Geelong and Surf Coast Living - Winter 2023

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ENJOY CAFÉ DINING WITH A VIEW OF THE CATS WARM-UP AREA

Open Monday to Friday, 8.30am until 3pm

Charles Brownlow Stand, GMHBA Stadium

5225 2333 @charlescocafe

• Conferences, exhibitions, business meetings, gala dinners, social events and more

• 32 premium event spaces

• Outdoor terraces and plazas

• Central Geelong location

• WIFI and AV capabilities

• Impressive views of Geelong CBD, parklands and playing field

• Dedicated culinary and event management teams

• Free onsite parking

2022 National Caterer of the Year – R&CA Awards for Excellence

2022 Tourism & Hospitality Winner – Geelong Business Excellence Awards

2022 Victorian Venue Caterer of the Year – R&CA Awards for Excellence

2,450 capacity

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It marks 40 years of building stunning homes for families and operating as a family business.

It marks 40 years of drawing inspiration from the breathtaking Surf Coast landscape we’re proud to call home.

It marks 40 years of forging an ironclad reputation for quality, dedication, and an unrivalled passion for building homes that raise families, make memories, and celebrate style.

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Block out the world for a bit

Whether you need to block out the light, filter the sun or gain a little more privacy, Brax has a blind to suit your home. Australian made blinds are available in an extensive range of fabrics and colours.

At Ocean Grove Real Estate, we bring a unique and knowledgeable understanding of the property market to our clients. Providing guidance on the current market, paired with well-planned marketing strategies’ give our team the edge in providing the results our clients seek. For an obligation free appraisal or assistance in finding your next home on the Bellarine, contact us today.

MISSION POSSIBLE

Gail Thomas chats with local identity Barry Iddles and hears of his quest to keep the popular town of Queenscliff open for business

KNOW IT ALL

THE REGION’S GUIDE TO LOCAL BUSINESSES

SITUATED IN THE HEART OF LORNE AND OPPOSITE THE ICONIC LOUTTIT BAY BEACH

FULLY SELF-CONTAINED OCEAN OR GARDEN VIEW 1 & 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS PLUS TWO STOREY PENTHOUSE WITH ROOFTOP OVERLOOKING THE BAY

Facilities include: Indoor heated pool, spa, and sauna, fully equipped gymnasium, free WiFi and Chromecast devices, secure underground car parking, two tennis courts, a squash court, and games room for the kids. Grab one of our complimentary surfboards and catch a wave of two on the beach, the choices are endless. Being so close to the Otway’s Lorne o ers a range of hikes and walks to some of the best waterfalls in Victoria, including the iconic Erskine Falls. For those wanting to wine and dine Lorne o ers some of the best dining experiences on the Surfcoast all within walking distance from the Resort.

LET CUMBERLAND LORNE ACCOMMODATION BE YOUR OWN HOLIDAY HOME – HERE WHEN YOU WANT IT, ALWAYS WHEN YOU NEED IT.

*Rennie Ellis Room

Helping you get more from your home loan.

If you’re buying, investing or switching loans, we’re here to help. As your local CommBank Home Lending Specialists, we have the expertise and resources to help provide:

Free customised property reports For your target property or suburbs.

Talk to us today.

Budget guidance Understand how much you can a ord.

Bernadette Latham CommBank Geelong bernadette.latham@cba.com.au

0435 296 602

Amanda Donohue CommBank Ocean Grove amanda.middleton@cba.com.au

0434 259 349

Fiona Neumann CommBank Waurn Ponds fiona.neumann@cba.com.au

0466 934 083

Changes to your home loan Refinance, top up, switch or restructure your loan to suit your changing needs.

Brian Kelly CommBank Geelong West brian.kelly@cba.com.au

0466 857 499

Lewis Smith CommBank Torquay lewis.smith@cba.com.au

0484 628 085

Andrew Shaw CommBank Belmont andrew.shaw@cba.com.au

0435 629 271

Scenario planning Create a repayment plan to achieve your goals.

Katrina Anastasopoulos CommBank Waurn Ponds katrina.anastasopoulos@cba.com.au

0414 889 084

Monika Straw CommBank Belmont strawmo1@cba.com.au

0475 833 276

Things you should know: Applications are subject to credit approval. Eligibility criteria and other conditions may apply to some loans. Full terms and conditions will be included in our loan o er. Fees and charges may be payable. Property information is obtained from third parties and is not intended to be advice or a professional property appraisal and should not be relied upon as such. You should also make your own enquiries and assessments before making any decisions. Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124. Australian credit licence 234945.

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GEELONG’S NEW JAPANESE FOOD DESTINATION

Experience an authentic Japanese world-class dining experience along the Surf Coast at the new Torquay Japanese Precinct.

H ig hly experienced Japanese chef deliver authentic tastes in three different venues.

TOKI – YAKINIKU HACHIBEH – SHINYA RAMEN & BAR

4-6 GILBERT STREET, TORQUAY

Toki

tokimodernjapanese.com.au

5209 1565

Shinya

5209 1722

Modern Japanese Restaurant

Ramen & Bar

Hachibeh –

Experience the popular Shinya Ramen & Bar, the perfect family dining venue with a large range menu including Ramen, Bento and Dunburi. Try our signature Tonkotsu Ramen which is slow cooked over 10 hours. Meals and drinks served by delivery robot.

Yakiniku Hachibeh is your wagyu speciality BBQ venue. Presenting premium Japanese wagyu from Aomori prefecture and Australian M9 wagyu. Delicious seafood is also on the menu with oversized king prawns and our deluxe sashimi platter.

Experience fine dining and the ambiance of Toki with modern Japanese cuisine crafted by highly experienced Japanese crew. We recommend the new summer course menu paired with the sake and wine option. Outdoor terrace seating with ocean views available.