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WELCOME TO MELBOURNE There is plenty to see and do this May in Melbourne. The weather is perfect at this time of year for a day trip or an overnight stay in one of Victoria’s many great regional towns. From the delights of Ballarat and Bendigo to historic Echuca Moama and beautiful Daylesford, you can explore them all by train. It’s a comfortable and convenient way to get around, and Jenny Burns shows us how (page 10). The fantastic London Palladium production of “The Wizard of Oz” is on at the Regent Theatre from 12 May (page 18). The musical stars the incredible Anthony Warlow as The Wizard and Professor Marvel, Lucy Durack as Glinda the Good Witch, Jemma Rix as The Wicked Witch of the West and Samantha Dodemaide as Dorothy. We speak to Jemma Rix about her role as the Wicked Witch and how being ‘green’ has played a part in her very successful career (page 12).

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CONTENTS

MAY 2018

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WHERE NOW 14

What’s On

Live on Stage

Exhibitions

SHOPPING 22

Collins Street Style

Shopping: Buying the best in town

Jewellery: Melbourne sparkles

High Street, Armadale

Toorak Road, South Yarra

Bridge Road: A retail treasure trove

Toorak Village

EXPLORE 40

Where to Go: Melbourne’s marvellous attractions

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Don’t miss the new production of “The Wizard of Oz”, playing at the Regent Theatre from 12 May starring Anthony Warlow, Lucy Durack, Jemma Rix and Samantha Dodemaide. For more information see pages 12 and 18.

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FEATURES 6

Echuca Moama

Daylesford’s Magical Waters

Dandenong: Foodies Guide

Ballarat’s Many Delights

DINING 53

Best Bars

Fresh on the Menu

Restaurants in Review

Hot in the City: The hottest happenings around town

CBD Property

NAVIGATE 64

Melbourne Information

Melbourne Tram Map

City Map

Victoria By Train

One-on-one with Jemma Rix

Melbourne and Surrounds Map

from “The Wizard of Oz”

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HOT IN THE CITY

Installation view of “The Field”, National Gallery of Victoria, 1968 Top right: Col Jordan, born Australia 1935, “Daedalus – series 6” 1968, synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 164 x 170cm. National Gallery of Australia, Canberra. Purchased, 1969 (69.89).

AUSTRALIAN ART

‘The Field Revisited’ 50 Years On

Above: Janet Dawson, born Australia 1935, “Rollascape 2” 1968, synthetic polymer paint on composition board 150 x 275cm irreg. Art Gallery of Ballarat, Ballarat. Purchased with the assistance of the Visual Arts/Craft Board, Australia Council, 1988 (1998.2).

“The Field” was the first ever National Gallery of Victoria exhibition at its new premises on St Kilda Road in 1968. Now, 50 years on, the NGV is recreating this iconic exhibition in “The Field Revisited” audiences at NGV Australia at Federation Square. “The Field” exhibition was the first comprehensive display of colour field painting and abstract sculpture in Australia and opened to much controversy at the time. For the new exhibition NGV has reassembled as many of the 74 original artworks as possible. As a number of works from the original 1968 exhibition are known to have been destroyed, and the fate of six paintings and six sculptures still remain unknown, the NGV has commissioned a number of artists, including Garrey Foulkes, Col Jordan, Emanuel Raft, Trevor Vickers and Normana Wight, to recreate their original works for “The Field Revisited”. Ongoing, daily 10am–5pm, Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Federation Square, Melbourne. 8620 2222. ngv.melbourne

CINEMATIC GEMS

Say Hola to the 2018 Spanish Film Festival The 2018 Spanish Film Festival presents a curated program of films and events that celebrate the culture, life and cinema of Spain. The festival features “The Tribe”, a female-driven story of family reconciliation packed with music and laughs, and starring Carmen Machi. Other movies screening include “Mist & the Maiden” based on Lorenzo Silva’s bestselling novel, the madcap comedy “Abracadabra”, Carla Simón’s internationally award-winning “Summer 1993”, the period drama “The Chess Player” and the Spanish box office hit “No Filter”. Until 6 May, Palace Cinema Como, Kino Cinemas, Palace Brighton Bay, The Astor Theatre and Palace Westgarth. spanishfilmfestival.com

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“Summer 1993”.

HOT IN THE CITY CLASSICAL CONCERT

Maestro Riccardo Muti Conducts The Australian World Orchestra

Photo: © Todd Rosenberg Photography.

The Australian World Orchestra brings together Australia’s elite national and international musicians to present unrivalled performances of musical virtuosity. Under concert masters Natalie Chee and Daniel Dodds, the 2018 ensemble includes 86 Australian musicians from the world’s leading orchestras. For this special three concert event, the 76-year-old Naples-born conductor, Maestro Riccardo Muti will conduct a moving programme, commencing with Johannes Brahms’ serene and idyllic Symphony No.2 in D Major, before leading the AWO through Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s life-affirming Symphony No.4 in F Minor.

Hot Concerts BELLE & SEBASTIAN Scottish indie faves Belle & Sebastian return to Melbourne this month. They’ll bring their special brand of indie pop filled with glorious harmonies and feel good melodies to the Palais Theatre stage. Fresh off the back of their EP trilogy “How To Solve Our Human Problems”, they will be playing hits new and old. 4 May, Palais Theatre, St Kilda. 136 100. ticketmaster.com.au

5 May, Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, St Kilda Road, Melbourne. 1300 182 183. artscentremelbourne.com.au

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DANCING WITH MY SPIRIT

Archie Roach and Tiddas at Arts Centre Melbourne

Archie Roach and Tiddas.

The award-winning Australian musical trio Tiddas are reforming to join acclaimed Indigenous singer-songwriter Archie Roach in a very special Melbourne show. The show is in celebration of Australian music’s greatest lost album, “Dancing with My Spirit”. Roach’s legendary “Dancing with My Spirit” was recorded over two decades ago by producer Jen Anderson. Featuring the sublime and bold vocal harmonies of Tiddas, tracks on the album include “A Child Was Born Here”, “Dancing Shoes” and the title track, all capturing Archie’s voice at its best. 6 May, Hamer Hall, Arts Centre Melbourne, St Kilda Road, Melbourne. 1300 182 183. artscentremelbourne.com.au

IMAGINE DRAGONS Imagine Dragons bring their “Evolve” world tour to Australia. The Las Vegas rockers are touring in support of their chart-topping album, “Smoke + Mirrors”. You’ll be sure to love songs like “Thunder”, “Believer” and “Whatever It Takes”. Aussie favourites the Temper Trap are supporting. 15–16 May, Margaret Court Arena, Melbourne Park. 132 849. ticketek.com.au

Photo: Eliot Lee Hazel.

Mancer (manufacturer), “Coffee service” 1970s, earthenware (a-b) 25.6 x 21.8 x 12.7cm (overall). National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne. Gift of John Hinds, 2017 © Mancer.

Take a look into our modern domestic past in this new exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria. “A Modern Life: Tablewares 1930s–1980s” features over 140 never-seen-before tablewares including dinner services, pitchers, teapots, mugs and plates from the 1930s to the 1980s. The exhibition illustrates changes over the years with a more contemporary approach to tableware design with the emergence of bold colour, versatility in design and technical innovations.

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CBD PROPERTY

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At 380 Melbourne, a sophisticated home to call your own in the heart of the city is just the beginning. As a Diamond Collection resident, you’ll also enjoy access to a phenomenal selection of in-house facilities and amenities, all presented in the most stylish of surrounds. If fitness and wellbeing are your focus, you’ll find a range of healthy options at the ready, including a gymnasium, yoga and personal training studio, 25-metre indoor heated pool and a spa, steam room and sauna. Or maybe you’d prefer to exercise your culinary skills? If so, 380 Melbourne’s selection of private dining rooms will allow you to cook up a storm for family, friends and neighbours. For more casual dining, there’s also an outdoor BBQ area. Or for entertaining of an entirely different nature, there’s a private cinema, a karaoke room complete with its own bar, and a games room featuring foosball, table tennis and a giant TV. There’s no shortage of quiet spaces, either. The rooftop garden terrace is perfect for ‘me time’, a good read is always on offer at the library and study space, while the exquisite residents’ lounge provides the perfect buffer

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VICTORIA BY TRAIN

See Victoria From The Tracks Just hop on a train and explore near and far, writes Jenny Burns. Photo: V/Line.

VICTORIA HAS SOME WONDERFUL

country towns and the good news is you don’t need a car to visit them. Thanks to V/ Line, our country train service, a number of these towns are easily accessed by train and or bus. And as an added bonus you’ll see some great countryside getting there. While some towns can be explored in a day it’s a far better idea to take an overnight bag as there’s so much to see and do and great accommodation on offer. Here are some of our favourite destinations.

Ballarat A fascinating history, magnificent buildings, top notch restaurants, stunning gardens, world-class galleries and a great array of shopping opportunities are just some of the delights awaiting visitors to Ballarat. Then there’s the town’s gold mining history highlighted at Sovereign Hill. Catch the 9.16am V/Line train from Southern Cross to Ballarat and you can join the Goldrush Special, a bus which takes you directly to

Sovereign Hill. The return transfer coach departs from Sovereign Hill at 3.25pm on weekdays and 3.50pm on weekends. Otherwise you can catch the 21 bus from Ballarat Station. Travel time between Melbourne and Ballarat varies from around 65 minutes to 2 hours 48 minutes.

Bendigo Bendigo is renowned for its vibrant arts hub and flourishing food and wine scene. Then there is the city’s grand architecture and its beautiful gardens. A great way to explore the city is on the Vintage Talking Tram. This hop-on, hop-off tour stops throughout the city allowing you to explore many of the parks, attractions, and shopping and dining facilities. At Bendigo’s Central Deborah Gold Mine you can explore the hidden underground tunnels of a real gold mine that operated during the gold rush boom of the 1900s. Travel time between Melbourne and Bendigo varies from around 1 hour 43 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes.

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Echuca Located on the banks of the Murray River, the twin towns of Echuca Moama are renowned for their paddlesteamers. Indeed, the towns are home to the world’s largest fleet of operating riverboats as well as finedining restaurants and an array of water sports. Visit the Echuca Discovery Centre and you’ll learn about the history of these paddlesteamers and see such attractions as working steam exhibits, the historical Echuca Wharf and cargo shed museum. Paddlesteamer trips are another highlight of a visit to Echuca. A range of cruises are on offer ranging from a couple of hours to a few days. Travel time between Melbourne and Echuca varies from 2 hours 48 minutes to 4 hours 16 minutes.

Castlemaine Castlemaine is another fascinating historical town which is also known for its arts centre and food. You’ll learn about the town’s history by taking one of the self-guided walks which takes in its grand public buildings,

VICTORIA BY TRAIN

Bendigo. Photo: Ewen Bell.

Lorne is included on a V/Line bus service which departs from Geelong Railway station and travels along the Great Ocean Road to Warrnambool. Travel time between Melbourne and Lorne takes between 2 hours 32 minutes and 2 hours 40 minutes.

Daylesford

Photo: V/Line.

wide streets, ornate hotels and century-old shops. Head to the Castlemaine Art Gallery and Historical Museum to see Australian and international works. A number of talented chefs now call Castlemaine home and take advantage of the olive oil, cheeses, preserves and fresh apples grown in the area. Travel time between Melbourne and Castlemaine varies from 1 hour 17 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes.

Geelong Victoria’s second largest city, Geelong is known for its waterfront which includes public artworks, landscaped gardens and restaurants. Then there are the 100 National Trust listed buildings. You can delve into the region’s history at the National Wool Museum and also learn about Australia’s wool story. The museum also hosts contemporary exhibitions. There’s an outstanding collection of Australian

paintings, sculpture and decorative arts at the Geelong Art Gallery, while urban art enthusiasts will love the Powerhouse Geelong, home to work by some of the country’s finest street artists. Travel time between Melbourne and Geelong takes around 1 hour.

Lorne Lorne has been attracting holidaymakers for more than a century thanks to its location on the Great Ocean Road. Built around Erskine River and on the shores of Loutit Bay, it’s the perfect destination for water enthusiasts. It’s also great for lovers of ‘everything green’ thanks to the surrounding Great Otway National Park. Here you’ll find misty waterfalls, giant ferns and ancient forest. As a result of its popularity with tourists Lorne is home to plenty of boutique gift shops, eateries and galleries.

Wonderful food, interesting shops and galleries and some great attractions are just some of the many delights on offer at Daylesford and the adjoining Hepburn Springs. Then there are the many mineral springs. A walk around Daylesford reveals numerous art galleries including the Convent which houses seven galleries featuring work by over 100 local, national and international artists. Another great walk takes in the picturesque Lake Daylesford. A number of Daylesford’s many restaurants take advantage of the region’s fresh local produce. Travel time between Melbourne and Daylesford takes between 1 hour 50 minutes and 2 hours 29 minutes. IMPORTANT TO KNOW: V/Line rail services originate at Southern Cross Railway Station. A myki card is needed to travel on some V/Line services. Other services require paper tickets. Visit vline.com.au for details on train times, possible delays, the type of ticket needed and the cost.

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Jemma Rix is having a ‘wicked’ good time in the new production of “The Wizard of Oz”, writes Jenny Burns.

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Jemma Rix as the Wicked Witch of the West. Photo: © Jeff Busby.

IT’S JUST AS WELL Jemma Rix has a sense of humour.

Otherwise, as a result of her professional career, she may well have developed a complex. The reason—for much of her life producers have wanted to change how she looks, and not for the better! “Everyone wants to ugly me up and I’m not sure why as I really am a very nice person,” Rix said with a hearty laugh. Rix’s latest ‘ugly’ role is as The Wicked Witch of the West in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s London Palladium production of “The Wizard of Oz”. Developed from the ever-popular MGM screenplay, the London Palladium production contains the beloved Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg songs from the Oscar-winning movie score, all the favourite characters and iconic moments, together with new songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. After successful outings in Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide, the show opens at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre on 12 May. Rix’s first contract was with Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, where she was initially cast as the “Bride of Photo: Georges Antoni.

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Frankenstein” in the Monster Rock and Roll show. She was then cast as Elphaba in a world first staged adaptation of “Wicked” which was rather unusual given she was required to perform parts of the show in Japanese. Back in Australia in 2008, Rix joined the Australian premiere of “Wicked” in Melbourne, where she was the Elphaba understudy. Then in 2010 she took over the role in Sydney. She continued playing Elphaba for the Australian tour of “Wicked” throughout 2011 and then toured with the Australian cast performing in Singapore and Seoul in 2012, belting out over 800 shows from all these venues combined. In 2013 Rix toured with “Wicked” to Auckland and Manila before returning to Australia to celebrate the show’s 10-year anniversary with a national tour to Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. “I have spent a long time being green,” Rix joked. “Even my last role before Wizard was all about ghosts!” The actress starred as Molly Jensen in the highly successful “Ghost The Musical”, which toured across Australia. Rix admits she was hesitant about accepting the role in “The Wizard of Oz”. Then the producers showed her clips from the show and she was hooked. “It’s a great role and very different from Elphaba,” Rix explained. “Whereas Elphaba was basically a good person who was bullied and misunderstood, the wicked witch is basically evil.

Jemma Rix (left) and Lucy Durack.

“She says and does things that Elphaba would never do. The Wicked Witch really is a whole new character and I had to disconnect myself from Elphaba to play her.” Rix was thrilled the show’s directors allowed her to find ‘her own wicked witch’ and not to be dictated by other performances of the role. Given audiences and critics reaction to her performance it was a wise decision! “Although she is scary she is a lot of fun to play,” Rix said of her character. “Playing a deeper, darker character is very rewarding.” Rix also has her own song “Red Shoes Blue” which she loves performing. “The costumes are also fantastic,” she added. The role also reunites Rix with her “Wicked” co-star Lucy Durack who again plays Glinda. This was another reason for her decision to join the show. Other stars of the show include Anthony Warlow as the Wizard of Oz and Samantha Dodemaide as Dorothy. The opening of the show at the Regent Theatre marks Rix’s return to Melbourne after a number of months on the road. And she can’t wait. “I have been living out of suitcases in hotel rooms for a while so coming home is great,” she explained. Living close to the beach she takes full advantage of local restaurants and coffee shops. Long walks along Elwood beach is another of her favourite pastimes and an activity she recommends to her visitors. The Tramcar Restaurant is another recommendation. “We love the Tramcar, it’s so unique to Melbourne. The food is really good and it’s a wonderful way to see the city,” she said. While Rix will be sorry when “The Wizard of Oz” finishes there will be advantages such as not spending at least half-an-hour taking her make-up off! She will also continue to pursue her great love of singing. Last year Rix recorded her first solo album, “Gravity”, while earlier this year she made her Sydney Opera House debut with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra concert “Witches”. An album inspired by that concert has just been released by the ABC. “I am really looking forward to singing and performing in my normal skin colour!” “The Wizard of Oz” opens at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre on 12 May. Visit wizardofozthemusical.com for more information and tickets.

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WHAT’S ON Don’t Miss

Australian Brandenburg Spotlights The Harp World renowned harpist Xavier de Maistre is performing with the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra at Melbourne’s Recital Centre this month. De Maistre is performing one of the greatest of all harp concertos, written by French composer François-Adrien Boieldieu. He’s also presenting a solo bracket with three famous works transcribed for harp that he has been taking to the world’s great concert halls. The program also includes the Brandenburg performing symphonies by Mozart and C.P.E. Bach and its first performance of Ravel’s famous, ‘Pavane pour une infante défunte’.

12–13 May, Melbourne Recital Centre, 31 Sturt Street, Southbank. 1300 782 856. brandenburg.com.au Xavier de Maistre. Photo: Gregor Hohenberg.

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

Gandhi Exhibit at the Immigration Museum

Photo: Peace Truth Ahimsa.

Mahatma Gandhi’s years as a migrant in South Africa and the methods of non-violent resistance he developed during this time is the focus of a digital exhibition on at Melbourne’s Immigration Museum. “Mahatma Gandhi: An Immigrant” explores key events that served as turning points in Gandhi’s life and subsequently awakened him to the fight against social injustice. The exhibition is curated from more than 1,000 photographs, plus rarely seen archival footage, inspiring voice recordings of speeches and other objects on loan from the Mahatma Gandhi Digital Museum in Hyderabad, India. These items are displayed alongside historical and cultural artefacts rarely exhibited in Australia from Museums Victoria’s permanent collection, reflecting the human diversity of Gandhi’s India, dating back over 150 years. Ongoing, Immigration Museum, 400 Flinders Street, Melbourne. 13 11 02. museumsvictoria.com.au/ immigrationmuseum

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AFTERDARK PRESENTS ‘SOCIETY’ AfterDark Theatre is staging “Society”, an opulent Adults Only evening, direct from the French Quarter of New Orleans. The show blends Cajun party culture, French exuberance, Creole Voodoo, Masquerade and acrobatics. Performers include world renowned Latin ballroom and ballet dancers, a competitive gymnast, Circus Oz and Flying Fruit Fly Circus alumni and graduates of Melbourne’s National Institute of Circus Arts performing a mix of contortion, acrobatics, aerial,

NEXT WAVE FESTIVAL Next Wave Festival celebrates Australia’s new generation of artists across dance, theatre and visual arts. Now in its 34th year, this year’s festival features over 30 world premiere events which question memories of the past, explore the turbulence of today and determine challenges of the future. Events include a democratic dinner party where diners live vote on every ingredient used in a meal prepared by a local leader, a show based on the unique and global phenomenon that is freestyle dog dancing and a unique dance collaboration between mother and son. From printmakers, curators, installation artists and zine makers through to practitioners working in Islamic decorative arts, queer performance and radical alter-egos, the selected participants represent a diverse cross-section of identities and artistic practices operating in Australia today.

3–20 May, various locations around Melbourne. 9329 9422. nextwave.org.au

manipulation, juggling and dance. 10–26 May, The Melba Spiegeltent, 35 Johnston Street, Collingwood. afterdarktheatre.com

“salt.” Photo: Richard Davenport.

Jacinta Rohan. Photo: Jacinta Oaten.

Mexico City celebrated at ACCA Australian Centre for Contemporary Art’s (ACCA) latest exhibition spotlights the art scene in Mexico City. “Dwelling Poetically: Mexico City, a case study” offers a subjective portrait of the Mexican capital through a selection of artists that live there, have lived there, or have only passed through and yet have nevertheless contributed to its composition. Three of the participating artists—Martin Soto Climent, ektor garcia and Isabel Nuño de Buen—are producing new work for the exhibition whilst undertaking residencies in Melbourne.

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TOORAK VILLAGE SCULPTURE EXHIBITION This month don’t miss the 2018 Toorak Village Sculpture Exhibition on from 1 May until 10 June. See up to 100 contemporary sculptural works in the shop windows and on the sidewalks of Toorak Road, Toorak Village. This is the 17th year of the exhibition and over 90 artists will display their works, in addition to the eight permanent sculptures on display in the village. This year’s exhibition showcases artists with some very interesting unique sculptures made from mediums including copper, clay, paper, steel, marble, mosaic, bronze, wood and found objects. All sculptures are for sale and easily purchased from Toorak Village Pharmacy.

Lucy McEachern, “Forest Kingfisher”. Photo: Kevin Sturges.

From 1 May, Toorak Road, Toorak Village. toorakvillage.com.au

Buxton Contemporary Now Open Buxton Contemporary, a new purpose built home for one of Australia’s most significant contemporary art collections, is staging “The Shape of Things to Come”. The exhibition features works by more than 20 artists from the Buxton collection. It explores the various roles and agencies of the artist through culture, society and politics—as visionaries, storytellers, dissenters and alchemists. Included are major works by Ricky Swallow, Emily Floyd, Hany Armanious and Mikala Dwyer. Embedded at the University of Melbourne’s Victorian College of the Arts (VCA), Buxton Contemporary houses the art collection of Melbourne property developer and passionate art collector Michael Buxton. Established in 1995, the collection features over 300 works by 58 artists at the forefront of contemporary art practice. Ongoing, Wed–Sun 11am–5pm (until 8pm Thursday), Buxton Contemporary, cnr Dodds Street and Southbank Boulevard, Southbank. 9035 9339. buxtoncontemporary.com

Smeaton Celebrations

Artwork by Jim Coad.

Smeaton’s historical Anderson’s Mill is hosting “Smeaton: Now You See It”, an interactive visual arts program from 11 to 13 May. The Mill is being transformed with video/light projections depicting the history of the mill from an indigenous perspective. “Now You See It” features images of the mill in motion in the 1860s and explores the Euro-centric version of history, dream time and the journey of indigenous people as they encountered colonisation. Content of the new work is being generated in two parts—community participation with primary school kids across the shire and by indigenous artists Aunty Marilyne Nicholls, story teller Rebecca Phillips and musician/composer James Henry collaborating with Castlemaine video artist Jim Coad. Anderson’s Mill is also the location for the National Trust Heritage Weekend.

11–13 May, Anderson’s Mill, 9 Alice Street, Smeaton. rcc2018.com/mayjune

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Rochi’s Opals

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WHERE NOW LIVE ON STAGE

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BY JENNY BURNS

‘The Wizard Of Oz’ Comes To The Regent

A new production of “The Wizard of Oz”, is on at the Regent Theatre from 12 May. Developed from the ever-popular MGM screenplay, this London Palladium production contains the beloved Harold Arlen and E.Y. Harburg songs from the Oscar-winning movie score, all the favourite characters and iconic moments, plus a few surprises along the way, including new songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. The production includes Australia’s leading musical theatre star, Anthony Warlow, who plays The Wizard and Professor Marvel, Lucy Durack who plays Glinda the Good Witch, Jemma Rix who plays The Wicked Witch of the West and Samantha Dodemaide who plays Dorothy. Eli Cooper plays the role of the Scarecrow, Alex Rathgeber is the Tin Man and John Xintavelonis plays the Lion.

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

THE BEAUTIFUL CAROLE KING “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 jampacked with timeless hits, including “You’ve Got a Friend”, “Will You Love Me Tomorrow”, “It’s Too Late”, “The Locomotion”, and “I Feel the Earth Move”, along with chartbusting Mann/ Weil tunes such as “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling”, “On Broadway” and “We Gotta Get Out Of This Place”.

From 12 May, Regent Theatre, 191 Collins Street, Melbourne. 1300 723 038. wizardofozthemusical.com Samantha Dodemaide as Dorothy. Photo: Brian Geach.

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Ongoing, Her Majesty’s Theatre, 219 Exhibition Street, Melbourne. 1300 795 012. beautifulmusical.com.au

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Opera Australia In Melbourne

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From 26 May, Arts Centre Melbourne’s State Theatre, 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. 1300 182 183. artscentremelbourne.com.au

Opera Australia is staging three operas at Arts Centre Melbourne’s State Theatre until 12 May. America’s star soprano Corinne Winters is making her Australian debut in the quintessential opera tragedy, “La Traviata”. Renowned for us i tra its lavish sets and exquisite Qu lia’ s 20 D on “ f 1 o 8 production costumes, the opera tells of Violetta who wears velvet and lace and drinks the very best champagne from crystal glasses. She’s free and free-spirited, living outside society’s bounds, and for this courtesan, it seems like the party will never end. Could a little love really change everything? John Bell’s critically acclaimed 20th century retelling of Puccini’s “Tosca” stars award-winning American soprano, Latonia Moore as Floria Tosca. A runaway prisoner bursts into the chapel and the opera takes off—a gripping tale of love, lust and betrayal. Opera Australia is staging “Don Quichotte” for the first time and has gathered a stellar cast to bring this quirky interpretation of the famous comédie-héroïque to life. The opera stars Ferruccio Furlanetto who is world renowned for his portrayal as Don. F e rr

The Production Company is staging Rodgers & Hammerstein’s masterpiece “Oklahoma!” from 26 May. The musical tells the story of the Oklahoma Territory at the start of the twentieth century and of Curly, a farmer who loves Laurey. But Laurey’s not so sure about Curly and wonders if she really loves Jud. And Will loves Ado Annie, but Annie loves well, everybody! The show brims with show-stopping hits including “Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’”, “The Surrey With The Fringe On Top”, “People Will Say Simon Gleeson We’re in Love”, “I Cain’t Say No” stars as Curly. and the title song “Oklahoma!”. Stars of the production include Simon Gleeson as Curly and Anna O’Byrne as Laurey. Robyn Nevin, Elise McCann, Bobby Fox, Ben Mingay and Richard Piper also feature in the production.

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Various dates until 12 May, Arts Centre Melbourne’s State Theatre, 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. 1300 182 183. opera.org.au

Bell Shakespeare Stages ‘Antony and Cleopatra’ Bell Shakespeare Company is staging a new production of “Antony and Cleopatra” at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Fairfax Studio. In the ruthless, ever-expanding empire of Rome, Shakespeare creates an astonishing portrait of a love too great for the world. Mark Antony is a hero in a post-heroic world. He is torn between duty and love, his responsibility to Rome and his new life in Egypt, to the world he helped conquer and his passion for Cleopatra. Complex, charismatic and fierce, Cleopatra is a mother, a lover, a Queen and a woman not to be defied. The production stars Catherine McClements, Ursula Mills, Steve Rodgers, Jo Turner, Ray Chong Nee and Johnny Carr. Until 13 May, Arts Centre Melbourne’s Fairfax Studio, 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. 1300 182 183. bellshakespeare.com.au

Jo Turner, Catherine McClements and Ursula Mills in “Antony and Cleopatra”. Photo: Heidrun Lohr.

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WHERE NOW EXHIBITIONS

EXHIBITIONS

BY JENNY BURNS

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“Marimekko: Design Icon 1951 to 2018” at Bendigo Art Gallery.

MARIMEKKO AT BENDIGO

Bendigo Art Gallery is staging “Marimekko: Design Icon 1951 to 2018”. The largescale 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. Until 11 June, daily 10am–5pm, Bendigo Art Gallery, 42 View Street, Bendigo. 5434 6088. www.bendigoartgallery.com.au

The Old Treasury Building’s 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

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 nineteenth century 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. Ongoing, NGV Australia, Federation Square, Melbourne. 8620 2222. ngv.vic.gov.au Left: Port Jackson Painter, “Half-length portrait of Gna-na-gna-na” c. 1790, gouache, 30.0 x 24.1cm. National Library of Australia, Canberra. Rex Nan Kivell Collection. 20 WHERE MELBOURNE I MAY 2018 I wheretraveler.com

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‘WONDERLAND’ AT ACMI

Photo: Museums Victoria.

Vikings Take Over Melbourne Museum Melbourne Museum is staging “Vikings: Beyond the Legend”. 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. Interactive displays, handson challenges, maps, images and filmic elements are other features of the exhibition. Ongoing, daily 10am–5pm, Melbourne Museum, 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton. 13 11 02. museumsvictoria.com.au/melbournemuseum

Eugene von Guérard’s Work Highlighted at Ballarat The Art Gallery of Ballarat is staging “Eugene von Guérard: Artist–traveller” Eugene von Guérard, “Tower Hill” 1855. Oil on canvas, 68.6 x 122cm. which tells the story of Warrnambool Art Gallery, on loan from the Department of the preeminent landscape Sustainability and Environment. Gift of Mrs. E. Thornton, 1966. painter of colonial Australia. Von Guérard travelled extensively throughout south-eastern Australia, trekking into some of ‘the wildest and least-known portions of Australian territory’, his pencil and pocket-sized sketchbooks always close at hand. Back in the studio, he transformed his sketches into meticulously executed paintings which are renowned for their detail. The stories told through his sketchbooks provide the theme of the exhibition. The exhibition includes works from the Art Gallery of Ballarat, State Library Victoria, State Library of New South Wales, the National Gallery of Australia, the National Gallery of Victoria, Geelong Gallery, Warrnambool Art Gallery and Benalla Art Gallery as well as from private collectors, some of which will be seen on public exhibition for the first time. Until 27 May, daily, 10am–5pm, Art Gallery of Ballarat, 40 Lydiard Street North, Ballarat. 5320 5858. artgalleryofballarat.com.au

The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) is staging “Wonderland” which spotlights movies based on Lewis Carroll’s stories. The world premiere exhibition celebrates the screen history of Carroll’s timeless classics—“Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”, “Through the Looking Glass”, and “What Alice Found There”— in an original experiential exhibition. Carroll’s tales have been the subject of more than 40 films and 30 television programs. “Wonderland” takes audiences on Alice’s journey through popular culture, demonstrating how artists, filmmakers and fans have returned to her story with the help of screen technologies for more than a century. From the earliest optical toys to silent film, animation, puppetry, live action cinema, videogames, CGI, 3D and beyond, “Wonderland” explores how the moving image has kept Alice and her stories in the public consciousness and have been reinvented in contemporary contexts and mediums. The exhibition features more than 300 objects sourced from all around the world including first edition publications and illustrations, magic lantern projectors, concept drawings, animation cels, spectacular costumes, puppets and props. Ongoing, ACMI, Federation Square, Flinders Street, Melbourne. 8663 2200. acmi.net.au/wonderland

Above: “Alice in Wonderland” magic lantern slide, 1905-08. W Butcher and Sons.

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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 and concept stores

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18ct. yellow gold, citrine, diamond, ruby and sapphire ‘bee’ lapel pin; bespoke made to order handmade 22ct. handcarved signed ring; and an 18ct. yellow and white gold, rainbow sapphire landscape brooch by Australian Designer Dorothy Erickson, at Gray Reid Gallery.

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. 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

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

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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. 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.

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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. 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 eye catching pieces, and a passion for quality, we guarantee you will love your Temelli creation. It’s this mixture of old and new, whether it be architecture or fashion labels which makes Collins Street so fascinating to explore, no matter what your budget, age or interest.

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SHOPPING GUIDE

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

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

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 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

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

to check out flagship stores, such as Tiffany & Co. and Louis Vuitton. Collins Street, Melbourne. 9639 4078. collinsstreet.com.au HOWEY PLACE. This roofed laneway, which runs off Little Collins Street, west of Swanston Street, is home to a variety of designer and shopping boutiques. It’s here you’ll find specialist jewellers James Alfredson and iconic handbag and luggage designers Spencer and Rutherford. On the fashion front don’t miss Australian style makers Smooth, European-influenced Mon Amore Paris and accessories maven Oroton.

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

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

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SHOPPING GUIDE Southgate shopping.

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

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

CHAPEL STREET. A Melbourne shopping

experience isn’t complete without a trip to Chapel Street. From South Yarra to Prahran to Windsor, the street is lined with wellknown fashion labels, unique boutiques, cafés, restaurants and bars. There’s cinemas and shopping at the Jam Factory and don’t miss funky Greville Street. Chapel Street, South Yarra, Prahran and Windsor. chapelstreet.com.au HIGH STREET, ARMADALE. High Street Armadale is iconically renowned for being Melbourne’s hot spot for the ultimate boutique wedding dress experience,

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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

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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 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

walk taller, from Australian celebrities, politicians and businessmen, to students, bachelors and grooms. Since its establishment in 2007, its unique products have stimulated conversation on Australia’s radio stations as well as in newspapers and publications all around the country. JENNEN handcrafted leather shoes offer a cushioned height-increase of 5cm to 10cm, without compromising style or comfort.

They also sell height-increasing shoe lift insoles that can be inserted into regular shoes for extra height. While you’re in Melbourne, be sure to visit their unique boutique, just two kilometres from the Melbourne City Centre. 91 Johnston Street, Collingwood. 9078 7938. Free delivery Australia-wide and express delivery worldwide. TALLER.com.au

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FASHION COSE IPANEMA. Cose Ipanema has gained an international reputation as one of the finest boutiques in Australia. The Cose Ipanema stable includes Dries van Noten, Lost & Found, HIGH, Ms Min, I’M Isola Marras, PAUW Amsterdam, Antonio Marras, Wunderkind, Sharon Wauchob, Uma Wang and Simone Rocha. Shop 2, 177 Toorak Road, South Yarra. 9826 4900. Shop 3, 177 Toorak Road, South Yarra. 9827 4665. coseipanema.com

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■ 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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SHOPPING GUIDE

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

MARKETS

n MARTI PORTFOLIO. Marti Portfolio on High Street, Armadale is your onestop-shop for homewares, fashion and accessories. The fashion in store is uniquely individual and imported from Europe as well as from Australia and New Zealand’s best designers, while the interior furnishings and décor items are exclusively designed in-house, or sourced from Europe. Marti Portfolio have rounded up 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 25 to receive a 10% discount for the month of May. 304 Little Collins Street, Melbourne. 9663 4247. 109 Swanston Street, Melbourne. 9639 6134. The Block Arcade, 102 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. 9654 5051. Royal Arcade, 331 Bourke Street, Melbourne. 9663 4247. 280 Doncaster Road, Balwyn North. 9816 4411. roxannefashions.com.au n SMOOTH. Smooth is Australia’s premier age positive, size positive brand. Designers Amanda Owens and Catherine McQuade met in the 80s when Cathy’s pop group Deckchairs Overboard played at Amanda’s nightclub, Stranded. They became best friends and in 2000 launched Smooth, designing elegant but funky pieces for women over 40. 100% Australian made, they offer an exclusive range of both special event and casual wear. 17 Howey Place, Melbourne. 9639 8520. smoothaustralia.com.au

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. n SPENCER & RUTHERFORD. Spencer & Rutherford is one of Australia’s most coveted and iconic brands, exuding glamour, beauty and exceptional craftsmanship. Sourcing the most beautiful fabrics, leathers and trims from around the world allows them to create their signature style, combining the latest design trends with attention to quality and detail. The brand’s delectable bags, luggage and accessories are admired by fashionistas and collected by stylish devotees. 22 Howey Place, Melbourne. 8609 6379. spencerandrutherford.com.au n THE ETERNAL HEADONIST. The Eternal Headonist stocks unique, contemporary women’s hats, headwear and millinery from the world’s top designers and milliners, with one of the finest collections of headwear in Australia. If you want a stunning fascinator for the races, a beautiful hat for the summer or the perfect headpiece for your wedding, their store has you covered. The Eternal Headonist is the only place to go for headwear with a difference! Shop 9, Georges Arcade, 195 Little Collins Street, Melbourne. Tues–Sat 11am–5.30pm. 0487 442 720. theeternalheadonist.com

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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

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

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

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

Smooth’s emphasis is on: ●

Natural fibres Flattering, luxury looks

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A playful attitude for ALL SHAPES AND SIZES ●

Proudly and entirely Australian made ●

Amanda Owens

Catherine McQuade

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

SHOPPING JEWELLERY

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

n 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

Antique and estate jewellery from James Alfredson.

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. RG 05, 260 Collins Street, Melbourne (opening May 2018). 9663 5751. Shop 479, Chadstone Shopping Centre, 1341 Dandenong Road, Chadstone. 9564 7755. franco.com.au 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

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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 n

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

JEWELLERY SHOPPING

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

MDTdesign.

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! 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

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

n TAG HEUER. Unveiled in 2015, the TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre Heuer 01 is the Swiss watchmaker’s signature Chronograph. With a 45m steel modular case and a contemporary sports design, this dynamic timepiece features TAG Heuer’s in-house Caliber Heuer 01 movement. Available from TAG Heuer boutiques and online. 260 Collins Street, Melbourne. 8621 8500. tagheuer.com.au

TEMELLI JEWELLERY. Temelli is a stunning boutique of exclusive design and quality jewellery. Temelli offers a beautiful range of diamond jewellery, coloured gems, Australian south sea pearls and fancy coloured diamonds including

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

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SHOPPING HIGH STREET, ARMADALE Bud Flowers.

HIGH ON HIGH STREET

ARMADALE AMAZING, LOVING, STRONG, happy,

selfless and graceful. These are just a few words that come to mind when we think of our mums. May is already upon us, leading us to celebrate the love and appreciation we have for our mothers. Throughout the year life has

a way of keeping us busy, run off our feet, day in, and day out. However, Mother’s Day is the wonderful occasion that allows us to stop, reflect and spoil our mums that little bit extra. It’s the time where we show them just how much we

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

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love and adore them for all their hard work, precious time, constant effort and unconditional love. High Street Armadale, is the perfect place to spoil mum this Mother’s Day, with beautiful gifts, luxurious vouchers and delightful places to dine. Bud Flowers This Mother’s Day, make sure to schedule a visit into this stunning boutique florist and specialty gift store. Starting from $20, here you’ll find a range of freshly made arrangements, showcasing feminine hues of pink roses, tulips and other floral beauties. Inside this chest of jewels, make sure to pick up a candle, jewellery or mineral salts! They say it’s the small things in life that bring the most happiness, so delight and spoil mum this Mother’s Day for all she has done for you. 1016 High Street, Armadale. Calma Spa & Skin Clinic Inside this renowned 5-star beauty and health destination, you can leave your troubles behind, and relax with a massage, facial or body treatment. For all the special occasions in life, Calma Spa offers special treatment packages for bridal, hens, couples and corporate events. This May you can spoil mum from their range of packages that include a massage, facial and pedicure. Now doesn’t that sound blissfully perfect. 1100 High Street, Armadale

HIGH STREET, ARMADALE SHOPPING Clockwise from right: Calma Spa & Skin Clinic; from the selection of fine cafes on High Street Armadale.

Catanach’s Jewellers William Mercer Catanach once said “the diamond is incomparable, as a gift, the diamond occupies a sphere which is distinctly its own”. Make your love shine bright this Mother’s Day with an exclusive, distinct and eccentric piece from Catanach’s. For over 140 years, Catanach’s has provided quality and beauty in crafting fine jewellery, offering distinct pieces sourced from both local and international suppliers. With a wide collection of coloured stones as well as Australian pearls, Catanach’s offer an extravagant choice for you to gift mum this Mother’s Day. 1212 High Street, Armadale Fine Food Cafes As per tradition, keeping the kitchen a no-go zone for mum on Mother’s Day is a must. So where to go from there? High Street Armadale is the culinary destination for fine food dining. For a

contemporary brunch, citing a modern menu and artfully composed dishes, High Society, Moby 3143 and Bruno & Co on High Street, are the go-to cafes. While for something sweet to complement your coffee, stop by Cooper and Milla’s for their freshly made cakes, or perhaps Phillippa’s local and organic baked pastries and cakes. Anywhere you choose to visit you’ll be impressed, but most importantly, mum will love the time to relax, eat and be with the family. For more information, please visit highstreetarmadale.com.au

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that’s Armadale

Fashion. Homewares. Hair & Beauty. Cafés. Whether it’s a day out shopping or a relaxing lunch at a café... head over to High Street Armadale this Mother’s Day. Follow us or visit our website for all the latest information and upcoming events. /highstreetarmadale

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SHOPPING TOORAK ROAD

Toorak Road

South Yarra

takes star billing 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

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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

Photo: Kristoffer Paulsen.

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. 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 “Echidna” by Moz Moresi. Photo: Craig Lawson.

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. This month don’t miss the 2018 Toorak Village Sculpture Exhibition on from 1 May until 10 June. See up to 38 WHERE MELBOURNE I MAY 2018 I wheretraveler.com

100 contemporary sculptural works in the shop windows and on the sidewalks of Toorak Road, Toorak Village. This is the 17th year of the exhibition and over 90 artists will display their works, in addition to the eight permanent sculptures on display in the village. This year’s exhibition showcases artists with some very interesting unique sculptures made from mediums including copper, clay, paper, steel, marble, mosaic, bronze, wood and found objects. All sculptures are for sale and easily purchased from Toorak Village Pharmacy. In the village you’ll find IMP Jewellery. Established in 1974, IMP Jewellery specialise in handmade diamond jewellery 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. Monkey Bean is a funky café 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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EXPLORE ATTRACTIONS

WHERE TO GO IN MELBOURNE

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

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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

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■ 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

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ATTRACTIONS EXPLORE

This exhibition is a joint venture between and produced by The Swedish History Museum in Sweden and MuseumsPartner in Austria.

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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 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

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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

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■ 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 ■ 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. 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

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■ 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 life-changing 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 ■

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

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Old Treasury Building. Photo: Dan Gossie Photography.

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 n

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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 n

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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,

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

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 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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■ MELBOURNE MUSEUM. Melbourne 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 Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne Museum covers the natural and physical sciences as well as social history and cultures. 11 Nicholson Street, Carlton. Daily 10am–5pm. Adults $14, concessions and children (up to 16 years) free. Additional charges may apply for special exhibitions. 13 11 02. museumvictoria.com.au/ melbournemuseum

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offers an extraordinary visual arts experience with international art on display at NGV International on St Kilda Road, and Australian art housed at The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Federation Square. NGV International, 180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. Daily 10am–5pm. The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Federation Square, Melbourne. Daily 10am–5pm. Free admission. Additional charges may apply for special exhibitions. 8620 2222. ngv.vic.gov.au OLD MELBOURNE GAOL. Step back in time and walk the road to the gallows in a nineteenth century prison. Learn about bushrangers and see where the infamous Ned Kelly was hanged. The City Watch House, where murderers and minor criminals were locked up to await their fate, is another highlight. 377 Russell Street, Melbourne. Daily 9.30am–5pm. Adults $28, concessions $23, children (5–15 years) $15 and family (two adults and two children under 15 years) $65. 8663 7228. oldmelbournegaol.com.au

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■ 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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SIGHTSEEING TOURS ■ 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

Australian Garden, Cranbourne. Photo: PMG.

■ SCIENCEWORKS. This attraction has developed a distinct identity as a museum with a difference. While the main exhibition galleries are housed in a modern, purposebuilt 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

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PARKS AND GARDENS

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. 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

■ 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 ■

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

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

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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 eco-accredited 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

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■ 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 open-top 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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OUT OF TOWN ■ PUFFING BILLY RAILWAY. Puffing Billy is Australia’s premiere preserved steam railway. This century-old steam train is still running on its original mountain track from Belgrave to Gembrook in the scenic Dandenong Ranges and is a genuine relic of more leisurely days. Journey through Sherbrooked Forest which has many magnificent examples of the native ‘Mountain Ash’ trees, a form of eucalypt and the tallest flowering plant in the world. 1 Old Monbulk Road, Belgrave. 9757 0700. puffingbilly.com.au

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Echuca Moama ABANDONED STEAMBOATS AND BARGES, tall red gum wharfs, small towns that show evidence of once having been much larger, and old station homesteads that face the river are all constant reminders of the days when hundreds of steamers raced along the Murray, opening up large areas in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. The riverboat days were glorious times for Echuca—until a great depression hit in the 1890s. As the railways were extended in New

South Wales and road transport improved, the river trade declined and the old wharf, built in 1865, was defunct by the 1920s. Today the nostalgic whistle is still a familiar sound, as the wharf is home to the world’s largest fleet of operating riverboats. Cruises run throughout the day aboard the PS Pevensey (star of the TV mini series “All the Rivers Run”), PS Alexander Arbuthnot, PS Canberra, Pride of the Murray, and PS Emmylou, a beautifully restored steamer that offers overnight cruises.

Echuca’s other star attraction is the Port of Echuca Discovery Centre, where you can step back in time to 1860 and relive the authentic steam port, explore the revitalised Wharf and watch the steam driven saw mill in operation. The pedestrian-only Murray Esplanade is lined with historic shops, cafes and hotels with plenty to engage the visitor as they wander this precinct. Echuca Moama is far from living in the past though. Its lively spirit can be experienced in and around the township, where you can find great eateries, friendly pubs, alfresco cafés, chic wine bars and country-style bakeries. There are many specialty shops located in heritage buildings in and around Old Echuca Town. There is a great program of winter events coming up in Echuca Moama including the Echuca Steam Rally (9–10 June), Winter Blues Festival (26–29 July) and the Lockington Country Music Festival (3–5 August). ■ For more information on Echuca Moama call 1800 804 446 or visit echucamoama.com

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DAYLESFORD’S MAGICAL WATERS Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa.

‘TAKING THE WATERS’ has long been a

favourite pastime of visitors to Daylesford and Hepburn Springs. Given the towns and surrounding areas have Australia’s richest concentration of mineral springs it’s easy to see why. However, there’s a lot more to Daylesford and Hepburn Springs than magical waters. Wonderful food, fascinating shops and galleries and interesting attractions are just some of the many delights on offer. Just the same, any visit should include a mineral water experience and there’s no better place than the Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa. The original Edwardian bathhouse in the Mineral Springs Reserve, built approximately 1895, has undergone a $13 million makeover and now boasts more than 30 wet and dry treatment rooms, making it one of the largest spas in the country. It offers such

indulgences as a large mineral relaxation pool and private 100% pure mineral water baths, aroma steam treatment room, Vichy rooms, a large relaxation lounge and its very own Hepburn Pavilion Café. The curative effects of mineral water, salt water and steam provide the ultimate in therapeutic relaxation in the exclusive Sanctuary wing. The Sanctuary includes the Aroma Steam Room, Salt Therapy Pool, Relaxation Pool, Spa Couches submerged beneath mineral water and an extensive relaxation deck. You can also choose from an array of treatments including indulgent 100% pure private mineral baths, therapeutic and relaxation massages, organic facials, and a selection of indulgent spa rituals. Experienced spa goers will appreciate the sophistication of their professional practitioners and extensive treatment menu. While in the Mineral Springs Reserve, drop into the Hepburn Pavilion Café for a late breakfast or a light lunch made with fresh local ingredients. The Hepburn Pavilion Café has been offering hospitality to locals and visitors alike since 1908 and provides

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

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DANDENONG EXPLORE

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THE CITY OF GREATER DANDENONG, located just 30 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, is a ‘city connected by food’. This can be attributed to the fact this city is recognised as the most culturally diverse municipality within Victoria and second in the whole of Australia! With over half of its population born overseas, from over 155 different birthplaces, Greater Dandenong offers the most delicious foods and inspiring arts and cultural precincts within an environment which sees all the cultural blends coming together. You don’t need to travel overseas, you don’t need a passport, just visit the City of Greater Dandenong to get your diverse cultural experience. The majority of nationalities celebrate their cultural days, independence and religious days in style, sharing the experience with locals and visitors each year. The Arts and Cultural Precincts offer many choices, from the award-winning Drum Theatre, Walker Street Gallery and Arts Centre showcasing a broad range of exhibitions featuring contemporary artworks by emerging and established artists. In addition to the food, arts and culture, the tourism attractions continue with Melbourne Cable Park, a recreation facility that has an Aqua Fun Park, wakeboarding around two full lake cable systems and stand up paddle boarding, it’s fun suitable for all the family. The action continues with Le Mans Go-Karts, Victoria’s largest go-kart complex with 50 go-karts operating at one time over four tracks. At the same premises you can also take part in Paintball, Laser skirmish or a combination of them all, a fun filled experience for all ages. When you have tired of all the action, you can visit the Craft and Co Farm, situated on a 40-acre vineyard. Eat in the café and visit the cellar door and farm site which features entertainment while you get to enjoy artisan fresh food cooked by experienced chefs. If you want to stay, the accommodation choices are vast, catering for all budgets and family requirements. The City of Greater Dandenong is a place to eat, shop, see and do. Just visit! For information on various activities, go to greaterdandenong.com/visit

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Above: Sovereign Hill. Right: Ballarat Town Hall. Photo: Roshan Sukhla.

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 award-winning 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. 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

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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 by the 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. 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,

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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, “Eugene von Guérard: Artist–Traveller” tells the story of the art of Austrianborn artist Eugene von Guérard, the preeminent landscape painter of colonial Australia. The exhibition focuses on his life of travel and adventure, through the sketchbooks and books that offer a glimpse into his heart and mind. Eugene von Guérard travelled extensively throughout south-eastern Australia, methodically recording the landscape and trekking into some of

Eugene von Guérard, “Old Ballarat as it was in the summer of 1853–54” 1884. Oil on canvas on board, 75 x 138.6cm. Art Gallery of Ballarat. Gift of James Oddie on Eureka Day, 1885.

‘the wildest and least-known proportions of Australian territory’. The exhibition offers the rare opportunity to trace the evolution of von Guérard’s work. Also 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. ■ 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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Eugene von Guérard Aborigines met on the road to the diggings (detail) 1854 oil on canvas Geelong Gallery. Gift of W Max Bell and Norman Belcher, 1923

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MELBOURNE’S BRILLIANT BARS By Peter McBrearty

The upper end of Melbourne’s CBD is not only host to the majority of the city’s theatre venues, but also a number of iconic restaurants and bars. One venue which has been cheerfully dispensing both wine and food to Melbourne’s bon vivants for more than 20 years, is Punch Lane (43 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne. 9639 4944), a woodpanelled wine bar where conversation flows as freely as the wide range of local and imported wines on offer, while the tiny kitchen produces lunch, dinner and cheese plates for an eager array of customers and preand post- theatregoers. Punch Lane is the ideal location to unwind after a hard day at the office, rendezvous for a first date, meet to deconstruct a play seen at one of the many nearby theatres, or just to savour one or more of the fine wines recommended by the well-informed staff. Located just below Punch Lane and open Thursday to Saturday evenings, is sister venue Juliet (Basement, 37–41 Little Bourke Street, Melbourne), a small, stylish and intimate space with the added bonus of live jazz on Thursday evenings. Within this warm vaguely hedonistic refuge, wine, cocktails, small dishes, cheese, and charcuterie boards provide welcome solace from the busy city above. Another subterranean Melbourne bar well worth seeking out is Gin Palace (10 Russell Place, Melbourne. 9654 0533), where expertly crafted

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cocktails are produced between 4pm and 3am seven days a Juliet. week. With a laidback air of decadence, private nooks, their perenniallypopular toasted chicken sandwiches, an underground corridor through to sister venue Bar Ampere (which is particularly popular with lovers of absinthe) and a peculiar area between the two, nicknamed the Swamp Room (which is reminiscent of the Deep South), Gin Palace has been making Melbourne’s cocktail cognoscenti happily content well into the early hours for many years now. Lily Blacks (12 Meyers Place, Melbourne. 9654 4887) is another essential stop for anyone on a Melbourne cocktail pilgrimage.

Hand cut ice features, and cocktails are a serious business here—although always served with a dash of good humour. Open until 3am seven days a week, Lily Blacks ensures that nobody ever need endure a cocktail free evening. In true Melbourne fashion, Eau De Vie (1 Malthouse Lane, Melbourne. 0412 825 441) is yet another venue which can also be a little difficult to find, located as it is down a small laneway, where an unmarked door identifiable only by a metal handle, reveals a dark interior laden with leather, wooden panels, and shelves filled with bottles of high quality alcohol. Overcrowding is unlikely to ever be an issue, as Eau De Vie is a table service only venue. There is a high-quality bar menu, while the talented bar staff deliver a wide variety of exceptionally good cocktails, wine and beer.

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Grampians Grape Escape

The annual Grampians Grape Escape is a unique food, wine and music festival held in the beautiful Grampians region of Victoria. You’ll get to meet the winemakers and learn from the producers, taste award-winning wines and enjoy live music performed by local and national artists such as The Settlement and local band Orange Whip. Guests can feast their way through local culinary creations from regional producers or take a pick from the range of food trucks serving up Spanish paella, gourmet pizza, croquette burgers, crème brulee and more. 5–6 May, Grampians. grampiansgrapeescape.com.au

Good Beer Week 2018 This year’s Good Beer Week is offering the ultimate mix tape for craft beer lovers with headline guests from around the world, rock star brewers, big-name chefs, mesmerising degustations and a whole lot of live music. Events fall into nine categories including Good Beer Mates, Beer Lover, Foodie, Beer Geek, Good Times, Beer School, Pint of Origin, Festival Hub and Trade Hub. Don’t miss the very special event, Dinner & Show with Henry Wagons, featuring a two-course banquet matched with beers from The Public Brewery, with a special beer on the menu brewed in collaboration with Wagons. 11–20 May, various locations around Melbourne. goodbeerweek.com.au

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NEWS DINING

Dumplings for Dating at Oriental Teahouse Oriental Teahouse presents Dumplings for Dating. This unique dining experience is a fun date idea, or an alternative to dinner and drinks with close friends. The two-person activation navigates diners through a four-staged board game laid between opposite players. Whilst answering truth or dare style questions, the banquet offering includes a selection of in-house favourites such as Chocolate Wonka dumplings, Sweet Shredded Steak and a Clover Club cocktail. $60 per person. 455 Chapel Street, South Yarra (everyday, except Sat and Sun lunch). 9826 0168. 378 Little Collins Street, Melbourne (everyday, except Mon–Fri lunch). 9600 4230. orientalteahouse.com.au/book

A Magical Mother’s Day at The Langham, Melbourne Celebrate Mother’s Day in stylish surrounds at The Langham, Melbourne. Enjoy a special Mother’s Day lunch which includes free-ﬂowing sparkling wine, espresso coffee and tea. Dishes include grilled lobster, poached blue swimmer crab, tiger prawns, premium oysters from around Australia as well as pasta bucatini with crab claw. There’s also a Mother’s Day dinner which includes sashimi and sushi with Avruga caviar and salmon roe, marinated mussels, Singapore-style chilli crab, Spanish seafood, chorizo and pork belly paella and tandoori prawn cutlets. There will also be a wide variety of cuisines from around the globe including Italian, Indian, Chinese and more. The Langham loves families so children between the ages of 4 and 12 can dine for half price at both events. 13 May, Melba Restaurant, The Langham, Melbourne, 1 Southgate Avenue, Southbank. 1800 641 107. langhamhotels.com/en/the-langham/ melbourne/ Photo: Shellie Froidevaux.

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DINING REVIEWS

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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

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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

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THE POINT. One Hat—Modern Australian.

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

WHEN HOTEL GUESTS IN MELBOURNE approach their concierge seeking advice on interesting local dining venues, it’s usually far more common for their enquiries to relate to restaurants focused on Italian, Chinese, Thai, Japanese or modern Australian cuisines. Yet tucked away in an obscure laneway right in the centre of the CBD is a restaurant serving Armenian influenced dishes, which in recent years has been embraced by local diners, and been so successful it has even lead to the establishment of a sister venue in the inner suburbs. Sezar lies nestled in the quiet corner of a lane, away from the busier main streets of the city centre, yet seems continually busy. The décor at Sezar is clean and simple, and the subtly dimmed lighting lends itself equally as well to first dates as to larger gatherings. Those diners unfamiliar with Armenian cuisine may not be alone, however it is immediately apparent that co-owner and chef Garen Maskal seems to have been enjoying the challenge of establishing his own variations of the Armenian dishes of his childhood on the culinary radar of Melbourne’s restaurant scene. Smaller dishes (Bzdig on the menu) include oysters with compressed apple and anise, bastourma (air dried beef) served with quail egg, toasted brioche and garlic jam, and the ever-popular spinach and feta boreg which resemble large spring rolls in appearance and arrive with a spicy Aleppo mayonnaise for dipping. Medium (Michag) dishes may include spanner crab Manti (dumplings) with pine nuts, brown butter, herbs and yoghurt, twice cooked boneless chicken wings with pomegranate, nigella, cucumber, chilli and labne, chargrilled octopus with wheat berries, carrot and harrisa, roasted lamb belly with shwarma spices, eggplant, radish and crispy vine leaf, or tempura zucchini flowers with mascarpone and goats cheese, hazelnut and saffron mayonnaise. Larger (Medz) dishes include one which seems to have featured on many tables since Sezar first opened, the slow cooked lamb shoulder arrives at the table perfectly cooked to the point at which the succulent, aromatic tender lamb pulls apart easily. You may also try the smoked chicken with toasted buckwheat, green olive, toasted pistachio and preserved lemon or the roasted salmon with green mango amba, chickpeas and fried leeks. Those who have fully enjoyed the varied menu may find the stretch to desert a bridge too far, but it will be well worth the attempt. The dessert tasting plate provides a sweet feast, and also the opportunity to sample Sezar’s own baklava which is comprised of crispy filo, walnut toffee ice cream and salted caramel. The sweet (and humorous) theme is continued in cocktails such as The Bubbly Armenian which contains prosecco, pomegranate liqueur and pear sorbet, and also The Garden of Yeravan, with Shkhivana Georgian gin, muddled kiwi, mint and soda. The reasons for the success of this Melbourne favourite are many, and be it for the exceptional value of the fixed price lunch menu, the enjoyable ambiance, friendly service, or the chance to experience something a little different in terms of cuisine, Sezar now has a well deserved and loyal coterie of fans, which can often means advance reservations are advisable. Sezar, 6 Melbourne Place, Melbourne. Lunch Mon–Fri 12pm–3pm, dinner Mon–Sat 5.30pm–late. 9663 9882 sezar.com.au

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SARTI. One Hat—Italian. Sarti’s unique menu is an adventurous interplay of traditional and contemporary Italian influences. Their new 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

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ARCHIE GREEN. Modern Australian.

Situated in an iconic Melbourne laneway, Archie Green blends food, street art and greenery to create an industrial oasis. Inside, the casual space pays homage to some familiar Melbourne cityscapes. The restaurant is accented by two striking murals by acclaimed street artist Elle. The share style food menu is the handiwork of head chef Gomez Braham and is both hearty and delicious. Opt for the ‘feed me’ menu and you will weave your way across the globe, where local producers take pride of place. Similarly, the boutique drinks list is expansive and is where small producers reign supreme. Be sure to check out the cocktail line up too—it’s guaranteed not to disappoint. 10 Katherine Place, Melbourne. Mon– Wed midday–10pm, Thu midday–11pm, Fri–Sat midday–12am, Sun midday–9pm. 9448 9770. archiegreen.com.au UP WINE BAR. Bar. Located one floor above the iconic all day eatery, Cumulus Inc., Cumulus Up is an inner city wine bar by Andrew McConnell. Showcasing the very best produce, the flexible menu features hero cuts of dry aged beef and freshly caught seafood alongside duck waffles, charcuterie and smaller snacks to share. Open seven nights a week until late, drop by for drinks and snacks, a full dining experience and everything in between. 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne. Tue–Thur 5pm–late, Fri–Sat 4pm–late. 9650 1445. cumulusup.com.au n CUMULUS

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DUKE OF WELLINGTON. Modern Australian. The Duke is centrally located in

the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, opposite 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: 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

RADII RESTAURANT & BAR. Modern Australian. Located in Melbourne’s Park

Hyatt Hotel, this sleek, architecturally designed restaurant is a dining experience like no other. With locally sourced ingredients, Radii also offer an indulgent à la carte and degustation menu. Radii bar is the perfect location to unwind with a cocktail and tasty tapas menu.

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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

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

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n TIME OUT. International. Serving up all-day dining, Time Out Fed Square is a popular spot for breakfast (served till 3pm), lunch or dinner. With an international menu offering everything from pancakes for breakfast to tasty pizzas and even a panang curry, there is something for every food lover. Federation Square, 2 Swanston Street, Melbourne. Daily 8am–late. 9671 3855. timeoutfedsquare.com.au

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

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 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.

SOUTHBANK n 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

Saké Restaurant & Bar Melbourne Hamer Hall.

Banks of the Yarra River, Melbourne. 9686 1000. southgatemelbourne.com.au

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 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

Melbourne's Oldest Licensed Pub $25 Steak & Wine Every Day Happy Hour 4-6pm every day, $7.50 tap beer, house wine & house spirits $10 cocktails on Level 1 4-6pm

dukeofwellington.com.au 146 Flinders St (Cnr Flinders & Russell St)

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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.

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

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Italian Birra Bucket All Day Every Day $20 (4 BEERS)

A little Italy in the heart of Fed Square Open 365 days â&#x20AC;¢ 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. AILS OCKT $12 C Y DAY EVER 3PM R AFTE

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Breakfast – Lunch — – Dinner Breakfast Lunch- Cocktails — Dinner- Beers WWW.TIMEOUTFEDSQUARE.COM.AU WWW.TIMEOUTFEDSQUARE.COM.AU TIMEOUTFEDSQUARE  TIMEOUTFEDSQUARE

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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.

www.ilbacaro.com.au

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

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

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The warm and welcoming inner city wine bar by Andrew McConnell, located one ﬂoor above the iconic all day eating house & bar, Cumulus Inc. Stop by for pre-theatre snacks and drinks or settle in for a night of dining with a menu that celebrates the best produce of the season. Reservations available online or via your hotel concierge.

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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 you’re likely to try. Highly recommend are the Golden Scallops and King Prawns with Imperial Sauce. Their live seafood tanks are full of interesting fish, lobsters, large crabs and prawns, ready for an enticing array of dishes. To complement these dishes, the wine list comprises a wonderful selection of superb Australian wines. OPEN LUNCH & DINNER EVERYDAY Lucky Chan Seafood Restaurant Riverside at Crown, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank. Tel: [03] 9696 3966

NEW FEED ME MENU Chef's Selection 4 Course Degustation

Available Lunch & Dinner $60 pp Book Online or Call Us

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

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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.

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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.

Photo: Yarra Trams.

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

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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

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

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

Lifeline .................................... 13 11 14 Kids Help Line ................ 1800 55 1800

RENTAL CARS Avis ...................................................136 333 Brunel Chauffeur Drive ............1300 855 955 East Coast Car Rentals .... 1800 EAST COAST

The Royal Children’s Hospital ........................... 9345 5522

CITY POSTAL SERVICES Melbourne GPO, 250 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. Monday to Friday, 8.30am–5.30pm and Saturday 9am–5pm. Visit auspost.com.au

The Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital ........... 9929 8666

TIPPING Tipping in Australia is not a custom. However for great service, tips are always welcome.

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne ....................... 9288 2211

The Royal Melbourne Hospital ........................... 9342 7000

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The Royal Women’s Hospital ........................... 8345 2000 Royal Dental Hospital .......... 9341 1000

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n AAT Kings tours kindly invited several of Melbourne’s concierge to the rooftop of their offices in South Melbourne to watch the 2018 Melbourne Grand Prix. With a DJ playing and some drinks and food this was a fantastic way to watch one of Melbourne’s premier events. We had great views of the track and the flybys during the lead up. Melbourne concierge at the Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N.

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n The team from Zoos Victoria invited us to sample a trial preview of a potential new attraction, African Journey at Sundown. It was a great experience to see Werribee Open Range Zoo after the park had closed and hear the sounds of the animals in the dark. We also got to experience African culture with some fantastic dancing and food. It is well worth a trip to see the Zoo during the day also, getting the chance to drive through the open range.

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