OFFICIAL GUIDE
MELBOURNE AND VICTORIA
Welcome to RISING Melbourne’s new major festival
ACMI Reimagined Discover screen culture
Get Cosy in the Regions Think red wine and quaint accommodation
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Welcome
Melbourne City 8
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10 What's On 18
Laneways Map
24 Things To Do 36 Arts & Culture 44 Eat & Drink
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Melbourne and Victoria and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging and ask that during your travels, you respect these cultures, peoples and land.
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Melbourne’s Neighbourhoods 56 Eat 60 Drink 64 Family 68 Outdoors 72 Culture
Victoria's Regions 76 Regional Introduction 78 Regional Victoria Map
Message from the Minister Melbourne’s extensive calendar of events continues across arts, culture and sport even while we rug up as the temperature begins to drop. Fans of arts and culture have plenty to experience with the NGV Winter Masterpiece series, the return of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and the debut of Moulin Rouge! The Musical at the Regent Theatre.
Useful Information 106 Traveller Tips 107 Visitor Services 116 Tram Map 117 V/Line and Coach Map 118 Melbourne Train Map 120 City Map 122 Seasonal Offers
For sport lovers, the 2021 AFL season is in full swing and we can enjoy the return of one of the biggest Australian sporting events, the NRL State of Origin, at the MCG. Winter also provides the perfect opportunity to explore the city’s many outstanding restaurants, bars and pubs. Please enjoy everything our great city has to offer across the coming months. Hon. Martin Pakula MP Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events
Cover image: The Wilds, RISING
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Welcome
Enjoy Victoria Get into Melbourne’s creative spirit with food, fashion and any number of events during these cooler months. You won’t believe your eyes. Midyear in Melbourne and beyond brings bright blue skies and cooler temperatures, making it the perfect time to explore everything Victoria has to offer. You can still take long walks in the sunshine during the day and seek out cosy restaurants and stunning musical performances after dark. Melbourne’s creative side really shines when the days become shorter, encouraging us to embrace all the city has to offer. Locals express their personalities with fashion that will inspire style in all who wander the streets, and this is the perfect time to seek out hidden gems: bars tucked into basement spaces, unique performance spaces offering theatre, opera and dance, and restaurants heating up their pans with seasonal menus. Feel the energy created during cool days. There are artists, designers, makers and creators inspiring all around them and making Melbourne the place to be. In winter, Melbourne’s energy excites the mind. Enjoy Victoria. Brendan McClements CEO Visit Victoria
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Rob Hyatt For visitors to Melbourne, the urban Indigenous experience at Koorie Heritage Trust is unique. As cultural education manager, Rob Hyatt has a lot to do with that. “Many visitors are actually surprised they can have an Aboriginal experience in an urban setting,” says Rob, who adds the Koorie Heritage Trust plays an important role in the preservation of culture. “We are not really a museum, but more a keeping place that looks after Victoria’s unique Aboriginal cultural heritage. We carry a range of artefacts and artworks, which is important from a cultural point of view, especially as an Aboriginal person. The Koorie Heritage Trust offers two main tours. The Birrarung Wilam Walk takes in the trust and its collections, followed by a walk along the Yarra River. Then there’s the extended Scar Tree Walk that continues on
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to a protected cultural site at Yarra Park. During each tour, an Aboriginal guide explains how the land on which Melbourne is located has changed and its significance to local Kulin people. After years spent working in government, it seemed like a natural progression for Rob to take his skills to a cultural organisation.“I used to run education programs, like cultural awareness and cultural competency, so when this position came up I was able to carry on work I’d done in the past,” he explains. “Education is the largest chunk of what I do, but even that might include me doing a tour, talking to a group, or doing a little guest speaking.” “To me, being able to educate other people about that heritage, the ongoing expression of culture and survival is really important.” + koorieheritagetrust.com.au Rob Hyatt, Koorie Heritage Trust
Melbourne City
Charcoal Lane
Experience Aboriginal Victoria
Take a day to find out more about the Indigenous history of the land you’re on. 11am Stroll through the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, a significant site for local First Nations people, and learn about the thriving culture on an Aboriginal Heritage Walk. + rbg.vic.gov.au 1pm NGV Australia houses one of the biggest collections of Aboriginal art and artefacts, both ancient and contemporary, in the country. + ngv.melbourne 3pm At Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre – part of Melbourne Museum – follow the Milarri Garden Trail, an Indigenous garden, to the Forest Gallery, with its reconstruction of the Kulin Nation’s seasons. + museumsvictoria.com.au/bunjilaka 6pm Take a seat at Charcoal Lane, where native flavours are on the menu at a social enterprise restaurant working with Aboriginal people. + charcoallane.com.au
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4 Movies and More
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Wondering what to get up to this season? Here are our must-do experiences. 1 Festival of the Night
Adam Gibson
There’s no better place to spend the cooler months than in a hot tub. Head to the Deep Blue Hot Springs in Warrnambool to soak in pools of natural thermal waters and enjoy the spectacular setting. + thedeepblue.com.au
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Take a journey through the past, present and future of the moving image at the newly reimagined ACMI. The Story of the Moving Image exhibition brings the theatre to the museum in a multisensory, immersive, interactive exploration of an art form that changed the world. + acmi.net.au
5 Stay in Luxury
Discover Melbourne’s new major festival of the night. RISING will see a surge of art, music, and ceremony in the heart of the city. Ambitious in scale and impact, RISING will take place over 12 nights, with festivity, civic ceremony and latenight culture intersecting with big performances, participatory public art, music and food. + rising.melbourne Above: Museum of the Moon by Luke Jerram. University of Bristol, UK, 2017. Photography © Carolyn Eaton
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Take a seat at Melbourne’s first fully functioning urban winery, Jamsheed Wines. Watch them making wine during vintage while you enjoy a glass and a meal on the winemaking floor. + jamsheed.com.au
Melbourne’s latest five-star digs, W Melbourne, is certainly worth a visit. Stay in one of its exceptional rooms or take a seat at one of the four daring restaurants and bars. It’s the perfect spot for a staycation or to catch up with friends. + wmelbourne.com
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6 By the River
8 Take a Hike
10 See a Masterpiece
Archie Sartracom
7 Explore the Murray
9 Hit the Slopes
Catch works from some of the world’s most renowned painters, including Monet, Renoir and Degas, at NGV International for French Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, as part of the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series. (4 June – 3 October). + ngv.melbourne
Chris Hocking Andrea Sissons
Whether it’s relaxing views, a round of golf or extraordinary dining, discover luxury on the Murray at the newly opened The Sebel Yarrawonga, the perfect base to explore Sun Country. + thesebelyarrawonga.com.au
Discover the magic and excitement of Victoria’s snow resorts this winter. Carve up the slopes on skis, snowboards, and toboggans in popular spots like Mt Baw Baw, Mount Buller, Mt Buffalo, Hotham and Falls Creek. + visitvictoria.com/ski
Above: Claude Monet, French 1840–1926, Meadow with poplars c. 1875, oil on canvas, 54.6 x 65.4 cm Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Bequest of David P. Kimball in memory of his wife Clara Bertram Kimball. Photography © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. All Rights Reserved
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Melbourne City
Join an Indigenous guide from the Koorie Heritage Trust for the hourlong Birrarung Wilam Walk, where you’ll learn about the Aboriginal history of Birrarung Marr (its name means 'beside the river of mists') and its significance as a gathering place. + koorieheritagetrust.com.au
Put on your walking shoes and take to the Grampians Peak Trail where you can currently take part in two- or three-day circuits from Halls Gap. Taking in highlights like the Grand Canyon and Mount Rosea, the walk provides an intimate and unforgettable experience of dramatic peaks and panoramic views. + visitgrampians.com.au
What's On
What’s On Disney: The Magic of Animation Melbourne Winter Masterpieces
On Now
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Princess Theatre + harrypottertheplay.com Until 25 September
Toyota AFL Premiership Season Various locations + afl.com.au 1 April – 31 May
Jurassic World by Brickman Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre + thebrickman.com/ jurassicworld 13 May – 17 Oct
Melbourne Winter Masterpieces – Disney: The Magic of Animation ACMI + acmi.net.au 26 May – 6 Jun
RISING
Various locations + rising.melbourne Toyota AFL Premiership Season, MCG AFL Photos
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Lisa Tomasetti
Frozen the Musical
Melbourne Food & Wine Festival
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
June
July
Coming Soon
4 Jun – 3 Oct
30 July – 8 Aug
From Autumn
Various Locations + melbournefoodandwine.com.au
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre + thelume.com/melbourne
Melbourne Food & Wine Festival
NGV International + ngv.melbourne
August
From 8 Jun
From 13 Aug
Birrarung Marr + magicmikelive.com.au
Regent Theatre + moulinrougemusical.com
9 Jun
5 – 22 Aug
Melbourne Cricket Ground + nrl.com
Various locations + miff.com.au
Magic Mike Australia
Ampol State of Origin Game One
THE LUME Melbourne Melbourne City
Melbourne Winter Masterpieces – French Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Melbourne International Film Festival
From 9 Jun
Frozen the Musical Her Majesty’s Theatre + frozenthemusical.com.au From 12 June
Treasures of the Natural World Melbourne Museum + museumsvictoria.com.au
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A feast for the senses Truth, Beauty, Freedom, Love Moulin Rouge, The Baz Luhrmann movie released two decades ago, is an all-time favourite, and now it is coming to the stage. Moulin Rouge! The Musical will bring splendour and romance, grandeur and glory, to the Regent Theatre (from 13 August). Luhrmann has handed the task of re-creating the story of Satine and Christian to a team led by Tony Award-winning director Alex Timbers, who has remixed the story and music for a whole new audience. + moulinrougemusical.com
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Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Go On, Look Up
Food Glorious Food
Imagine this… A huge moon floating above an ice rink on the stage at one of Melbourne’s favourite outdoor venues, the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. Eat and drink under the stars backstage, as a rotating set of DJs provide the soundtrack. Then get to the ice rink via a bamboo maze of light and mirrors. That’s The Wilds, and it’s the centrepiece of RISING (26 May – 6 June), Melbourne’s newest after-dark festival. Beginning on the evening of a total lunar eclipse, this citywide event will take place over 12 nights, bringing music, performance, ceremony and food to the to the Arts Precinct, Birrarung, Chinatown, Midtown and further afield. + rising.melbourne
The tentpole program of Melbourne Food & Wine Festival’s “one year, three festivals” calendar is its Winter Edition: 10 days celebrating the Victorian capital’s incredible eating and drinking culture, built around a hub of parties and big days out at Queen Victoria Market, including a pasta party called The Big Spaghetti, and radiating across the city with oneoff feasts, tours, talks, adventures and activities. 30 July–8 August. + melbournefoodandwine.com.au
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2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season AFL Photos
Melbourne City
French Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Disney: The Magic of Animation Melbourne Winter Masterpieces
French Fancy
Footy Fever
Disney Magic
More than a hundred works are arriving at NGV International for French Impressionism from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (4 June – 3 October). This year’s Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition will feature works by some of the world’s best loved painters, including Monet, Renoir and Degas. Presented thematically, these extraordinary works, including 79 never before seen in Australia, will examine significant moments in this artistic movement. An exhibition highlight will be 16 canvases by Claude Monet depicting his favourite scenes, including his Giverny garden. + ngv.melbourne
Embrace one of Melbourne’s greatest obsessions, footy, with the start of the 2021 Toyota AFL Premiership Season. See long-devoted fans pack stadiums all winter long to cheer on their favourite team, with the action peaking in September over the Finals Series. Pick a team, rug up and join the roar of the crowds as you follow the masses to the hallowed grounds of ‘The G’, the game’s spiritual home, to revel in the excitement of one of the city's favourite pastimes. + afl.com.au
Discover the creativity and innovation of almost 100 years of Disney Animation in ACMI's latest exhibition, Disney: The Magic of Animation as part of the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces. Shown in Australia for the very first time, this exhibition contains original sketches and rare artworks from 1928 to the present day, including the latest release Raya and the Last Dragon, exclusive to Melbourne. See over 500 artworks from your favourite animations. Don't miss the chance to see how animators use colour to express emotions, and the technical skill of crafting character and storytelling. You can even step inside a scene from the Disney classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. 13 May – 17 October + acmi.net.au
ABOVE: Pierre Auguste Renoir, French 1841–1919, Dance at Bougival 1883, oil on canvas, 181.9 x 98.1 cm, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Picture Fund. Photography © Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. All Rights Reserved
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A message from the
Lord Mayor of Melbourne It may be cold outside this winter, but that’s no reason to hibernate and miss out on all that is on offer in the City of Melbourne. Make a day of it or plan a staycation and take the time to explore all that’s new in the city. For many Melburnians, winter means wrapping themselves in a woollen scarf and cheering for their sporting team. For many others, it is traditionally a season to head indoors and explore the cultural fabric of our colourful and creative city. Book tickets to one of the latest theatre productions or peruse the contemporary and internationally acclaimed art on display at one of the
city’s many galleries or exhibitions. Rug up and take a stroll through our beautiful parks and gardens, take in the waterfront views at Docklands or explore our much-loved laneways. Experience authentic Melbourne streetscapes like never before as creative artists bringing our laneways to life with lights, art and sound. See what’s new in Melbourne’s retail scene. Peruse the latest fashion in our unique laneway boutiques or browse the selection in our shopping malls. A great way to wrap up a busy day is a visit to one of the city’s sophisticated bars, restaurants or cosy cafes and experience first-hand
Melbourne’s reputation as one of the culinary capitals of the world. On behalf of the City of Melbourne, I invite you experience the magic of Melbourne in winter.
Sally Capp Lord Mayor
Little Lon Hwa Goh
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See a show, catch a festival – it’s all happening in Melbourne this season. THE LUME THE LUME Melbourne is an epic adventure into the vivid colours of Vincent Van Gogh. Why tiptoe through silent galleries to view masterpieces from afar when you can be immersed in the world of art on a grand scale? Using 150 projectors, these world-renowned artworks come to life while a symphony of sounds, aromas and tastes create an awe-inspiring multisensory experience. + thelume.com
Southbank, it’s about as Melbourne as it gets! Be sure to pick up a drink during the intermission as all takings from the bar going straight back into supporting theatre productions. + malthousetheatre.com.au
RISING Melbourne has a new annual art festival – RISING. Opening on May 26, the evening of a total lunar eclipse, the 12-day event is focused on celebrating the night. Expect plenty of public art installations, feasting, performances and music in unexpected places throughout the city for this inaugural event. + rising.melbourne
Malthouse Theatre
Harry Potter returns
Known for curating inventive and largely immersive theatrical experiences, Malthouse Theatre is a favourite with locals. Located in a renovated former brewery in
After a hiatus, muggles are being welcomed back to the spectacular world of Harry Potter. The immersion begins from the moment you arrive at The Princess Theatre, with the entire
THE LUME Melbourne
venue having been transformed for the play. Experience epic duels, extraordinary spells and see beloved characters come to life in this awardwinning production that’s playing exclusively in Melbourne. + harrypottertheplay.com For more events and things to do, visit + whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au
Banksia, Atong Atem, RISING
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Melbourne City
Believe Your Eyes
KNOT A SQUARE The unbelievable Knot - at Fed Square this winter.
SEE FEDSQ.COM/THEKNOT FOR DETAILS.
A KALEIDOSCOPE OF EXPERIENCES #ANYTHINGBUTSQUARE
Melbourne City
Laneways and Arcades Get your hit of shopping, food and art in Melbourne’s smallest streets. There’s a hidden gem around every corner.
Alley? Ready to welcome the arrival of new restaurants like Scott Pickett’s Euro bistro Chancery Lane? The laneways are there to inspire fun and folly while you explore.
They’ve kept Melbourne’s creative side tucked from mainstream view since the 1990s. And while the history of the laneways is much longer – they were created for horses and carts in the 1830s – they are now being constantly reinvented. Fancy an everchanging array of street art in Croft
There’s late-night action too. Whether you want to belt out a tune at Murmur Piano Bar or impress a date with signature cocktails and snacks at somewhere like Arlechin, you’ll discover individuality and creativity by hunting out hidden gems.
Kirk's Wine Bar, Hardware Lane Ray Reyes
Where the laneways can be gritty, Melbourne’s arcades showcase a glamorous side. Royal Arcade, the Block Arcade and Cathedral Arcade date back to the Gold Rush, when money flowed freely. These days, the historical elements – stained glass, beautiful floor tiles and chiming clocks – are accompanied by independent retailers selling everything from high fashion to vinyl records. Come in from the cold and enjoy them all.
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Laneways Map
Discover Melbourne's Laneways
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Fuel up at 5 Block Place, a pedestrian laneway crammed full of hole-in-thewall coffee shops andImmigration cafes. From Immigration Museum Museum there, head downstairs to hunt for vinyl treasure at Basement Discs or turn left to step onto the mosaiced floors of beautiful Block Arcade.
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Nearby 4 Presgrave Place stands out for its kitschy, framed artwork and Banksyinspired rat sculptures. Squeeze into tiny Bar Americano for daytime espressos or a world-class cocktail.
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3 Howey Place’s glass and iron canopy is all that remains of the famed Cole’s Book Arcade, that was Melbourne's heart and soul during the nineteenth century. Glassfronted boutiques selling fashionable clothing now line the laneway.
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Fancy a lunchtime bite? Sample flavours from around the world in 2 Hardware Lane, where you can dine al fresco or nestle into a cosy spot indoors. Head to the rooftop of Campari House for a cocktail or refresh with a beer at the Golden Monkey.
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Head to 1 Drewery Lane for Melbourne street art with a unique twist. This laneway is covered in a mosaic of more than a thousand handmade tiles, created by the families and friends of war veterans, in honour of nearby Legacy House.
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Just the Highlights
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See the best of Melbourne, including parts that are sure to surprise, with a tour guide.
Healesville Sanctuary
State of Grace, Drinking History Tours
A New Vision
Melbourne Mission
Tippling Tour
It’s one of the original tour companies and keeps adding to its offerings. For a great overview of the city, book Hidden Secrets Tours’ Melbourne Lanes and Arcades itinerary. Our new favourite, however, is the SLOW Melbourne tour that encourages people already well acquainted with the city to reconnect, listen to its soundscapes and engage anew. There are great food tours, too, including one focused on cafe culture. Accessible itineraries also available. + hiddensecretstours.com
Are there parts of Melbourne you want to visit, but a lack of a wheels has held you back? Around and About offers a day-long itinerary that includes city highlights, Brighton’s beach boxes, a Westgate crossing to Williamstown, and a trip to Healesville Sanctuary. Take a visiting friend for a great day out where you’ll both see different aspects of this great city. The company also organises day tours to popular spots like Phillip Island and the Yarra Valley. + aroundandabout.com.au
Have a laugh and raise a glass with Drinking History Tours. A guide will lead you through Melbourne’s streets, telling tales of yore and accompanying you to three hidden bars. The Scary Tales and Hidden Ales tour even uncovers the city’s supernatural side, visiting the city’s first graveyard and delving into the city’s dark history of ghosts and murderers. If you’re interested in Melbourne’s distilling story, join the Whisky Bars & Gin Joints tour. + drinkinghistorytours.com
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Melbourne Food Experiences
Just Eat It
Pedal Power
Discover the city’s alternative side with Wayward Wanders. It offers tours that introduce guests to the projects, people and community groups saving the planet. Check out community gardens, reclaimed spaces and social-enterprise businesses on a four-hour walking tour. If your interests are more artistic, roam through Fitzroy and Collingwood, investigating street art, the music scene and the city’s history of protest on the Street Art and Culture tour. + waywardwanders.com.au
Allan Campion is a well-known local chef and author, and Melbourne Food Experiences is his company, offering tours with taste. Spend the day visiting markets, learning about native foods, and sampling the best of everything the city has to offer from handmade chocolates to farmhouse cheeses. If you’re from out of town, let MFE organise an entire gourmet weekend. Just book your hotel, then enjoy cocktails at an underground bar, a full day tour and a VIP dining experience at a top city restaurant. + melbournefoodexperiences. com.au
Take to two wheels with Melbourne By Bike. Join a fun, highly knowledgeable guide for a four-hour personalised two-wheel tour that takes in both Melbourne highlights and some hidden gems. You’ll stick close to the city, cruising along the Yarra River, past the sports precinct and through Fitzroy Gardens. There are also guided Capital City Trail tours and a loop ride to St Kilda and back. + melbournebybike.com
Easey's, Wayward Wanders Tianna Eger
Melbourne By Bike
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Melbourne City
Different Strokes
Live the French way There’s a luxurious sleep in, then there’s breakfast in bed. Sofitel Melbourne On Collins 25 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria. Book your stay at sofitel-melbourne.com.au PARIS – MELBOURNE – SYDNEY – LONDON – NEW YORK – BEIJING – BALI
SEA LIFE Melbourne
Things to do
Things to Do Whether you’ve got a day to fill or are on a week’s holiday, there’s so much to see and do in Melbourne. You’ll be spoiled for choice. When was the last time you had some real fun? The sort that makes you feel as though you’re a kid again and leaves you feeling exhausted but content? There are so many options for frivolity and entertainment in Melbourne, you’ll likely never be able to fit in everything you want to do. Whether you’ve got the family in tow or are stepping out with friends, we’ve come up with a selection of diversions. Some will seem like child’s play, others will transport you to another world. All of them will leave you wanting more.
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Take It Inside When you’ve got kids to entertain and the weather isn’t kind, head indoors. SEA LIFE Melbourne is home to all their favourite water-dwelling critters, from penguins to crocodiles. Plus, you can spend hours staring at sharks and rays swimming around you in the oceanarium. Become part of the image at ArtVo, an interactive gallery of optical illusions where you place yourself into the frame. All you need is a camera. If they need to burn off some energy, get them to lace up their skates at O’Brien Icehouse. You can hire all the gear there, too. + visitsealife.com + artvo.com.au + obrienicehouse.com.au
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Holey Moley
Melbourne Zoo
Treat Yourself
When Darkness Falls
Old Faves, New Ways
The cooler months are the perfect time for cosseting, so book a session at Sense of Self. The ethereal space in a former Collingwood warehouse combines bathing, massage and mindfulness. If you’re looking to up your grooming game, you can relax and let the geniuses at Miss Fox look after you. Whether you need a new haircut, treatment for troubled skin or a good waxing, this self-care sanctuary is the place to be. Guys can get in on the action at Manhor, a men’s salon and spa where facials, nail care, wet shaves, massages and more are on the menu. + sos-senseofself.com + missfox.com.au + manhor.com.au
There’s no need to hit a bar when night time comes around. Why not see the banks of the Yarra from a different angle with the Moonlight Kayak Tour with Kayak Melbourne? You’ll start with onboard fish and chips before paddling under bridges and past Southbank and Flinders Street Station. Satisfy the teenager within at Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq. There are arcade games, bumper cars, bowling lanes and VR experiences, which add up to heaps of fun. Get your putt on at Holey Moley, the indoor mini golf course with a touch of nostalgia. Play 18 holes then hit the high notes in a karaoke room. + kayakmelbourne.com.au + archiebrothers.com.au + holeymoley.com.au
They’re classics for a reason, but you can do Melbourne’s best-known attractions a little differently. The view from Eureka Skydeck is always an eyeful, but test your mettle on the Skydeck Plank. Using virtual reality glasses, you’ll shuffle out over the city 285 metres below. Hope your balance is good. Take an hour out and do Yoga in the Sky in one of Melbourne Star’s cabins (book a week in advance). Take a behind-the-scenes tour or get up close to a giraffe or seal when you book one of the Animal Encounters at Melbourne Zoo. + eurekaskydeck.com.au + melbournestar.com + zoo.org.au
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Melbourne – Things to Do
Sense of Self Oli Sansom
Golder Square, RISING Eugene Hyland
Welcome to It starts on the night of total lunar eclipse. Melbourne’s first festival of the night is coming to enliven the city. RISING (26 May – 6 June) takes the place of Melbourne International Arts Festival and White Night Melbourne, bringing together music, performance art and food, all under a full moon. The city’s laneways, venues and public spaces will come alive across 12 nights with bold epic and intimate experiences and events. The Yarra River (Birrarung) is the spine of the festival, where hundreds of lanterns, including a 200-metrelong, glowing eel, will float on its surface for Wandering Stars. The Golden Square Car Park in Chinatown
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is transformed into a spiraling art exhibition space with a rooftop bar. Other highlights include acclaimed Melbourne companies Chunky Move and Lucy Guerin Inc creating original performance works for the festival, while the internationally lauded Back to Back Theatre is staging a retrospective of three seminal theatre works. Keep an eye out for the Melbourne Art Trams as you move around the city. The program returns in 2021 with all designs by First Peoples artists. The Melbourne Town Hall hosts communal feasts, including Late Night Yum Cha, Tjanabi—a celebration of First Peoples culinary traditions, and The Dinner Party, a four-course banquet with a menu
by four of Melbourne’s best chefs. The live music line-up, featuring Julia Jacklin, Marlon Williams, The Necks and Barkaa, will happen across iconic venues such as Max Watts, The Comedy Theatre and the Melbourne Recital Centre. One of the big attractions is sure to be The Wilds at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, a supernatural forest of ice-skating, art, music and moonlight. Guests will enter through a bamboo forest and encounter mirrored illusions, tunnels of light, sculpture and video art, before enjoying the return of a beloved tradition—iceskating on the bowl’s stage. + rising.melbourne
Happy Birthday, Trees This year, the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne celebrates its 175th anniversary. We asked the Gardens’ director and chief executive, Tim Entwisle for three of his favourite places within Melbourne’s favourite green zone.
1 Oak Lawn This is top of my list for the variety and majesty of the oaks, but equally for the calming landscape they create. It’s just as beautiful in winter when the woody architecture of each tree is revealed and the daffodils are out. Children love the thousands of leaves to play in, too.
2 Grey Garden This slightly out-of-the-way part of the Gardens, flanking the steps down from Temple of the Winds to the Director’s Honour Board, is a creative and fun space with a focus on the grey and glaucous.
3 The Eastern Lawn view
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There are so many stunning views in the Gardens but this one, looking towards the city across expansive green lawns flanked with plants from all over the world, is the best. + rbg.vic.gov.au
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne Reconnect with nature in an inner-city oasis. Home to breathtaking landscapes, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne is considered among the world's finest botanic gardens. Venture inside to explore curated Living Collections and discover specimens from across the globe, as well as rare native species. Wander between succulents erupting from the earth at Guilfoyle’s Volcano (pictured) and step beneath the lush canopy in Fern Gully. Or simply roll out a picnic rug by Ornamental Lake and spend your day relaxing. Tram: Route 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to stop 19 Open: Daily, 7.30am until 7.30pm Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne t 03 9252 2429 w rbg.vic.gov.au Find us on:
W Hotel Slip into Melbourne's first luxury lifestyle hotel, fashionably nestled in Flinders Lane. W Melbourne takes its design cues from the city's laneway culture, but adds major glamour to the grit. Extending the laneway culture inside, 294 bold rooms and suites peel back the layers and revel in the city’s history, with multiple restaurants and bars to amp up your stay. Detox in the state-of-the-art FIT gym then retox with a dip and a sip in WET® the pool. Tram: Number 58 to Flinders Lane/Market St or 109, 11, 12 or 48 to William St/Collins St Train: Flinders Street Station Open: Daily 408 Flinders Lane, Melbourne t 9113 8800 w wmelbourne.com Find us on:
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queen victoria market Queen Victoria Market is Melbourne’s most iconic market and has been the heart and soul of the city for more than 140 years. Home to over 600 small businesses, it’s a great place to discover fresh and specialty produce, handmade and local products, great coffee and food, souvenirs and clothing. Shopping at the Market has always been one of life’s great pleasures. It’s not just the abundance of fresh food, it’s the friendly banter with the traders, the vibrant and multicultural atmosphere, the special events and festivals, and the sense of belonging that comes with a trip to the much-loved Queen Victoria Market. Open Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Also open seasonally on Wednesday evenings for themed night markets. For trading hours and what’s on visit qvm.com.au
A great way to explore the Market is with the Ultimate Foodie Tour, a guided walking tour where you’ll indulge in some of the best food the Market has to offer. Bookings essential at qvm.com.au/tours
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Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street Conveniently located in the heart of Melbourne’s city centre with easy access to public transport, Hilton Melbourne Little Queen Street is your perfect base to explore all that Melbourne has to offer. Taking up residency in the historically significant Equity Chambers, the building’s old world charm has been respected and original features restored with enhanced modern lifestyle amenities, offering a unique experience in which Melbourne’s past and present converge. For a taste of Melbourne’s dining and drinking scene, enjoy Luci restaurant for contemporary Australian cuisine by Executive Chef Sam Moore or visit The Douglas Club for the cocktails capturing the golden age of travel. 18 Little Queen Street, Melbourne t 03 9116 8888 w melbournelittlequeenstreet.hilton.com Find us on:
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Melbourne Star Observation Wheel Melbourne Star Observation Wheel, located right in the heart of the Docklands, is an iconic Melbourne attraction. In 2021, it welcomed its two-millionth guest. Come experience the star attraction of Melbourne and snuggle in your very own cosy winter cabin, enjoy Peter Rowland catering or come celebrate school holidays with Kids Fly Free*. Prepare for take-off at Melbourne Star. Special offer: Present this ad for 20% off full-price general admission tickets *T&Cs apply Open: Daily; May–Aug 11am-6.30pm; Sep–Apr, 11am to 9.30pm; Christmas Day and ANZAC Day 1pm–9.30pm Ticket sales end and gates close 15 minutes prior to advertised closing time. Tram: Route 35, 70 or 86 to stop D11, free from CBD 101 Waterfront Way, Docklands t 03 8688 9688 w melbournestar.com Find us on:
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Tram: Route 48 or 75 to stop 12 or 70 to stop 7C Train: To Richmond or Jolimont Station MCG Tours: Daily, every 30 minutes between 10am to 3pm Australian Sport Museum: Daily from 10am to 5pm Alternative trading hours apply on event days. Please visit our website for information.
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MCG and Australian Sport Museum Come to the inner sanctum of the Melbourne Cricket Ground and discover what makes Australia such a great sporting country. Follow in the footsteps of greatness at the MCG Ever wanted to see behind the scenes at the mighty 'G? Experience an unforgettable MCG Tour. Access all areas, including player change rooms, the Ron Casey Media Centre, and members-only areas of the Melbourne Cricket Club such as the Long Room. You’ll also walk along
the sidelines of the hallowed arena. Walk in the steps of great sporting legends.
Discover more at the Australian Sports Museum The Australian Sports Museum isn’t your typical museum. It’s an exciting, interactive and everchanging experience where the latest technology has been used to create immersive exhibits and galleries; including cricket, Australian football, the Olympics, Sport Australia Hall of Fame, Victorian Racing
Gallery and the reimagined Game On! interactive space. Collect your wristband and interact with the exhibits as you learn about Australian culture through sport!
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Port Phillip Ferries Escape the city and take a cruise to the coastal towns of Portarlington or Geelong. Enjoy wineries, seafood and the charm of Portarlington on the Bellarine Peninsula, or the vibrant cultural city and attractive waterfront of Geelong. Our experience is beyond just a ferry service. Think onboard licensed cafe, free Wi-Fi, free bike racks, charging stations, friendly staff and endless scenic views. And there’s always a chance to spot a dolphin, seal or penguin. Tram: Route 35, 70 or 75 to stop D3 Train: To Southern Cross Station Schedule: Visit portphillipferries.com.au for the most up-to-date schedule. 131 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands t 03 9514 8959 w portphillipferries.com.au Find us on:
Melbourne Zoo Meet more than 320 different animal species from around the world just 10 minutes from the city centre. Stroll through lush rainforests where tigers and elephants roam and monkeys swing in the trees. See platypus, Tassie devils, reptiles and frogs, and head into an underwater world with little penguins and seals. Don’t miss the lions and snow leopards too! Make your visit extra special by upgrading your next visit with a special animal encounter – meet our giraffes, gorillas, orang-utans and more! Tram: 58 to stop 26 Melbourne Zoo Train: Upfield Line to Royal Park Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm Elliott Avenue, Parkville t 1300 966 784 w zoo.org.au/Melbourne
Icebar
IceBar Melbourne Keeping things a fun and frosty -10°C here in Melbourne all year round! Get rugged up before you head inside Australia’s only ice bar. It’s the perfect place to cosy up with a date, party with friends or chill with the family! Special offer: 15% off Deluxe Entry. Includes snow gear, cocktail and a shot. Use code: deluxe15. Online bookings essential. The Atrium, Federation Square, Melbourne t 1300 ICEBAR w icebarmelbourne.com Find us on:
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Bluey’s Big Play Darren Thomas
Culture for Kids
Arts & Culture Creative, inspirational, historical. They’re words you can use to describe Melbourne, where you’ll find all of these ideas in spades. You don’t need to tell us that Melbourne has enough arts to keep even the most insatiable culture vulture satisfied. It’s there on city laneways and in public squares. Galleries and theatres are open, and music has returned to venues, both indoors and out. Whether you’re five years old or 50, there are any number of enriching entertainment options available to explore. Some of them won’t even cost you any money. It doesn’t matter whether the sun is up or night has arrived, you’ll have so many decisions to make when you’re craving culture in Melbourne.
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They’ll go on an exciting journey at Plans for the Planet: Olaf Breuning for Kids (from 18 July) at NGV International. The contemporary artist draws on pop culture, video games and movies of his youth to create drawings, many of which have been turned into animations for this large-scale participatory exhibition. Bluey's a favourite in many houses and now she's hitting Arts Centre Melbourne for Bluey’s Big Play (18 June – 11 July). The really little ones will love the dancing, digging and general fun at Melbourne Museum’s Pauline Gandel Children’s Gallery. It’s the place to be for kids younger than five. + ngv.melbourne + artscentremelbourne.com.au + museumsvictoria.com.au
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Small Galleries, Big Ideas
There’s always something free happening at Fed Square, from morning meditations to musical performances. Check the website for daily events. Enjoy the winter sunshine while exploring the public art scattered around the city. There are many to choose from, but some favourites include Deborah Halpern’s Angel at Birrarung Marr and Cow Up A Tree, John Kelly’s work at Docklands. Download the self-guided Indigenous Sound Trail, created by Wurundjeri Elders, musicians and artists, to discover the traditional history of the land Abbotsford Convent stands on. There’s also a selfguided Social History Tour. + fedsquare.com + abbotsfordconvent.com.au
Better known as a bar owner, Matt Bax decided to shake up the art world when he opened a huge contemporary art space in Clifton Hill called Grau Projekt. There’s a new artist every six weeks, with each show celebrated with a one-off cocktail created by the team. In Collingwood, visit Backwoods Gallery, which promotes the street art scene and has showed the likes of Mic Porter, Rone and Ghostpatrol. For more than 30 years, Flinders Lane’s Anna Schwartz Gallery has shown some of Australia and the world’s most visionary artists. It represents practitioners including Shaun Gladwell, Mikala Dwyer and Mike Parr. + grauprojekt.com + backwoods.gallery + annaschwartzgallery.com
Melbourne’s Hidden History Did you know there are a dozen museums and galleries at University of Melbourne? One of them is the Grainger Museum, dedicated to the life, works and collections of Percy Grainger, a Melbourne musician and composer, born in Brighton in 1882, who achieved fame around the world. Find out more about the Gold Rush on a tour of the Old Treasury Building, where you can check out the vaults and rare documents from the era. Melbourne’s Immigration Museum can be found in Old Customs House, and the story of the building and the officers who worked here during the 19th century is told in the Customs Gallery. + grainger.unimelb.edu.au + oldtreasurybuilding.org.au + museumsvictoria.com.au/ immigrationmuseum
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Discover a Natural Treasure The rarest, oldest and most incredible objects from history are on show at Melbourne Museum. Melbourne Museum is always packed with fascinating exhibits but this winter get set to be enthralled by a whole new glimpse into the natural world and the objects that influenced humanity. In conjunction with London’s Natural History Museum, Treasures of the Natural World arrives in Melbourne on 12 June. You’ll have the opportunity to see the most fascinating treasures collected from right across the world. There’s
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a meteorite that fell to Earth all the way from Mars in 1919, the 717gram Latrobe gold nugget that was originally discovered in Victoria, and a 200-million-year-old Ichthyosaurus fossil, as well as items from Charles Darwin’s personal collection. More than 200 artefacts, all of them unique, extremely rare, mysterious and astonishing, will be on show. Get up close to these incredible objects and discover their stories. You’re sure to come out of the exhibition with a new appreciation for the world, our biggest treasure. + museumsvictoria.com.au
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Symphony Highlights
With four theatres and the huge, outdoor Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Arts Centre Melbourne is the city’s premier performance space. This season, the Australian Ballet returns to perform John Cranko’s epic version of Romeo and Juliet (27 August – 4 September), which premiered in 1962. There’s also a pared-back, familyfriendly production of Shakespeare’s classic comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream (14–24 July), and the Jonathan Biggins one-man show, The Gospel According to Paul (11–23 May). The Paul in question is, of course, reforming, rabble-rousing politician, Paul Keating. + artscentremelbourne.com.au
After a $40 million makeover, ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image) now offers visitors an unparalleled insight into the history of screen culture. At the central exhibition, The Story of the Moving Image, the museum’s designers and creators have brought together physical objects and digital displays for an incredible interactive experience that traverses time and cultures. A handheld device, called the Lens, allows visitors to ‘collect’ objects of interest as they move through the display that are then curated into an online collection to delve into later. + acmi.net.au
Catch the remainder of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra’s 2021 season. Concertmaster, Sophie Rowell leads the orchestra and Scottish accordion virtuoso, James Crabb in a celebration of the work of JS Bach and English composer Sally Beamish (3–5 June). One of Australia’s most successful musical exports, Nick Carter, returns home to conduct a program that includes Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony (24–26 June). There’s also Meow Meow’s Pandemonium (21–22 May) that sees the MSO team with the cabaret and comedy performer. + mso.com.au
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WH AT ’ S ON AT THE LIFESPAN OF A FACT by Jeremy Kareken & David Murrell and Gordon Farrell
15 MAY — 3 JULY Nadine Garner, Steve Mouzakis and Karl Richmond star in the Australian premiere of this hit Broadway comedy, a somewhat accurate, sort of fictional, mostly true story about the slippery nature of facts.
THE TRUTH
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5 JUNE — 10 JULY Join a cast including Stephen Curry and Bert LaBonté as they unravel a web of fiction, delusion and hypocrisy in a hilarious masterpiece of marital manipulations.
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Following the wild success of Calamity Jane, Virginia Gay ups the ante with a gender-flipped, music-filled take on Edmond Rostand’s literary classic – a modern love letter to language, desire and the magic of theatre.
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For more than 35 years Arts Centre Melbourne has been the centrepiece of the city’s arts precinct. Every day it hosts worldclass performances – theatre, music, dance, circus and more – across its stages. Home of Culture Arts Centre Melbourne is bigger than most people realise. It has three venues: the Theatres Building beneath the spire; Hamer Hall, near the Yarra River, its premier concert
and performance venue; and the huge outdoor Sidney Myer Music Bowl. It is also home to a number of companies, including the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, the Australian Ballet and Melbourne Theatre Company.
More to See Explore the local music scene at the Australian Music Vault. This free exhibition delves into the contemporary music scene through digital experiences and iconic music objects.
Protagonist Jason Lau
On the weekend, check out the Sunday Market, where local artisans sell beautiful handmade goods, including arts, crafts and delicious delicacies.
Take a Break Before a show or during the day, there are a number of eateries to sate appetites. Break for coffee or a quick lunch at Protagonist in the forecourt. Classic cocktails and a modern Australian menu feature at The Barre, making it perfect for a preshow wine, dinner or a late-night drink. + artscentremelbourne.com.au
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Pizza Pizza Pizza
Up All Night
Eat & Drink Melbourne serves it up when it comes to gourmet experiences. Global flavours at all times of the day and night, and at every possible budget, mean you’ll never go hungry. Melburnians are proof it is possible to turn eating into a 24-hour event. From the time we leave our doors each morning and stop to chat to our favourite barista to late-night cocktails and accompanying snacks, it’s a quest to eat and drink the city’s best. There’s a diverse range of cuisines on offer – you want Hong Kong egg waffles or a curry made from Vegemite, you got it – as well as a sustained focus on local, seasonal produce. It’s the same for celebrating over a drink. Relaxed beer gardens, rooftop bars and excellent wine bars are just some of the choices you can make.
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If you’re looking for late-night eats, you’re covered. Grab a slice or the whole pie at Pizza Pizza Pizza, which opens till 3am on Friday and Saturday nights. Got a hankering for roast suckling pig after midnight? Supper Inn – open till 2.30 in the morning – is the place to go, and a favourite with Melbourne’s chefs. In the heart of Chinatown you’ll find a little bit of Mexico. Bodega Underground will sort you out for mezcal and tacos – there are plenty of vegetarian options too – until 3am. + pizzapizzapizza.com.au + Supper Inn, 15 Celestial Avenue, Melbourne + bodegaunderground.com.au
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It’s Wine Time
Time for Tea
Turn your night around when you step into one of Melbourne’s cool and quirky bars. Fitzroy’s Bad Frankie only serves spirits that have been produced in Australia. Plus, there’s a jaffle menu for when hunger hits. Union Electric is all about good times, great drinks, awesome music and there's a hidden rooftop gin garden to fulfil your Melbourne laneway cocktail bar dreams.Forget about winter chills when you immerse yourself in the tropical decor and tiki drinks at The LuWow. + badfrankie.com + unionelectric.com.au + theluwow.com
It’s all about natural and lowintervention wines at Embla, the city bar that’s known as much for its uncomplicated approach to food as it is for its drinks list. Female winemakers are the focus at Juliet Melbourne, a cosy basement space with a soul soundtrack. Stop by for a glass at Glou, with the option to take some home. This sustainable wine dispensary buys big batches of the good stuff from local producers and dishes it out to customers in refillable bottles to cut down on waste. + embla.com.au + julietmelbourne.com.au + glou.com.au
High tea, that is. Strangers Corridor only serves its traditional high tea on weekdays when Parliament isn’t sitting. Why? It’s located in a room within Parliament House usually reserved for politicians. The sweets, from macarons to ‘lamingtarts’, are the focus of Om Nom Kitchen’s delectable weekend high teas. They first served it in 1883, so you know the high tea at The Windsor Hotel is going to be both traditional and satisfying. Savoury tarts, tiny sandwiches, scones and sweets are all dished up on tiered platters. + parliament.vic.gov.au + omnom.kitchen + thehotelwindsor.com.au
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Small is Beautiful
Gippsland in the City Eaglehawk Creek pork and leek pie, roasted onion Thom Rigney
Farmer’s Daughters
Chef Alejandro Saravia’s Farmer’s Daughters, a three-storey deli, restaurant and bar, is an ode to the region. He might be from South America, but chef Alejandro Saravia’s heart lies in a part of Victoria a few hours’ drive from Melbourne. “My connection to Gippsland began when I first visited the region,” he says. “I felt a deep connection to the place, its people and the landscape, which very much reminded me of my home in native Peru. The relationship between Gippsland producers and the land made me feel at home instantly
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Alejandro Saravia
– it echoed the traditions of my homeland.”
inspiration. As winter sets in, that won’t change.
Having already launched and run successful Peruvian restaurant Pastuso, his latest venture is even more visionary. The stunning Farmer’s Daughters runs across three levels. Downstairs is the delicatessen and cafe, open all day and offering a casual dining experience around an open kitchen. The next level is the chic restaurant with its ‘campfire kitchen’ aesthetic. The rooftop bar is an urban oasis for drinks and bar snacks.
“Our menu is inspired by the seasons and therefore ever-changing,” Alejandro explains. “That’s why we’re looking to include pine mushrooms, sourced and foraged from different farms in Gippsland, into the winter menu.
Throughout the entire venue – the drinks served, the food on the plate, the decor – Gippsland has been the
“As in summer, we’ll also be incorporating garlic from Mirboo Farm into the winter menu, which will hero more traditional, hearty dishes that focus on warm and earthy flavours while still maintaining a fresh and enjoyable approach.” + farmersdaughters.com.au
These three eateries are looking at delicious food through a sustainable lens.
Atiyah
Street Art
Good Choices
Now That’s Inclusive
Its name means ‘gift of love’ in Lebanese Arabic, and that’s what the folks at Atiyah in Federation Square are offering. Therese Helou and her son-in-law Ben Armstrong have come up with a menu of tasty street food – traditional dips and manakish (flatbread) with sweet and savoury toppings – that’s not just good for those tucking in, but also does its part for the environment. In fact, Atiyah is the only zero-carbon street food restaurant run on 100 per cent renewables in Australia. + atiyah.life
Most people who care about the planet are cutting back on the amount of animal protein they consume. That’s the ethos behind Vex Dining, where chef and co-owner Florian Ribul oversees the kitchen. “Veg forward” is how he describes the menu, which changes regularly, but there’s also a low-waste approach. Rather than throw away turnip leaves, for instance, they might be fermented for use later. It extends to the wine choices, too, with the team going for producers using ethical farming techniques. + vexdining.com
Chef Nornie Bero is originally from the Torres Strait Islands, but she’s on a mission to bring native ingredients to the forefront of Australian cuisine. At her Yarraville cafe Mabu Mabu, she serves up dishes like kangaroo tail bourguignon and namas, an island dish of kingfish cured in coconut and lime. Ingredients are often wild harvested, but everything is seasonal and sustainable. Nornie also hired a diverse team to work alongside her and to make her food as inclusive as possible, uses halal meats and offers vegan options. + mabumabu.com.au
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Do the Right Thing
Live a Little Finer
There’s no need to leave the city when a world of luxury exists under one roof at Crown Melbourne.
The leaves have changed colour and cooler days are on their way. Heat up your winter by heading straight to Crown Melbourne, where an array of entertainment, retail and dining is waiting to be explored.
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Family Fun
Night on the Town
Challenge the family to a game at Kingpin, where ten-pin bowling, laser tag and arcade games propose fun for the whole family, or visit Village Cinemas and watch the latest blockbuster movies come to life on the big screen. If you’re seeking the perfect Mother’s Day celebration, why not spoil mum with a decadent afternoon tea at Crown’s Conservatory venue.
Winter in Melbourne means football, and there’s no better place to cheer on your team than at Crown. Conveniently situated in close proximity to both the MCG and Marvel Stadium, you can meet up with friends at The Pub for a beer before you head to the big game, or stay a while and immerse yourself in the excitement amongst the big screens at the Sports Bar. For those seeking a one of a kind dining
Conservatory
experience, you’ll ¬find restaurants serving up some of the world’s finest cuisines, including contemporary Japanese at Nobu as well as French classics at Bistro Guillaume. Entertainment comes alive at Crown, with shows from Anthony Callea, Cosentino and Dragon taking centre stage at The Palms, Crown’s live music and theatre venue.
The Luxe Life Peruse the latest fashion of the season at Crown’s luxury retail precinct, where you’ll find Louis Vuitton, Salvatore Ferragamo, Prada and more. While you’re there, why not visit the latest newcomer in the precinct, Crown Cellar & Co., which offers a range of premium wines and spirits from around the globe. Led by sommeliers Chris Crawford and Matt Brooke, who have more than 35 years of combined experience
in the wine industry, this carefully curated selection includes some of the ¬newest drops available in Crown’s world-class restaurants. Now there’s a great reason to raise a glass. + crownmelbourne.com.au
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Local Gems Finish off any outfit with a flourish by choosing jewellery created locally. Enter the Collins Street studio of Kozminsky to find pieces of artistry and beauty, created by both the in-house designers and other contemporary artists. If you want to find out more about opals, visit Lightning Ridge. See how the gems are mined, watch them being cut and purchase one that suits. Lord Coconut specialises in jewellery and cuff inks for men, with designs from more than 40 Australian designers represented in its display cases. + kozminsky.com.au + opals.net.au + lordcoconut.com
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Shop There’s no reason you can’t look beyond the surface when it comes to what you buy. Melbourne designers and retailers are focusing on local and sustainable. From tiny indie boutiques to established department stores, Melbourne offers a cornucopia of retail experiences. In recent times, however, we’ve started to rethink our shopping strategy. Today, there are two major themes that dominate in any thinking customer’s purchasing wish list; they want what’s created close to home, to support the local economy, and they are keen to move beyond fashion and other purchases that are here today and passé tomorrow. Sustainability is key to the retail world and you’d better believe you can find what the planet needs in Melbourne. Reuse, recycle and become more informed – that’s the new shopping motto.
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The Quirk Factor
Layer up with classically tailored pieces featuring a relaxed, timeless fit at Elka Collective. The line of trenches, leather jackets and blazers will keep you toasty for many winters to come. The winter designs at Alpha60 range from easy-wearing to stylishly sculptural, most often in hues that will never date so you can love them for years. Check out the offerings from more than 170 local, independent creators at Design A Space. You’ll be able to give your entire winter wardrobe a refresh. + elkacollective.com + alpha60.com.au + designaspace.com.au
Winter doesn’t have to mean basic black and shades of grey. Established Melbourne label Obus brings a rainbow of colours and striking prints to every collection. Princess Highway is another local designer, this time taking inspiration from vintage finds for its wide range of designs, including knitwear. Looking for the next big thing? Take some time on the weekend to hit Rose Street Artists’ Market, where fashion and accessories designers show their latest wares. + obus.com.au + princesshighway.com.au + rosestmarket.com.au
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Winter Warmers
Do your bit for sustainable fashion by buying something preloved. The eyecatching window at Shag is just the start of the treasures within. Sourced from the 1920s to the '70s, this is vintage fashion at its finest. If you love to fossick, RetroStar Vintage Clothing is almost like a warehouse and is excellent for vintage band t-shirts. If your tastes run to more contemporary designers, try Bruce, a consignment store where you might find Gucci or Comme des Garçons pieces from a couple of seasons ago. + shagmelbourne.com + retrostar.com.au + shopbruce.com.au
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Time for Change Fast Fastfashion fashionis isout, out,and and sustainability sustainabilityis isin. in. Here Hereare arethree threeMelbourne Melbournelabels labels leading leadingthe thecharge. charge.
HoMie
When a one-off t-shirt they’d produced for their Homelessness of Melbourne Facebook page proved incredibly successful, Nick Pearce and Marcus Crook launched HoMie. The streetwear label, which began in 2015, manufactures locally and donates all profits to homelessness projects. Each month, the shop hosts a VIP day, when young people experiencing homelessness can pick out five new pieces of clothing, get a haircut and
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have lunch. Realising new clothes don’t fix the problem, Nick and Marcus launched the Pathway Project to provide retail training to those same young people. “We make a commitment to each young person who does the program,” says Nick. “We’re not churning out massive numbers, but it’s lifechanging stuff.”
Ready to update your workout gear? Consider Elle Evans Swimwear, where owner Ellie Evans uses a luxurious fabric called Econyl, produced using ocean waste, to create both activewear and cool cozzies. To minimise waste, she makes each piece to order and also closes the loop by accepting any Elle Evans pieces customers have worn to death and sending them for recycling. + homie.com.au + arnsdorf.com.au + elleevansswimwear.com.au
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While working in New York, Jade Sarita Arnott became disillusioned with the fashion industry and headed home to relaunch Arnsdorf. It was 2017, and Jade knew she wanted to focus on sustainability and transparency. Now, every limitedrun piece is made in the Melbourne factory, with lifetime repairs offered for each garment. “We also have more control over the little things,” she says of the change. “The industry standard is still to put a plastic sleeve over every garment in the factory, but we never do that.”
Lightning Ridge Opal Mines Join the Le Souëf family to learn about the most beautiful gemstone in the world. With more than 50 yearsʼ experience mining, cutting and exporting opals, we can teach you about all eight varieties available in Australia and how they are cut, polished and valued. Visit our showroom for a unique, interactive, obligationfree lesson, then browse our huge range of internationally guaranteed opals. Tram: Route 19, 57 or 59 to stop 2 Open: Mon–Fri, 9.30am to 5.30pm. Weekends by appointment. 94 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne t 03 9654 4444 w opals.net.au Find us on:
SHOP like a local
Explore Melbourne City for the best winter fashion, beauty pampering or a great book for your staycation. Make Collins234 your first city destination.
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Rose St
The Rose St. Artists’ Market Found in the heart of eclectic Fitzroy, The Rose St. Artists’ Market showcases everything from quirky homewares and stunning fashion through to intricate jewellery and unique paintings. So if you’re a lover of all things handmade then look no further. Come along and experience it for yourself. Tram: Number 11 or 96 from city to stop 16 Open: Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 4pm 60 Rose Street, Fitzroy t 03 9419 5529 w rosestmarket.com.au Find us on:
Arts Centre Melbourne Sunday Market On Sundays from 10am to 4pm, local artisans set up stalls along St Kilda Road and showcase their unique, handmade goods, ranging from arts and crafts to freshly made edible delicacies. You’ll be sure to find one-of-a-kind treasures for a unique gift or treat for yourself. Open: Sun, 10am to 4pm 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne t 1300 182 183 w artscentremelbourne.com.au
The Tea Rooms 1892 Located at the Block Arcade, The Tea Rooms 1892 is home to the original Hopetoun Tearooms. Indulge in a truly unique experience from the historical settings to the delectable selection of savouries and sweets. Book your high tea online. Open: Mon - Fri 8am to 5.30pm, Sat - Sun 9am to 5.30pm Shop 1 & 2, The Block Arcade, 280 Collins St, Melbourne. w thetearooms1892.com.au Find us on:
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Venture Melbourne Eat
Melbourne’s Neighbourhoods
Delightful Bites If you’re keen to explore different cuisines, head to some of Melbourne’s neighbourhoods – close to the city and further afield – for a dining discovery.
Dumpling King
Pho Hung Vuong 2
Al Tanoor
Box Hill
Richmond
Roxburgh Park
Head to Pancake Village for jianbing, a pancake from Beijing that’s filled with egg, hoisin sauce, spring onion and fried donut sticks. Dumpling King has been dishing up its version of pan-fried parcels of goodness for many years, now including vegetarian and vegan varieties. A Cantonese favourite, accompanied by bok choy and rice, is served up at Roast Duck Inn. + Pancake Village, Box Hill Central, 1 Main Street + facebook.com/ dumplingking1996 + roastduckinn.com.au
Those with a hankering for Vietnamese dishes should hit Victoria Street. Of course, pho is a popular choice at restaurants like Pho Hung Vuong 2. But if you’ve never experienced banh xeo, a crispy rice pancake with pork, prawn, shallots and bean sprouts, check out Thanh Ha 2. Its other specialty is banh cuon, a type of rice paper roll filled with minced pork and mushrooms. + Pho Hung Vuong 2, 108 Victoria Street + Thanh Ha 2, 120 Victoria Street
Iraqi cuisine isn’t widely served around Melbourne, but Al Tanoor is the perfect spot to try dishes like quzi (slow-cooked lamb on rice with toasted almonds) and kubba halab (mince dumplings in a rice casing). There are more Middle Eastern flavours at Zeit with Zaytoon bakery, while Tiba’s serves up Lebanese favourites. + Al Tanoor, Roxburgh Park Shopping Centre, 250 Somerton Road + Zeit with Zaytoon, Roxburgh Park Shopping Centre, 250 Somerton Road + tibas.com.au
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Grazeland
Melbourne’s Neighbourhoods
Lakshmi Vilas
Johnny’s Green Room
Dandenong
Spotswood
Carlton
Foster Street is the epicentre of Little India, and it’s full of clothing stores, spice shops and restaurants. The samosa channa, which is a samosa served with spicy chickpeas, yoghurt and chutney, is a great way to start at Bikaner Sweet & Curry Cafe, but leave room for Indian dessert. Vegetarians should head to Lakshmi Vilas, where the mostly southern Indian dishes include dosas. + Bikaner Sweet & Curry Cafe, 52B Foster Street + lakshmivilas.com.au
If you don’t want to commit to a particular style of food, head to one of Melbourne’s newest food precincts, Grazeland. This outdoor dining experience features food from across the world served from converted shipping containers. Whether you’re keen on katsu sandwiches, gozleme or pierogi you’ll find it all, as well as live entertainment and views of the city skyline, in one spot. + grazeland.melbourne
Although it’s certainly expanded its culinary catchment, Carlton will always be Melbourne’s Little Italy. Go casual over a bowl of pasta at Tiamo. If perfectly executed pizza with toppings like buffalo mozzarella, 'nduja and roasted peppers are on your wish list, head to DOC Pizza & Mozzarella Bar. Take it to the roof at Johnny’s Green Room for Italian snacks, good drinks and great times. + facebook.com/tiamomelbourne + docgroup.net + johnnysgreenroom.com
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Where a meerkat moment becomes a lifetime memory and secret gardens beckon. Land your next adventure in Werribee and surrounds, located just 30 minutes from the City and on route to the Great Ocean Road. Wide open spaces, beautiful gardens, walking trails and culinary delights far from the crowds – you’ll feel a world away. Werribee Park Precinct boasts world-class attractions all within easy access of each other. VisitWerribeeandSurrounds visitwerribee.com
Werribee Park Mansion
Shadowfax Winery
The Refectory Parlour
Be captivated by the romance and grandeur of the Werribee Park Mansion. Rolling lawns to lounge on, gardens to explore and secrets to be discovered.
There’s no better place for a long lunch, paired with award-winning, handcrafted wines.
Picnics, Alfresco or Terrace dining. Leave your worries at the park gates, relax and enjoy the atmosphere.
Wyndham Cache
Werribee Park Golf Club
Fuel up for a day’s adventure with a hearty breakfast or lunch and be sure to stock up on some local produce from the deli.
Tee off to the sound of Lions roaring on this magnificent course with views of the K Road Cliffs.
Werribee Open Range Zoo Get more from your Werribee Open Range Zoo experience and book an exclusive encounter. Go behind the scenes with a Gorilla, get up-close with the Big Cats or feed a Giraffe. Victoria State Rose Garden The perfect place for garden lovers. Meander through rose beds with more than 5,000 roses.
K Road Cliffs These impressive limestone cliffs tower over the Werribee River, changing colour throughout the day. The cliffs are also a prime location for spotting native wildlife and migratory birds.
Lancemore Mansion Hotel Rejuvenate, restore and revitalise. Spoil yourself with fine dining at Joseph’s Restaurant and The Spa is pure indulgence… treat yourself to an overnight stay to enjoy the full experience.
Venture Melbourne Drink
Melbourne’s Neighbourhoods
Drink Better, Choose Local
Around Melbourne, there’s a new breed of booze manufacturer. Small-batch distillers, craft brewers and urban wineries are taking the lead.
Get on the Beers The airy nature of Bodriggy Brewing Co’s big converted Abbotsford warehouse gives a real sense of welcome. It doesn’t hurt that it makes some tip-top beverages as well. Speccy Juice is a smashable session IPA, while connoisseurs of ale will find it hard to stop at one Blinker, the caramelly, malty, nutty English dark ale. The lucky folks of Moorabbin don’t have to travel far to enjoy the fruits of Dave and Andrew Ong’s hard work. There’s a low-key charm to 2 Brothers Brewery’s beer hall, where shiny vats produce a range of beer available seasonally and year round. The Kung Foo rice lager is an easy drinker, but for something with a bit more heft, order a Grizz American amber ale. + bodriggy.beer + 2brothers.com.au
Wine Time You probably don’t expect to find a winery in Brunswick East, but Noisy Ritual defies expectations. It began in 2014, when Cam Nicol found a
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wine fermenter under his house. Now he and Alex Byrne buy premium Victorian grapes to create small batch, minimal intervention wines. Drop in for a drink, or buy a membership that lets you take part in the entire winemaking process. Not quite so hands on is the experience at Sunbury’s Craiglee Vineyard. The first vines were planted here in 1863, but Patrick and Dianne Carmody have been running the estate for 40 years. The cellar door is open on the first Sunday of the month, so you can taste their awardwinning shiraz and other varietals. For more high-quality, hand-crafted drops, there’s Shadowfax Winery in Werribee. With a strong focus on regionality, Shadowfax has established an enviable reputation for its range of premium wines, with its cellar door offering daily tastings and a Mediterranean-inspired lunch menu. + noisyritual.com.au + craigleevineyard.com + shadowfax.com.au
Small Measures Brogan Carr launched her gin distillery, Brogan’s Way, in 2018. She likes juniper-forward gins balanced with other flavours. There are three main offerings in the range – Everyday Salvation, a twist on classic dry gin; Evening Light, with its botanicals of mango, raspberry and white grapefruit; and Hearts Afire, which has spicy overtones. If you visit the cellar door bar in Richmond you can also taste the seasonal varieties. If you thought single malt whisky had to come from Scotland, you’d be wrong. The team at Bakery Hill in Bayswater North has been creating handcrafted whiskies since 2000. Last year, its Peated Single Malt Cask Strength won Whisky Bible’s Southern Hemisphere Whisky of the Year. Book a distillery tour and see how it’s done. + brogansway.com.au + bakeryhill.com
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Bodriggy Brewing Co
2 Brothers Brewery Malvina Ministrova
Brogan’s Way Daniel Herrmann-Zoll
Noisy Ritual Tajette O'Halloran
Craiglee Vineyard Adrian Lander
Bakery Hill
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Venture Melbourne Family
Melbourne’s Neighbourhoods
Fun For Everyone
Here’s where to take the whole family to keep them active and entertained. Hey, they might even learn something.
Collingwood Children’s Farm Steve Costello
URBNSURF Ed Sloane
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Clip ’N Climb Williamstown
Werribee Open Range Zoo
Interaxcity Brett Ginsberg
Just for Fun
It might be cool outside, but they’ll soon warm up catching waves at URBNSURF, Australia’s first surf park. Waves for all levels of expertise roll in to the ‘bay’, located in a huge pool at Tullamarine. There are even lessons for beginners, and boards and wetsuits are available to rent. If you’re not keen on getting wet, grab a table overlooking the lagoon and wave pool at Three Blue Ducks serving up ethical, Australian food, born in the surf. Head to Werribee Open Range Zoo and let them feel the freedom with an open-air safari bus tour through the savannah. + urbnsurf.com + zoo.org.au/werribee
Jump aboard Puffing Billy for a steam-driven ride through the magnificent temperate rainforests of the Dandenong Ranges. This really is a step back in time and fun for everyone in the family, from little kids to their grandparents. This preserved century-old train still runs on the same mountain track that was built in the early 1900s. If you want to fire up their imagination using play, head to Interaxcity, a children’s museum in Malvern. It’s like a mini city where the kids take on any role – a doctor at the medical centre, a chef in a restaurant or a postie. + puffingbilly.com.au + interaxcity.com.au
Puffing Billy Emily Godfrey
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For Thrill Seekers
If you want to let the kids run free with chickens, sheep, guinea pigs and other kids (of the goat variety), take them to visit Collingwood Children’s Farm. There’s sometimes even a chance to help feed or look after some of the animals. If they’re quite daring, head to Clip ’n Climb Williamstown. Kids as young as three can try the different indoor climbs and challenges. And you don’t have to feel left out – adults can strap on a harness and have a go too. + farm.org.au + clipnclimbwilliamstown.com.au
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For Little Kids
Dine, Play, Stay at Marnong Estate.
Discover Melbourne’s newest winery. Situated only 15 minutes from Melbourne Airport and 35 minutes from Melbourne CBD, Marnong Estate has something for everyone. Dine with your friends and family for lunch or dinner at our award-winning Bankvale Run Restaurant. Visit our Cellar Door, unwind with a glass of estategrown wine while enjoying stunning, panoramic views of the Macedon Ranges. Visit our Café for quality coffee and freshly baked goods, juices and grab-and-go meals or shop fresh, locally-sourced produce at our Farmshop. Create unforgettable weddings, events, conferences or retreats in one of our stunning event spaces. Extend your stay at our luxury Homestead or one of our newly opened and spacious Cabins. Play a game of tennis or unwind as you stroll throughout the surrounding lawns and gardens.
Dine, play and stay at Marnong Estate, a truly spectacular destination. 2335 Mickleham Rd, Mickleham, Victoria 3064 03 9216 4000 marnongestate.com.au marnongestate marnongestate
Venture Melbourne Outdoors
Melbourne’s Neighbourhoods
Take It Outside
Inhale all the fresh air your lungs can take at one of Melbourne’s excellent parks or step it up on a walking trail.
Werribee Park
Park Life At 155 hectares it’s the largest green space in Melbourne, and Royal Park offers plenty of opportunities to explore nature. There’s an excellent loop walk, you can visit a billabong, and there’s an awesome playground. Set in an amphitheatre, it has a ropes course, water play area, climbing structures and slides.
McClelland Sculpture Park & Gallery
If artistic structures are more to your taste, head to Langwarrin and the McClelland Sculpture Park & Gallery. Follow the trail through this gorgeous environment and discover a new sculpture around every bend. Don’t forget to bring a picnic to have by the lake. For a little romance and grandeur, explore Werribee Park. With its historic mansion and formal gardens, it’s the perfect spot for a leisurely stroll or picnic in the park. + royalpark.org.au + mcclellandgallery.com + visitwerribee.com
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Birdsland Reserve Bayside Beach Hike
Melbourne’s Neighbourhoods
Warrandyte Riverside Walk
Organ Pipes National Park Steve Cantwell
Trail Life
Reserved for Nature
Take a few hours to explore some of Melbourne’s excellent walks, many of which take in water views. The Bayside Beach Hike stretches 12.5 kilometres from Middle Brighton Station to Port Melbourne, so you can use public transport to access it at either end. You’ll pass the famous Brighton bathing boxes, as well as bayside beaches like Elwood and St Kilda, which have a completely different personality in the winter months.
The council purchased the 75-hectare parcel of land that makes up Birdsland Reserve, near Belgrave, in the 1980s to save it from development. It was then opened up as community bushland, and is now a popular spot for walking and mountain biking. There are more than 130 different types of native birds on the site, including wedgetail eagles and powerful owls and, if you’re really lucky, you might even see a platypus.
If you’re looking for something a little shorter and familyfriendly, explore the Warrandyte Riverside Walk. It’s an easy trail, almost five kilometres in total, starting and finishing at Stiggants Reserve, the site of the Warrandyte Riverside Market on the first Saturday of each month. This part of the Yarra was a popular spot for artists to paint and has an interesting gold rush history.
For something to impress the smallest of hikers, look no further than Organ Pipes National Park, named after its spectacular columns of basalt. These towering formations developed about a million years ago when huge quantities of molten lava were ejected from volcanoes near what is now Sunbury and flowed over the Keilor Plains.
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Waterfront Williamstown
By the Bay Take a day trip close to the city and explore the heritage, culture and waterfront of the inner west. Bustling weekend markets, fun festivals and vibrant villages are just some of the many reasons a trip to the inner west should be high on your list of weekend adventures. Spend the day walking along the foreshore and exploring shops, cafes and restaurants.
Scienceworks, Born or Built? Our Robotic Future
History Uncovered Waterfront Williamstown is Melbourne’s oldest suburb, although its retail and dining opportunities give it a contemporary edge. While you’re there, check out the HMAS Castlemaine floating museum or take a ghost tour. Download the Spotswood industrial heritage tour app to see the set of
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Mad Max, where Ned Kelly’s armour was made and the home of the stubby.
Family Fun You can bring your bike or lace up your walking shoes because there are 23 kilometres of trails along the coastline. Starting in Spotswood, watch for public artworks and stop at the beach at Altona for a stroll on the
sand and a splash in the shallows. Of course, no matter the weather, you can take the kids to enjoy the fun at Scienceworks. Check out the new exhibition, Born or Built? Our Robotic Future. + experiencehobsonsbay.com
Como House & Garden
Venture Melbourne Culture
Heide Museum of Modern Art C. Capurro
Monash Gallery of Art Luzio GROSSI
Rippon Lea Estate Anthony Basheer
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Montsalvat Silvi Glattauer
Footscray Community Arts Centre
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Melbourne’s Neighbourhoods
Clicking with Culture
Whether you’re a watcher or a doer, Melbourne is dotted with so many arty offerings to enjoy. History Retained
Watch and Learn
Whether you’re into incredible modernist and contemporary architecture, sculpture in an outdoor setting or art and its history, a visit to Heide Museum of Modern Art at Bulleen is an excellent day out. Once the home of patrons John and Sunday Reed, it now plays host to an array of interesting exhibitions. See House of Ideas: Modern Women (until 31 October), which showcases the life and work of the women artists, poets and thinkers associated with Heide, including Sunday Reed, Barbara Blackman and Mirka Mora. There’s also the Australian premiere of Agnieszka Polska’s recent digital work The New Sun (until 20 June). It shows the sun as an animated character interacting with the audience.
He made his fortune on the goldfields selling soft goods, and Frederick Sargood spent some of his riches building Rippon Lea Estate. Revolutionary for 1868, it had electricity, indoor toilets and an underground watering system for the expansive grounds. Both the house and garden are now preserved and managed by the National Trust for guests to enjoy and imagine how life was back then.
On the west side of the city, Footscray Community Arts Centre combines creativity and social justice, prioritising the work from marginalised communities. The program changes weekly, but there are exhibitions, performances, talks and workshops. Want to learn life drawing or encourage your toddler’s musical spirit? This is the place.
Monash Gallery of Art at Wheelers Hill is Melbourne’s home of photography, showcasing the country’s finest artists. Check out Stages: Photography Through the Pandemic (29 May – 29 August), the work of five commissioned artists who’ve responded to the social, environmental and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. + heide.com.au + mga.org.au
For almost 90 years, Montsalvat has housed communities of artists. The colony was established by Justus Jorgensen in 1934, with dozens of European-style buildings set among established gardens. These days, artists use the studios on the grounds to create their work and visitors can watch them at work or attend exhibitions and performances. + ripponleaestate.com.au + montsalvat.com.au
If you’re ready to learn a new skill, check out Work Shop. Most of the classes – anything from Japanese shibori dying to brush lettering – are held in Fitzroy. + footscrayarts.com + work-shop.com.au
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Melbourne’s Neighbourhoods
Galleries Galore
Around and About
Werribee Open Range Zoo Experience an African adventure on more than 200 hectares just 30 minutes from Melbourne. Enjoy a complimentary Safari Bus Tour spotting rhinos, giraffes, zebra, ostrich, antelope and more. See lions, gorillas, meerkats and hippos on the Pula Walking Trail. Don’t miss the new Australian Trail where emus, kangaroos, koalas and more roam. Make your visit extra special by adding a special animal encounter or small group tours – from cheetahs to an early morning savannah tour. Or create the ultimate experience and stay overnight in safari tents for Slumber Safari. Werribee Open Range Zoo is part of Zoos Victoria, a notfor-profit conservation organisation committed to fighting wildlife extinction. Train & Bus: Werribee Line to Werribee station then Bus 439 to Werribee South Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm K Road, Werribee t 1300 966 784 w zoo.org.au/werribee
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Around and About Travel and Planning Get your friends or family together for a private tour exploring Victoria. See the Great Ocean Road, Phillip Island, Wilsons Prom, Gippsland, the Grampians, Mt Macedon, Daylesford or the Yarra Valley wine region. Around and About Travel offers you the chance to see your own backyard on a small group tour with only 10 passengers. Book now to receive a discount. Pick up available from most Melbourne city hotels and hostels. t 0414 637 072 w aroundandabout.com.au e info@aroundandabout.com.au Find us on:
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Geelong Gallery
Get artsy
with a day trip to regional Victoria With all the art on offer in Melbourne, it’s easy to forget that Regional Victoria boasts some of the best art collections in Australia. Captivating countrysides, stunning sculptures and iconic indigenous works are only a quick train ride away. Start your day by catching a V/line train from Southern Cross Station, glance out the window at Victoria’s beautiful country landscapes and before you know it you’ll arrive in a regional town. Purchasing a myki or booking your V/Line ticket is easy. Simply head to vline.com.au and plan your journey, or ring 1800 800 007.
Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat & Benalla have art galleries within walking distance of their V/Line train stations and each have unique stories to tell.
Art Gallery of Ballarat The nation’s oldest and largest regional gallery is only a 5-minute walk from the station, and houses a massive collection of Australian art, as well as a grand old staircase, and the original Eureka Flag.
Bendigo Art Gallery This gallery showcases its roots inside and out with a gold-rush era design and permanent collection concentrating on the local goldfields.
Benalla Art Gallery The appeal of this gallery is its collection of big-name Australian artists along with a variety of indigenous art.
Geelong Gallery This grand historical building houses a diverse collection of works by local artists. The gallery is also lucky to host the first comprehensive showing of street artist Rone’s work, including a special site-specific installation – but only until May 16. To plan your journey visit: + vline.com.au
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Victoria’s Regions
Six of the Best Hit the road this winter to discover some of the best of Victoria’s attractions.
Drink It In
Red Wine Days
Dog Days
You’ll be looking out over lush vineyards from your retro caravan at the Mitchelton Airstream Hotel in Nagambie. Five full-sized, cosy RVs offer a gorgeous stay for guests yearround, plus there’s full access to the facilities at the Mitchelton Hotel and the chance to sip wine from the estate. + mitcheltonairstreamhotel. com.au
Nothing says winter like a good glass of shiraz, and they’re made brilliantly at Heathcote. Head to the cellar door at Sanguine Estate, where Mark Hunter makes a number of different styles of shiraz, including the medalwinning 2017 D’Orsa Reserve. + sanguinewines.com.au
When the snow is deep on Mt Buller, Brett Hadden and Neisha Gschwend’s huskies get to work. If you’ve ever dreamed of gliding behind a pack of dogs, take a tour with Australian Sleddog Tours. Not keen on the sled? You can also book a meet and greet with the dogs. + sleddogtours.com.au
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Mitchelton Estate
Du Fermier
Stingray
Retreat Yourself
A Touch of France
Après-ski Fun
If rejuvenation is on your agenda, stay a night or two at Lon Retreat. Situated on the Bellarine Peninsula, it has just seven luxury suites located an easy walk through farmland to the beach. It is also home to Lon Spa, where a number of therapies can be complemented by bathing in natural mineral water from the property’s spring. + lonretreat.com.au
Each weekend, renowned chef Annie Smithers creates a four-course seasonal menu for her cosy Trentham restaurant, Du Fermier. It’s like eating at a friend’s house – if your friends happen to be exceptional cooks – with French farmhouse dishes created from what is available in the garden and the local area. + anniesmithers.com.au/ dufermier
After a full day on the slopes, head to Stingray at QT Hotel Falls Creek. There’s a touch of '50s nostalgia at this cool bar, where they’ll pour a cocktail to warm you up. And if you’ve worked up a hunger, there are plenty of hearty snacks for refuelling. + qthotels.com/falls-creek
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Victoria’s Regions
Australian Sleddog Tours Andrew Railton
Regional Map Mildura
Hit the road on a touring route, make your own way around, or follow our itinerary and see the wonders of Victoria for yourself.
Murray Sunset National Park
Hattah-Kulkyne National Park Ouyen
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Wyperfeld National Park
Kerang
By Car Travel west on a scenic road trip (approximately 3.5 hours) to the 2 Grampians region to get up close to nature. Pack the car and travel approximately 2.5 hours north to Echuca to start your scenic adventure along the great 12 Murray River. Take in the historic charm and continue along the river to discover towns such as Swan Hill, Mildura and more.
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Hop on a V/Line service from Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station to South Geelong to start exploring all the 1 Geelong and Bellarine has to offer. From here, take a five-minute walk from the station to Geelong Gallery or head east to reach the National Wool Museum and the waterfront, with its carousel, gardens and restaurants.
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Full of Flavour The Whiskery Chris McConville
In what may come as a surprise to those who haven’t delved into all it offers, there are more than 50 food and wine destinations on the beautiful Bellarine Peninsula. Wineries, provedores, distilleries, growers, farm gates, breweries and, of course, restaurants all feature the best of the region’s fare. And to make it easy for visitors to access it all, they’ve been linked on the Bellarine Taste Trail. Fill your picnic basket or esky at the likes of Wildings Pantry Essentials, Bellarine Smokehouse, Manzanillo
Olive Grove and White Fisheries, which sells mussels, crayfish, prawns and more fresh off the trawler. There are a large number of wineries and breweries in the area, but Jack Rabbit Vineyard, Scotchmans Hill, Terindah Estate and Brewicolo Brewing Co are just a few of the favourites. Want to taste the best of the region prepared especially for you? Try waterfront restaurant At The Heads, Merne at the Lighthouse, and the restaurant at Flying Brick Cider Co.
Highlights Catch the last of the spectacular autumn foliage at the Geelong Botanic Gardens. Try tasting flights, seasonal cocktails or join a distillery tour at awardwinning Anther Distillery's new Geelong location. Enjoy a glass of red and a magnificent view of the Moorabool Valley at Clyde Park Vineyard and Bistro. + visitvictoria.com/ geelongbellarine 1
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Relax and Recharge Take time out to soak away stresses and get in touch with nature on a regional retreat to heal body and soul.
Forget about spending your entire break rushing around and packing too much in. Stay for longer and take time to really relax and calm your mind. Whether you revel in having someone tend to your wellness needs or prefer to let nature revive frazzled nerves, you’ll find ways to reset all over Victoria.
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By the Sea On a hill by the ocean, Claire Gemes has transformed her family’s farm into Lon Retreat & Spa. There are just seven luxury suites on the site, alongside a spa. Soak in the mineral pool filled with water from an underground source, and book in for facials, massage and body treatments. If you’re staying elsewhere, Queenscliff Day Spa offers a number of spa and body therapies, facials and beauty services with a view of the marina. + lonretreat.com.au + queenscliffdayspa.com.au + visitvictoria.com/ geelongbellarine
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Sitting high on a hill overlooking the town, the old hospital at Beechworth is now the site of The Benev, a luxury wellness retreat where guests are encouraged to stroll the gardens, explore the town and enjoy the in-room pampering products and on-site spa.
There’s a Japanese practice called shinrin-yoku that is guaranteed to help adjust your attitude. You might have heard it referred to as forest bathing, and it encourages moving slowly and quietly through nature, while contemplating the bigger picture. At Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park, listen to the birds, lay your hands on the bark of a tree and breathe deeply as you wander through native forest and fern gullies. + parks.vic.gov.au + visitvictoria.com/grampians
You can take the spa with you with local boutiques like Bright Botanicals and Gather and Harvest in Mount Beauty stocking beautiful handmade products to help you rest and rejuvenate at home or back at the lodge after a long day on the slopes. Think hand crafted soaps, all-natural bath bombs and botanical skincare products. + brightbotanicalps.com.au + gatherandharvest.com.au + visitvictoria.com/highcountry
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Healesville Sanctuary Explore a bushland haven for Australian wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary, just one hour from Melbourne and part of the Yarra Valley. See endangered Australian animals, including platypus, mountain pygmy possums, tasmanian devils, koalas, dingoes, wombats and more. Pop in to the Australian Wildlife Health Centre and see how our vets treat injured wildlife. Don’t miss the daily Spirits of the Sky bird show, the Wurundjeri Walk that celebrates the life of Elder William Barak, and the many nature play zones for the kids. Make your visit extra special by adding a special animal encounter or small group tours to your day. Healesville Sanctuary is part of Zoos Victoria, a not-forprofit conservation organisation committed to fighting wildlife extinction. Open: Daily, 9am to 5pm Glen Eadie Avenue, Healesville t 1300 966 784 w zoos.org.au/healesville
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Anther Distillery Visit Anther Distillery, the cocktail and local spirit gateway to the Bellarine Peninsula and Great Ocean Road. Glimpse the makers of Australia’s champion gin at work, and be guided through the wonders of Australia’s flavours while you sip on cocktails or discover your favourite gin and tonic. Train: 15 minutes’ walk from North Geelong Station Open: Wed–Thurs, 12pm to 5pm; Fri, 12pm to 8pm; Sat & Sun 12pm–7pm PH3 Federal Mills, 33 Mackey St, North Geelong Under the big chimney. Free parking. t 0424 781 543 w anther.com.au Find us on:
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Arthurs Seat Eagle Get ready to soar. Board a state-of-the-art gondola and fly over the state forest to the highest point of the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. Located just over an hour from Melbourne, enjoy breathtaking views across Port Phillip Bay to the Melbourne city skyline from the safety and comfort of a contemporary cabin. At the summit you can enjoy a casual dining experience at The Eagle Café, with its amazing views and an expansive outdoor deck. You’ll also find locally inspired giftwares as well as fun souvenirs to remember your visit. Open: Daily, from 10am 1085 Arthurs Seat Road, Dromana t 03 5987 0600 e info@aseagle.com.au w aseagle.com.au
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It’s considered one of Victoria’s most important food bowls, so it should come as no surprise that the Murray region offers up an edible bounty for visitors. Plan a few days there and follow the Murray Farm Gate Trail, where you’ll be able to taste cheese, olives, preserves, fruit and veg and so much more. Drop by the ‘farmacy’ at Aintree Farm Organics, where a range of edible health products is created using the organic almonds, olives, honey and hemp produced on the property.
At Rich Glen Estate and Rich Glen Provedore, Ros and Damian Vodusek grow, pick, press, create and package 150 olive-oil based products on the farm, as well as showcase outstanding local produce in their provedore. For a taste of life’s decadent side, head to historical Byramine Homestead & Brewery for Devonshire teas and craft beer. There are also some great regional vineyards, including Monichino Wines and Warrabilla Wines, where Andrew Sutherland Smith is known for his powerful durif. + visitthemurray.com.au
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Pull into a winery or cast a line on a houseboat along the Murray River. Explore the freshwater lakes in Hattah-Kulkyne National Park close to Mildura. Play a round at one of the 40 golf courses in the region.
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Morrisons Riverview Winery Restaurant & Brewery, Moama Visit River Country
Take a culinary journey across two states and two defined wine regions as you sip and savour your way through Echuca Moama and surrounds. Located on the banks of the Murray River, Echuca Moama’s emerging food scene takes in contemporary wineries, craft breweries, a gin distillery, innovative restaurateurs, artisan creators and an ever-growing selection of passionate local producers.
Here are five flavoursome experiences you can treat yourself to in Echuca Moama:
+ Cruise down the river on a paddlesteamer on the Wharf to Winery tour, disembarking for a food and wine experience at Morrisons Winery.
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+ Take a Green Pedal E-Bike tour along the river to St Anne’s Vineyard for a wine tasting. + Tempt your tastebuds with a gin flight at the Echuca Distillery or a craft beer and cider paddle at 1710 Brew Co. + Eat among the world’s largest river red gum forest at The Timbercutter Redgum Café & Bar.
+ Purchase a selection of local produce at the Echuca Farmers Market and the Echuca Moama Visitor Centre’s Wine and Produce Hub.
STAY 4 NIGHTS, PAY FOR 3 Visit echucamoama.com and book a four-night stay with participating accommodation providers and get one night free. (Booking period: 1 May - 30 June 2020)
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Cool Days in Sun Country For sparkling days without the crowds, head to Sun Country on the Murray. Sometimes you’ll feel as though you have the place to yourself when you visit the Murray region during winter. The days are mild and sunny, and there are plenty of outdoor activities to keep you entertained. When the sun goes down, find yourself an eatery with an open fire and tuck into a hearty meal.
Art on the Outside Spend the day road-tripping around the region, exploring beautiful country towns and discovering the North East Art Trail. There are no galleries here; just a series of silos covered in larger-than-life artworks depicting life in the region. Be sure to get a good snap of Tim Bowtell’s St James Silo, with its depiction of
Black Bull Golf Course, Silverwoods Yarrawonga
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you’re more of an afternoon player, you’ll be welcomed to the course by some of the Murray’s abundant wildlife. There are 216 unique holes to conquer here, so make sure you give yourself plenty of time.
There are 10 golf courses in the region, ranging from 45-hole championship courses to nine-hole village courses. Book a start time for just after dawn to make the most of the spectacular early mornings. If
Explore more while in Sun Country on the Murray. + suncountryonthemurray.com.au Find us on: Visitor enquiries: 1800 607 607
local Sir George Coles, the founder of Coles supermarkets. Native birds by Sobrane Simcock cover the Tungamah Silos.
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The Winding Road You’ll often hear people raving about trekking through the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park, but if you’re not so keen on lacing up your hiking boots, check out the Grampians Way road trip.
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All along the way, you’ll stroll along riverbanks, enjoy a picnic, find spots perfect for admiring the incredible landscape, and explore quaint villages. At Brimpaen, you can even take a detour to see ancient rock art at Billimina Shelter and Manja Shelter. Take your time and enjoy it all. + visitgrampians.com.au
Take a moderate hike at Mount William for an incredible sunset.
Sample delicious pizzas from Raccolto Pizzeria in Halls Gap. Take a wine heli-tour with Grampians Helicopters departing from Halls Gap.
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Most people start the 330-kilometre circuit in Halls Gap and head south towards Pomonol, where you can stock up at Red Rock Olives. You’ll pass through other towns like Moyston and Glenthompson, before arriving in Dunkeld. Consider
stopping at the Royal Mail Hotel overnight and experiencing the destination dining at Wickens, where the seasonal degustation menu is driven by what comes out of the kitchen garden.
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The White Stuff Head high into Victoria’s mountains for a tonne of fun in the snow. Don’t forget your beanie.
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Mt Buller Andrew Railton
For so many, winter means skiing, and there’s certainly plenty of that to be done when you head to Victoria’s snowfields. If it’s not really your cup of steaming hot chocolate though, there are still plenty of activities to get you into the great, chilly outdoors. Cool For Kids
Across the Snow Even if you’re not a confident downhill skier, you can always try cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. There are 37 kilometres of cross-country trails at Lake Mountain, with something for all ages and levels of experience. At Mount Buffalo, there are 10 kilometres of undulating marked trails that take those ready to explore through snow gum woodlands.
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If you’re looking for some après action, book a few nights at one of the big resort towns. Mt Buller gets the party started on the Queen’s Birthday weekend (12–14 June), with plenty of festivities to open the season and fireworks after dark. Falls Creek is the biggest resort and after a big day on the slopes it’s great to kick back at spots like The Frying Pan Inn, a bar and grill with a rustic pub vibe. Hotham is the other popular option. When you’re done with black diamond runs, relax at White Spa or make a booking at one of the many eateries in town. + visitmelbourne.com/ski
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Snow play is the best play when winter rolls around, and there are loads of ways kids can get involved. Mount Baw Baw is the closest downhill ski field to Melbourne, but littlies can hit the toboggan parks. For those who are a little older, Baw Baw hosts a number of ski and snowboard schools, plus there’s the chance to meet huskies or go sledding behind them.
The perfect destination for your winter break, with cosy fires, tantalising food and a range of activities to invigorate and nourish the soul. Come and escape to our wonderful ‘backyard’ — the opportunities are endless!
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Snow Days and Nights
Many think the Australian Alps during winter is purely the realm of skiers. Not so, says Jean-François Rupp. The Frenchman launched Alpine Nature Experience at Mount Hotham in 2016, allowing guests to glamp in the snow. “I wanted to create an experience that showcased the history of the area, the local scenery and my passion for good food, good wine and good times,” says Jean-François. It starts with a short snowshoe walk to the off-the-grid eco-village, where guests gather around a big fire to drink mulled wine and watch the sun
go down. Then Jean-François teaches them how to make a three-course fondue dinner in the tepee. People either leave after the meal or camp at the eco-village.
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“You can stay in a snow dome,” he explains. “It’s a big tent with a clear-sky view. You lie in a really comfortable bed with a fire going watching the stars.”
Indulge in some fine dining and local produce from the region at places like Jones Winery and Vineyard and All Saints Estate in Rutherglen, Provenance in Beechworth, Templar Lodge in Tawonga and The Fields in Mansfield.
When the snow permits, there’s also the chance to stay in an igloo. Whatever your choice of accommodation for the night, the next day a skidoo arrives to take you on a tour. + alpinenatureexperience.com.au
Get among the snow season and try tobogganing, snowboarding and skiing at Falls Creek, Mount Hotham and Mt Buller.
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Everyone’s a Winner If you’re looking for a sign you’ll love a meal, consult The Age Good Food Guide, which has been rating the state’s best restaurants for 35 years. In the 2019 edition (no 2020 guide was published due to the extended COVID-19 lockdown), a number of venues on the Mornington Peninsula received a coveted chefs hat award. Earning itself two hats is Laura at Pt. Leo Estate (its neighbour, the more casual Pt. Leo Restaurant, was given one hat), where an eight-course set menu with a focus on seasonal and local produce is featured.
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Luxury art hotel Jackalope is home to Doot Doot Doot. The spectacular surrounds, including a 10,000bulb lighting sculpture, perfectly complement the contemporary set menu featuring native ingredients and local produce. Two winery restaurants also made the list: chef Matt Wilkinson is on the pans at Montalto, with its vineyard views, while the menu at Paringa Estate is a celebration of all things Victorian. + ptleoestate.com.au/laura + jackalopehotels.com + montalto.com.au + paringaestate.com.au
Montalto Robyn Lea
Highlights Pick up handmade crafts and produce at Mornington Racecourse Markets. Warm yourself from the inside out with wood-fired pizzas from T’Gallant or Tar Barrel Brewery & Distillery and Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill. Treat yourself with a trip to Peninsula Hot Springs. + visitvictoria.com/ mornington-peninsula 7
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Month of Fun Days The whole region, from Bairnsdale to Mallacoota, Bruthen to Omeo, is set to light up when the East Gippsland Winter Festival (June 19 – July 11) brings an array of events, installations and activities. Exclusive dinners prepared by some of the region’s most renowned chefs will celebrate the best local produce. Light and art installations and lantern walks, including the Lakes Lights event at Lakes Entrance, will rouse villages from their winter slumber.
a mini fringe festival and other events. The festival launch will see music, roving performances, street food and interactive art bring to life an underused laneway behind a row of shops. Between festival activities, catch live music at private venues, tour galleries, mountain bike the trails, visit wineries and breweries, dine on delicious treats, play in the snow or feel the sand between your toes. East Gippsland has it all. + facebook.com/egwinterfest
East Gippsland Winter Festival
Highlights Explore the Gippsland Lakes region with a stay at Jetty Road Retreat. Think secluded cabins with stunning lake views. Enjoy a wine tasting and local produce with sweeping views of Lindenow Valley at family-owned vineyard, Lightfoot & Sons Wines. Try some of freshest seafood in the region at Sodafish. + visitvictoria.com/gippsland 9
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The picturesque town of Bruthen on the Great Alpine Road will host
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Great Ocean Road
Protecting the Wilderness A trip to the Otways is always full of natural surprises, not least the population of koalas who live in the gum trees there. For many years, the Conservation Ecology Centre has worked to look after the animals and plants of the area, with scientists, researchers and volunteers tracking potoroos, rescuing koala habitats and caring for sick and injured wildlife. Now the centre has expanded its visitor offering with the opening of Wildlife Wonders, just outside Apollo Bay. A conservationist guide leads guests on a walk through a landscape designed by Brian Massey, who helped
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to create Hobbiton in New Zealand and was an art director on the Lord of the Rings movies. You’ll learn about the projects being undertaken across the Otways, see some of the research work in action and, look for the wild residents, including koalas, pademelons, bettongs, kangaroos and many species of birds. + wildlifewonders.org.au
Wildlife Wonders Phil Hines
Highlights Get a glimpse of southern right whales and blue whales in Warrnambool and Portland as they make their annual migration to Victoria’s coastal waters. Take a walk through cosy coastal towns like Port Campbell, Apollo Bay and Port Fairy. Treat yourself to a spa day in the region. Try Warilda Spa by Denise Pinot, Surfcoast Wellness Rooms or Warrnambool’s Deep Blue Hot Springs. + visitvictoria.com/ greatoceanroad
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A Whale Tale
Winter brings very special visitors to the waters off Phillip Island, and each day Captain John Dickie of Wildlife Coast Cruises takes guests out to see them. “We meet the whales as they’re heading up the coast on their northern migration,” he explains. “They pass the coast just off Phillip Island.” The four-hour Winter Whale Cruises begin in June each year and run until early August. During a full circumnavigation of Phillip Island, guests can spot humpbacks and southern right whales. Sometimes
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there’s even a bonus visit by some of the marine mammals. “We are only allowed to approach them to 100 metres, but they sometimes come right up to the boat,” says John. “Especially the young ones early in the season. They’re like little kids sometimes. They want to know what’s going on, so will come up and look around then they’ll be on their merry way.” The cruise also includes a visit to Seal Rocks, where the country’s largest colony of Australian fur seals – about 19,000 in all – resides. + wildlifecoastcruises.com.au
Highlights Head to the Nobbies Centre and check out Antarctic Journey, an interactive journey exploring the great white continent. Enjoy a glass of wine and a bite to eat in a rainforest setting at Wild Food Farm & Cafe. Make a weekend of it and stay in cosy beachside accommodation at Genesta House Bed and Breakfast or Holmwood Guesthouse. + visitvictoria.com/phillipisland 8
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Theatre Royal Michelle Jarni
Das Kaffeehaus, The Mill Michelle Jarni
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A Weekend in Castlemaine Friday evening Once you’ve arrived and settled in, take a step back in time and head for a drink at the Railway Hotel Castlemaine, where there are plenty of local beers and ciders on tap. For dinner, book a table at Wild Food and Wine, which presents the best of the region’s produce and beverages. + railwayhotelcastlemaine.com.au + wildfoodandwine.com
Saturday Head to The Mill Castlemaine, a huge complex with artists’ co-ops, vintage shopping, a brewery, cheesemaker and many other food businesses on site. Das Kaffeehaus, an Austrian coffee roaster and cafe is a great bet for breakfast.
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Take a stroll around the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens before heading to the Castlemaine Art Museum, to see a dynamic collection of art and artefacts that tell the story of the region. In the evening, try Theatre Royal, where Bistro Lola has excellent pizza and antipasto, and there might be a gig or screening at the venue. + millcastlemaine.com.au + castlemainegallery.com + theatreroyalcastlemaine.com.au
Sunday After a relaxed breakfast at Cream Town, stroll around the shops before driving 10 minutes to Harcourt and Bress. At the cellar door, you can taste the wines, including the Bresseco, its sparkling option. + facebook.com/creamtowncafe + bress.com.au
Bendigo Art Gallery Emily Godfrey
Highlights Visit Bendigo Art Gallery and see their latest exhibition Mary Quant: Fashion Revolutionary, a retrospective exhibition of the British fashion designer. Explore the stunning nearby villages of Maldon, Harcourt and Heathcote. Seek out vintage, eclectic and artisan delights at treasure troves like The Mill Castlemaine and Merchants of Mostyn. + visitvictoria.com/bendigo 11
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There’s a roaring log fire in the cellar door cafe at Killara Estate in Seville. Sip on a glass of pinot noir as you peruse a menu of Italianinspired dishes.
Killara Estate Cormac Hanrahan
Highlights Curl up by the fire with a good book and listen to nature’s soundtrack at Larnook. Take a hike and explore walking trails and waterfalls in Dandenong Ranges National Park. Cosy up with a wine by the fire at places like Sutherland Estate, Healesville Hotel and Fondata 1872. + visitvictoria.com/yarravalley Fondata 1872
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Boat O’Craigo is known for its handcrafted wines, and visitors to its Healesville cellar door can look over the vineyards through floor-to-ceiling windows. A charcuterie board from the kitchen is a great accompaniment to the Black Spur pinot noir. Rug up to sit on the deck at Sutherland Estate, perched on a hill at Dixons Creek, or enter the cellar door with its cathedral ceiling and take a seat by the fire. Try a glass of tempranillo with a cheese board. + killaraestate.com.au + boatocraigo.com.au + sutherlandestate.com.au
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It’s Victoria’s oldest winegrowing region, with the first Yarra Valley vines planted at Yering Station back in 1838. A lot has changed since then and now the region is home to more than 160 wineries. If you’ve been before, you’ve no doubt visited the big names, but there is more to discover.
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It’s in the Water For many years, right back to the 1860s, visitors have been coming to the Hepburn Springs area to enjoy the rich mineral waters. But when she began working front of house in local cafes 15 years ago, Brylie Rankine saw there was a gap in one readily available market. “All I could offer customers was Italian mineral water, shipped in from thousands of kilometres away,” she explains. “It seemed crazy the mineral springs capital of Australia wasn’t bottling its own.” In 2006, she launched the Daylesford and Hepburn Mineral Springs Co and, although the early days were tough, the company now has six ranges, including the popular sparkling and still natural mineral waters. Keeping it local and sustainable is important to Brylie’s business model. “I always wanted it to be an artisan, environmentally conscious business and that’s what we’re built on,” she says. “Our goals were always to be sustainable, community conscious and to showcase the region using this beautiful product that we didn’t have to do much to.” + localmineralwater.com
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Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa Derek Salwell
Highlights Indulge, reconnect and relax in soothing mineral baths at Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa. Book a quaint cottage stay in one of the region’s boutique accommodation options, such as White House Daylesford. Learn the art of sourdough baking at Red Beard Bakery in Trentham. + visitvictoria.com/ daylesfordmacedon 5
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The streets of Ballarat were built on the riches of the gold rush, but these days its calling card is the array of local produce and the restaurants that feature it on their menus. One of the best known is underbar, where chef Derek Boath creates an outstanding chef’s menu, inspired by the season and surrounds, for just 16 guests. From the early hours, people flock to Johnny Alloo, where excellent, innovative fare is served all day. The crumpets with Salt Kitchen thick-cut bacon and maple syrup may be the perfect breakfast.
For a relaxed lunch, head to brewpub Aunty Jacks, in an eclectic warehouse space where there are tacos, pizza and burgers on the tasty menu.
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Lola is the bistro at the Provincial Hotel, serving seasonal Euro-style dishes created using local produce.
Explore space, delve into the Dreamtime and relive the Eureka Rebellion at Sovereign Hill’s multisensory adventure, AURA.
When you’re full, grab a coffee and go for a walk around Lake Wendouree, where the colours of autumn are lingering and wintery fog provide a glorious backdrop. + underbar.com.au + johnnyalloo.com + auntyjacks.com.au + theprovincialballarat.com.au
Take a seat at Roy Hammond and try its extensive range of gin and tonics. You can even stay for a tasting.
Tuck into a delicious modern Asian meal at Mr Jones Dining. Think relaxed shared dining and bold flavours. + visitvictoria.com/ballarat 10
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Art on the Horizon From Rupanyup to Patchewollock, the Silo Art Trail through the Wimmera and Mallee presents travellers with oversized works by the likes of Smug, Adnate and Rone, all of which tell the story of the land. The newest pieces, by artist Geoffrey Carran, known for his paintings
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of Australian birds, appear on the GrainCorp silos at Goroke. It took the New Zealand-born, Surf Coast-based artist seven weeks to complete the huge, lifelike images of a kookaburra, magpie and galah. “When I first came to Australia I was struck by the abundance and variety of the bird life, especially the parrots and cockatoos,” says Geoffrey of his favourite subjects.
When returning to the site a couple of weeks after completing the painting, even he was surprised by the impression it made. “When I came around the corner, I was greeted by the morning light on the silos,” he said on his Instagram account. “The colours of the landscape have really dried off as well, so the colour palette I chose for this has come into its own.” + siloarttrail.com
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Traveller Tips
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Visitor Information Centres Make the most of your stay in Victoria by dropping by a local Visitor Information Centre, staffed by friendly local volunteers. Find reliable information on attractions, activities, events, accommodation, tours and more, wherever you go. + visitvictoria.com/information/ visitor-information-centres
Free Wifi Need to FaceTime your mum to let her know you’re having fun? Fast, free public wifi is available across the central city. Just look for the VicFreeWifi network and accept the terms and conditions. You don’t need to sign in and there’s no advertising.
Maps and Resources The City of Melbourne offers downloadable Mobility Maps on its website, covering the different city precincts. Lonely Planet also offers a free Accessible Melbourne e-book, packed with tips and recommendations for travellers with special needs. Other useful online resources for accessible travel and recreation throughout Victoria and Australia are provided by NICAN. + melbourne.vic.gov.au + shop.lonelyplanet.com + disabilityloop.org.au
Accessible Melbourne Improving accessibility to Melbourne’s public transport, visitor attractions, events, venues and amenities for people with mobility needs is a major priority of the Victorian Government and City Council.
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Public Transport For information about getting around in Melbourne and regional Victoria on trains, trams and buses, visit the PTV website or download the app to plan your journey with ease and get real-time travel updates. + ptv.vic.gov.au
Luggage Lockers Lockers are available for hire at several locations throughout Melbourne. Various sized lockers are available at Southern Cross Station and costs range from $6 to $12 for 24 hours. Travellers Aid offers shortterm luggage storage at Flinders Street Station between 8am and 8pm daily (same day only, not overnight). For costs, visit the website. + southerncrossstation.com.au/ luggage-services + travellersaid.org.au
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Opening of the Visitor Services may change as a result of COVID-19 restrictions. For details visit whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/visitors or call 9658 9658 t 03 9658 9658 e visitor@melbourne.vic.gov.au w whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/visitors /whatsonmelb @CityofMelbourne @whatsonmelb @CityofMelb
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Getting Around
Getting Around All you need to know about public transport in Victoria. Tickets myki is the reusable card for travel on all trains, trams and buses around Melbourne and some parts of regional Victoria.
myki Explorer Enjoy a ready-to-use card with one day’s unlimited travel on public transport in Melbourne. Your pack also includes handy maps and access to great visitor experience discounts You can buy a myki Explorer from: + SkyBus ticket booths at Melbourne Airport and Southern Cross Station + PTV Hubs + the concierge desk at many hotels and accommodation providers For more information, visit: + ptv.vic.gov.au/mykiexplorer
Buy your myki card and top up You can buy and top up your myki at hundreds of shops (including all 7-eleven stores), myki machines and station ticket offices. As a guide, $10 will get you around Melbourne for a day. For more on fares, visit: + ptv.vic.gov.au/fares
Mobile myki When using your android phone, you can get a myki, top up on the go and touch on with your phone. Download Google Pay to get started. To find out more, visit: + ptv.vic.gov.au/mobilemyki
Covid-safe travel To help you stay safe on public transport we’ve made some changes including: + Disinfecting and santising all services, stops and stations + More options to travel outside peak times + And plenty of cashless ways to top up your myki And remember, while travelling on the network, you must wear a fitted face mask covering your nose and mouth for your entire journey. For more information, visit: + ptv.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
Free tram travel Melbourne’s Free Tram Zone can be used without touching on your myki. It runs through the city centre, with major stops like Queen Victoria Market, Docklands, Spring Street, Flinders Street Station and Federation Square. Check the Melbourne Tram map for the full list of stops (page 116). The City Circle Tram is also free and doesn’t require a myki. Hop on and off the historic tram whenever you like.
Regional Victoria With the largest public transport network in Australia, Victoria’s trains and coaches can take you to many parts of our beautiful state. Simply make your way to one of V/ Line’s booking offices at Southern Cross Station and the staff will help you plan your next adventure.
PTV Hubs Find out more about public transport in Melbourne and Victoria by visiting a PTV Hub located at: + Melbourne – Southern Cross Station (on concourse near the corner of Spencer Street and Collins Street) + Geelong – Westfield Shopping Centre, 95 Malop Street, Geelong (ground floor near the Target entrance) + Bendigo – Bendigo Marketplace, 37 Garsed Street, Bendigo (near the Bank of Melbourne)
Plan your journey Use the free PTV app or visit the website below to plan your journey and get travel updates. + ptv.vic.gov.au
Welcome to Victoria
With so many things to see and do, you’ll want to get exploring straight away. For everything you need to get started on public transport, there’s
myki Explorer includes:
– A ready-to-use myki card with one day’s unlimited travel on public transport in metropolitan Melbourne. – Handy maps.
– Access to exciting attraction discounts for Queen Victoria Market, Eureka Skydeck, MCG tours, the Australian Sports Museum and more.
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For more information and where to buy, visit ptv.vic.gov.au/mykiexplorer
Department of Transport
Authorised by the Department of Transport, 1 Spring Street, Melbourne
Airports are unique places with a sense of adventure and intrigue. We invite you to experience the airport virtually right here! Explore exclusive behind the scenes videos, get a guided tour of a Qantas A380 or download lots of fun airport puzzles, games, challenges and quizzes. Ages 7+.
Find out more here – melbourneairport.com.au/junior-traveller
Hidden Disability Program Airports can be a stressful experience, especially when you or someone you are travelling with has a disability which is not immediately apparent to airport staff. That’s why we have a Hidden Disability Program for our International Terminal to support travellers requiring special assistance as they travel through our airport.
Find out more here – melbourneairport.com.au/hdp
Safe, secure and hygienic We care about getting every passenger from A to B safely. We have a variety of safety and hygiene programs operating in all of our terminals to make sure your journey is safe and seamless. •
Increased cleaning and sanitizing
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Physical distancing aids
Along with these measures, our staff are trained to make sure that our passengers safety is our number one priority. Safe travels and we’ll see you next time you fly from Melbourne Airport.
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SkyBus Airport Transfers
Avalon Airport
SkyBus Melbourne City Express is famous for running 24/7, 365 days a year and every eight minutes during peak times. Our Southbank, Docklands, St Kilda, Peninsula Express and Western Express services operate seven days a week. We also service Avalon Airport and meet every AirAsia flight. Enjoy free wifi onboard and unlimited luggage. Ticket booths: Melbourne Airport at kerbside, CBD and SkyBus Gateway Terminal at Southern Cross Station. SkyBus Link free transfer service between Southern Cross Station and accommodation in Melbourne’s city centre is available to all Melbourne City Express and Avalon City Express passengers.
If you want to touch down and drive straight out to enjoy the sights, choose Avalon Airport. Avalon is the most efficient and economical airport in Australia.
Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For tickets and fare information visit our website.
Bus: SkyBus Avalon City Express to/from Southern Cross Station via Werribee, or SkyBus Geelong Express to/from Geelong, the Bellarine and the Surf Coast.
Melbourne Airport at kerbside (T1, T3 & T4) CBD SkyBus Gateway Terminal at Southern Cross Station t 1300 SKYBUS w skybus.com.au Find us on:
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It’s only 40 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, which is now easier than ever to reach on the SkyBus Avalon City Express. Avalon Airport is also the closest international airport to the Great Ocean Road, Bells Beach, Geelong and the 12 Apostles. Drive straight up the highway, park out the front, grab a drink or meal and stay connected with free wifi, while charging all your devices in comfort right by the gate. It really is flying made easy.
Open: Daily, 4am to midnight 80 Beach Road, Lara t 03 5227 9100 w avalonairport.com.au Find us on:
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