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Garden Show, while fashionistas should head to the Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival. At the end of the month the Melbourne International Comedy Festival will have you in stitches too (page 10). The amazing stage experience of “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” comes to Melbourne this month (page 20). Featuring the incredible story of the rise of singer-songwriter Carole King, the musical includes classic hits like “The Locomotion” and “I Feel the Earth Move”. In this issue, we speak to rising star Josh Piterman, who plays Carole King’s husband and songwriting partner Gerry

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What’s On

Live on Stage

Exhibitions

SHOPPING 26

Collins Street Style

High Street, Armadale

Jewellery: Melbourne sparkles

Shopping: Buying the best in town

Toorak Road, South Yarra

Bridge Road: A retail treasure trove

Toorak Village

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Where to Go: Melbourne’s marvellous attractions

Daytripping

Nature at Phillip island

Dandenong: Melbourne Food and Wine Festival

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+ Must-Do Festivals + Phillip Island + Dining Delights

Hot in the City: The hottest happenings around town

“Beautiful: The

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Ballarat’s Many Delights

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Festival Fun in Melbourne

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The Australian Ballet Presents ‘Murphy’ The Australian Ballet opens its 2018 season with “Murphy”, a tribute to the country’s greatest choreographer Graeme Murphy, who celebrates his milestone 50-year career in ballet. Murphy began his dance career in The Australian Ballet’s corps de ballet, made his first work for the company’s Choreographic Workshop in 1971, and went on to become artistic director of Sydney Dance Company for 31 years. “Murphy” brings together a diverse selection of works by the master storyteller, showcasing his bold originality, wit and poetic movement. The program includes “Firebird”, excerpts from “The Silver Rose”, “Air and Other Invisible Forces”, “Ellipse” and “Grand”, as well as the complete “Shéhérazade”. 16–20 March, State Theatre, Arts Centre Melbourne, St Kilda Road, Melbourne. australianballet.com.au Lana Jones in “Firebird”. Photo: Alex Makeyev.

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Yokocho Brings Tokyo to Melbourne Travel to the laneways of Japan, right in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, at Yokocho. Yokocho, meaning “alleyway” in Japanese, delivers an authentic experience of Tokyo’s vibrant street culture. Co-owners Benny Lui, Khoa Le and Kevin Pak have created a sanctuary from busy city life which celebrates Japanese tradition while simultaneously exploring innovations in modern Japanese dining. The menu showcases three different types of cuisine— sushi and sashimi, yakitori and tempura. Designed in Japanese escapism-style, this alleyway hotspot brings modern Asian fare from Tokyo to Melbourne. land.

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HOT IN THE CITY

Hot Concerts

GOTHIC MUSINGS

Dark Imaginings: Gothic Tales of Wonder Showcasing the rich holdings from the Baillieu Library’s Special Collections, the “Dark Imaginings: Gothic Tales of Wonder” exhibition tells the stories of graveyard poets, body snatchers and anatomists, and the pseudo-scientific craze of trying to bring dead creatures back to life with electric shock treatment. The exhibition showcases this through rare books, prints and music from the Gothic period and also includes a mock drawing room setting where visitors can sit and read excerpts of Gothic fiction. The exhibition marks a number of important Gothic anniversaries, including the bicentenary of the first publication of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” and the 200th birthday of Emily Brontë, author of “Wuthering Heights”. 1 March–31 July, Noel Shaw Gallery, Baillieu Library, The University of Melbourne. library.unimelb.edu.au/darkimaginings

DESIGN EFFECTS

Celebrate Creativity at Melbourne Design Week

15–25 March, National Gallery of Victoria and various venues. designweek.melbourne

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Festival of Live Art at Footscray The third Festival of Live Art (FOLA) brings together a program of immersive and interactive art experiences to Footscray Community Arts Centre, Arts House and TheatreWorks. American, Melbourne-based artist Jonathan Homsey combines motion capture technology and live performances to create an exciting new experience of dance, expression and intimacy beyond gender lines in “Mx.Red” and “Mx.Red Waackin’ Ball” while in “Lovely Mess”, an audience bears witness as a group of teenagers shed the skin of childhood embarrassment so they can move on with their lives. 13–25 March, Footscray Community Arts Centre, 45 Moreland Street, Footscray. footscrayarts.com

One of the biggest pop stars in the world, Ed Sheeran, returns to Australia for a massive stadium tour. He has had an enormous year with his album “Divide”, and huge singles “Galway Girl” and “Shape of You”. There are only limited tickets left, so be quick! 9–12 March, Etihad Stadium, Melbourne. 136 100. ticketmaster.com.au

Enjoy talks, exhibitions, studio tours and a host of events at Melbourne Design Week 2018. This year’s theme is Design Effects, exploring how design delivers change for people and the environment. Highlights from Installation view of “Floe”, 2017 the program include the inaugural NGV Triennial exhibition by Ronald Snooks and Philip which presents an unprecedented and large-scale exhibition Samartzis. Photo: Eugene Hyland. of international art, design and architecture; the fourth Melbourne Art Book Fair and Open State, where Victorian businesses will open their doors in a special series of tours by Open House Melbourne, revealing the ways in which design has been used to transform processes and add value to the workspace.

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SEU JORGE: THE LIFE AQUATIC—A TRIBUTE TO DAVID BOWIE In celebration of David Bowie’s legacy, Seu Jorge, cult star of the Wes Anderson film “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou”, performs this special tribute. Jorge will reprise the unforgettable role of strumming sailor, Pelé dos Santos, turning Bowie Brazilian as he performs one of the greatest songbooks in rock ‘n’ roll history. He’ll perform these re-imagined soulful covers in Portuguese, accompanied by an acoustic guitar. 28–29 March, Elisabeth Murdoch Hall, Melbourne Recital Centre, Corner Southbank Boulevard and Sturt Street, Melbourne. 9699 3333. melbournerecital.com.au

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FESTIVAL FUN IN MELBOURNE

Victorians’ love of a festival is legendary and March is most definitely festival month. By Jenny Burns

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MELBOURNE IS HOSTING numerous

iconic events this month while there are also plenty of fun festivals around country Victoria. These festivals bring to the fore the State’s delicious food and wine, stylish fashion, floral delights, great sporting credentials and love of a good laugh. Major Melbourne festivals include Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion

Festival, Moomba, Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, The Formula 1 2018 Rolex Australian Grand Prix and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (vamff.com.au), scheduled from 1 to 18 March, is an annual celebration of fashion, arts, ideas and creative endeavours. The festival includes world-

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class runway shows, state-of-the-art productions, beauty workshops, retail events, industry seminars, forums and live entertainment. Over 100 of Australia’s established and emerging designers are taking part in this year’s festival. They include first time participants Hansen and Gretel, Arnsdorf, Chris Ran Lin, P.E Nation, Nice Martin, Kaliver, ATOIR and Elliatt.

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Highlights include around 50 runway events while a fashion party featuring food and fashion is being held at the Plaza, located within the Royal Exhibition Building. The Eat.Drink.Fashion program matches official events taking place within the city with top bars and restaurants nearby to create the perfect fashion night out. The Festival’s Ideas and Arts programs highlight innovation, a theme which is explored through a focus on sustainability and ethical fashion. Moomba (melbourne.vic.gov.au/ moomba) has been a celebrated part of Melbourne’s events calendar for 64 years and this year’s festival, being held from 9 to 12 March, promises to be just as popular. Highlights include free daily activities, workshops and performances including live music shows. There are cultural installations, roving entertainment, a nightly carnival, family movies and fireworks. Moomba Festival’s Skate Park is holding daily scoot, skate and BMX clinics, demonstrations and competitions. The Moomba Masters Championship sees the best international water-skiers and wakeboarders battle it out in a series of competitions on the Yarra. Athletes are competing across five categories—slalom, tricks, jump, night jump and wakeboarding—to win the coveted Moomba Masters title. Other festival favourites include the Birdman Rally (11 March) which sees entrants donning their most inventive homemade flying contraptions and soaring into the Yarra in the name of charity. Around 2,000 people are participating in the 2018 Moomba Parade (12 March). Community designed floats, cultural performance troupes, professional and amateur dance groups and school participants are weaving their way from Birdwood Avenue through the Kings Domain parkland, finishing at Queen Victoria Gardens. The Melbourne Food and Wine Festival (melbournefoodandwine.com.au), on from 16 to 25 March, shines a global spotlight on Victoria’s world-class food and wine industries.

This year’s festival features over 275 events around the State. A number of events in Melbourne are being held at the Hotel Lindrum. Here each night an international or interstate guest chef is offering his or her take on sustainable eating, over five courses with matched wine from a master Melbourne sommelier. Melbourne’s best sommeliers and bartenders are curating a list of unique cocktails and award-winning Victorian wines to match a bar menu crafted by chefs Matt Stone and Jo Barrett from local, sustainable produce. Festival goers can also stay at the hotel and feast on hotel breakfasts, mini bar and in-room dining menus designed by Stone and Barrett. Other highlights include Bank of Melbourne World’s Longest Lunch on 16 March which sees 1,700 diners sit down at a 500-metre table along the banks of the Maribyrnong River. Chefs Adam D’Sylva (Tonka, Coda), Jerry Mai (Annam, Pho Nom), and Kay-Lene Tan (Tonka, Coda) are creating a three-course meal for diners. Twenty-one Regional World’s Long Lunches are being held on the same day. River Graze from 16 to 18 March sees the banks of the Yarra transformed into a food and wine lover’s playground for the annual event. Here you will discover how New York City’s famous OddFellows Ice Cream Co uses Victorian produce to

create new flavours, visit the Food Truck Shop by the father of Melbourne’s food truck scene Raph Rashid and sample many of Victoria’s best wines in the City Cellar wine garden. Crawl ‘n’ Bite, supported by Victoria Harbour from 19 to 21 March, explores Melbourne’s vibrant dining scene. Hosted by a food and wine industry icon, a ‘crawl’ visits three of the city’s finest venues in one area in one night for a signature dish and matched drink. Eleven options are on offer covering Melbourne’s CBD and surrounding suburbs. Other major events include the Wine Program which sees wine matched with cheese and dumplings.

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FESTIVAL FUN Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Photo: Jim Lee Photo.

Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show.

The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show (melbflowershow.com.au), on at the Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens, Carlton from 21 to 25 March, is the Southern Hemisphere’s largest horticultural event. Now in its 23rd year, the show attracts a cross-section of floral fanatics and gardening enthusiasts—from home improvement, DIY and renovation buffs, to families exploring creative Cubby Houses and enjoying floral face painting for all ages. The show is also extremely popular with young creatives and emerging designers looking to hone their skills and to learn from the nation’s foremost floral talent.

Highlights include the Show Garden competition which recognises excellence across landscape design. Entrants this year include international award-winning Japanese landscape and garden designer Yosuke Yamaguchi who has collaborated with Victorian Ross Uebergang to create a garden that fuses oriental culture and design with Australian aesthetic. The Show Gardens are complemented by the Landscape Victoria Boutique Gardens Competition where a selection of five designers are creating a series of intimate garden environments. The entire interior of the Royal Exhibition Building is an explosion of colour and scent, with programming spanning two levels. Highlights include the RMIT floral fashion competition, floral design installations from Australia’s foremost floral artists, live student design competitions, daily floral workshops, and a programme of horticultural and floristry industry experts giving insightful demonstrations and Q&A sessions daily. The Formula 1 2018 Rolex Australian Grand Prix (grandprix.com.au), from 22 to 25 March, is renowned for bringing together the biggest names in motorsport, international celebrities and prominent business leaders. Together with the chance to see the best Formula 1 drivers in action (including Australia’s own Daniel Ricciardo) there are plenty of other things to see and do around the Albert Park track.

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Visit the Heineken Village on Saturday and you’ll see the Black Eyed Peas DJ Set and several other musical performances while feasting on food and wine and watching all the on-track action on the superscreens. The Kids Sporting Zone includes sporting activities, live music and food. Fan stages and the Melbourne Walk give race-goers a chance to get up and close to their heroes. The Industry and Innovation Precinct highlights Victoria’s contribution to the automotive, defence, aviation and advanced manufacturing industries. M-Lane showcases the best of Melbourne, setting up a laneway-like experience and a culinary feast. Together with the Formula 1 cars, racegoers can also see other vehicles racing including Australian Supercars. The Melbourne International Comedy Festival (comedyfestival.com. au/2018), which starts on 28 March, is one of the three largest comedy festivals in the world, alongside Edinburgh Festival Fringe and Montreal’s Just for Laughs. Established in 1987, the Festival has grown to include over 600 shows in 2018 with an enormous program of stand-up comedy, cabaret, theatre, street performance, film, television, radio and visual arts. During the festival the Melbourne Town Hall precinct is converted into a giant comedy hub and here you’ll find international and local comedy acts performing in venues of all shapes and sizes.

Formula 1 2018 Rolex Australian Grand Prix. Photo: LAT Images.

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BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL

Some Kind of Wonderful Josh Piterman returns to his hometown of Melbourne with a starring role in “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical”. By Jenny Burns WHEN JOSH PITERMAN decided to audition for a role in “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” he thought he was best suited to the role of Barry Mann, a close friend and friendly rival to King, and prepared for it accordingly. During his audition, the producers suggested he read another role—King’s husband and songwriting partner Gerry Goffin. As a result, Piterman has been playing Goffin to rave reviews in both Sydney and now his home-town of Melbourne. He couldn’t be happier both personally and professionally. Having been away from Melbourne for a number of months, firstly recording his first album in Prague and then in Sydney with “Beautiful”, there were many Melbourne delights he had missed. “I couldn’t wait to have a quality cup of coffee,” Piterman recalled with a laugh. “Melbourne really has fantastic coffee and food.” Being back in Melbourne also means he can watch his beloved Australian Rules football team, the Western Bulldogs, in action. Like many fanatical Bulldogs fans, Piterman admits to getting a tattoo after the team broke a 62-year drought to win the AFL premiership in 2016! Professionally playing the role of Goffin allows Piterman to call on both his acting and vocal skills. “There is less singing in this role than most of my previous parts,” explained Piterman, who kicked off his career performing with the international group, The Ten Tenors, and then made his mark on stage as Tony in the 2010 tour of “West Side Story”. His other musical theatre credits include playing Bustopher Jones/Gus/Growltiger in the 2016 season of “Cats” (a role that won him the Green Room Award for Best Supporting Actor in A Musical); Edward in Willy Russell’s “Blood Brothers”; Corny Collins in the UK tour of “Hairspray”; Ramon Gutierrez in “An Officer And A Gentleman”; The Caliph in “Kismet” for The Production Company and Giuseppe in “The Light in the Piazza” at Arts Centre Melbourne. He has found playing Goffin challenging but also rewarding.

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“Goffin was a very complex artistic genius who had a number of issues,” Piterman explained. “Goffin and King met when they were both students and they were very much in love. When she got pregnant they married. This was during the 60s when there were lots of parties and drugs. Goffin started to feel trapped which resulted in him being unfaithful to King. He also developed a drug addiction and suffered serious mental health issues.” While Piterman doesn’t excuse the actions of Goffin, the research he undertook for the role provided some insights into the reasons. It’s also reinforced in Piterman’s mind that Goffin was a great musical talent. “In many ways he was a forgotten genius of the era,” Piterman said. “He wrote hit after hit and if you look at some of his songs, such as “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman”, he wrote with the heart of a woman. “As a result of his success he was under incredible pressure to keep it up and I think he became frustrated. He really wanted to be a poet and the next Bob Dylan.” While Piterman can understand some of Goffin’s actions it seems “Beautiful” audiences aren’t so forgiving. “There are boos and hisses for the character and at times disbelief in his actions,” Piterman said. As “Beautiful” is the true story of King’s journey from school girl to superstar it’s not surprising given the heartache Goffin’s actions caused her. The musical, which stars Esther Hannaford as King, also explores King and Goffin’s close friendship and playful rivalry with fellow song-writing duo Barry Mann (played by Mat Verevis) and Cynthia Weil (Lucy Maunder). Hearing the over 40 songs featured in “Beautiful” ensures Josh Piterman. Photo: James Green. audiences can re-discover the songwriting genius of Goffin together with King, Mann and Weil. “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” is playing at Her Majesty’s Theatre. Visit beautifulmusical.com.au for more information and tickets.

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The 2018 Lorne Sculpture Biennale is on from 17 March. The Biennale celebrates contemporary Australian and international sculpture in a free festival along the Lorne foreshore and surrounds. This year’s festival explores the theme ‘Landfall’ and presents major works and new commissions from 41 artists devoted to pressing global issues of nature and endangerment. The artists are using sculpture—including light, sound, performance and projection—to explore this theme and the intersection of nature, humanity and art.

17 March–2 April, Lorne foreshore, Lorne. lornesculpture.com

Ciara Glover, “A day at the beach”. Photo: Alrick Pagnon.

Outdoor Movies at QV QV Outdoor Cinema, Melbourne’s only silent cinema, is screening a number of themed movies during March. Patrons at the cinema, located within the QV Square, watch the movies from deck chairs and are given high quality headphones to hear the sound. To celebrate Fashion Week a series of ‘stylish’ films are on from 1 to 4 March while from 8 to 11 March cult 80s classics are screening complete with different 80s themed cocktails. From 15 to 18 March it’s Animation Week while sing-a-long musicals feature from 22 to 25 March. Photo: Adele | IMAGEPLAY.

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Until 31 March, Level 2, QV Square at QV Melbourne, Swanston and Lonsdale Streets, Melbourne. 9207 9200. qvcinema.com.au

WHAT’S ON WHERE NOW 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.

White Night Ballarat Ballarat will party for much of the night on Saturday 17 March with the staging of White Night Ballarat. From 7pm to 2am the following morning, visitors to the city will see numerous colourful projections and installations, interactive works, exhibitions and music performances. The White Night Ballarat precinct takes over the heart of Ballarat, focusing on Lydiard Street (from Ballarat Station in the north to Dana Street in the south) and Sturt Street (between Armstrong and Grenville streets). Prominent program pieces as well as food and amenities are being spread throughout this area.

From 7pm–2am, 17 March, various locations around Ballarat. 8582 3700. whitenight.com.au/ballarat/

Ongoing, daily 10am–5pm, Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne. 13 11 02. museumsvictoria. com.au/immigrationmuseum

Cushion, “There’ll always be an England”, © Museums Victoria 2017. Photo: John Broomfield/Museums Victoria.

TASTES OF RUTHERGLEN This year’s Tastes of Rutherglen, which showcases the best of northeast Victoria’s celebrated wine and produce, features 19 Rutherglen wineries. Highlights include winery tours, coffee workshops, wine cocktail mixology classes, back-vintage tastings, and varietal masterclasses. There are also plenty of dinners, pop-up bars and live music at several of the region’s wineries. A children’s program ensures there’s plenty on offer for youngsters.

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Xu Zhen, “EternityBuddha in Nirvana” 2017, © Xu Zhen. Image courtesy Made In Company, Shanghai.

‘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

NGV Triennial 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 the free exhibition include a number of worldpremiere NGV-led commissions, including a 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

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“The Children”. Photo: Justin Ridler.

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Esther Hannaford as Carole King in “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical”. Photo Joan Marcus.

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical” is playing at Her Majesty’s Theatre. Carole King is regarded as one of the most successful female songwriters of the 20th century and the musical celebrates her rise to stardom. It 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”. Ongoing, Her Majesty’s Theatre, 219 Exhibition Street, Melbourne. 1300 795 012. beautifulmusical.com.au

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The Melbourne Theatre Company (MTC) is staging several plays during March. On until 10 March is award-winning playwright Lucy Kirkwood’s new play “The Children”. The play addresses big questions about the responsibility that each generation faces in leaving a better world for the next, balancing the stark realities of our times with intrigue and humour. In an idyllic cottage on the British coast, two retired nuclear scientists are enjoying the quiet life. Outside, the world is in chaos after a devastating Fukashima-like disaster. Then one day, an old friend arrives with a frightening proposition. The fallout will be cataclysmic. Stars of the production include Pamela Rabe, Sarah Peirse and William Zappa. Opening on 17 March is “Abigail’s Party”, Mike Leigh’s classic satire on middle class aspirations. Desperate to impress, Beverly has invited her neighbours around for a decadent evening of cheese and pineapple sticks. But after a copious amount of alcohol, the party quickly descends into a night of social awkwardness, outrageous flirting and hilarious putdowns. “The Children”, until 10 March and “Abigail’s Party” from 17 March, Southbank Theatre, The Sumner, 140 Southbank Boulevard, Southbank. 8688 0800. mtc.com.au

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‘HAND TO GOD’ AT THE ALEX

‘Calamity Jane’ Comes to the Arts Centre Phot o: Marnya Rothe.

Arts Centre Melbourne’s Fairfax Studio is hosting “Calamity Jane” this month. Calamity Jane is one of the most immediately recognisable figures of the old American West. From the famous 1950s Doris Day movie musical to the HBO series “Deadwood”, the courageous individuality of Calamity Jane has delighted audiences for decades. Starring Virginia Gay and a ragtag band of acclaimed comedic actors and musicians, this production of “Calamity Jane” sees audiences immersed in the world of the Golden Garter Saloon, alive with ladies of the night, gamblers and habitual jeopardy. The musical has won critical acclaim for its humour and Gay’s performance. 14–25 March, Arts Centre Melbourne’s Fairfax Studio, 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. 1300 182 183. artscentremelbourne.com.au

“Hand to God”, on at the Alex Theatre, 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 angst-ridden 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, Alison Whyte, Grant Piro, Jake Speer and Morgana O’Reilly. Until 18 March, The Alex Theatre, 135 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda. 132 849. handtogod.com.au

‘American Idiot’ at The Comedy “American Idiot”, Green Day’s award-winning Broadway phenomenon, is on at the Comedy Theatre. 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. Until 11 March, Comedy Theatre, 240 Exhibition Street, Melbourne. 1300 111 011. americanidiotlive.com.au

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‘PRISCILLA’ AT THE REGENT “Priscilla Queen of the Desert” is wowing audiences 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 selfdiscovery, 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 dancefloor 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. Ongoing, Regent Theatre, 191 Collins Street, Melbourne. 1300 111 011. priscillathemusical.com.au

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Manganiyars Play at the Arts Centre “The Manganiyar Seduction” is on at Arts Centre Melbourne this month. The vision of theatrical director Roysten Abel, the founder of the Indian Shakespeare Company, the performance sees 40 musicians from three generations of Manganiyars, perform in an illuminated 36-window ‘jewel box’. The box is inspired by Amsterdam’s red-light district and the Hawa Mahal Palace in Jaipur. The musicians are seated in a four-storey bank of 36 redcurtained pods, each one framed by light bulbs and occupied by a single performer who is illuminated whenever his voice or playing joins the extended piece of music being performed. The Manganiyars are a caste of Muslim musicians who are predominantly settled in the districts of Jaisalmer, Barmer and Jodhpur, in the heart of the Thar Desert. Their repertoire includes ballads about Kings and also Sufi poems written by various mystics. 6–7 March, Arts Centre Melbourne’s State Theatre, 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. 1300 182 183. artscentremelbourne.com.au

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MARIMEKKO AT BENDIGO

Bendigo Art Gallery is staging “Marimekko: Design Icon 1951 to 2018” from 3 March. The large-scale exhibition highlights the history and relevance of the Marimekko brand. It traces the brand’s meteoric rise from the 1950s to the present and explores the dualities that define its aesthetic. Developed by Helsinki’s renowned Design Museum, the exhibition features more than 60 outfits, swathes of original fabrics, homewares, sketches and other archival materials. It focuses on the work of the talented individuals who defined the textile practice and created its internationally recognisable designs. Established during the golden age of post-war Modernism, Marimekko achieved international fame in the 1960s and 1970s with its bold screen prints and Pop Art-style graphics. It achieved popularity in the 1960s, bolstered by Jacqueline Kennedy who wore several Marimekko dresses during the 1960 United States presidential campaign. From 3 March, daily 10am–5pm, Bendigo Art Gallery, 42 View Street, Bendigo. 5434 6088. www.bendigoartgallery.com.au Coat Harakka, designed by Liisa Suvanto in 1974, pattern Kottarainen designed by Katsuji Wakisaka in 1974. Photo: Seppo Saves/Designmuseum.

Colonial History Explored at NGV Australia NGV Australia is hosting two complementary exhibitions that explore Australia’s complex colonial history and the art that emerged during and in response to this period. Presented concurrently “Colony: Australia 1770–1861” and “Colony: Frontier Wars”, offer differing perspectives on the colonisation of Australia. “Colony: Australia 1770–1861” explores the rich diversity of art, craft and design produced between 1770, the arrival of Lieutenant James Cook and the Endeavour, and 1861, the year the NGV was established. “Colony: Frontier Wars” presents a response to colonisation through a range of historical and contemporary works by Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists dating from pre-contact times to the present day. From nineteenthcentury drawings by esteemed Wurundjeri artist and leader, William Barak, to the iridescent LED light boxes of Jonathan Jones, this exhibition reveals how Aboriginal people have responded to the arrival of Europeans. From 15 March, NGV Australia, Federation Square, Melbourne. 8620 2222. ngv.vic.gov.au

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‘Beckler’s Botanical Bounty’ at Ballarat An exhibition inspired by the 150th anniversary of the Burke and Wills Expedition is on show at Art Gallery of Ballarat. The exhibition, “Beckler’s Botanical Bounty: The Flora of Menindee”, features works by 20 Melbourne-based botanical artists. It is the outcome of an eight-year project by a group of Victorian botanical artists. They were intrigued by the collection of botanical specimens made by the Expedition doctor, Dr Hermann Beckler, which is held by the National Herbarium of Victoria at the Botanical Gardens in Melbourne. The artists have spent the past eight years visiting Beckler’s collecting grounds around Menindee to locate, collect, preserve and illustrate the same 120 plant species that Beckler collected in 1860–61. So far, they have found over 60 of Beckler’s plants. The exhibition includes a range of additional materials that are integral to the project, as well as working drawings and diaries from many of the artists which portray their artistic process and experiences in the outback. Daily 10am–5pm, Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat. 5320 5858. artgalleryofballarat.com.au

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DIANE ARBUS AT HEIDE The National Gallery of Australia’s touring exhibition, “Diane Arbus: American Portraits”, opens on 21 March at Heide Museum of Modern Art. The photographs of Diane Arbus (1923–71) are among the most widely recognised in the history of photography. Featuring 35 of Arbus’s most iconic and confrontational images from 1961–71, the exhibition examines the last decade of Arbus’s life, the period in which her style is in full flight. Arbus’s photographs are exhibited alongside a selection of works by other leading American photographers whose work influenced Arbus. These include famous images by Lisette Model, Walker Evans and Weegee, her contemporaries William Klein, Garry Winogrand, Lee Friedlander and Milton Rogovin as well as a slightly younger generation including Mary Ellen Mark and William Eggleston. From 21 March, Tue–Sun 10am–5pm, Heide Museum of Modern Art, 7 Templestowe Road, Bulleen. 9850 1500. heide.com.au

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

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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

Viking Culture on Display at Melbourne Museum Melbourne Museum is staging “Vikings: Beyond the Legend” from 23 March. Exploring six themes, the exhibition provides insights into Viking people, their domestic life, religion, death rituals, craftsmanship and raiding and trading culture. Combining the latest archaeological findings and over 500 original artefacts from the Swedish History Museum in Stockholm, the exhibition features weapons, jewellery, clothing, household tools, ceramics, game pieces, bones and musical instruments. Highlights include one of the finest Thor hammer pendants ever found, rune stones used to mark death and important events, a 1000-year-old piece of bread, swords dating from 700-1100 AD and even some coprolite (fossilised faeces) that has been used to determine ancient Viking diets. Also on display is the Krampmacken, a 9-metre Viking merchant boat found in Gotland Island in Sweden and the powerful skeletal remains of a Viking ship—where only the original hand-forged Viking nails remain, creating the effect of a “ghost ship”. Interactive displays, hands-on challenges, maps, images and filmic elements are other features of the exhibition. From 23 March, daily 10am–5pm, Melbourne Museum, 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton. 13 11 02. museumsvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum/

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PRECINCTS COLLINS STREET

Photo: Josie Withers/Visit Victoria.

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.

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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. 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

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Sterling silver and enamel playing card cufflinks; an exceptional pair of Christopher Dresser silver plated, ebony and glass water jugs circa 1882; a sterling silver hand-carved emerald ring, a skull ring by Justine Austen and a sterling silver and jasper Renaissance revival ring by Gray Reid Gallery.

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 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 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.

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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. Made in Milan is a must visit 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.

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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. 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 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.

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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 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. 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 eyecatching 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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celebrates the festival with a collection of instore events and runways throughout the month of March. Home to a collection of some of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most loved brands, High Street residence will showcase their newest Autumn/Winter collections for 2018 as well as invite you into their creative world of art, beauty and passion. Be a part of the VAMFF celebrations on High Street, Armadale on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 March. Coming to life with exclusive offers and activities for fashion enthusiasts of all ages, be sure to catch your favourite designers, watch runway shows and enjoy High Tea amongst the fashion elite. Continue the celebrations after the runway show and visit stores such as Assembly Label, Eco D, Larix, Nicole Fendel, Lisa Barron, Mister Zimi, Bernadette Pimenta, Primness and Nimble, where you can indulge in local treats and bubbles while you shop and enjoy free gifts with purchases, VIP discounts, exclusive previews of the latest collections before launching to the public, and free giveaways. For something a little more indulgent, drop into Bared Footwear who have teamed up with Very Special Kids Foundation to host a Blogger Wardrobe Sale. Held on Saturday 17 March between 10am to 2pm, the day will be filled with a variety of food trucks, music and fashion labels, grab

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yourself a great deal! Visit JAGGAD and take a photo in-store wearing your fave JAGGAD to win a pair of tights for you and a friend, or attend a HIIT class on Sunday from 10am to 10.45am. With so many events across the fashion weekend, you’ll leave feeling like the fashionista that you are. For a more detailed selection of events, visit vamff.com.au

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

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 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

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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

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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

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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 Cushion Cut Diamond Engagement Ring.

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

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

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

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!

TAG Heuer’s signature Chronograph, the Carrera Calibre Heuer 01.

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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.

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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

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

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.

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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 EMPORIUM MELBOURNE. Located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, Emporium Melbourne is a reimagined modern day shopping mecca that boasts four firstto-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

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

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 n

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

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Zara at Bourke Street Mall. Photo: Josie Withers Photography/Visit Victoria.

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

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, all-budget formal and bridal couture, popular brand names, beauticians, salons, spas and much more. Bridge Road, Richmond. bridgerd.com.au n

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 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

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

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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

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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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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 n 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 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

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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

Sweet treats from Gânache Chocolate Lounge.

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

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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. Shop 2, 177 Toorak Road, South Yarra. 9826 4900. Shop 3, 177 Toorak Road, South Yarra. 9827 4665. coseipanema.com

Looking for the finest in personally designed, handmade jewellery? Melbourne’s own MDTdesign will create you a custom-made engagement ring, wedding ring, earrings or necklace that you will love to wear forever. Their friendly team of jewellers hand-make all their jewellery in the workshop above their Swanston Street store. Head over and talk to them about the jewellery that you have been dreaming about. They will show you a range of designs you can use for inspiration, or let them know what you would like and they will create it from scratch. MDTdesign source the finest diamonds and gemstones and work in precious golds and platinum to produce stunning creations you will want to show off for a lifetime. Whether your tastes are for traditional solitaire engagement rings or more modern designs, including Tension-Set rings, you will love what MDTdesign make for you. Their creations also include men’s jewellery, such as distinctive Mokume Gane rings. All the jewellery is backed by a lifetime guarantee on workmanship, and amazing clientele feedback. Come and talk to Nicholas, Kosta and the rest of the team at MDTdesign. They look forward to giving you their personal service, attention and ultimately your own unique handmade piece of jewellery that you will love.

166 Swanston Street, Melbourne. 9654 6805. mdtdesign.com.au

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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

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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 ■

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

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 labels including Joseph Ribkoff, Verge, Not Your Daughter’s

Jeans and Seven Sisters. See their ad on page 29 to receive a 10% discount for the month of March. 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

■ 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

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exclusive range of both special event and casual wear. 17 Howey Place, Melbourne. 9639 8520. smoothaustralia.com.au ■ 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 ■ 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

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SPAS ■ 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.

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TOORAK ROAD SOUTH YARRA TA K E S S TA R B I L L I N G WITH THE WEATHER cooling down,

Toorak Road, South Yarra is again set to rock. While popular all year round with locals and visitors alike, it’s during autumn 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

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BRIDGE ROAD SHOPPING

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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SHOPPING TOORAK VILLAGE Photo: Rachel Fialides.

VIBRANT TOORAK VILLAGE, TOORAK 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 MARCH 2018 I wheretraveler.com

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, 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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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

Melbourne Star.

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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

Gentoo penguins at SEA LIFE Melbourne Aquarium.

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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MELBOURNE ZOO. Set on 22 hectares

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, District Docklands, Melbourne

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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

ArtVo.

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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NATIONAL GALLERY OF VICTORIA (NGV). The National Gallery Of Victoria

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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

Phillip Island - Penguins, Kangaroos & Koalas Code: K10

Departs Daily

• Explore the stunning Phillip Island • Get up-close to Koalas & Kangaroos • See the Nobbies Rock formations

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

• Witness the magical Penguin Parade

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• Entry into Maru Koala & Animal Park and the Penguin Parade

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

• Includes commentary & an experienced Driver Guide From

$165 adult 83 child *

To book call 1300 228 546 or visit aatkings.com

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 31st 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

Sorrento Long Pier, Mornington Peninsula. Photo: Visit Victoria.

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. 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. 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. 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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Photo: Phillip Island Nature Parks.

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Phillip Island ONE OF THE BEST ways to spend an evening is to watch Phillip Island’s amazingly cute little penguins come ashore from a day’s fishing and waddle to their sand dune burrows. Fortunately there are many different ways to see this very appealing natural phenomenon as the Phillip Island Nature Parks offer seven options catering for all budgets and interests. These range from general viewing (that is sitting on stands on the beach watching the penguins leave the water) to exclusive ranger-led tours. Having experienced a number of these tours, one of the newer options—Underground Viewing— has become one of my favourites. Not only does it offer wonderful views of the penguins but it’s also protected from the elements! Built below the newly constructed Penguin Plus viewing stand, this bunker style

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building features a 25-metre viewing window which looks out at ground level onto the path many of the penguins take from the water to their burrows. Watching the reaction of the hundreds of penguins taking the path to the window was fascinating. Some ignored it, some came up very close for a look and a couple even bumped into it, ensuring some magical penguin viewing experiences. A ranger explained what we could expect before the arrival of the first penguins and then walked around the group explaining the behaviours we were seeing. Twenty minutes after the arrival of the first penguins we could leave the bunker and head up to the Penguin Plus stands, which meant we could hear the many and varied noises the penguins were making. They are a noisy bunch!

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Given numbers on Underground Viewing are limited to 70 it’s a good idea to book early. The same advice applies to all penguin watching options as demand is extremely high. The new viewing area is one of several new initiatives at Phillip Island over the last year or so. Another is the Antarctic Journey, located at the Nobbies. It uses numerous interactive and immersive experiences to explain and explore Antarctica. A joint venture between Phillip Island Nature Parks and WWF-Australia, the exhibition includes numerous hands-on activities and a multimedia experience. Together with some great audio-visual footage of Antarctica, this area also features impressive ‘augmented reality’ technology, which creates the illusion of being able to touch a penguin, stroke a seal and see a killer whale up close. Tickets to the Antarctic Journey can be purchased individually or as part of the four park super pass. The pass also includes entry to the Penguin Parade, the Koala Conservation Centre where you can see koalas close up in their natural habitat and the historic Churchill Island. Phillip Island is around 90 minutes from Melbourne. There are numerous accommodation options on the island while tour bus companies run daily tours. For further information on Phillip Island phone 5951 2800 or visit penguins.org.au

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Melbourne Food and Wine Festival 2018 THE MOMENTUM IS GEARING up for the 2018 Melbourne

Food and Wine Festival (MFWF). 2018 will see Greater Dandenong partnering with Marian Rennie and Little River Winery in co-hosting a Regional World’s Longest Lunch to be held at Acheron on Friday 16 March, between 12pm and 4pm. Guests will have the option to catch a bus to and from the event, it doesn’t get any easier than that! The Longest Lunch has become a hallmark event for the MFWF, which will boast a continuous table seating more than 100 guests at Marian Rennie’s Gallery at Acheron. Marian, renowned artist and cook, will meld gorgeous local in-season produce from the country with the exotic aromas and flavours Greater Dandenong is famous for. Guests will enjoy a degustation over five courses including aperitifs from Little River, The Craft and Co and Kaiju Beer. The cost is $150 for lunch and $30 for the return bus trip.

community celebration of multicultural food sees more than 50 food trucks and stalls delighting visitors with delectable dishes from around the world. The event also serves up colourful cultural entertainment with over 200 market stalls offering fresh produce, bargains and a world of shopping. This is a FREE event. MAKE SAUSAGES WITH THE BOYS FROM UNCLE’S On Saturday 17 March from 10am to 1pm, you can join the boys from Uncle’s where you will discover the world of smallgoods—smoking and sausage making. You will get to take part in the making process under the supervision of Uncle’s head smallgoods maker. Tour the factory and see the open fire smokers in action and enjoy a smallgoods degustation sampling, whilst learning how various preparation techniques and smoking methods impact taste and texture. The cost is $95 for this experience. To book go to melbournefoodandwine.com.au

DANDENONG WORLD FARE Dandenong Market will again host the Dandenong World Fare On Sunday 25 March from 10am to 4pm. Melbourne’s largest

REGIONAL WORLD’S LONGEST LUNCH ACHERON

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Marian Rennie’s Gallery Friday 16 March 2018 12pm–4pm Little River Winery, Marian Rennie and the City of Greater Dandenong are co-hosting a regional World’s Longest Lunch. Marian, renowned artist and cook, will meld gorgeous local in-season produce with exotic aromas and flavours from Dandenong’s diverse, thriving multicultural food heartland. You will enjoy multiple dishes over five courses including unusual treats like Craft and Co gin featuring regional botanicals, Kaiju Beer and Craft and Co and Little River premium wines.

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Bendigo in Autumn

AS THE STATELY street trees of Bendigo

reveal their autumn grandeur, so too does this golden city. A change in the season brings new produce, fresh fashions and renewed energy after the long, slow summer. And it’s all celebrated in the city’s festivals and events this season.

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival—Regional Events.

MAKE MINE MARIMEKKO The oh-so-fashionable Bendigo Art Gallery is at it again; celebrating iconic international design. This time, curators are parading Finnish design house Marimekko in an exhibition that promises to be a technicolour dream. “One has to dream,” Armi Ratia once said, “And one must stand out from the rest.” Designer Armi founded the enduring textile and fashion label just as post-war modernism was taking hold and this exclusive Australian show honours her legacy, from 1951 to now. Armi dreamt of freeing women from the old rules of what to wear and as such spear-headed a new era of fashion fun and informality. The Bendigo exhibition features clothing, fabrics, homewares, sketches and other archival materials from the talented Marimekko designers. It’s on from 3 March until 11 June.

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GET DOWN-TO-EARTH AND DISHY From 16 to 25 March Bendigo gets into the gastronomical spirit of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival. Explore cocktail culture at a cool-as restaurant, combine the local blues tram with an underground banquet and go rural for a celebration of snags, swags and tucker bags. Get up close and personal with local chefs and producers at the 18 March event, Welcome to our Kitchens, where local foodies will take you on a tour around five fab venues to sample the region’s star produce. Then, hang with the hipsters on 24 March at the Bendigo Craft Beer and Cider Festival. Think more than 100 beverages from breweries right across the country combined with food trucks, family fun and live tunes under a perfect autumn sky.

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The Grapest 5k Run.

THE SWEETEST EASTER Be part of an unbroken line of punters to Australia’s longest-running cultural event, the Bendigo Easter Festival. For families there is no better time to visit the city. There’s a giant Easter egg hunt, carnival rides, children’s entertainers, fireworks and one almighty street procession featuring the world’s longest imperial dragon, Sun Loong.

Bendigo Tafe Bendigo Easter Festival.

Bendigo’s creatives also put on a show with art and photography exhibitions, wood turning displays plus live and local music. The three-day event, from 30 March to 2 April, packs the city centre with fun and festivities for all ages. RED-HOT RUN AND CYCLING Pardon the pun, but this one’s a corker! Meet your wine-loving match

at Balgownie Estate on 10 March at The Grapest 5k Run. With the catchphrase ‘sip happens’, this unique fun run will have you stopping in your tracks to sample the winery’s wares at tasting stations along the route. The scenic vineyard is seriously beautiful, but that’s where the formalities end. Dress up, have fun, stay for the after party, or maybe even longer in one of the estate’s beautiful bell tents. Make tracks to the Bendigo International Madison Carnival on 11 March, where the local cycling community welcomes worldclass athletes. Thrills, spills and serious competition keeps spectators coming back year after year to soak up the atmosphere of one of regional Australia’s premier sporting events. ■ Want to know more? Go to bendigotourism.com for tickets, accommodation and more ideas for a memorable stay in Bendigo this autumn.

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Ballarat Town Hall. Photo: Andrew Paoli/Visit Victoria.

BALL ARAT Escape the big

smoke and head to historic Ballarat this month for art and architecture.

Gold panning at Sovereign Hill. Photo: Robert Blackburn/Visit Victoria.

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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.

BALLARAT EXPLORE

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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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 first-class restaurants. CULTURALLY INFORMATIVE Founded in 1884, the Art Gallery of Ballarat is the oldest and largest regional gallery in Australia. Home to one of the most comprehensive collections of Australian paintings in the nation, works featured here are just a small selection from a holding that extends from convict artists of Van Diemen’s Land to the present day. General entry is free and special exhibitions are regularly alternated.

EXHIBITIONS AT THE ART GALLERY OF BALLARAT Art Gallery of Ballarat is staging several exhibitions this month. On until 27 May is “Beckler’s Botanical Bounty: The Flora of Menindee”, an exhibition by 20 Melbourne-based botanica 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 Menindee to locate, collect, preserve and illustrate the same 120 plants species collected in 1860–61. The works provide an accurate representation of the plant subjects, as well as revealing the different style of each artist. This unique collection of artworks includes a range of additional materials that are integral to the project, as well as working drawings and diaries

From the exhibition “Beckler’s Botanical Bounty: The Flora of Menindee” at the Art Gallery of Ballarat.

from many of the artists portraying their artistic process and experiences in the outback. ■ Find out more about Ballarat by calling 1800 44 66 33, online at visitballarat.com.au, or by emailing visitballarat@brt.org.au You can visit in person at the Ballarat Visitor Information Centre, Town Hall, 225 Sturt Street, Ballarat.

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Mali MOIR Isoetopsis graminifolia © the artist

DAYLESFORD EXPLORE

DAYLESFORD’S MAGICAL WATERS ‘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 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

Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa.

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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By Roshan Sukhla

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Carnivores Head to Meatstock Festival Meat lovers won’t want to miss this year’s Meatstock Festival at Melbourne Showgrounds. The flaming hot, two-day lineup includes competitions such as the ‘Barbecue and Butcher Wars’, as well as demonstrations and workshops. The event also features live bands, BBQ-inspired food trucks and craft beer from Liberty Brewing. Big Moe Cason from TV’s “BBQ Pitmasters” and Australia’s celebrity pitmaster Hillbilly Wes will both be appering at the festival, while the music line-up includes Tex Perkins and Henry Wagons. 17–18 March, Melbourne Showgrounds, Epsom Road, Ascot Vale. meatstock.com.au

The Port Phillip Mussel & Jazz Festival Victorians will eat their way through up to six tonnes of mussels as the annual Port Phillip Mussel & Jazz Festival celebrates its fifth birthday in style, with a two-day party and mollusc feast on the streets around South Melbourne Market. The festival is a vibrant celebration of local food and culture and is one of Melbourne’s must-do foodie events. Fresh seafood, hot jazz and the cool market environment make this annual street party a favourite for locals and visitors alike. Photo: Simon Shiff.

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10–11 March, South Melbourne Market, corner of Coventry and Cecil Streets, South Melbourne. southmelbournemarket.com.au/mussel-festival/

NEWS DINING

Enjoy Stix at Royal Stacks Everyone’s favourite burger joint Royal Stacks is now serving Stix, the epic frozen cheesecake on a stick. The brain behind the Stix movement, Lisa Dibs, who also works at Royal Stacks Brunswick, decided to create her own over-the-top desserts with a Melbourne twist. Royal Stacks diners can choose from crowd favourites such as Oreo-Nutella to decadent Golden Gaytime, Hazelnut Crunch and Caramel Biscotti. Why not pair a cheesecake Stix with one of Royal Stacks’ famous shakes or frozen custards. 470 Collins Street, Melbourne. Shop 1, 800 Sydney Road, Brunswick. Chadstone Shopping Centre, Dandenong Road, Chadstone. royalstacks.com.au

Angus & Bon Now Open in Prahran Angus & Bon bring a New York state-of-mind to their Prahran steakhouse. The all-star team behind Angus & Bon include Liam Ganley of Lemon Middle and Orange and Freddie Wimpoles fame, and in the kitchen is executive chef Declan Carroll of Rockpool fame. Declan and Liam have Photo: Eugene Hyland. designed a menu that is low on pretension and big on freshness and flavour. The bar and restaurant, each with their own menus, showcases the wood grill flavours. For protein lovers, you can select your preferred speciality cut, top it off with a fancy sauce, and accessorise with some sides, onion rings, mac and cheese, fries, red and white cabbage coleslaw, then simply enjoy. Daily 12pm–late. 168 Greville Street, Prahran. angusandbon.com.au

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DINING REVIEWS

RESTAURANTS in review

The Duke of Wellington. Photo: Brook James.

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REVIEWS DINING

FINE DINING ■ 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 ■

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 ■ 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 ■

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

RESTAURANT OF THE MONTH

CUTLER & CO. BY PETER M cBREARTY

Photo: Earl Carter.

THE MIDAS TOUCH is a rare quality at the best of times. In Melbourne however, it would be fair to say that whether or not renowned chef Andrew McConnell actually has the Midas touch, he has certainly proven that he is an exceptionally talented chef with an infallible ability to envisage and then bring into being a range of diverse and exceptionally popular dining venues. While each of these restaurants has its own very distinct identity, cuisine and ambiance, at the pinnacle of them all is Cutler & Co., a restaurant that effortlessly melds creative fine dining with relaxed Fitzroy chic. In true Melbourne fashion Cutler & Co. conceals the delights within behind the relatively innocuous façade of a former metal works. Diners enter and find themselves warmly welcomed into a coolly stylish interior featuring granite and leather, with the restaurant stretching back from the bar area located by the entrance. The bar itself serves equally well as a stand-alone destination for those looking for a civilised oasis for a post work drink, or a rendezvous with a bite or two. The dining space includes a variety of seating options, including intimate niches for two, stone surfaced tables in the more central area, and curved leather booths. Staff are friendly and well informed, and are more than happy to provide information on the dishes on offer and also on the philosophy and history behind the restaurant itself. Diners may elect to follow the seasonal à la carte offerings, or alternatively to opt for the ever-changing chef’s selection degustation menu, which is also available with a matched selection of wines. Non-drinkers and designated drivers will feel equally well served, with a matched selection of impressively creative non-alcoholic drinks also available. Entrées from the à la a carte menu might include Moreton Bay bugs, cucumber, honeydew, herb and koji sauce, or perhaps aged pigeon, pistachio, wild blackberries and fennel. Main courses may include dishes such as stuffed zucchini flowers, pine nuts, currants, burnt butter and mint; roasted suckling pig, Japanese turnips, shiitake and mustard leaf; roast lamb loin, cabbage, black garlic and salsa verde; or Hapuka, with strawberry clams, vermouth sauce, parsley and potato. Shared dishes such as the dry aged 1.1kg O’Connor rib-eye with house made mustard, shaved cabbage and fennel salad, or possibly the smoked maple glazed Muscovy duck in two services with pickled cherries and beetroot, confit leg and bitter leaves may also appeal for those with larger appetites. Desserts are as temping as expected, and might include a chocolate délice, a blueberry vacherin, lemon verbena, crème fraiche and blackberry sorbet, or perhaps a cherry and pistachio tart with pistachio ice cream. Cutler & Co.’s popular Sunday lunch features a series of shared appetizers and entrées, a choice of main course, and dessert or cheese, and diners may again opt for a matched wine selection. Cutler and Co. has received many accolades, and by continuing to embrace an ongoing spirit of creativity, premium produce, and a loyal team of committed and professional chefs and front of house staff—it seems very likely that for Cutler and Co. the accolades will only continue. ■

Cutler & Co., 55–57 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy. 9419 4888. cutlerandco.com.au

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DINING REVIEWS

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

The Forum and within short walking distance of Flinders Street Station, Federation Square and the famous MCG sporting precinct. The Duke may have had some updates to its look along the way, but it has maintained its heritage with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and the iconic status of being Melbourne’s Oldest Licensed Pub. The Ground Floor of the Duke is the best place to watch your favourite sport, while Level One’s wine bar, lounge and restaurant is perfect for drinking and dining after work. Ground Floor: Mon–Fri 7am–1am, Sat 9am–1am, Sun 9am–11pm. Level One:

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 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

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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 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

Mon–Sat 12pm–1am, Sun 12pm–11pm. 146 Flinders Street, Melbourne. 9810 0066. dukeofwellington.com.au 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

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storeys in Melbourne’s famed gastronomic destination, Flinders Lane, this Saké venue is a super-luxe, high-energy 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

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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

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 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 n

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

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

renowned mix of modern and classic dishes

SOUTH WHARF n MUNICH BRAUHAUS. Bavarian. Munich Brauhaus is a traditional Bavarian bierhaus, where guests can dine, drink and party like Oktoberfest never ended. The state-of-theart waterfront venue seats over 900 people and is a bier lovers delight. Try the venue’s

Lucky Chan. Photo: Andy Gibson.

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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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 2018, 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.

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A little Italy in the heart of Fed Square Open 365 days • from 11am to late For bookings 03 9662 2282 2 Swanston St, Melbourne 3000

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LOCATED ON THE PICTURESQUE ALBERT PARK LAKE, Hidden Jade is one of Melbourne’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.

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Sarti’s 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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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 youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

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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.

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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.

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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

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S TATE DIREC TOR FOR VIC TORIA n The concierge were also invited to try The Mayfair restaurant on the forecourt of the Sofitel Hotel. Featuring classic French bistro cuisine, we were treated to a sample of their new menu. We were also lucky enough to have their jazz duo entertain us for the night. The Mayfair is a great new addition to the Melbourne dining scene. Les Clefs d’Or members at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Melbourne.

ALL OF THE STAR WARS nerds in Melbourne’s concierge community were happy to be invited by LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Melbourne to their Star Wars night. Featuring the world’s biggest LEGO Millennium Falcon spaceship and several Jedi and Stormtroopers walking around entertaining the crowd. LEGOLAND had also dressed their famous LEGO versions of Melbourne’s iconic buildings up in a Star Wars theme as well. It was great to see Stormtroopers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and TIE fighters landing in Flinders Street. All the concierge had a great night and it was fun to feel like kids again.

n One of Melbourne’s established restaurants, Burma Lane, invited the concierge to sample their latest menu. Featuring some new spins on Burmese food, the highlight was definitely the wagyu cheeseburger bacon dumplings. While sounding like a strange combination, these dumplings tasted incredible! n Planning has started for the annual Victorian Les Clefs d’Or Golf Day. This year it is being held at the fantastic Moonah Links Golf Course. Open to all concierge and front office staff, this promises to be another great day out and we look forward to seeing everyone out on the course.

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