love, a visit to Spencer Outlet Centre is a must for all fashion and bargain conscious

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DEPARTMENT STORES DAVID JONES. David Jones is the oldest department store in the world that’s still operating under its own name. An Australian institution, its fashion shows are the main highlight of every fashion season. Here is where you will find a range of top Australian fashion designers like Camilla and Carla Zampatti. 310 Bourke Street, Melbourne. 9643 2222. davidjones.com.au

n MYER. Myer is Australia’s largest department store group. They stock everything from fashion, accessories, beauty and fragrances to electrical goods and homewares. They have placed their foot solidly in the fashion and style stakes for over 100 years offering a wide range of Australia’s top fashion designers. 314–336 Bourke Street, Melbourne. 8609 7500. myer.com.au

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Collins 234â&#x20AC;&#x201D;The perfect destination for CBD shopping TUCKED AWAY FROM the hustle and bustle, yet nestled in the heart of the CBD, Collins 234 is where the CBD locals go. Just a few steps from the corner of Collins and Swanston Streets, and accessible from the iconic Howey Place, Collins 234 is the perfect stop for those wanting a break from the daily grind. Only have a little time for some life admin? Health and beauty appointments at Collins Nail Boutique, Skin Deep Beauty Therapy and Victorian Laser & Skin Clinic will have you looking and feeling fresh. Pop your favourite outfit in for a trim and mend with Alterations Now, or take a wellearned break with a book and a latte at the expansive Dymocks store. Collins 234 is home to iconic local and international brands such as Braun BĂźffel, Indigo and SABA. Be treated like a local as you browse the fashion and speciality stores, in peaceful and light filled surroundings reminiscent of art deco grandeur. Looking for a last minute gift? Grab some sparkle from Trewarne Fine Jewellery or Sophie Catherine. Box up a cheeky pair of winter boots for yourself at Mollini or craft the perfect winter scarf with fine wool from Morris & Sons. Whether you have five minutes or 50, Collins 234 is the perfect CBD shopping destination. collins234.com.au

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to catch your eye and take your breath away including beautiful fashion, exquisite jewellery, crafted artisan accessories and gorgeous décor. Banks of the Yarra River, Melbourne. 9686 1000. southgatemelbourne.com.au n

TOORAK ROAD, SOUTH YARRA.

On Toorak Road it’s all about speciality shops —outstanding fashion at Cose Ipanema and Et Al, handmade designs, superb cafés like Gânache Chocolate Lounge, brilliant restaurants and bars, exciting galleries, designer products, the finest leather goods, homewares, special gifts and a myriad of services. Toorak Road, South Yarra. toorakroadsouthyarra.com.au n TOORAK VILLAGE, TOORAK. Toorak Village is full of fascinating shops, fine dining and sunny street cafés. Spend some time exploring Toorak Village and you’ll see why the term village is so apt. There are more than 50 fashion, shoe, jewellery and accessory boutiques offering a wide range of both local and imported designer wares, including jewellery specialists IMP Jewellery and fashion house Mon Amore Paris. Toorak Village, Toorak Road, Toorak. toorakvillage.com.au

SWEET TREATS Chapel Street, South Yarra. Photo: Josie Withers Photography/Visit Victoria.

SHOPPING PRECINCTS BRIDGE ROAD, RICHMOND. A desirable destination for smart, thrifty, shoppers with an eye for a unique buy. Bridge Road’s range of quality garments means the iconic precinct has earned its reputation as a top-to-toe fashion experience encompassing quality everyday wear, allbudget formal and bridal couture, popular brand names, beauticians, salons, spas and much more. Bridge Road, Richmond. bridgerd.com.au n

CHAPEL STREET. A Melbourne shopping experience isn’t complete without a trip to Chapel Street. From South Yarra to Prahran to Windsor, the street is lined with wellknown fashion labels, unique boutiques, cafés, restaurants and bars. There’s cinemas and shopping at the Jam Factory and don’t miss funky Greville Street. Chapel Street, South Yarra, Prahran and Windsor. chapelstreet.com.au

n HIGH STREET, ARMADALE. High Street Armadale is iconically renowned for being Melbourne’s hot spot for the ultimate boutique wedding dress experience, however it has so much more to offer than bridal shopping. From cafés that serve art on a plate, speciality wine bars and restaurants, stunning interior stores, the finest beauty salons, inspiring health studios and boutique and high-end fashion stores. No matter your individual taste, style, desire or needs, this is the ultimate street to visit in Melbourne for a fabulous morning, day or night out. High Street, Armadale. highstreetarmadale.com.au

GÂNACHE CHOCOLATE LOUNGE. A visit to Gânache Chocolate Lounge is a must for chocolate lovers. Enjoy their exquisite European-style chocolate and patisserie, handmade here in Melbourne. Both their stores boast stunning displays of beautifully handcrafted pralines made with the finest couverture chocolate as well as an extensive range including decadent chocolate bars, chocolate coated delights, speciality hot chocolate and chocolate High Teas. 250 Toorak Road, South Yarra. 9804 7485. 245 Collins Street, Melbourne. 9650 8388. ganache.com.au

FASHION COSE IPANEMA. Cose Ipanema has gained an international reputation as one of the finest boutiques in Australia. The Cose Ipanema stable includes Dries van Noten, Lost & Found, HIGH, Ms Min, I’M Isola Marras, PAUW Amsterdam, Antonio Marras, Wunderkind, Sharon Wauchob, Uma Wang and Simone Rocha.

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SOUTHGATE. The Southgate shopping

experience provides an eclectic mix of what makes Melbourne the style capital of Australia. From fashion and accessories through to homewares and gifts, Southgate’s diverse collection of retailers offers unique designs and products

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113 Collins Street, Melbourne. 9650 3457. Shop 2, 177 Toorak Road, South Yarra. 9826 4900. Shop 3, 177 Toorak Road, South Yarra. 9827 4665. coseipanema.com n ET AL. Et Al is one of Melbourne’s most accomplished brands with a cult following as an Australian label well known for its relaxed tailoring and timeless pieces that transcend gender, age and calibre. Fluid and flattering lines, quality fabrication and thoughtful detailing are tailored to a lifestyle and a presence that work in synchrony with the garments. The staff are enlightening and provide a personalised styling service with extensive knowledge of the Et Al aesthetic. 1003 High Street, Armadale. 9822 1777. 714 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn. 9815 0703. 1A and 1B, 268 Flinders Lane, Melbourne. 9650 4554. 125 Toorak Road, South Yarra. 9820 2088. etal-australia.com

n MARTI PORTFOLIO. Marti Portfolio on High Street, Armadale is your onestop-shop for homewares, fashion and accessories. The fashion in store is uniquely individual and imported from Europe as well as from Australia and New Zealand’s best designers, while the interior furnishings and décor items are exclusively designed in-house, or sourced from Europe. Marti Portfolio have rounded up

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SYDNEY STORE

BRISBANE STORE

91 Johnston St Collingwood VIC 03 9078 7938

Shop 1, 134 King St Newtown NSW 02 8084 1177

76 Wickham St Fortitude Valley QLD 07 3162 3499

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MADE IN MILAN. Made In Milan

specialises in both men’s and ladies’ imported designer clothing. You will find some of the world’s top fashion brands at importer’s prices including Moschino, Cavalli, Versace, D&G, Replay, Dsquared and Shi 4. With a buyer in Florence continually sourcing the hottest Italian designs, fashion followers will always find the latest formal and casual attire at Made In Milan. Georges on Collins, Shop 1, 162 Collins Street, Melbourne. 9654 4626. madeinmilan.net

ROXANNE FASHIONS. Roxanne sells an affordable and exclusive range of designer mix and match coordinates. They stock Australian made garments in conjunction with other international

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n JENNEN. JENNEN is the exclusive retailer of men’s height-increasing footwear in Australia. JENNEN has helped over 50,000 men stand more confidently and walk taller, from Australian celebrities, politicians and businessmen, to students, bachelors and grooms. Since its establishment in 2007, its unique products have stimulated conversation on Australia’s radio stations as well as in newspapers and publications all around the country. JENNEN handcrafted leather shoes offer a cushioned height-increase of 5cm to 10cm, without compromising style or comfort. They also sell height-increasing shoe lift insoles that can be inserted into regular shoes for extra height. While you’re in Melbourne, be sure to visit their unique boutique, just two kilometres from the Melbourne City Centre. 91 Johnston Street, Collingwood. 9078 7938. Free delivery Australia-wide and express delivery worldwide. TALLER.com.au n

the best to uncover a world of inspiration you won’t find anywhere else. 1018 High Street, Armadale. 9500 8894. marti.com.au

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labels including Joseph Ribkoff, Verge, Not Your Daughter’s Jeans and Seven Sisters. See their ad on page 31 to receive a 10% discount for the month of February. 304 Little Collins Street, Melbourne. 9663 4247. 109 Swanston Street, Melbourne. 9639 6134. The Block Arcade, 102 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. 9654 5051. 280 Doncaster Road, Balwyn North. 9816 4411. roxannefashions.com.au n SMOOTH. Smooth is Australia’s premier age positive, size positive brand. Designers Amanda Owens and Catherine McQuade met in the 80s when Cathy’s pop group Deckchairs Overboard played at Amanda’s nightclub, Stranded. They became best friends and in 2000 launched Smooth, designing elegant but funky pieces for women over 40. 100% Australian made, they offer an exclusive range of both special event and casual wear. 17 Howey Place, Melbourne. 9639 8520. smoothaustralia.com.au n SPENCER & RUTHERFORD. Spencer & Rutherford is one of Australia’s most coveted and iconic brands, exuding glamour, beauty and exceptional craftsmanship. Sourcing the most beautiful fabrics, leathers and trims from around the world allows them to create their signature style, combining the latest design trends with attention to quality and detail. The brand’s delectable bags, luggage and accessories are admired by fashionistas and collected by stylish devotees. 22 Howey Place, Melbourne. 8609 6379. spencerandrutherford.com.au

Spencer & Rutherford.

Veronica George Gallery. n THE ETERNAL HEADONIST. The Eternal Headonist stocks unique, contemporary women’s hats, headwear and millinery from the world’s top designers and milliners, with one of the finest collections of headwear in Australia. If you want a stunning fascinator for the races, a beautiful hat for the summer or the perfect headpiece for your wedding, their store has you covered. The Eternal Headonist is the only place to go for headwear with a difference! Shop 9, Georges Arcade, 195 Little Collins Street, Melbourne. Tues–Sat 11am–5.30pm. 0487 442 720. theeternalheadonist.com

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THE ROSE STREET ARTISTS’ MARKET.

The Rose Street Artists’ Market is where those ‘in the know’ find Melbourne’s best art and design talent. There’s everything from art, photography, fashion, jewellery, accessories, homewares, collectables, emerging designers, vintage pieces, tasty treats, cool beats, bike hire and much more. 60 Rose Street, Fitzroy. Sat and Sun 11am–5pm. 9419 5529. rosestmarket.com.au ST KILDA ESPLANADE MARKET. Every Sunday since 1970, the St Kilda Esplanade Market has been the destination for those searching for something special. Meet more than 140 artisans offering an exciting range of contemporary artworks. These goods include quality handmade artworks made from wood, glass, paper, resin and recycled materials.

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Upper Esplanade St Kilda, between Cavell and Fitzroy Streets. Sun 10am–5pm. stkildaesplanademarket.com.au

GALLERIES VERONICA GEORGE GALLERY. If you’re looking for a uniquely Australian present then Veronica George Gallery is well worth a visit. The gallery represents a large number of Australian glass artists and has a magnificent variety of their work. Their range includes one-of-a-kind art glass, studio glass and collectables. There is also a fine collection of contemporary jewellery by well-known Australian artists. 1082 High Street, Armadale. Mon–Sat, 10am–5.30pm. 9500 9930. veronicageorge.com.au

SPAS n V HOTEL SPA. V Hotel Spa offers a luxurious inner city spa location and award-winning mobile massages in Melbourne. Trained and experienced therapists provide expert treatments that focus on your unique wants and needs. V Hotel Spa offers hydro steam and spa bath and the best massages, facials and body treatment in Melbourne. Lower Ground, 630 Little Collins Street, Melbourne. 9629 6600. vhotelspa.com.au

Welcome to the Smooth Story: Amanda and Cathy met in the 80’s when Cathy’s band Deckchairs Overboard played at Amanda’s nightclub ‘Stranded’. Two girls in a male dominated universe they became instant best friends. In 2000 over a bottle of bubbles, they formed Smooth to design for women like themselves (NOT GIRLS), who enjoy life, colour and style.

Smooth’s emphasis is on: ●

Natural fibres Flattering, luxury looks

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A playful attitude for ALL SHAPES AND SIZES ●

Proudly and entirely Australian made ●

Amanda Owens

Catherine McQuade

Smooth is at 17 Howey Place, Melbourne Visit smoothaustralia.com.au Ph: 03 9639 8520

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Toorak Road South Yarra

takes star billing WITH THE WARM weather here, Toorak Road, South Yarra is again set to rock. While popular all year round with locals and visitors alike, it’s during summer that Toorak Road, South Yarra and the adjoining side streets are particularly charming. Lovers of fine food can be found enjoying the many great restaurants that

call the area home. Fashion aficionados hit the shops in search of the perfect outfit. One of the greatest joys for foodies is the choice of eateries. Along its kilometre-long strip there are over 70 establishments offering everything from fine dining to casual, traditional to contemporary, indoor or outdoor, cafés,

takeaways, bars, patisseries, bakeries and juice bars. Many of Melbourne’s top restaurateurs can be found here. Particularly popular with lovers of French cuisine are Tu Restaurant and Bar and A La Bouffe Bar & Bistro. Both establishments are renowned for their food, ambience and service. Shopping in Toorak Road, South Yarra is equally as legendary. Fashion boutiques showcase the hottest new looks and how to wear them. There are also plenty of shops selling accessories to go with that special outfit. Then there are the hairdressers, beauty salons and day spas to ensure to you feel as good as you look! Given Toorak Road, South Yarra’s popularity with well-known international stars you’ll often find yourself rubbing shoulders with the world’s top actors and sportspeople. However, quintessentially Melbourne, it is also where Melburnians live and shop. Needless to say people watching is a popular pastime. However, as you’ll find, with its great ambience, fantastic restaurants and cosmopolitan shopping there’s much more to do in Toorak Road, South Yarra than just sit and watch other people!

How to get there Public Transport. The #58 tram travels along Swanston Street and St Kilda Road to South Yarra. Tram stop #28 marks the start of Toorak Road, South Yarra and is a good place to start your exploration. The South Yarra train station is also on Toorak Road. Catch the CranbourneFrankston-Pakenham or Sandringham bound trains from Flinders Street station. For further information visit ptv.vic.gov.au Taxis. Taxis are as common in Toorak Road, South Yarra as lattés and from the city cost approximately $10–$20, depending on the time of day. Self Drive. There are a number of parking stations, off street parking, undercover parking and metered parking areas. Most parking stations have an hourly charge and the smaller off-street parking areas have metered ticket machines. For more information visit toorakroadsouthyarra.com.au 42 WHERE MELBOURNE I FEBRUARY 2018 I wheretraveler.com

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BRIDGE ROAD Discover a retail treasure trove AFTER YOUR BRIDGE ROAD experience you will walk away saying, “What a find!” It could be a new favourite coffee shop, the outfit you’ve been dreaming of, or a must-have piece of furniture. Welcome to Bridge Road, a Melbourne shopping and dining experience like no other, only moments from the city centre. Bridge Road is home to world-class bars, award-winning restaurants, cafés and gelaterias; value-for-money fashion boutiques that present quality pieces and first-class customer service; and an enviable range of home furnishing stores that offer household name suppliers as well as eclectic furniture designers and antiques traders. Whether you’re spending a day splurging in the shops, catching up with friends for a laid-back lunch, planning home improvements or meeting someone special for a quick cocktail or a long dinner, the legendary precinct epitomises the city’s love of food, fashion and style offering a truly personal experience.

Bridge Road is among Melbourne’s preferred stops for fashion shopping. With ninety-five per cent of Bridge Road’s fashion hot spots located between Hoddle Street and Church Street, unique boutiques are represented alongside quality everyday wear, all-budget formal and bridal couture, popular brand names and much more. Bridge Road is a haven for well-priced fashion treasures, offering a personalised experience like no other. A delicious early morning coffee or a long, unhurried breakfast; a quick, healthy lunch or a celebratory dinner; a glamorous cocktail on a night out, a classic pub meal after a rousing game of football: Bridge Road has something for all occasions. Alongside gorgeous heritage pubs, new cafés and bars are blooming all the time. Voted 22nd in World’s Best Bars, The Collection transports punters to another era, serving South American fare and amazing cocktails.

Photo: Kristoffer Paulsen.

Brighten up a Sunday afternoon with an award-winning gelati from Fritz Gelato or fill your shopping bags with delicious bounty from Richmond Hill Café & Larder, Bridge Road’s resident experts in cheese, hampers and charcuterie. Getting to Bridge Road from the city is easy. It’s only a short tram ride from Melbourne’s Flinders Street. Just jump on the #48 or #75 tram. ■ For more information visit bridgerd.com.au or scan the QR code.

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VIBRANT TOORAK VILLAGE, TOORAK

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including engagement rings and special occasion pieces, beautiful coloured stones, South Sea and Tahitian pearls and a stunning collection of Italian and Australian gold. IMP Jewellery also offers a remodelling service or you can even trade your old jewellery in for a more contemporary design. The laneways of Toorak Village are alive with people visiting the edgy eating hotspots and funky cafés. Village Way Arcade has the famous Haigh’s Chocolates or the elegant Jade+Amber, a boutique showroom of French interior products such as Maison Ladurée Paris and La Manufacture de Monaco. Stroll down Village Walk Arcade for the best fruit, veggies, foccacia or authentic Japanese sushi. Have a quick cut and shave at the Toorak Prestige Barber. The Grange Road Egg Shop is the new funky café hotspot and a refreshing place to enjoy a coffee, brunch or lunch. Villique is an affordable fashion boutique carrying a range of imported labels like Brax,

IT’S A WELL-KNOWN fact that Melbourne

is Australia’s most fashionable city, however if you want to find the very best and mix with the finest in one delightful location then it would be a shame to miss Toorak Village. Just a few kilometres from Melbourne’s CBD, the village, which is surrounded by some of the city’s most beautiful homes, is the place where locals go to shop. You’ll find more than 50 designer fashion, shoe, jewellery and accessory boutiques offering a selection of both local and imported products. An added bonus is that the village is small —covering one generous block. Like any good town, Toorak Village offers a wide range of services (with more than 270 businesses) including a major supermarket, florists, chemists, beauty parlours and some of Melbourne’s best-known hairdressers. Spend some time in the unique boutiques and you’ll understand why the village is regarded as one of Melbourne’s most chic shopping areas. In the village you’ll find IMP Jewellery. Established in 1974, IMP Jewellery specialise in handmade diamond jewellery 44 WHERE MELBOURNE I FEBRUARY 2018 I wheretraveler.com

Fine jewellery from IMP Jewellery.

Marella and Elisa Cavaletti to name a few plus a range of accessories for the very fashionable women of Toorak. Visit Toorak Village by catching a tram from Flinders Street Station along Swanston Street to the Domain Interchange, disembark and catch the #58 tram to stop #132 in the heart of Toorak Village. The 605 bus to Gardenvale stops right at the top of the Village in Grange Road and is an excellent way to travel. For more information, visit toorakvillage.com.au ■

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HIGH ON HIGH STREET

ARMADALE

Catanach’s.

LOVE IS IN THE AIR on High Street this month, where fine dining, cafes and stores are bursting with love in the lead up to Valentine’s Day. It can often feel daunting on what to gift and share with your significant other on the one

day of the year that celebrates love. This Valentine’s Day let High Street, Armadale, take away that stress with its selection of boutique experiences and luxurious gifts, you’ll be able to show just how much your loved one really means.

veronica george GALLERY

A unique collection of art glass and handmade jewellery by leading Australian artists. Open Mon–Sat 10am to 5.30pm, Sun 11am to 4pm. 1082 High Street, Armadale. Phone: 03 9500 9930. veronica@veronicageorge.com.au Visit: www.veronicageorge.com.au

shop hours tuesday-friday 10am - 5pm saturday 10am - 4pm

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BUD FLOWERS Say it with flowers this Valentine’s Day at Armadale’s jewel florist, Bud Flowers. Nestled inside this beautiful store, you’ll find not only the most beautiful fresh flowers to stun every woman’s heart, you’ll also find gorgeous cards, local designer accessories, boutique bath salts and deliciously scented candles. You’ll go in for flowers, and come out filled with joy and love to share. 1016 High Street, Armadale GEEZABELLA & PETRUCIO Geezabella & Petrucio is the boutique that delivers lingerie artistry and an experience like no other. The highest quality Venetian, Italian and Parisian silks and laces adorn the boutique, where every woman can find a perfectly fitted Valentine’s ensemble. The boutique also offers custom made lingerie to complement every woman’s figure, while men can purchase a gift voucher for their beloved. 1140 High Street, Armadale CATANACH’S Get her something she’ll really adore. After all, jewels are a girl’s best friend. Whether it’s engagement, wedding or gemstone jewellery, Catanach’s offers elegant, timeless pieces that make the perfect gift this Valentine’s Day. Choose from their handmade selection of gemstone and Australian pearls to

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find the perfect piece that will show just how special the woman in your life really is. 1212 High Street, Armadale FINE DINING If there was ever a perfect time to indulge the senses, Valentine’s Day is the time to do it, and Armadale is the place to visit. From the Delicious 100, Amaru has been awarded the People’s Choice for the second year in a row! Clinton Iver is the chef inside the stylish dining room that exonerates Australian produce through its multi-course menu. On a busy night Amaru seats 42 people for an intimate dining experience, so bookings are essential For a journey of the sense, Wine 1160 is the restaurant that specialises in curated foods and wine to match. With a wine menu that evolves from week to week, this is the place that calls to every wine lover, connoisseur and foodie alike. For a Valentine’s indulgence, book at one of Melbourne’s finest destinations for cheese, wine and produce at Wine 1160.

Geezabella & Petrucio. Bud Flowers.

Wine 1160.

For more information on High Street Armadale, visit: highstreetarmadale.com.au

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Restaurants. Cafes. Coffee. Fine Dining. High Street Armadale has everything you need for breakfast, lunch & dinner. Follow us or visit our website for all the latest information and upcoming events. /highstreetarmadale

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AROUND TOWN ARTS CENTRE MELBOURNE. Arts Centre Melbourne is the flagship of both Melbourne and Australia’s performing arts, and is the focal point of Melbourne’s vibrant cultural precinct. Arts Centre Melbourne showcases the best of both local and international acts, ranging from theatre, live music, opera and more. 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. 1300 182 183. artscentremelbourne.com.au n

CITY CIRCLE TRAM. This free tram service offers a good introduction to the heart of Melbourne’s business district, taking in many of the city’s attractions. A recorded message on the early-model trams explains the sites you are passing, along with a little of their history. The service runs in both directions every 12 minutes. Sun–Wed 10am–6pm, Thu–Sat 10am–9pm. yarratrams.com.au

n DIALOGUE IN THE DARK. Dialogue in the Dark™ is an immersive experience in total darkness through which, led by guides who are blind or have low vision, guests interact and communicate relying solely on their other senses. Visitors to the experience lose the sense they rely on the most—their vision— as they touch, feel, hear and explore the unseen and learn to “see” in complete darkness while discovering an iconic Melbourne like never before. A global phenomenon in over 41 countries. Harbour Town, Level 1, 29–31 Star Crescent, Docklands, Melbourne. Tue–Sun. 1300 411 881. dialogueinthedark.com.au

EUREKA SKYDECK 88. Awe-inspiring views are on offer at Eureka Skydeck 88 from the highest viewing platform in the southern hemisphere at Melbourne’s iconic Eureka Tower. Two dedicated lifts propel visitors to Level 88 in under 40 seconds. Here you’ll find the world’s only Edge Experience— a switchable glass cube which slides out from the building offering amazing views down below. 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank. Daily 10am–10pm (last entry 9.30pm). Adults $20, concessions $15.50, children (4–16 years) $11.50 and family (two adults and two children) $46. Additional charges for the Edge. 9693 8888. eurekaskydeck.com.au n

Eureka Skydeck 88.

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Bringing together the largest collection of Viking artefacts ever displayed in Australia, this exhibition will feature more than 500 treasures from the Swedish History Museum.

March 23 – August 26

Including the astounding and beautiful skeletal remains of parts of a Viking ship – where only the original hand forged Viking nails are le to create this astonishing ghost ship.

Book Now museumsvictoria.com.au/vikings Melbourne Museum Touring Hall 11 Nicholson St Carlton Ph. 13 11 02

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where bold Australian red wine barrels elementally mature Australia’s best single malt whisky. Tours, masterclasses and an innovative list of cocktails are available Friday to Sunday. 50 Bertie Street, Port Melbourne. Fri–Sat 12pm–10pm, Sun 12pm–8pm. 9005 4420. starward.com.au n SKYDIVE AUSTRALIA. Skydiving Melbourne doesn’t get any more thrilling. Experience the ultimate adrenalin rush tandem skydiving from the St Kilda drop zone, the closest skydiving centre to Melbourne CBD. Exit the plane from up to 14,000 feet for an insane 60 seconds of lifechanging freefall. Float under canopy for five to seven minutes and enjoy the 360-degree views of Melbourne and Port Phillip Bay. 1300 663 634. skydive.com.au n

St Kilda Esplanade Market. Photo: Josie Withers Photography/Visit Victoria.

FEDERATION SQUARE. Home to major cultural attractions, world-class events, tourism experiences and an exceptional array of restaurants, bars and speciality stores, Federation Square is the heart and soul of Melbourne. Cnr Swanston and Flinders Streets, Melbourne. 9655 1900. fedsquare.com

n MELBOURNE STAR. Experience Melbourne in a whole new way, located in the city’s waterfront precinct of Docklands, the Melbourne Star provides a unique introduction to the city, with all its colour, culture and eccentricities. Day or night, you’ll feel on top of the world as the Star glides on its gentle arc through the sky. Ground Floor, 101 Waterfront Way, Docklands. Daily from 11am–10pm, with last admission at 9.30pm. Adults $36, concessions $28, children (under 4 years) free, children (5–15 years) $22 and family (two adults and two children) $90. 8688 9688. melbournestar.com

Adults $36, children (4–15 years) $18 or free (on weekends, Victorian public holidays and Victorian Government school holidays), children (under 4 years) free and family (two adults and two children) $91. 9285 9300. zoo.org.au/melbourne SEA LIFE MELBOURNE AQUARIUM. Home to thousands of aquatic animals, SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium is an entertaining and educational experience with 12 amazing zones of discovery, including interactive animal encounters and iconic state of the art displays. Visitors can witness daily dive feeds, or even dive with the sharks in the 2.2 million-litre Oceanarium. Cnr King and Flinders Streets, Melbourne. Daily 10.30am–5.30pm (last entry 4.30pm). Adults $42, concessions $32.50, children (4–15 years) $28, children (under 4 years) free and family (two adults and two children) $99. 1800 026 576. melbourneaquarium.com.au n

STARWARD DISTILLERY. David Vitale, Starward Distillery’s founder, started off with a simple vision; create a uniquely Australian whisky Melbourne can offer the world with pride. Born and bred in Melbourne, he was inspired to create a spirit that reflects his home town—from its culture to its famed ‘four seasons in a day’ temperature swings. Visit the distillery

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close to the heart of the city, the Melbourne Zoo has more than 320 wildlife species from Australia and around the world. The Australian Bush exhibit showcases Australia’s wildlife. There are free Meet the Keeper talks daily between 10.30am–3.30pm. Elliott Avenue, Parkville. Daily 9am–5pm.

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THE NATIONAL OPAL COLLECTION.

Part showroom, part museum, The National Opal Collection in Melbourne shows how opals came to be formed over millions of years and how they are mined today. Opals are Australia’s natural gemstone, and are recognised as uniquely Australian in character. There is a huge array of exquisite opals and opal jewellery for sale in the spectacular showroom. Level 1, 119 Swanston Street, Melbourne. Free admission. 9662 3524. nationalopal.com

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QUEEN VICTORIA MARKET (QVM).

A historic landmark spread over two city blocks, QVM is a vibrant and bustling inner-city market where you can shop for everything from fruit and vegetables, and local and imported gourmet foods, to cosmetics, clothing and souvenirs. Cnr Victoria and Elizabeth Streets, Melbourne. Tue and Thu 6am–2pm, Fri 6am–5pm, Sat 6am–3pm and Sun 9am–4pm. 9320 5822. qvm.com.au ST KILDA ESPLANADE MARKET. Every Sunday since 1970, the St Kilda Esplanade Market has been the destination for those searching for something special. Meet more than 140 artisans offering an exciting range of contemporary artworks. These goods include quality handmade artworks made from wood, glass, paper, resin and recycled materials. Upper Esplanade St Kilda, between Cavell and Fitzroy Streets. Sun 10am–5pm. stkildaesplanademarket.com.au

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DARKNESS?

The global phenomenon has arrived. Be exhilarated. Experience this award winning exhibition and see like youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never seen before.

www.dialogueinthedark.com.au Tuesday - Sunday Opposite ArtVo, Harbour Town, Melbourne

Summer season specials on now!

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THE ROSE STREET ARTISTS’ MARKET.

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES ARTVO. The first of its kind in Australia, ArtVo is a new immersive art gallery or ‘trick art’ gallery. Unlike normal art museums, visitors are encouraged to touch and interact with the artworks, photographing themselves and becoming part of the art. With over 11 themed zones you can explore incredible, interactive large scale artworks, painted directly on to the walls and floors. 14 artists with over 40 years’ experience completed in excess of 100 hand painted artworks in just 60 days. The 1900-square-metre museum is a must visit in Melbourne! 26 Star Crescent, Level 1, Harbour Town, Docklands. 9600 1118. artvo.com.au

Melbourne Museum. Photo: Visit Victoria.

AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART (ACCA). ACCA is

Melbourne’s leading contemporary art space. It is the only major public gallery in Australia that focuses on commissioning, rather than collecting. ACCA presents the most challenging, innovative and creative visual art. 111 Sturt Street, Southbank. Tue–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat–Sun 11am–5pm and Mon by appointment. Free admission. Additional charges may apply for special exhibitions. 9697 9999. acca.melbourne AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR THE MOVING IMAGE (ACMI). ACMI celebrates,

explores and promotes the cultural and creative richness of the moving image in all its forms —film, television and digital culture. This unique institution is located at the heart of Melbourne’s iconic Federation Square. Federation Square, Flinders Street, Melbourne. Daily 10am–5pm, cinemas and lounge open late. Free and ticketed exhibitions. 8663 2200. acmi.net.au CHINESE MUSEUM. Located in the heart of Melbourne’s Chinatown, the Chinese Museum highlights both the heritage and culture of Australia’s Chinese community. The museum offers a range of guided tours, programs and workshops. 22 Cohen Place, Melbourne. Daily 10am–4pm. Adults $11, concessions $9, children (under 6 years) free and family (two adults and up to three children) $26. 9662 2888. chinesemuseum.com.au

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n COOKS’ COTTAGE. Originally built in Yorkshire, England in 1755, Cooks’ Cottage was built and owned by the parents of Captain James Cook, the explorer credited with ‘discovering’ Australia. The cottage, shipped to Australia in 1934, was entirely reconstructed in Melbourne. Fitzroy Gardens, Wellington Parade, East Melbourne. Daily 9am–5pm. Adults $6.50, seniors/students $5, children (5–15 years) $3.50 and family (two adults and two children) $18. 9658 9658. thatsmelbourne.com.au n HELLENIC MUSEUM. Devoted to the commemoration, understanding, and preservation of the artistic and cultural heritage of ancient and modern Greece, the Hellenic Museum brings history to life with an extensive permanent collection, dynamic contemporary exhibitions and a high quality education program. 280 William Street, Melbourne. Tue–Sun 10am–4pm. 8615 9016. hellenic.org.au n IMMIGRATION MUSEUM. This living cultural centre explores Australia’s immigration history, from the 1800s to the present day. Providing a global and personal insight into the migrant experience, the Museum engages both thoughts and emotions, while contributing to a greater understanding of Australia’s cultural diversity. 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne. Daily 10am–5pm. Adults $14, concessions and children (up to 16 years) free. Additional charges may apply for special exhibitions. 13 11 02. museumvictoria.com.au/ immigrationmuseum

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Museum is the largest museum complex in the southern hemisphere and draws on the latest technology and interpretation methods to give visitors a memorable insight into the nation’s flora, fauna, culture and way of life. Incorporating the adjacent World Heritagelisted Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne Museum covers the natural and physical sciences as well as social history and cultures. 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton. Daily 10am–5pm. Adults $14, concessions and children (up to 16 years) free. Additional charges may apply for special exhibitions. 13 11 02. museumvictoria.com.au/ melbournemuseum

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offers an extraordinary visual arts experience with international art on display at NGV International on St Kilda Road, and Australian art housed at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Federation Square. NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. Daily 10am–5pm. The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Federation Square, Melbourne. Daily 10am–5pm. Free admission. Additional charges may apply for special exhibitions. 8620 2222. ngv.vic.gov.au ■ OLD MELBOURNE GAOL. Step back in time and walk the road to the gallows in a nineteenth century prison. Learn about bushrangers and see where the infamous Ned Kelly was hanged. The City Watch House, where murderers and minor criminals were locked up to await their fate, is another highlight. 377 Russell Street, Melbourne. Daily 9.30am–5pm. Adults $28, concessions $23, children (5–15 years) $15 and family (two adults and two children under 15 years) $65. 8663 7228. oldmelbournegaol.com.au ■ OLD TREASURY BUILDING. The Old Treasury Building is regarded as one of the finest nineteenth century buildings in Australia. Occupying a unique position in the history of Melbourne, the Old Treasury Building’s origins lie with the great gold rush, symbolising the rapid development of the city. Today, the Old Treasury Building houses both permanent and temporary exhibitions. Spring Street (top end of Collins Street), Melbourne. Sun–Fri 10am–4pm. Free admission. Tours cost $8–$10. 9651 2233. otb.org.au

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SCIENCEWORKS. This attraction has developed a distinct identity as a museum with a difference. While the main exhibition galleries are housed in a modern, purpose-built facility, the Scienceworks site also features a unique piece of Melbourne’s history—the historic Spotswood Pumping Station. 2 Booker Street, Spotswood. Daily 10am–4.30pm (closed Good Friday and Christmas Day). Adults $14, concessions and children (up to 16 years) free. Additional charges may apply for special exhibitions, Planetarium shows and Lightning Room shows. 13 11 02. museumvictoria.com.au/scienceworks n

PARKS AND GARDENS n AUSTRALIAN GARDEN. Set across 15 hectares, the Australian Garden is an inspiring and immersive display of Australian flora, landscapes, art and architecture. Discover inspiration and information about how to use Australian plants in your home garden. Cnr Ballarto Road and Botanic Drive, Cranbourne. Daily 9am–5pm. Free admission. 5990 2200. rbg.vic.gov.au/australian-garden

Great Ocean Road & Twelve Apostles Code: K4

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$165*adult $83*child To book call 1300 228 546 or visit aatkings.com

n ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS. The Royal Botanic Gardens is one of the world’s leading botanic gardens and a centre of excellence for horticulture, science and education. The Royal Botanic Gardens is dedicated to the conservation, display and enjoyment of plants. Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne. Daily 7.30am–sunset. Free admission. 9252 2300. rbg.vic.gov.au

OUT OF TOWN n HEALESVILLE SANCTUARY. The chance to view Australian wildlife in a natural environment attracts many visitors to the Healesville Sanctuary, 65km east of Melbourne. There are more than 200 species of native birds, mammals and reptiles displayed in a beautiful bushland setting. Badger Creek Road, Healesville. Daily 9am–5pm. Adults $36, children (4–15 years) $18 or free (on weekends, Victorian public holidays and Victorian Government school holidays), children (under 4 years free) and family (two adults and two children) $91. 5957 2800. zoo.org.au/healesville

GREATER DANDENONG. Located just 35km south-east of Melbourne’s CBD, Greater Dandenong will awaken the senses and tantalise the tastebuds with its vast array of cultural precincts and culinary delights. Greater Dandenong has become a must-go destination for people who love food and culture.

*Conditions: Prices are per person and do not include any optional add-ons. Valid for sale and travel until 31 March 2018. Subject to availability at time of booking. Blackout dates may apply. ATAS No.10527

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There are a number of tours and events available for those who want to explore the area in the company of an expert. Tours cost $50 per person. Various locations, Dandenong. 8571 1377. greaterdandenong.com/tours PHILLIP ISLAND NATURE PARKS. Watching the colony of little penguins waddling ashore on Summerland Beach at sunset and making their way to their burrows after a day’s fishing is a delight. There are several ways to see the penguins including the advanced ecoaccredited Ultimate Penguin Tour which sees up to ten participants and one of the park’s rangers watch the penguins from a secluded beach. Phillip Island Nature Parks, Phillip Island. 5951 2800. penguins.org.au

SIGHTSEEING TOURS n AAT KINGS. With a selection of half and full day tours, AAT Kings will show you all the must-see sights of Melbourne and surrounds. Discover the Great Ocean Road, ride the Puffing Billy Steam Train or see the Little Penguins on Phillip Island. AAT Kings’ also offers free hotel pick-ups so all you need to do is relax and enjoy your day. 1300 228 546. aatkings.com

CITY SIGHTSEEING MELBOURNE. The best way to see Melbourne is with City Sightseeing. Melbourne is renowned for its major sporting and cultural events, stylish fashion, the arts, food and wine and much more. Explore and see the city’s major attractions, bustling laneways, cafés and beaches at your own leisure as you hop on and hop off an opentop double decker bus at any of the 27 stops located in the city and surrounds including the popular seaside suburb of St Kilda. 8353 2578. citysightseeing.melbourne

MELBOURNE RIVER CRUISES. Discover the beautiful city of Melbourne from a unique perspective. Melbourne River Cruises has been showcasing this city and important landmarks to locals and visitors alike for over 36 years. Their sightseeing cruises highlight all this beautiful city has to offer with enjoyable and interesting commentary. Enjoy complimentary tea and coffee and a relaxing cruise as their captains detail the history of the Yarra River and Melbourne. Choose from a Yarra Sightseeing Cruise or Williamstown Ferry Cruise or the Spirit Of Melbourne Cruising Restaurant. Get 10% off on Sightseeing and Williamstown cruises when you book online. Southgate Promenade, Berth 5. 8610 2600. melbcruises.com.au

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Daytripping By Jenny Burns

Koonya Beach, Mornington Peninsula.Photo: PMG.

WHILE MELBOURNE OFFERS plenty to keep locals and visitors alike amused for weeks, we are also blessed with a number of fascinating villages and towns all within an hour or so drive from the heart of the city. Some, such as the villages of the Yarra Valley and the Dandenongs, have been popular for many years, whilst others are now just being recognised for their great restaurants, interesting shops and, in many cases, fascinating historical buildings. As an added bonus many are easily accessed by either car, public transport or on a guided coach tour. Head north of the city and you’ll discover such delights as Castlemaine and Daylesford. Like their ‘bigger city cousins’—Ballarat and Bendigo—these villages owe their existence to the discovery of gold in the 1850s. Castlemaine’s history and heritage is visible in its fine public buildings, wide streets, ornate hotels and century-old

shops selling everything from gourmet food to antiques and art. Castlemaine also has a thriving arts and cultural community and has made its mark as a leading regional arts centre. Its gardens are another feature. The gardens at Buda Historic Home and Garden date back to the 19th-century. ‘Taking the waters’ has long been a favourite pastime of visitors to Daylesford and Hepburn Springs. Given the towns and surrounding areas have Australia’s richest concentration of mineral springs, it’s easy to see why. Each weekend hundreds of Melburnians head to the twin towns for a healthy relaxing weekend. Many can be found exploring the mineral springs. Around 70 springs bubble freely through the ground. Spa treatments are another favourite pastime for visitors, as is walking the historic streets lined with cafés, restaurants, galleries, antique and speciality stores.

Geelong is in the midst of reinvention with industrial spaces transformed into creative hubs. Cool cafés and galleries are popping up all the time. If the beach is more your scene then consider a trip to some of the villages on our two Peninsulas—Mornington and Bellarine. Sorrento on the Mornington Peninsula can lay claim to being the oldest part of the state as in 1803 a short-lived small convict settlement was established here. Queenscliff, on the Bellarine Peninsula, also has a long and colourful history. Many reminders of its history can be seen in imposing Victorian-era buildings and a huge military fortress guarding the entrance to Port Phillip Bay. You can visit both in a day by taking the Queenscliff to Sorrento car and passenger ferry. Central and West Gippsland has long been a favourite destination for Melburnians searching for great cheese, meat, fruit and wine. And now the rest of the world is discovering the region’s great gourmet delights. Of course no trip to Victoria is complete without a visit to Phillip Island to see our very cute little penguins that each night come in from the ocean and waddle across the sand to their burrows. Phillip Island is also home to the Koala Conservation Centre which offers the perfect environment to see koalas close up and, importantly, in their natural environment. Also lookout for wallabies, echidnas and native birds. Seal lovers flock to Seal Rocks where there’s an Australian fur seal colony which is thought to be one of the largest in the country. On your way to Phillip Island you’ll pass another of our well-known attractions—the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne. Here you will discover more than 100,000 Australian plants and landscapes, set in 363 hectares of natural bushland. Highlights include the Australian Garden, which follows a journey of water from the arid inland landscapes of central Australia down to the coastal fringes of the continent.

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DAYLESFORD’S MAGICAL WATERS

Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa.

‘TAKING THE WATERS’ has long been a

favourite pastime of visitors to Daylesford and Hepburn Springs. Given the towns and surrounding areas have Australia’s richest concentration of mineral springs it’s easy to see why. However, there’s a lot more to Daylesford and Hepburn Springs than magical waters. Wonderful food, fascinating shops and galleries and interesting attractions are just some of the many delights on offer. Just the same, any visit should include a mineral water experience and there’s no better place than the Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa. The original Edwardian bathhouse in the Mineral Springs Reserve, built approximately 1895, has undergone a $13 million makeover

and now boasts more than 30 wet and dry treatment rooms, making it one of the largest spas in the country. It offers such indulgences as a large mineral relaxation pool and private 100% pure mineral water baths, aroma steam treatment room, Vichy rooms, a large relaxation lounge and its very own Hepburn Pavilion Café. The curative effects of mineral water, salt water and steam provide the ultimate in therapeutic relaxation in the exclusive Sanctuary wing. The Sanctuary includes the Aroma Steam Room, Salt Therapy Pool, Relaxation Pool, Spa Couches submerged beneath mineral water and an extensive relaxation deck. You can also choose from an array of treatments including indulgent 100% pure private mineral baths, therapeutic and relaxation massages, organic facials, and a selection of indulgent spa rituals. Experienced spa goers will appreciate the sophistication of their professional practitioners and extensive treatment menu. While in the Mineral Springs Reserve, drop into the Hepburn Pavilion Café for a late breakfast or a light lunch made with

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fresh local ingredients. The Hepburn Pavilion Café has been offering hospitality to locals and visitors alike since 1908 and provides an atmospheric environment for a meal, or fabulous coffee and cake, before or after your Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa experience. Not far from the bathhouse is another of the region’s popular attractions, Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm. Here you can learn about the lavender and olives grown on the property, wander around herb, cottage and potage gardens and buy locally made goods in the shop. These goods make great presents, especially if you’re looking for something uniquely Australian. Indeed, there’s plenty of great retail therapy available in the area. You’ll find everything from great art at galleries such as The Convent to Alpaca Passion, which sells alpaca-made products. While Daylesford is an easy day trip from Melbourne (it takes around 90 minutes), it’s worth staying a few days. Then you can take full advantage of its many delights. For more information on Daylesford, visit visitvictoria.com/dmr

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SAVE THE AIRFARE AND VISIT sensational Springvale and you will be spoilt for choice for everything Asian. Springvale’s retail area offers a unique shopping experience and is one of Melbourne’s best shopping strips for Asian goods and restaurants. There are over 300 businesses in Springvale offering modern and traditional clothing, Chinese medicines, beautiful jade jewellery and duty free to list a few. If your indulgence is food, there are over 50 restaurants, cafes and fresh food stores. You will find restaurants offering Vietnamese, Cambodian, Uyghur, Thai, Chinese and much more, with so much choice you will be coming back for more. There are restaurants that can cater for 550 people for Yum Cha right down to the small intimate cafes where you feel like you are part of the family. Pick up sugar cane drinks or bubble tea, have succulent seafood, try traditional Vietnamese Pho or choose from menus that list hundreds of meals. All the food is authentic and traditional to each of the many individual cultures and regions.

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SENSATIONAL SPRINGVALE HAS IT ALL If you want to get caught up in a fabulous festival, join the Lunar New Year Festival on Sunday 11 February in the Springvale retail area. This festival is one of the largest festivals in Greater Dandenong. Come and help celebrate 2018 as it is the Year of the Dog. You will see traditional lion and dragon dances, martial arts displays, fire crackers, games and rides. There are activities for the whole family. For more information, go to greaterdandenong.com/visit

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BALLARAT Escape the big smoke and head to historic Ballarat this month for art and architecture.

OVER THE HILLS, but not far away, is an enticing pot of gold calling out for you to come and play. Ballarat, just 115km from Melbourne and easily accessible by train, is the historically rich and culturally warm city just waiting for you to explore. Art and architecture are abundant in Ballarat and its historic villages, such as Clunes, Buninyong and Creswick, and they enrich the region’s ambience. Couple the striking streetscapes with awardwinning food and wine outlets and Ballarat will tempt you to linger a little longer. Of course you can fit a lot into one day—but why not make a night (or several) of it? Stay in a rural retreat, fantastic family caravan park, or indulge in one of the city’s grand accommodation options. So, let curiosity get the better of you—jump in the car, step onto the train, or get on-board a bus—and visit this handsome city in all its golden glory.

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FAMILY ATTRACTIONS Sovereign Hill, an internationally acclaimed tourist attraction, brings to life the colour and excitement of Australia’s 1850s gold rush. It’s just like stepping back in time to gold rush Ballarat—from the hustle and bustle of Main Street where costumed ladies and gents parade their new-found wealth, to the excitement of the diggings where visitors can pan for real gold! There’s also an underground mine tour, a spectacular $150,000 gold pour, the Redcoat soldiers who fire their powerful muskets, and much more. By night, entertainment continues at Sovereign Hill with the multi-million dollar sound-and-light show, “Blood on the Southern Cross”—the legendary story of the 1854 Eureka Rebellion. Convenient on-site accommodation is available at Sovereign Hill Hotel. On now at the Gold Museum is the “Re-awakening the Dragon” exhibition which showcases items once used by Ballarat’s Chinese community for social, cultural and religious ceremonies, including the spectacular Loong dragon. No matter what time of year you visit, Sovereign Hill will come alive with the sights and sounds of the goldfields—and you might even strike it rich in your search for gold! sovereignhill.com.au If it’s animals you love, then enjoy interactive play with some of Australia’s most-loved creatures at the Ballarat Wildlife Park. Hand-feed more than 100 free-roaming kangaroos and emus, cuddle koalas and wombats, see Tasmanian devils, and brave the reptile house with its crocodiles and snakes. wildlifepark.com.au Kryal Castle is Ballarat’s land of medieval adventure—and it’s fit for all ages to explore. Discover myths, legends and fairy tales, be entertained and thrilled in the Torture Museum, and witness the special-effects dungeon and the dramatic main arena shows. You will be enchanted bythe story of the Land of Kryal, all set in the real-life castle on the hill. kryalcastle.com.au

Another world-class attraction in Ballarat is the Museum of Australian Democracy at Eureka (MADE). MADE is a digitally-immersive, state-of-the-art museum. With the evocative 158-year-old Eureka flag as its centrepiece, MADE’s interactive exhibitions explore the past and future of democracy—looking at culture, civics, history and citizenship. made.org

Or, if you want to see the works —why not bundle the four abovementioned attractions together to save 15 per cent on entry? Purchase the ‘Ballarat Pass’, which is available from the Ballarat Visitor Information Centre at Town Hall, 225 Sturt Street and enjoy other bonus offers around the vibrant regional city too.

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Menindie”, an exhibition by 20 Melbourne-based botanical artists that was inspired by the 150th anniversary of the Victorian Exploring Expedition (VEE), better known as the Burke and Wills Expedition, and the work of pioneer botanical collector Dr Hermann Beckler. Beckler was in charge of the VEE Supply Party, which remained in the outback area of Menindee on the Darling River in south-west New South Wales. During this time, Beckler collected 120 plant species. His original plant collection is now a national treasure, housed at the National Herbarium Victoria. Over eight consecutive years, 26 artists have visited Beckler’s collecting grounds around Menindie to locate, collect, preserve and illustrate CULTURALLY INFORMATIVE the same 120 plants species collected Mali Moir, Maireana turbinata (detail), from the exhibition “Beckler’s Botanical Bounty: The Flora of Menindie” at the Art Gallery of Ballarat. Founded in 1884, the Art Gallery in 1860–61. The works provide an of Ballarat is the oldest and largest accurate representation of the plant regional gallery in Australia. Home to one of the most subjects, as well as revealing the different style of each artist. comprehensive collections of Australian paintings in the nation, This unique collection of artworks includes a range of additional works featured here are just a small selection from a holding materials that are integral to the project, as well as working that extends from convict artists of Van Diemen’s Land to the drawings and diaries from many of the artists portraying their present day. General entry is free and special exhibitions are artistic process and experiences in the outback. regularly alternated. ■ Find out more about Ballarat by calling 1800 44 66 33, online at visitballarat.com.au, or by emailing visitballarat@brt.org.au EXHIBITIONS AT THE ART GALLERY OF BALLARAT Art Gallery of Ballarat is staging several exhibitions this month. You can visit in person at the Ballarat Visitor Information On from 24 February is “Beckler’s Botanical Bounty: The Flora of Centre, Town Hall, 225 Sturt Street, Ballarat. INDULGE THE SENSES Ballarat’s picturesque Lake Wendouree is famed for its recreation opportunities and a chance to get up close with nature. It’s the former site of the 1956 Summer Olympics. The Lake is just a stone’s throw from the iconic Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Home to the avenue of Prime Minister busts, marble statues, and huge shady trees—it’s one of Australia’s oldest and finest gardens set amongst 40 hectares. For a touch of wellbeing, how about booking in to one of the region’s many luxurious day spas? Or, if it’s food for the soul you are after, you can fulfil every need at gourmet patisseries, charming cellar doors, or award-winning firstclass restaurants.

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BARS DINING The Everleigh. Photo: James Morgan.

MELBOURNE’S BRILLIANT BARS

By Peter McBrearty

Espresso Zabione,

FOR THOSE VISITORS TO MELBOURNE who may find

themselves feeling the time is right for an excellent cocktail (or two…) help is very definitely at hand. The Everleigh (Upstairs, 150–156 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy. 9416 2229) is a Melbourne mecca for anyone with an appreciation for a serve of tangible atmosphere along with forensic attention to detail in their cocktails. Located above Belles Hot Chicken, The Everleigh will immediately transport patrons back to a more hedonistic past era, recalling the cocktail heyday of the 20s and 30s, whether they elect to sit at the bar and watch the skills of the talented bartenders at work, or prefer to recline in the leather booths and enjoy the polished and knowledgeable table service. This is a bar where juices are squeezed by hand as each cocktail is created, which produces its own branded blocks of ice made from purified water, and which has accordingly been the recipient of a number of awards over the years, which will come as no surprise at all to anyone fortunate enough to have had an opportunity to enjoy one of their carefully crafted cocktails. The Everleigh also features a private room available for parties of up to 15 people, making it an ideal location for those who might like to catch up with friends or work associates and enjoy an evening of crowd free indulgence. Be it for a quick visit to sample something a little different, a post dinner nightcap after dining in one of the many nearby restaurants, a longer night of cocktail experimentation, or even as a romantic getaway from the city crowds, The Everleigh ticks all the boxes as one of Melbourne’s premier cocktail destinations. Almost qualifying as a Fitzroy icon after more than 17 years creating esoteric cocktails (and having won a number of local

and international bar and Eau De Vie. bartender awards over those years) is Black Pearl (304 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy. 9417 0455). For patrons wishing to enjoy their cocktails above the madding crowd, those in the know will head upstairs to The Attic, where limited numbers and table service allow serious cocktail aficionados to focus on the business at hand. Lily Blacks (12 Meyers Place, Melbourne. 9654 4887) is another essential stop for anyone on a Melbourne cocktail pilgrimage. Hand cut ice again features, and cocktails are a serious business here, although always served with a dash of good humour. Open until 3am seven days a week, Lily Blacks ensures that nobody ever need endure a cocktail free evening. In true Melbourne fashion, Eau De Vie (1 Malthouse Lane, Melbourne. 0412 825 441) can be a little difficult to find, located down a small laneway, where an unmarked door identifiable only by a metal handle, reveals a dark interior laden with leather, wooden panels, and shelves filled with bottles of high quality alcohol. Overcrowding is unlikely to ever be an issue, as EDV is a table service only venue. There is a highquality bar menu, while the talented bar staff deliver a wide variety of exceptionally good cocktails, wine and beer. wheretraveler.com I FEBRUARY 2018 I MELBOURNE WHERE 61

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El Gordo Taqueria at The Boatbuilders Yard The Boatbuilders Yard at South Wharf is going Mexican with El Gordo Taqueria. Every weekend during February, the venue will come alive with the sounds and smells of Mexico. There will be a custom-built Corona Bar, tropical cocktails, Mexican entertainment and El Gordo Taqueria serving up fresh traditional Tacos Al Pastor (charcoal spit roasted pork and pineapple served with salsa picante). For every Corona bucket purchased, guests will enter a prize draw to win a trip for two to Mexico. As the sun goes down, kick back on deckchairs and enjoy sunset sessions with music from local DJs. The closing party on 24 February will feature Mexican wrestlers, a Mariachi band, MC Senor Fantastico, piñatas, Latin DJs and more. Weekends during February, with the closing party on 24 February. 23 South Wharf, Promenade South Wharf. theboatbuildersyard.com.au

Apollo Bay Seafood Festival The Apollo Bay Seafood Festival showcases the quality of local produce and the charm and history of Apollo Bay. Food lovers can taste and experience the best this coastal town has to offer, while enjoying the gorgeous scenic views and harbour side location. MoVida’s Frank Camorra will kick off the festival on 16 February with a seafood fiesta, Off The Hook. Over the weekend, the festival will bring together chefs, food and drink lovers, food writers, sustainability experts, marine biologists and, of course, the ‘custodians of the ocean’—the professional fishers who sustainably source these magnificent products. 16–18 February, venues around Apollo Bay. apollobayseafoodfestival.com

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Fly Into Rockpool Dining Group For Qantas Points Rockpool Dining Group have launched a new partnership with the Qantas Frequent Flyer program. Qantas Frequent Flyer members can use Qantas Points on their bill, and earn them at the same time, when they dine out at any one of Rockpool Dining Group’s 60 restaurants and bars across Australia. As a special offer (until 31 May 2018) members can also earn double points across all Rockpool Dining Group venues, including Rockpool Bar & Grill and Jade Temple, as well as Fratelli Fresh and Burger Project. Melbourne venues include Saké Restaurant & Bar, Spice Temple, Rosetta Ristorante, Fratelli Fresh, Munich Brauhaus, Burger Project and more. qantaspoints.com/rockpool-dining-group

Valentine’s Day at The French Brasserie If you can’t whisk your loved one away to Paris for Valentine’s Day, then a trip to The French Brasserie in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD is the next best thing. Head down Malthouse Lane and say je t’aime this Valentine’s Day with a fantastic French dining experience. Dine with your beloved and indulge in a Kir Royal on arrival and a threecourse set menu for $95 per person. Francophiles will be in heaven with the chef’s menu of French favourites. Bon appétit! 14 February. 2 Malthouse Lane (Cnr Flinders Lane and Exhibition Street), Melbourne. Lunch Mon–Fri 12pm–3pm, dinner Mon–Sat 6pm–10.30pm. 9662 1632. thefrenchbrasserie.com.au

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FINE DINING n CUTLER & CO. Modern Australian. Experience the contemporary cuisine of Andrew McConnell in his flagship fine dining restaurant, Cutler & Co., located in the heart of Fitzroy. Sink into the leather booths and comfortable surrounds of the newly refurbished dining room whilst enjoying a chef’s menu that toasts to the very best produce of the season. Adjoining the restaurant, the Cutler & Co. Bar celebrates the most impressive seafood alongside sophisticated snacks and signature aperitifs. Reservations essential. 55–57 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy. Dinner Tues–Sun from 6pm, lunch Sunday from 12pm. 9419 4888. cutlerandco.com.au n

THE FRENCH BRASSERIE. French.

The cuisine is a blend of Modern French and traditional dishes by their head chef Thomas Brustis. Favourites include the perfect garlic escargot, canard rôti and dessert favourite, crème brûlée. The wine list consists of well-chosen Australian and French wines to enhance your dining pleasure; prices are reasonable in true brasserie style. 2 Malthouse Lane (Cnr Flinders Lane and Exhibition Street), Melbourne. Lunch Mon–Fri 12pm–3pm, dinner Mon–Sat 6pm–10.30pm. 9662 1632. thefrenchbrasserie.com.au n IL BACARO. One Hat—Italian. This modern Italian restaurant is the epitome of Venetian style and features an intimate dining room and bar. Their delicious menu uses the rich flavours of northern Italy to create classic modern dishes. Enjoy their highly regarded wine list offering a world of wine from vineyards and wine regions across Austria, France and, of course, Italy. 168 Little Collins Street, Melbourne. Mon–Sat lunch 12pm–3pm, dinner 6pm–late. 9654 6778. ilbacaro.com.au n

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THE POINT. One Hat—Modern Australian.

Offering spectacular views across Albert Park Lake, you can enjoy award-winning contemporary Australian cuisine in a sleek and stylish restaurant space. The Point prides itself on showcasing Australia’s finest beef, delivering to their guests a modern approach to classic dishes. Relax and look out the floor-to-ceiling windows at the lake below whilst sampling their impressive wine list. Aquatic Drive, Albert Park Lake. Daily: lunch 12pm–3pm and dinner until late. 9682 5566. thepointalbertpark.com.au

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SARTI. One Hat—Italian. Sarti’s unique menu is an adventurous interplay of traditional and contemporary Italian influences. Their new Spring Menu delivers highly inventive flavours whilst reflecting their passion for sourcing only the freshest seasonal produce. Sarti offers a comprehensive list of some of the best wines from Australia and Italy, and the bar and outdoor courtyard are open all day. 6 Russell Place, Melbourne. Lunch Mon–Fri 12pm–3pm, dinner Mon–Sat 6pm–late. 9639 7822. sartirestaurant.com.au

CITY UP WINE BAR. Bar. Located one floor above the iconic all day eatery, Cumulus Inc., Cumulus Up is an inner city wine bar by Andrew McConnell. Showcasing the very best produce, the flexible menu features hero cuts of dry aged beef and freshly caught seafood alongside duck waffles, charcuterie and smaller snacks to share. Open seven nights a week until late, drop by for drinks

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and snacks, a full dining experience and everything in between. 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne. Tue–Thur 5pm–late, Fri–Sat 4pm–late. 9650 1445. cumulusup.com.au n

FANCY HANK’S. American-Style BBQ.

At Fancy Hank’s they serve American-style, slow cooked BBQ, using the finest quality free range meats, cooked using their custom-built, two-tonne smoker. Brisket, ribs and pulled-pork sit alongside the traditional sides as well as a number of unique dishes. They use traditional Southern cooking techniques and combine these with local produce to put their uniquely Australian spin on this regional American cuisine. Level 1, 79 Bourke Street, Melbourne. Daily 12pm–11pm. 1300 BRISKET (274 753). fancyhanks.com IL POM ITALIAN. Italian. Located in Melbourne’s popular Federation Square, Il Pom Italian offers diners the perfect spot to grab lunch or dinner. The menu includes delectable pizzas, pastas and a wide selection of Italian favourites.

Warm up in the large heated outdoor section with a glass of wine or a classic Italian cocktail. Federation Square, 2 Swanston Street, Melbourne. Daily 11am–late. 9662 2282. ilpomitalian.com.au RADII RESTAURANT & BAR. Modern Australian. Located in Melbourne’s Park Hyatt

Hotel, this sleek, architecturally designed restaurant is a dining experience like no other. With locally sourced ingredients, Radii also offer an indulgent à la carte and degustation menu. Radii bar is the perfect location to unwind with a cocktail and tasty tapas menu. Park Hyatt Hotel, 1 Parliament Square, Melbourne. 9224 1211. Daily breakfast and afternoon tea, Mon–Sat dinner and bar. melbourne.park.hyattrestaurants.com n SEZAR. Armenian. Sezar brings a taste of Armenia to Melbourne diners. Reworking an age-old cuisine with local produce and modern technique, you will be in for a memorable dining experience at Sezar. Visitors will enjoy contemporary Armenian cuisine through a range of spices, vegetables and meats combined

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with unique aromas. Their enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff will guide you through their delicious menu. 6 Melbourne Place, Melbourne. Lunch Mon–Fri 12pm–3pm, dinner Mon–Sat 5.30pm–late. 9663 9882 sezar.com.au SAKÉ RESTAURANT & BAR, FLINDERS LANE. Japanese. Sprawled over

two storeys in Melbourne’s famed gastronomic destination, Flinders Lane, this Saké venue is a super-luxe, highenergy addition to Melbourne’s CBD. Saké’s executive chef makes the tofu, togarashi and furikake spice mix in-house, plus the miso paste. The soy sauce and salts are house-smoked and the drinks list includes house-made shochu infusions, including jalapeño and lemon, shiso and cucumber and lemongrass and ginger. Saké Flinders Lane is the perfect spot for lunch or an atmospheric dinner. 121 Flinders Lane, Melbourne. Lunch Mon–Sun 12pm–3pm, dinner Sun– Wed 5pm–10pm, Thurs–Sat 5pm–11pm. 1300 670 910. sakerestaurant.com.au n TIME OUT. International. Serving up all-day dining, Time Out Fed Square is a popular spot for breakfast (served till 3pm), lunch or dinner. With an international menu offering everything from pancakes for breakfast to tasty pizzas and even a panang curry, there is something for every food lover. Federation Square, 2 Swanston Street, Melbourne. Daily 8am–late. 9671 3855. timeoutfedsquare.com.au

ALBERT PARK n HIDDEN JADE. Chinese. New contemporary Chinese restaurant Hidden Jade is making a splash on Melbourne’s dining scene. Using traditional Chinese cooking methods and classic ingredients combined with a modern dining space, Hidden Jade has a strong focus on delivering a fantastic customer experience. Set on picturesque Albert Lake, Hidden Jade is modern dining at its best. Ground level, 9 Aquatic Drive, Albert Park Lake. 9682 5566. hiddenjade.com.au

SOUTHBANK LUCKY CHAN. Chinese. Lucky Chan offers guests authentic Cantonese cuisine, specialising in sustainably farmed

Munich Brauhaus.

live seafood, as well as offering the choice of à la carte. Signature dishes include the sauteed scallops and king prawns with imperial sauce, but you may also be tempted to choose a lobster or large crab from their live seafood tanks. Their wonderful food is beautifully complemented by an extensive list of quality Australian and Oriental wines. The Riverside at Crown, 8 Whiteman Street, Southbank. Lunch Mon–Fri 11am–3pm, Sat–Sun 11am–4pm, dinner Sun–Thu 6pm–11pm, Fri–Sat 6pm–12am. 9696 3966. luckychan.com.au

SOUTHGATE. Around The World. Discover a unique collection of riverside restaurants, cafes and bars at Southgate Melbourne, located along the banks of the Yarra River. With exceptional city skyline views, Southgate is a dining destination sure to impress. Find fantastic casual dining at Bluetrain, Bavarian favourites at Hophaus, Cantonese cuisine at Red Emperor, modern Italian at Tutto Benne, contemporary Australian at Pure South Dining and so much more. Banks of the Yarra River, Melbourne. 9686 1000. southgatemelbourne.com.au

SAKÉ RESTAURANT & BAR MELBOURNE HAMER HALL. Japanese. Saké serves

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a renowned mix of modern and classic dishes with a distinct local flavour. Flowing with the seasons the menu utilises the finest-quality produce available. Located in the revitalised Hamer Hall at Arts Centre Melbourne and overlooking the breathtaking Yarra River and CBD, this venue is set over two levels including an outdoor dining area on the riverfront. Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. Lunch Mon–Sun 12pm–3pm, dinner Sun–Wed 5pm–10pm, Thurs–Sat 5pm–11pm. 8687 0775. sakerestaurant.com.au

n MUNICH BRAUHAUS. Bavarian. Munich Brauhaus is a traditional Bavarian bierhaus, where guests can dine, drink and party like Oktoberfest never ended. The stateof-the-art waterfront venue seats over 900 people and is a bier lovers delight. Try the venue’s very own signature Munich Lager, as well as a series of exclusively imported Bavarian Biers, while the menu includes suckling pig, sourced locally from Riverlea and cooked over a charcoal spit. 45 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf. Sun–Thur 11.30am–late, Fri– Sat 11.30am–1am. 1300 686 424. munichbrauhaus.com

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Il Bacaro is the epitome of Venetian style. This sophisticated and refined Modern

168 Little Collins Street, Melbourne. Tel: 9654 6778 Fax: 9650 7996

Italian restaurant is renowned for its intimate, softly lit dining room and its magnificent, horseshoe-shaped bar. Enjoy a compelling menu that features intriguing combinations of rich, northern Italian flavours. An applauded wine list will uncover a world of wines to select from, offering samples from distinguishing vineyards and wine regions across Austria, France and of course, Italy.

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LOCATED ON THE PICTURESQUE ALBERT PARK LAKE, Hidden Jade is one of Melbourneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most celebrated contemporary Chinese restaurants. Combining traditional Chinese cooking methods and classic ingredients in a beautiful modern dining space, Hidden Jade will ensure an impressive dining experience.

HIDDEN JADE Aquatic Drive, Albert Park, Vic 3206 T: 03 9682 5566 E: reception@thepointalbertpark.com.au W: www.hiddenjade.com.au

The Point is tucked away amongst the water and parklands of Albert Park Lake. Easily reached from the CBD, yet a world away. Awarded a Chef's Hat for 2017, The Point offers a contemporary approach to classic fine dining with seamless service. Extending from that first visit to your departure, ensuring lasting memories of an impressive dining experience. We look forward to welcoming you to The Point Albert Park. Aquatic Drive, Albert Park, Vic 3206 T: 03 9682 5566 E: reception@thepointalbertpark.com.au W: www.thepointalbertpark.com.au wheretraveler.com I FEBRUARY 2018 I MELBOURNE WHERE 69

Lucky Chan Seafood Restaurant

ucky Chan, situated in the Crown Casino Complex on the Yarra River, boasts one of the best city skyline views in Melbourne and some of the finest Chinese cuisine you’re likely to try. Highly recommend are the Golden Scallops and King Prawns with Imperial Sauce. Their live seafood tanks are full of interesting fish, lobsters, large crabs and prawns, ready for an enticing array of dishes. To complement these dishes, the wine list comprises a wonderful selection of superb Australian wines. OPEN LUNCH & DINNER EVERYDAY Lucky Chan Seafood Restaurant Riverside at Crown, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank. Tel: [03] 9696 3966

Sarti’s new Summer menu is an adventurous interplay of traditional and contemporary Italian influences. It delivers inventive flavours whilst relfecting our passion for sourcing only the freshest seasonal produce. We also offer a comprehensive list of some of the best wines from Australia and Italy, and the bar and outdoor courtyard are open all day.

6 Russell Place, Melbourne 03 9639 7822 info@sartirestaurant.com.au www.sartirestaurant.com.au Monday – Friday 12pm – Late, Saturday 6pm – Late

the french brasserie 2 Malthouse Lane, Cnr Flinders Lane & Exhibition Street, Melbourne 3000 tel 9662 1632 www.thefrenchbrasserie.com.au Mon-Fri Lunch 12pm-3pm, Mon-Sat Dinner 6pm-10.30pm

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contemporary japanese cuisine lunch, dinner & cocktails open 7 days Hamer Hall 100 St Kilda rd | +61 3 8687 0775 Flinders Lane 121 Flinders Ln | 1300 670 910 sakerestaurant.com.au

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Andrew McConnell’s inner city wine bar located one ﬂoor above the iconic all day eating house and bar, Cumulus Inc. Stop by for drinks and snacks, or settle in for the night over dinner and a great bottle of wine. Just head on Up. 45 FLINDERS LANE CUMULUSUP.COM.AU 03 9650 1445 OPEN 5 NIGHTS TUESDAY TO SATURDAY BOOKINGS WELCOME

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MELBOURNE INFORMATION AIRPORT CITY SERVICE SkyBus operates 24 hours, seven days a week every 10 minutes from Melbourne Airport to Southern Cross station in the city. Visit skybus.com.au for further details. MELBOURNE AIRPORT VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE Located at Terminal 2, Ground Floor, International Arrivals, Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine), the centre offers accommodation bookings, transportation, tours and general travel advice. ..8326 3347 .......................... melbairport@ausvc.com.au MELBOURNE PUBLIC TRANSPORT Extending from the central business district in all directions, Melbourne’s trains, trams and buses can help you explore every corner of this city. Public transport is simple to use in Melbourne as one ticket gives you flexible travel between the three modes of travel. Train and tram services operate between 5am and midnight, Monday to Thursday, with extended hours to around 1am on Friday and Saturday nights. On Sunday, trains and trams operate 7am–11pm.

Many of Melbourne’s bus routes have been upgraded to run from 6am–9pm Monday to Friday, 8am–9pm Saturday and 9am–9pm Sunday. Public Transport Victoria Public Transport Victoria is your central stop for information on public transport services, fares, tickets and initiatives. Up-to-date information is available via the website, call centre and mobile applications. Enter your origin and destination into PTV’s online journey planner for travel anywhere in Victoria and you’ll be provided with a tailored travel plan including maps, connections and estimated travel times. To plan your journey visit ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007, 6am–midnight daily. myki myki is the smart card ticketing system in metropolitan Melbourne and selected regional towns. myki is a durable and re-usable smart card that stores value to pay your public transport fare. myki users enjoy an integrated ticketing system that works across the state on trains, trams and buses. Interstate and overseas visitors can

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now purchase the myki Explorer Pack, for travel on Melbourne’s trains, trams and buses throughout their stay. The myki Explorer Pack includes a myki smartcard pre-loaded with enough value for one day’s Zone 1 travel, instructions on how to use myki, an inner Melbourne tram map, a myki protective souvenir wallet, and discounts at 15 attractions worth more than $100 in savings. The myki Visitor Value Pack is available from the PTV Hub at Southern Cross Station, the Melbourne Visitor Centre at Federation Square and SkyBus terminals at Melbourne Airport and Southern Cross Station. Free Tram Zone The Free Tram Zone in Melbourne’s CBD includes the area of the Queen Victoria Market, Victoria Harbour in Docklands, Spring Street, Flinders Street Station and Federation Square. Travel on trams within this zone is free, and you won’t need a myki, however, if your journey starts or finishes outside the boundaries of the Free Tram Zone, you must touch on your myki at the reader in the normal way to make sure you have a valid ticket.

MELBOURNE NAVIGATE

MELBOURNE VISITOR CENTRE AT FEDERATION SQUARE Located at Federation Square, corner of Flinders Street and Swanston Street, the Melbourne Visitor Centre is open 9am–6pm daily (excluding Christmas Day) and Good Friday 10am–5pm. CITY AMBASSADORS For assistance with directions, public transport enquiries, events, and general questions about Melbourne, keep an eye out for the City Ambassadors in their distinctive red uniforms, roving the CBD from Monday–Saturday 10am–4pm, and Sunday 12pm–3pm (excluding Good Friday and Christmas Day). SHOPPING/BANK HOURS Large shopping centres and speciality stores are open from 9am–5pm Monday– Saturday, Sunday’s opening hours are from 10am, and closing hour on Fridays is 9pm. Most banks are open 9.30am–4pm Monday–Thursday, 9.30am–5pm Friday. Most banks are closed on weekends.

Southbank, Melbourne. Photo: Josie Withers/Visit Victoria.

TAXIS Taxis can be hired off the street, at designated taxi ranks or by phone booking. There are taxi ranks all over the Melbourne CBD, including four safe city taxi ranks which have been established to give patrons and taxi drivers access to safe transport and fares late at night. On weekends after 11pm, each safe city taxi rank is staffed by a security officer in a distinct uniform. 13CABS ...........................................13 22 27 Silver Top Taxis ...............................13 10 08 RENTAL CARS Avis ...................................................136 333 Brunel Chauffeur Drive ............1300 855 955 East Coast Car Rentals .... 1800 EAST COAST CITY POSTAL SERVICES Melbourne GPO, 250 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. Monday to Friday, 8.30am–5.30pm and Saturday 9am–5pm. Visit auspost.com.au TIPPING Tipping in Australia is not a custom. However for great service, tips are always welcome.

EXCESS BAGGAGE Pack & Send. Offering a range of personalised excess baggage services to meet your needs, Pack & Send is one of Australia’s leading service providers to international travellers wishing to send excess baggage back home. 452 Flinders St, Melbourne ..........9620 2277 541 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne .........9521 5633 ...........................................packsend.com.au

HOSPITALS & EMERGENCIES EMERGENCY (Police, Fire, Ambulance) ......000

DRIVE IN STYLE Rent from Avis Signature Series to see Melbourne in style. Free hotel delivery, ask your concierge for details.

Lifeline .................................... 13 11 14 Kids Help Line ................ 1800 55 1800 The Royal Children’s Hospital ........................... 9345 5522 The Royal Melbourne Hospital ........................... 9342 7000 The Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital ........... 9929 8666

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The Royal Women’s Hospital ........................... 8345 2000 Royal Dental Hospital .......... 9341 1000 St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne ....................... 9288 2211

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LES CLEFS D’OR

By Nik Adams

S TATE DIREC TOR FOR VIC TORIA

Les Clefs d’Or members at the key ceremony of Liam Harris.

n Melbourne is famous for its shopping and there is a new addition for guests to enjoy. St. Collins Lane is a new centre located on Collins Street. Concierge were invited to visit and see what developments are happening there. The tour included stopping at several of its high-end stores including the first Debenhams store in Australia. Afterwards we relaxed and enjoyed a glass of champagne at Runyas Room.

LES CLEFS D’OR has started the

new year in the best possible way by welcoming its latest member. Liam Harris from Crown Towers was successful in his interview for membership to Les Clefs d’Or and the members recently had the pleasure of being invited to his key ceremony. Held in one of Crown Towers’ suites, Liam was ‘pinned’ with his keys by Les Clefs d’Or Australia President Peter McBrearty and Crown Towers General Manager Shaun D’Cruz. It was a honour to see such a well-respected and hardworking concierge receive this honour. Welcome to the family Liam!

n The first Grand Slam of the year, the Australian Open, has just finished and what an amazing tournament it was. Tennis Australia invited the Melbourne concierge to visit and see the 2018 championship. There were great dining options with restaurants such as Nobu and Rockpool on site. There were also quite a number of activities for kids to enjoy with a kids zone being set up with ziplines and climbing walls included. And, of course, there was fabulous tennis as always. Be sure to mark your calendars for next year’s Australian Open!

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LES CLEFS D’OR INTERNATIONAL Past President: COLIN TOOMEY, The Shangri-La Hotel, Sydney General Secretary: JAMES RIDENOUR, InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto

AUSTRALIAN EXECUTIVE President: PETER MCBREARTY, The Langham, Melbourne Secretary: DAVID LUFF, Crown Towers Perth Treasurer: BEN DAVIES, The Langham, Melbourne

VICTORIAN MEMBERS State Director: NIK ADAMS, Stamford Plaza Melbourne LUIS BARRA, Crown Towers ANDY BYRNE, Pullman & Mercure Melbourne Albert Park STEVE CIRIC, The Westin Melbourne RHETT CONSTANTINE, Pullman & Mercure Melbourne Albert Park SAM HALLETT, The Langham, Melbourne LIAM HARRIS, Crown Towers TOBY LIER, Pan Pacific Melbourne ANDREW NATOLI, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins JAMES SPIELVOGEL, InterContinental Melbourne The Rialto ALI SUNGKAR, The Hotel Windsor ANTHONY SZOSTAK, Melbourne Marriott Hotel www.lesclefsdoraustralia.org

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