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They say rough seas make better sailors. In the same way, difficult times make us all more resilient, which is something to be grateful for at the moment.

Melbourne is slowly getting used to the new normal, and there really is no better time to take a peek at the city and Victoria’s regions in a way you never have before. Discover the culture and creativity on offer as you explore with fresh eyes and a new outlook.

Behind every maker, producer, artist and designer is a story – about them, their journey and their experiences. Find each one and hear their tales as you revisit favourite places and hunt out new adventures. Remember what you love about Melbourne and Victoria and embrace it all once more. Welcome back. Welcome home.

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With warmer days and plenty of Stroll through our beautiful parks why Melbourne really is the foodie sunshine, it’s the perfect time to and gardens, take in the waterfront capital of the nation. get out of the house and explore views at Docklands or explore our the city. much-loved laneways. We look forward to welcoming you back to Melbourne. While you’ve been staying safe we See them like you’ve never seen have been busy revitalising the city. them before with creative artists Justin Hanney bringing the laneways to life with CEO City of Melbourne From installing 40 kilometres lights, art and sound. of bike lanes, rejuvenating our

little streets and planting 150,000 Book a table at one of the iconic city Melbourne City trees and shrubs, we’re making restaurants on your culinary bucket Melbourne greener and more list. With our new outdoor dining vibrant than ever. and entertainment offering, see

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When was the last Of course, they’re famous for street Murmur Piano Bar, where cocktails time you delved into art, but there’s more to see beyond and singalongs are on the agenda. Melbourne’s smallest Hosier Lane or Centre Place. Check streets? Take a new view out the framed miniature creations The arcades have a very different feel. and be surprised. on Presgrave Place, or stroll down When huge riches flowed into the city Guildford Lane where historic red during the gold rush, entrepreneurs It’s no secret that if you’re looking brick buildings and old signage are built the likes of Royal Arcade, the for Melbourne’s creative side, you a contrast to and paste-ups. Block Arcade and Cathedral Arcade. need to get off the main drag. Did you know Tattersalls Lane is one Explored them all? Head to the There’s history tucked into the city’s of Melbourne’s oldest? It’s now home Manchester Unity Building, where laneways, but they are also the home to bars like Section 8 and Ferdydurke. you can see amazing original features of independent Melbourne. But for a different style of drinking in its ground floor arcade, as well as den, head to Warburton Lane and Melbourne’s first escalators.

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Reko Melbourne City Rennie Charcoal Lane For more than a decade, One of the recurring motifs in Reko Rennie has been his work is a diamond. “I started Experience Aboriginal Victoria creating his colourful, looking at the diamond geometric geometric pieces, all of iconography of the Kamilaroi people,” Learn more about Indigenous Australia them heavily influenced he told The Design Files. “In a western on this day-long itinerary. by . sense, the diamond shape…is a lot like a family crest – the diamond is my 10am Explore art and artefacts, both ancient and He first became aware of the form family crest.” contemporary, in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander growing up in Melbourne’s western galleries at NGV Australia. suburbs, and began experimenting Rennie now works out of a Fairfield + ngv.vic.gov.au for himself. “I could always draw and studio, walking along the Yarra during paint as a kid, but found it very boring breaks. Two of his pieces hang at NGV 1pm Join the Birrarung Wilam Walk from the Koorie painting landscapes,” he has said Australia. Regalia is a three-panel neon Heritage Trust. Discover the importance of the land as a in the past. “Graffiti opened up the work, while Initiation is a work in 41 gathering place for the people of the Kulin Nation. creative process for me.” pieces. “It features drawings, text and + koorieheritagetrust.com.au symbols on birch panels and relates Though he never went to art school, to initiation from within an urban 3pm Head to Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre at Rennie worked as a journalist, context,” he said. where you can experience Indigenous painting after hours until about a artworks, stories and languages. decade ago when he turned to art full- Further afield, visitors can see his + museumsvictoria.com.au/bunjilaka time. He was, however, always focused six-metre-tall piece MIRRI at the Pt on his Kamilaroi history: “I was able Leo Estate sculpture garden on the 6pm Make a booking at Charcoal Lane, where the menu to look at traditional designs related Mornington Peninsula. features native produce. It also has a training program for to my family and blend these designs + rekorennie.com young Aboriginal people. with my urban upbringing.” + charcoallane.com.au

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Melbourne’s majestic gardens are a destination all on their own and deserve Among Melbourne’s most beautiful since 1848, set out a dedicated visit. Whether you’re a and explore the much loved calming avenues of elm trees sports fan, a nature buff or a picnic and seasonal blooms in the Spanish style conservatory. perfectionist, here’s where to spend a Make sure to visit delightful curiosities the Fairies’ Tree day at the park. and mini model Tudor village, as well as the scarred tree. While you’re here, step back in time and learn about life in Royal Botanic Gardens the eighteenth century at heritage listed Cooks’ Cottage. The sprawling gardens boast 8500 plant species. Try forest Stroll through a delightful English cottage garden, and bathing in Fern Gully and find the secluded Bird’s Nest find out about Captain James Cook’s adventures. Stop by swing chair. Book an Aboriginal Heritage Walk to learn the Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre to purchase a ticket to Click here or go to about the East Kulin Nations ancestral lands. Stop for lunch Cooks’ Cottage or treat yourself with a locally-made gift or visitvictoria.com/subscribe at The Botanical. souvenir from the shop.

Royal Park For more information visit the What’s On website. Roam the native grasslands, eucalypt forest and urban To explore more of Melbourne’s walks and parks, wetlands Trin Warren Tam-boore or ‘bellbird waterhole’. pick up a copy at one of the visitor hubs or visit Home to native birds and reptiles. Find the nature whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/walks playground and spend a day at . to download a copy

Princes Park Home to AFL club Carlton since 1897, the historic sporting grounds have views of the city skyline and the Melbourne General Cemetery. Follow the avenues of elms and Moreton Bay fig trees towards Lygon Street’s little Italy for gelati.

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Animal Attraction Park Days and Picnics Get the Guide Melbourne Style There’s nothing quite like talking to Load up on the tastiest cheese, bread Check out parts of Melbourne you Reconnect in the heart of your much- the animals, and there’s no better and other delicious flavours atQueen may not have discovered. Localing loved city at Fed Square and enjoy a place to do it than at Melbourne Zoo. Victoria Market then head to one of Tours Melbourne offers personalised colourful outdoor dining experience. Here, you can see giraffes, elephants, Melbourne’s lush outdoor spaces. itineraries for private groups, so whether Loads of seating, roomy outdoor monkeys and lions, as well as some The Royal Botanic Gardens covers 38 you want to discover Melbourne’s comfort zones, live bands, roving of Australia’s curious creatures like hectares and features many different tastiest dumplings or coolest entertainers and some seriously kangaroos, koalas, wombats and secret spots. Guilfoyle’s Volcano is neighbourhoods (or maybe a bit of good food and drink options from Tasmanian devils. The zoo has two actually a water reservoir and has both), you’ll be shown around by a fun, long-time favourites each offering a other locations – Werribee Open great views of the city. Another knowledgeable local. See the city from uniquely Melbourne experience along Range Zoo and Healesville Sanctuary, favourite spot is tiny Batman Park set a different perspective with Melbourne with the views to match. Melbourne which is home to only native right on the Yarra River – it even has a River Cruises. The two-hour tour takes Architours offers guided walks that species – and plays a huge role in the public barbecue. you past ports and maritime history either focus on a specific style – CBD conservation of endangered animals + qvm.com.au in one direction and the city’s gardens, art deco, for instance – or a particular around the world. + rbg.vic.gov.au parks and sporting venues in the other. neighbourhood. Each is led by a local + zoo.org.au + Batman Park, 2A Spencer Street + localingtours.com.au who works in architecture. + melbcruises.com.au + fedsquare.com Things To Do + architours.com.au Even while we’re being safe and socially distant, the city offers an array of attractions to entice and excite.

Spring is a time of year that gets people back outdoors and exploring again. This year that’s become even more important now that we’re coming out of isolation and starting to return to normal life. Just remember that most attractions require Adrian Vittoro you to book tickets in advance to maintain visitor numbers at acceptable levels. Healesville Sanctuary Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne River Cruises

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A family favourite has solicitor Lionel Grey, who made a by the walls of the gaol it’ll feel as come to life at Old crust working for Melbourne’s most though you’ve stepped back in time, Melbourne Gaol. infamous criminals. but this game of Cluedo also uses modern technology, like QR codes, Gather family and friends to work Each member of your group is given to ensure participants feel as though as a team or against one another to a detective book on arrival then the they really are detectives. solve the mystery in the world’s first hunt for clues begins. Scan the alibis game of interactive Cluedo. You’ll be of legendary crooks and local heavies, For details and to book searching the gaol’s darkest corners go over the physical evidence and + oldmelbournegaol.com.au to solve the murder of notorious scan weapons for DNA. Surrounded SIGNATURE PROPERTY

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Discover laneways Culture On Screen Make It Yourself Art On the Streets We get it… You know Melbourne Are you gagging to get your artistic If, having viewed some of the city's Melbourne has been famous for street is famous for street art, and you’ve fix after months in lockdown? Thank famed street art, you feel inspired, join art for more than a decade now, with no doubt taken visiting friends and goodness Melbourne’s cultural a freehand workshop at The Blender international artists and others from family to Hosier Lane to snap a pic institutions are still bringing us the Institute. During the 2.5-hour class, across the country adding to the ever- for their Instagram. But let your feet good stuff. While ACMI is getting you’ll get tips and tricks from an changing murals on city walls. You do the walking and get reacquainted ready to show off its renewed artist, practise your spray-painting can certainly take yourself to places with the city while checking out offerings, there are virtual screenings, technique then design and paint like Rankins Lane and Duckboard cool niches. For a taste of Melbourne Q&As with screen practitioners and your own masterpiece on MDF so Place to see what’s new, but if you rock history, check out Amphlett workshops at its website. Hear some you can take it home. Blender has a want to learn more about the art’s Lane, a homage to the Divinyl’s lead of Australia’s greatest speeches at whole range of classes for beginners, history and the characters involved singer Chrissy Amphlett. You’ll need Melbourne Theatre Company’s Audio including how to create a wallet from in the city’s scene, join a tour. Join to turn down a number of unlikely Lab. To move the focus away from recycled plastic bags. an actual for Melbourne thoroughfares in Chinatown before the words of white men, associate Street Art Tours. The three-hour walk finding Market Lane. Take in the latest director Petra Kalive has also gathered There’s a range of artistic sessions to takes you to some of the best street street art then duck in to Hu Tong for literature, poems and works by join at Work-Shop. Learn how to make art spots and finishes at The Blender delicious dumplings. women and First Nations people to a silver ring, bake sourdough, create Studios where you’ll meet some of the Arts & Culture + hutong.com.au record for the series. Check out the botanical illustrations, or weave a wall artists who work there. podcasts, comedy sets, virtual tours hanging. The short classes – most only + melbournestreettours.com Rediscover Melbourne’s creative side. Step out or stay of NGV Australia and more at Virtual last a few hours – blend practicality in, but whatever you do make sure you take advantage Square, Fed Square’s online offering. and creativity and suit all kinds of of the vibrant arts scene. + acmi.net.au interests. + mtc.com.au + theblenderinstitute.com Find inspiration down laneways, at major artistic institutions and on your + fedsquare.com + work-shop.com.au computer at home. Reawaken your senses by delving into the many styles of art and culture to be found in Melbourne. After being confined for many, taking view the the time to enjoy cutting-edge contemporary practices and the classics will video Hu Tong Josie Withers revitalise your mind and soul.

30 31 Artists in Focus

Not Quite Real

"I want to pull you in, to create a sense of empathy for these vulnerable creatures" Melbourne – Arts & CultureMelbourne – Arts

Patricia Piccinini, Sanctuary Nicholas Jones, Australia 1780 Annotated Vaugondy

The provocative beings animal forms that cause curiosity and Nicholas Jones started making work about things that created by artist Patricia discomfort in many viewers. Melbourne-based book sculptor he loved; for him this was books. You Piccinini explore the Nicholas Jones creates pieces using can see Jones’ most recent piece at the full realm of human “I actively cultivate that,” she has paper to question the written word. Melbourne Visitor Information Centre relationships. said. “I make these works both Deriving inspiration from all over at the Town Hall. Using thousands attractive and alluring but also Melbourne, including buildings, of autumn editions of the Official The first time many people became grotesque and disconcerting. I want people, nature and trams clattering Melbourne and Victoria Guide, the aware of Patricia Piccinini’s work was to pull you in, to create a sense past, Jones came to work with books installation is inspired by wasp nests when Graham toured Victorian art of empathy for these vulnerable after studying sculpture at the Victoria and the idea of a truck filled with tourist galleries in 2016. Graham, created creatures. But I also want to push you College of Arts and needing inspiration. magazines crashing through the side Patricia Piccinini, Graham RONE Peter Tarasiuk in collaboration with the Transport away – to make you feel like they’re He did what so many artists do and of the Town Hall spilling thousands of Accident Commission, represents unattractive and so not human.” magazines across the floor. installations, Rone will transform the distorted anatomy a person + bibliopath.org the gallery rooms in response to would need to survive a high-impact She and her team work from a + melbourne.vic.gov.au/ the architecture and history of the car accident. Collingwood studio fabricating these arts-and-culture building, and the gallery’s collection. hybrid works using silicone and He will also be showcasing his career Graham is just one piece in Piccinini’s human hair. And, while her works pieces to date, from early stencil vast output that dates back to the are seen all over the world – she Rone Returns works and street art to photographs 1990s when she graduated from the currently has an exhibition in Austria Melbourne street artist Tyronne documenting major installations that Top: Patricia Piccinini, Sanctuary 2018, Silicone, fibreglass, hair, 147 x 61 x 67 cm Victorian College of Arts. Among her – the NGV, Bendigo Art Gallery and Wright, also known as Rone, is have transformed abandoned spaces. Images courtesy the artist and Tolarno Galleries. most famous works are the hot-air TarraWarra Museum of Art all have set to move his exhibition at the + r-o-n-e.com balloon sculpture Skywhale and Piccinini pieces in their collections. Geelong Gallery to February 2021. + geelonggallery.org.au Above: Patricia Piccinini, Graham 2016. Nicholas Jones Dave Carswell Image courtesy TAC. her creations blending human and + patriciapiccinini.net Known for his large-scale immersive

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Fresh is Best Cocktail Hour In the Mix Midweek Whether you’re gathering breakfast Half of the space re-creates capitalist Its carpark surrounds may be supplies or packing a picnic basket, opulence and the other brings unorthodox, but the Thai noodle your first stop for produce should be communist austerity to Melbourne. soups served up at Soi 38 are the Queen Victoria Market. You’ll find Berlin Bar is a city stayer – it opened real deal. This is one tasty – and the best cheese, fruit, fresh bread, in 2009 – thanks to its unique quick – lunch. Spice it up with olives, ready-to-eat treats – the borek surrounds and excellent cocktail Dainty Sichuan’s hotpots and stews is excellent – and more, all under list. Bring together beer and whisky all flavoured with chilli, vinegar

one roof. In the heart of the city, head and you’ve got a boilermaker. At and peppercorns. The good thing Melbourne – Eat & Drink down the stairs to find theDavid Jones Boilermaker House, they take it up about Butchers Diner is it doesn’t Food Hall. Sit up at the bar for oysters a notch, with more 900 whiskies close till 2am, so even after a late or espresso, then load up on fresh from around the world and a rotating movie you can drop by for excellent Charcoal Lane Artra Sartracom sandwiches, luscious fruits, pastries roster of craft beers on tap. Bring a cheeseburgers, tasty Japanese Something Different and more. It’s not as big as the other touch of tropical paradise to your fried chicken or, on Thursdays, the “Most diners are usually quite two places, but Spring Street Grocer night out at The Luwow. Decked out handmade sausage of the week. sceptical about it at first,” says chef does a good range of gourmet items, like Honolulu in the 1950s, with a + soi38.com Khanh Nguyen of his Vegemite curry. and the cheese cellar features some soundtrack to match, this bar refines + daintysichuanfood.com.au It’s a dish he offers in limited amounts of the best farmhouse offerings from and redefines classic tiki cocktails. + butchersdiner.com each night at contemporary Southeast Australia and further afield. + facebook.com/ Asian restaurant, Sunda. If it’s all gone + qvm.com.au berlinbarmelbourne when you arrive don’t worry – Nguyen + davidjones.com + boilermakerhouse.com.au focuses on lesser-known regional + springstreetgrocer.com.au + theluwow.com ingredients and native Australian produce throughout this menu. Native ingredients – wattleseed, finger lime, muntrie berries, even crocodile Eat & Drink – are also at the forefront of Charcoal Lane’s offering. This restaurant is a You’ve no doubt had enough of cooking for yourself, so social enterprise, offering training get back to supporting our local hospitality industry. and jobs to young Aboriginal people. Brunch, drinks or dinner? Why not all of them? Check out the updated take on Indian cuisine at Daughter In Law. They’ve been doing it tough since the beginning of the year, so now is the time Tuck into duck paratha, naan pizzas to return to old favourites and search out recently opened restaurants and bars. and cocktails infused with tandoor- Grab a book or your best friend and hit a contemporary cafe to start the day – cooked pineapple. espresso and smashed avo on toast have never tasted so good. Catch up with + sunda.com.au friends – in a responsible and socially distant way, of course – at rooftop bars, or + charcoallane.com.au celebrate the birthday you had in iso with a special meal and night on the town. + daughterinlaw.com.au Sunda Boilermaker House Butchers Diner

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Nick & Nora’s Melbourne – Eat & Drink

Gimlet Sharyn Cairns Melbourne’s

Restaurateur Andrew the bar to enjoy a simple dish and a BYRDI Peaches McConnell’s new venture well-made martini. It’s one of life’s Mix Masters takes its cues from the great pleasures.” grand venues of Europe BYRDI Peaches Nick & Nora’s and the US. Gimlet is situated on Russell Street High-end cocktail bars aren’t Located above American barbecue Ready to step back in time? Inspired at Cavendish House, a 1920s Art traditionally found in food courts, restaurant Cheek on Swanston by the 1930s, Nick & Nora’s offers Now that it’s here it’s hard to believe Deco building McConnell first saw but there’s nothing traditional about Street, Peaches is a blush-pink dream vintage glamour, cocktails and a restaurateur hadn’t thought of it about 15 years ago and given a clubby BYRDI. Opened late last year by spread over three levels, including the champagne (sometimes a mix already. “The space reminds me of makeover by design house Acme. cocktail gurus Luke Whearty and rooftop. It’s the fourth venture from of both), and classic canapés. It’s Andrew McConnell Samara Clifford historic big-city restaurants in London “The central columns moor, not just Aki Nishikura – the team behind Adam Goldblatt and Tom certainly got more than a touch of or New York, the sort we don’t really the space, but the entire building,” Singapore’s Operation Dagger, which and Sam Peasnell, who lit up Preston class, and you might want to glam have here,” says Andrew McConnell of he says. “They command the room appeared on The World’s 50 Best Bars previously with Dexter and Takeaway up to complement the elegant the recently opened Gimlet. and tell you exactly what it needs: an list – it serves up cocktails built with Pizza. This city spot is awash with surrounds of an expansive marble excellent bar.” care and precision. Order the Lilly Pilly, candy-coloured booths, gold bar, velvet drapes and Art Deco- “I’ve always opened restaurants made with 30-day fermented apple, trimming and lush greenery, while inspired lighting and wallpaper. Oh, that are accompanied by a small bar Guests can enjoy oysters and riberry and jasmine, or perhaps the the rooftop offers a central bar and and plenty of nooks for getting cosy. offering,” he continues. “Gimlet is, cocktails at that bar, pop in for lunch Paperbark Martini, which features outdoor lounges with city views. + nickandnoras.com.au first and foremost, a cocktail bar that or take their time on the elevated vodka, olive oil, olaroso, passionfruit + peaches.melbourne houses a dining room. I have always dining level. Plus, brunch is served on vinegar and smoked paperbark. loved the spontaneity of dropping the weekend. + byrdi.com.au Sharyn Cairns into a grand hotel and sitting up at + gimlet.melbourne

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Melbourne Talent Time Artistic Finds The Local Way Make it High Fashion Support local and check out the Fitzroy’s Rose St Artists’ Market is a There’s plenty on offer if you want There are lots of luxe international collections by local designers, place to source amazing pieces of art, something special. A wealth of edible designer labels at the top end of most of whom manufacture using fashion, homewares and jewellery. options is on offer atClementine’s , Collins Street. Head to luxury slow fashion principles. Alpha60’s Stop and chat to the artists about where everything is made in Victoria. department store Harrolds for amazing architectural yet wearable their creations and, if you can’t find Local honey from Melbourne roofs, labels as diverse as Stella McCartney, pieces are showcased at its Flinders exactly what you want, commission capers grown in the High Country, Balenciaga and Acne Studio for both Lane stores. Nique is another locally a handmade piece. Most people condiments from King Valley and men and women. Immerse yourself designed label, this time featuring associate Queen Victoria Market much more is ready for your basket. in glamour at Marais, which brings minimalist daywear for stylish guys with fresh produce, but it’s also a More tasty treats are available at together a number of big names and girls created, wherever possible, great place to discover artists and Chocamama. Its chocolates and (Alexander McQueen, Givenchy,

using natural and sustainable makers. Head to String Bean Alley confectionery are all made in Chloé) and more avant-garde labels Melbourne – Shop fabrics. Bold colours, interesting or the specialty shopping sheds Melbourne, including the Hosier Lane like Juun J, Heron Preston and patterns and timeless shapes are the to find clothing and accessories, Bars, with splashes of colour inspired Wooyoungmi. If you're seeking design hallmarks at womenswear photography, homewares, by local street art. Find everything – designer shoes and accessories, look brand Kuwaii. and collectibles. art, books, clothing, body products no further than Miss Louise, which + alpha60.com.au + rosestmarket.com.au and more – stamped with the culture stocks all the best names, including + nique.com.au + qvm.com.au of the city at Melbournalia. Jimmy Choo, Tods and Valentino. + kuwaii.com.au + clementines.com.au + harrolds.com.au + chocamama.com.au + marais.com.au + melbournalia.com.au + misslouise.com.au

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You know there’s style on the streets of Melbourne, and it’s time to make it your own. Local designs span cutting-edge street wear right through to avant- garde looks, and you’ll find it all throughout the CBD and on the high streets. But there’s more, too. Handcrafted homewares, art and provisions are just view the some of the other leading local creations you can find at shops and markets video throughout Melbourne. Rose St Artists’ Market @imakesoftfood Clementine’s Harrolds

38 39 It’s considered one of Melbourne’s A Indy Wonders quintessential fashion labels, and the good folk behind Alpha60 work Nique hard to keep the city Originally launched in Melbourne as a graphic design stylish. studio by Nick and Lucy Ennis in 1998, Nique has grown to become a respected, ethical fashion label. Inspired Fifteen years ago, siblings Georgie Above by subtle luxury and everyday practicality, the Ennises and Alex Cleary launched a label create timeless pieces that are minimal and modern and, although the duo grew up in but also make a statement. Sustainable fabrications Canberra, the aesthetic – classic styles are a core aspect of Nique – its White Labels basics line with an avant-garde edge – was always is created using eco-friendly fabrics – but the duo is aligned with Melbourne. constantly working towards improving the company’s footprint. Nique also supports i=Change, which sees

“Melbourne, and its people, has always $1 from every purchase donated to charities, including Melbourne – Shop Nique been such an important influence Food Bank, Child Wise and Dress For Success. for Alpha60,” says Alex. “A big part + nique.com.au of this is how so many of the creative industries mingle together. The art, Suki McMaster music and fashion scenes are so strong, She might be the new kid on this particular block, but but seem to work together to produce Suki McMaster has been selling her colourful, whimsical all the things we love about the city.” giftware and baby products for more than 10 years. Now with a shop on Victoria Street at Queen Victoria The label has five outlets in Market, she’s making even more homes happy. Many of Melbourne, but its Chapter House her designs, from reusable bamboo range of cups to tea concept store on Flinders Lane is one towels, are printed with cute Aussie animals, but there that combines the best of fashion and are more grown-up designs, too. Whether you’re looking art. Offering virtual tours of the space for the perfect gift for a friend overseas or something also connected the Clearys and their cute for yourself – a gorgeous scarf or pretty notebook, Alpha60 Suki McMaster customers during lockdown. perhaps? – this is the place to find it. + sukimcmaster.com Rejecting the standard fashion model of releasing a small number of ranges ELK each year, Alpha60 produces a small Founded in 2004 by Marnie Goding and her husband drop nearly every month. “It’s so that Adam Koniaras, Elk the Label is one of Melbourne’s what we are selling is more aligned most successful family-run fashion labels. Heavily to the season and what people are influenced by the Scandinavian aesthetic, the designs after,” Alex continues. “You can only are made using the finest quality ethically sourced buy Alpha60 at Alpha60, so we can materials from all over the world. And while the control what is in store and when. designs are all Australian, Goding and Koniaras For late 2020 we are exploring a lot of collaborate with artists and traditional makers globally new tapestry techniques – they look so that each collection is guaranteed to bring its super fun!” wearers inspiration and authenticity. ELK, Collins St Fiona Lynch + alpha60.com.au Alpha60 Chapter House + au.elkthelabel.com

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Get over to the north side of Melbourne are even classes for absolute beginners. If cheering from where great bars and shopping are just the sidelines is more your style, the park hosts the latest the beginning. restaurant from the Three Blue Ducks team. + urbnsurf.com Vintage charm If you’re a lover of second-hand treasures, head to Sydney Arts and activities Road in Brunswick to discover a wealth of indie clothing With an abundance of small galleries and exhibition stores, proprietors of vintage kit, and record and book spaces, Melbourne’s north offers some great spots to be sellers. You can spend hours searching out rare and unique inspired and even get creative yourself. For the aspiring pieces within these treasure troves. ceramicist, try Slow Clay Centre in Collingwood. You’ll learn the basics during its eight-week course and learn Get surfing to express yourself through the art of clay. For those who Ride the waves day or night in a controlled environment like to buy creative pieces instead, there’s Modern Times, at Tullamarine’s URBNSURF, Australia’s very first surf featuring mid-century masterpieces and contemporary park. The latest technology creates perfect waves for every art and design. level of surfer in the huge cove, so you can take your time + slowclay.com Belle's Hot Chicken - Fitzroy building up confidence throughout the wave zones. There + moderntimes.com.au

43 That’s Amore Cheese

Next Stop,

Wine James Mele

Craiglee Vineyard Meet the Makers Melbourne – North

Discover local top drops at Melbourne’s closest wine region in the Sunbury region.

Marnong Estate Arundel Farm Estate Giorgio Linguanti The Meat Room

Marnong Estate Craiglee Vineyard Arundel Farm Estate Giorgio Linguanti James Mele If you’re into hearty meals, matched Known for its excellent shiraz and Located just 20 minutes from When cheese-loving Sicilian Giorgio Linguanti arrived Described as a bespoke butcher and artisan salami maker, drops and stunning views of the chardonnay, Craiglee Vineyard has Melbourne’s city centre, Arundel in Melbourne with not a word of English, he did what not James Mele knows a thing or two when it comes to meat. It Macedon Ranges, Marnong Estate been a small independent winery for Farm Estate is the perfect option many would attempt and launched his own business. stems from his Italian heritage, where meat is a focal point is one to add to your list. The more than 40 years. Husband and for escaping the buzz of the city. Giorgio started by making fine Italian-style cheese in the of many meals, and traditional methods are used to create heritage homestead and vineyard wife duo, Pat and Dianne Carmody, The property, featuring a stunning city, selling it to some of the best restaurants in town. From salami and sausages. At his small-batch salami specialist at Mickleham grows a number of planted vines on their family’s farm 151-year-old bluestone manor, along there things skyrocketed, and he quickly progressed from business, The Meat Room, Mele’s passion and dedication varietals, including chardonnay, pinot on the edge of Sunbury in 1978, and with six hectares of shiraz vines and factory owner to cafe owner. Today That’s Amore Cheese to his craft come to life. He has won several awards for his grigio and shiraz. Want to stay the have been producing wine on their a small plot of viognier, is a sight for at Thomastown serves up some of the tastiest guilty salami varieties – the fennel and zingara version is a real weekend? There’s onsite suite-style own since then. They now host small sore eyes and overlooks Melbourne’s pleasures known to man. Treat yourself to a fried-cheese crowd-pleaser – and throughout the year presents a number accommodation. cellar door tastings on the first Sunday city skyline from Keilor. Stop by the bagel then stock up with mozzarella, ricotta and cured of classes where you can master skills in Italian traditions + marnongestate.com.au of every month. Bookings essential. cellar door from Friday to Sundays for meats to take home. and learn just about everything you want to know about + craigleevineyard.com a tasting and a cheese board that can + thatsamorecheese.com.au traditional salami making, sausage making or butchering. be enjoyed in the grounds. + themeatroom.com.au + arundelfarmestate.com.au

44 45 Discover North Each weekend, artists and craftspeople sell their wares – everything from fashion to funkily potted cacti – at Rose St Artists’ Market in Fitzroy. + rosestmarket.com.au

Sister venue to Brunswick institution The Brunx, Tiba’s Restaurant serves up the same delicious Lebanese platters piled high with grilled meats, fresh salad, crisp pickles and silky- smooth hummus and labneh. + tibas.com.au

Moon Dog World Samantha Schultz Craft beer aficionados should head to Moon Dog World. It’s a huge beer hall, complete with indoor lagoon, where you can taste brews like Timothy Tamothy Slamothy, a chocolate biscuit milk stout. + moondogbrewing.com.au

Rub shoulders with equine royalty and explore the historic Woodlands Homestead at Living Legends, where you can visit the retired champion racehorses in their paddocks on daily guided tours. Rose St Artists’ Market @hannakinart Living Legends + livinglegends.org.au Check online before visiting

Wattle Park Melbourne – East

Yarra Bend Park Kieran Davis Fawkner Park Laura Spencer Blackburn Lake East Satisfy spirit and stomach Fawkner Park Bogong Reserve Wattle Park Blackburn Lake with great foodie spots, Close to the city centre, Fawkner Located in Kew, this is one of For a bushwalk in the heart of Featuring historic buildings, huge Sanctuary shops and an abundance Park is a good option for lovely sunny Melbourne’s largest natural bushland suburbia, take a quick stroll gum trees, wattles, seasonal flowers One of the few significant remaining of heritage homes and spring days. Featuring two Art Deco parks, and offers loads of opportunities around Bogong Reserve, a spacious and ponds, Wattle Park is a diverse natural bushland reserves in green leafy spaces to brick pavilions and meandering paths to enjoy leafy grounds and abundant recreational space providing a space, offering room to run, walk and Melbourne, this is a spot to enjoy a explore – think hiking and lined with Moreton Bay figs, elms, wildlife, whether you’re on foot or bushland setting, playground and cycle. If that’s not your thing, the park stroll along some beautiful walking biking trails alongside the poplars and oak, the park is a popular bicycle. Hire a canoe, kayak or rowboat walking trail. The reserve connects also has tennis courts and a nine-hole trails. If you’re lucky you might see Yarra and more. spot for a game or two of tennis. from historic Studley Park Boathouse to Bogong Avenue, allowing access public golf course. an echidna and some of the other then explore the Yarra River. Otherwise to Glen Waverley’s lively dining Australian wildlife that call this simply enjoy a waterfront lunch in the precinct, Kingsway. bushland home. restaurant or cafe.

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Market Delights Gourmet hot spots A dose of culture From delicious pastries to handcrafted goods, there’s There’s a lot to love about the south’s food offerings. From Even if you’ve been there already, it’s worth exploring the South plenty to stock up on at South Melbourne Market. Catch a hatted favourites like Attica to Maker & Monger’s humble beautiful grounds of Rippon Lea Estate. Built in 1868, the deal at lunch and enjoy freshly shucked Coffin Bay oysters toasties, you’ll certainly be spoiled for choice. For something historic mansion is open for guided tours and the Miss It’s easy to love Melbourne’s south, at South Melbourne Seafoods. At just a dollar each, they’re new, try Firebird in Prahran. The latest venture from the Fisher and the Crypt of Tears exhibition, but you shouldn’t with foodie hubs, cultural offerings a delicious, not-to-be-missed part of any visit. On Sunday, crew behind Hanoi Hannah and Tokyo Tina brings a focus miss the stunning gardens. Another good option for lovers and bustling high streets. Explore check out St Kilda Esplanade Markets, which celebrate its on fire and smoke to Vietnamese cuisine. For a drink, of creativity is the Australian Tapestry Workshop, where some of Melbourne’s beautiful beaches 50th anniversary this year. Here you can peruse more than head to Starward Distillery in Port Melbourne, where the you can view some amazing contemporary woven pieces and historic homes, all within close a hundred market stalls featuring art, woodwork, jewellery, award-winning whisky is created. You can take a tour, do a and even try your hand at creating one yourself at one of proximity of the city centre. food and more. masterclass or simply take a seat at the bar and enjoy. its workshops. + southmelbournemarket.com.au + attica.com.au + ripponleaestate.com.au + stkildaesplanademarket.com.au + makerandmonger.com.au + austapestry.com.au + firebird.hanoihannah.com.au + starward.com.au

52 53 Salvatore Malatesta, St Ali Rebecca Newman Walk it out in Melbourne’s south

Bibelot Melbourne – South

Michael Pavlou, Azalea Flowers Meet the MakersJames Mele Brighton Bathing Boxes Salvatore Malatesta Santiago Cuyugan Michael Pavlou Black Rock Yacht Ostend Trail, Sweetwater Creek Nature He’s the man behind some of the He may have started preparing A favourite for many at the South Club to Sandringham Middle Brighton Reserve, Frankston South best beans in Melbourne, and savoury dishes in the kitchen, but Melbourne Markets, Azalea Flowers, Yacht Club For history and architecture lovers, Situated in lush bushland, this Salvatore Malatesta might also be Santiago Cuyugan changed course the brainchild of industry veteran Take in the scenic views along this six- the Ostend Trail offers just under three-kilometre trail offers a secluded one of the most influential people and soon realised pastry was more Michael Pavlou, showcases a verdant kilometre coastal trail. You’ll stroll past four kilometres of walking trails and oasis from the foothills of Frankston in Australian coffee culture. Having suited to his personality. As head variety of stunning flowers and Half Moon Bay, and take in epic views entertainment along the way. There is Reservoir to Port Phillip Bay at the pioneered the way for specialty coffee, chocolatier at South Melbourne’s foliage. Pavlou began his career of Port Phillip Bay and the Mornington the Middle Brighton Baths, the terrace base of Oliver’s Hill. Keep your eyes micro roasting and innovative cafe Bibelot, the former Vancouverite working at his stepmother’s florist Peninsula along the way. You can also houses of Normandy Street and peeled as you wander – you might see culture at South Melbourne’s St Ali, spends his days working with this shop, building connections so he take a pit stop or two along the way the Brighton Schoolhouse, all with koalas, kookaburras and blue wrens. Malatesta’s intention has always been most decadent of ingredients. He could source the best variety of at one of the trail’s many swimming interesting stories behind them. about getting people to “drink better and his team create custard-filled blooms directly from growers. Now, spots and rock pools. quality coffee”. And while the current éclairs, multi-hued macrons and the this is the place to go if you love standard is high in Melbourne, this French patisserie’s signature cookies Australian native flowers, but there’s wasn’t always the case. That’s why he and cream chocolate bar, paying such also a variety of unusual indoor opened St Ali 15 years ago, and there’s attention to detail that each resembles plants for sale. still often a line out the door with a work of art. + azaleaflowers.com.au Click here to people waiting for the perfect cup and + bibelot.com.au download the delicious food to accompany it. Love South Melbourne App Middle Brighton Baths Sweetwater Creek Nature Reserve + stali.com.au

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T Cavallaro & Sons Melbourne – West

Organ Pipes National Park Steve Cantwell Two Birds Brewing K Road CliffsJames Lauritz

See the Sights Discover Local Delights Outdoor Adventures West Approaching Footscray, you’ll spy the imposing Multicultural food offerings are plentiful in the west. Get the family active along the extensive network of 15-metre-tall golden statue of Mazu, the Chinese sea Sample some of the city’s best cannoli at T Cavallaro & cycling and walking trails, ideal for exploring the area. Discover fresh energy and hidden gems goddess, overlooking the Maribyrnong River. She Sons, a family-owned pasticceria, where, 50 years on, the Werribee River is perhaps the most significant of these in Melbourne’s western suburbs. Take a welcomes visitors to the Heavenly Queen Temple, same traditional Sicilian recipes are used. Quench your and the trails along the river provide a serene experience multicultural culinary journey, discover Australia’s largest Taoist temple. For natural wonders, thirst at Spotswood’s Two Birds Brewing, Australia’s first for wandering and cycling. For a different perspective, urban wineries and craft breweries, and enjoy a walk in Organ Pipes National Park, named after female-owned brewing company. Discover a wide range of take a kayak down the river and watch the famous visit inspiring independent galleries and spectacular columns of basalt left behind from one of fresh local produce at local St Albans Market. K Road Cliffs glow with tangerine warmth at sunset. beautiful parklands and gardens. the world’s largest ancient lava flows. + tcavallaroandsons.com.au + twobirdsbrewing.com.au + stalbansmarket.com.au

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of golf nearby. DIGGERS RD 6 3 Victoria State 5 Shadowfax Winery Rose Garden Werribee South Beach Lunch then laze on Victoria State Rose Garden the lawn with a glass is in its full glory during of award-winning wine. Spring with more than 5,000 roses in bloom. 6 Wyndham Harbour Entry is by gold coin Stroll along the marina donation. and enjoy fish and 8 Point Cook Coastal Park chips by the bay. 4 Werribee Open The park is a haven for Range Zoo 7 Point Cook birdwatchers, nature lovers Head out on safari to meet RAAF Museum and families. Climb the giraffes, zebras and rhinos, Revisit world aviation Observation Tower for a as they roam the open history or take off in a 360-degree birds-eye view savannah at Werribee Tiger Moth. Don’t miss the of the wetlands and city Open Range Zoo. interactive flying displays. skyline.

Roses for days and the rolling plains of Werribee Open Range Zoo. Adventure lives here. Taking in many of Werribee’s best-loved attractions, the self-paced Bay West Driving Trail is perfect for a weekend escape. Follow the Route 11 signs to join this thirty-kilometre loop or pick up a map from the Werribee Visitor Information Centre, then hit the open road on your next adventure.

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Spring into the Regions

Discover the diversity and beauty of regional Victoria, from world-class wineries to natural springs, coastal villages, peninsulas and alpine towns.

Canoeing Echuca Victoria’s Regions

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Fancy Camping Walk to Water Splash Out Pops of Colour Outdoor Art Raise a Glass About 10 minutes out of Bendigo, Follow the old tramway from Sheoak At Echuca on the mighty Murray, Discover one of the country’s Sure, they make wine at Pt Leo Estate Craft beer has come to the High you’ll come across Balgownie picnic area near Lorne through a hire a canoe or kayak and paddle out most beautiful cool-climate on the Mornington Peninsula, but Country in a big way, but the makers Estate. If waking up to views of beautiful valley filled with ferns to for a few hours to explore along the gardens at Olinda. The Dandenong the owners have also installed an epic are spread out and often out of town. vineyards appeals, check in to one findKalimna Falls. It’s a long return banks. You’ll see birdlife overhead and Ranges Botanic Garden is home sculpture park. There are 60 mostly Enter Ingrained Culture and its expert of the property’s comfy safari tents. walk – eight kilometres in all – but perhaps a paddle steamer passing. to thousands of flowering plants, large-scale works by artists like Julian guides. They’ll take you on a tour to They’re spacious, cosy and beautifully worth it. You can duck into a chamber Echuca Boat and Canoe Hire can including 15,000 rhododendrons, Opie and Jaume Plensa. Take a picnic visit the region’s breweries, where equipped – there’s even a bath on behind the lower falls and watch the also sort you out for an overnight which are in bloom until December. and enjoy the views. you’ll learn about the beer and, of the balcony. water from within. ‘campanoeing’ trip. As you’re strolling around keep your + ptleoestate.com.au course, give it a taste. + balgownieestatebendigo.com + parks.vic.gov.au + echucaboatcanoehire.com eyes peeled for lyrebirds. + ingrainedculture.com.au + parks.vic.gov.au

62 63 MilduraMildura Hit the road on a touring route, Victoria make your own way around, or follow our MurrayMurr Sunsetay Sunset itinerary and see the NationalNational Park Park Hattah-Hattah-KulkyneKulkyne wonders of Victoria NationalNational Park Park for yourself. OuyenOuyen

SUNRAYSIASUNRAYSIA Swan HillSwan Hill By Car HWY HWY Travel about an hour west of WyperfWeldyperfeld Melbourne to the delightful coastal NationalNational Park Park region of 1 Geelong and the KerangKerang Bellarine and experience scenic beaches, wineries and some amazing 12 YarrawongaYarrawongaRutherglenRutherglen local produce. AlburyAlbury EchucaEchuca WodongaWodonga CorryongCorryong Travel further west on a scenic road WarracknabealWarracknabeal BeechworthBeechworth trip (approximately 3.5 hours) to the SheppartonShepparton WangarattaWangaratta 2 Grampians region to get up close GOULBURNGOULBURN VALLEYVALLEY BenallaBenalla Alpine Alpine to nature. St ArnaudSt Arnaud 11 FWY FWY NationalNational Park Park HorshamHorsham King ValleyKing ValleyBrightBrightMt BeautyMt Beauty BendigoBendigo HUME HUME Mt Bu aloMt Bu alo For more outdoor adventures why not WIMMERAWIMMERA FWY FWY HWY HWY NationalNational Park Park visit the 3 High Country. CALDERCALDER 3 FWY FWY MaryboroughMaryborough SeymourSeymour StawellStawell NORTHERNNORTHERN MansfieldMansfield High CountryHigh Country 2 CastlemaineCastlemaine HWY HWY Omeo Omeo Halls GapHalls Gap The GoldfieldsThe Goldfields AlexandraAlexandra GrampiansGrampians Alpine Alpine By Train NationalNational Park ParkArarat Ararat 5 NationalNational Park Park DaylesfordDaylesford Snowy SnRiverowy River NationalNational Park Park Catch a V/Line train service from 10 WESTERNWESTERN 4 Melbourne’s Southern Cross Station FWY FWY GippslandGippsland BallaratBallarat Yarra ValleyYarra Valleyand and MallacootaMallacoota to Lilydale and find yourself in the GLENELGGLENELG DandenongDandenong Ranges Ranges HWY HWY OrbostOrbost 4 Yarra Valley wine region, HamiltonHamilton BairnsdaleBairnsdale MELBOURNEMELBOURNE PRINCESPRINCES HWY HWY approximately seventy minutes from Lower GlenelgLower Glenelg EAST EAST Lakes EntranceLakes Entrance Melbourne. NationalNational Park Park 1 WarragulWarragulTraralgonTraralgon Sale Sale NinetyNinety Mile Beach Mile Beach CamperdownCamperdown GeelongGeelongGeelongGeelong and and Visit Victoria’s spa and wellness The BellarineThe Bellarine 7 5 Colac Colac capital, Daylesford and the Port FairyPort Fairy Loch Loch PortlandPortland PRINCESPRINCES HWY HWY TorquayTorquay Macedon Ranges, by hopping on a WEST WEST MorningtonMornington 8 WarrnamboolWarrnambool PeninsulaPeninsula LeongathaLeongatha V/Line train service from Southern Great OtwGreatay Otway Lorne Lorne 6 PhillipPhillip InverlochInverloch 9 N N Cross Station to Woodend then Port CampbellPort Campbell NationalNational Park Park IslandIsland catching a coach to the region. ApolloApollo Bay Bay 0 025 2550 5075 75100 km100 km Great OceanGreat Ocean Road Road WilsonsWilsons Promontory Promontory NationalNational Park Park 0 0 25 25 50 50 75 75 100 mi100 mi

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Lifeguard Bollards at Eastern Beach Reserve, Geelong Geelong and the Bellarine Victoria’s Regions

An easy hour’s drive from Melbourne, Geelong and the Bellarine is an ideal destination for a day trip, weekend getaway or extended holiday. Beach House, Geelong

1 See page 64 Stay MoPA: Museum of Play and Art. Make a weekend of it and stay at one of The kids are sure to enjoy the Eat the region’s delightful accommodation immersive and interactive exhibits There is no shortage of great dining options. In Geelong, rest your head that focus on inspiring their creativity options in the region. Geelong at Anchor Geelong where boho chic through play-based learning. must-visits include Aaron Turner’s blends with Hamptons style. Luxury acclaimed Igni and the impressive coastal escapes, like Lon Retreat and Tip: Stop by recently transformed The Tulip. Head for drinks at Little Malop Point Campbell House, are plentiful on Beach House Restaurant in Geelong Street, where you’ll find the region’s the Bellarine. for a great meal and view. top drops at Geelong Wine Cellar, enjoy cocktails at 18th Amendment Bar Play + visitvictoria.com/ and join the sing-along at the nearby Set out on an adventure and explore geelongbellarine Piano Bar. The area’s vineyards will the nearby You Yangs Regional also please foodies. Try Jack Rabbit Park. The go-to place for mountain Restaurant, Oakdene Vineyards biking, the park has trails suitable Restaurant and The Shed at Terindah for all abilities, with two designated Estate. At Queenscliff’sVue Grand mountain bike areas and 50 view the Hotel book a table in the grand dining kilometres of track. If you’ve got little video room for French-inspired fare. ones, be sure to check out

67 Take A Sip of the Bellarine Russell Watson, distiller Victoria’s Regions

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On a sunny day, the the region had become a popular wattleseeds with organic cacao, old farm shed is a hive destination with its wineries, which gives it “a slightly chocolatey of activity. “The guys producers and beaches, there was aftertaste”. behind the bar can make one thing missing: “It didn’t have up to 500 cocktails in a distillery.” Now, the first whisky is almost ready. an afternoon,” says “The whiskies will have different Russell Watson. He’s Of course, it takes years to release taste profiles,” says Russell, “but the character behind a whisky, and so the first step was a they’ll all be classic Scottish styles, Bellarine Distillery and suite of four gins. “All of them are and all quite small runs.” And they’ll its bar and sales space, distinctly different,” says Watson. only be available in the distillery, so The region has become such a popular The Whiskery, set in a “They’re not one gin that’s just anyone who wants a sample should tree-shaded idyll. been tweaked.” They’re also named organise a visit. destination with its wineries, producers after his dogs: Rosey & the Rabbits, and beaches, there was one thing missing: A long-time resident of the region, for example, is aged in pinot noir + bellarinedistillery.com.au “It didn’t have a distillery.” it was a visit to Scotland in 2012 barrels from neighbouring winery + visitvictoria.com/geelong that inspired Watson to open the Scotchmans Hill, while Trooper Russ Watson, Craig Michael & Billy, Bellarine Distillery Chris McConville Bellarine’s first distillery. Although & the Roo combines roasted

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4 See page 64 really loved – working with his hands. So, in 2014 he established the Four The chef: Pillars brand with a couple of gin- Mark Ebbles – TarraWarra loving mates and the rest is history. Mark Ebbles grew up on a farm in

Toolangi, Yarra Valley - just up the The cheese maker: Victoria’s Regions road from where he now heads up the Jack Holman kitchen at TarraWarra Estate. Whilst Cheesemaker Jack Holman’s Stone a hyper local lad, his food training has and Crow Cheese Company is based at been international with years spent in Rob Dolan Wines. Jack may be better Whether you want to get active, linger over kitchens such as Heston Blumenthal’s known for his previous role as Head Mark Ebbles Tim Grey coffee in a beachside cafe, taste wines in Fat Duck. Cheesemaker at Yarra Valley Dairy acclaimed vineyards or explore dramatic for the past 12 years, making him an A considered mix of vegan chef, tiny integral (and much lauded) part of the scenery, you’ll find it on the Great Ocean Road. Cape Otway Lighthouse house owner and plant-based recipe fabric of the Yarra Valley food scene. creator his respect for vegetables is equal to the way most apply to fish and Ever the innovator, Jack sees Stone meats. The result? Plates of balanced, and Crow as an opportunity to create 6 See page 64 Wye General Store stocks gourmet Continue West as you take in the extraordinary food experiences. With his own styles without boundaries, an goods and is a friendly spot to pick natural wonders of Tower Hill, be much of the produce straight from opportunity to be truly experimental. Hit the Road up provisions for a picnic by the spoilt for choice for a bite to eat in the TarraWarra kitchen garden and His core range of cheeses are readily From Melbourne, drive across the sea. Forty minutes away is Apollo Port Fairy before heading to Portland protein from local farmers, this is a available in the cellar door to take home Westgate towards the chilled-out Bay, where there’s a huge variety in search of a whale and to explore truly unique Yarra Valley food story. or enjoy as part of a platter on site. Try seaside town of Torquay. With its of accommodation, from retro sea the World Heritage Listed Budj Bim the Galactic – a 1-2 week old cow’s milk coastal-chic flair,Ginger Monkey is a shacks to luxury villas. Cultural Landscape. Cameron Mackenzie Anson Smart The distiller: cheese – think soft and delicate with top place for coffee and breakfast before Cameron Mackenzie bread flavours and perfect with that an invigorating walk along Bells Beach. The next day, continue west along Tip: Squeeze in a visit to For Four Pillars distiller and glass of wine you’re after. the Great Ocean Road and take the Warrnambool’s Deep Blue Hotel and co-founder Cameron Mackenzie Continue driving along the coast to diversion to the Instagram-worthy Hot Springs, the perfect treat after a there’s never a dull moment: “Even Tip: On your way to the Yarra Valley, reveal sweeping ocean vistas and Cape Otway Lightstation before long drive. though it’s a nice quiet place to live stop for a walk at Sherbrooke Falls. It’s interesting architecture, including the taking in the must see Twelve there’s always something going on.” the same length as nearby 1,000 steps eye-catching Pole House at Fairhaven. Apostles before enjoying a night + visitvictoria.com/ Mackenzie spent 10 years at Punt Kokoda Track Memorial Walk, but not Stop at Lorne where Teddy’s Lookout in Warrnambool to discover the greatoceanroad Road Wines and Giant Steps before as busy. provides supreme views of the ocean. shipwreck history at Flagstaff Hill waking up one day and realising he’d Further along, sleepy Wye River is the Sound and Light Show. Jack Holman moved too far away from what he + visitvictoria.com/yarravalley perfect stopping point for lunch.

70 71 Recharge and escape Mornington Peninsula to the Mornington Peninsula Breathe in fresh sea air, sample innovative discover our stay and bathe package local cuisine and soak up the alfresco lifestyle of the Mornington Peninsula.

7 See page 64 Play The award-winning Peninsula Eat Hot Springs, with its day spa and The Mornington Peninsula is home baths of natural mineral water, is to world-class chefs working with an idyllic setting for relaxation and quality seasonal offerings, many rejuvenation. There is a strong arts of them at the area’s wineries. Try scene on the Peninsula, best enjoyed Montalto Restaurant, Laura at Pt outdoors. Visit McClelland Sculpture Leo Estate and The Dining Room at Park + Gallery or Pt Leo Estate, Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill. where there are 60 works by local A family-friendly alternative is Red and international artists. If you want Gum BBQ, which serves up authentic, to soar high, try Arthurs Seat Eagle slow-smoked cooking from America’s offering uninterrupted scenic views south. Perhaps an all-day bistro bar from a gondola. and cellar door is the vibe you are after. Visit Red Hill’s Many Little and Tip: Do a tasting of its fine spirits and sit in the garden to enjoy enviable liqueurs or take a gin masterclass at views of adjoining farmland. Bass & Flinders Distillery.

Stay + visitvictoria.com/ Jackalope Hotel Emily Floyd If you are planning a luxury stay on the morningtonpeninsula Peninsula, you can’t go past Jackalope Hotel or Lancemore Lindenderry Red Hill. Try Polperro Farmhouse for a premium self-contained option that includes three bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen, open fireplace and expansive outdoor spaces. If you’re a golf enthusiast, look no further than RACV Resort, known for its dramatic landscape, exquisite food Peninsula Hot Springs and championship 18-hole golf course.

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Phillip Island Glamping Raymond Island

8 See page 64 cool-climate wines can be enjoyed at Conservation Centre and wander 9 See page 64 Play nearby Purple Hen Wines or Phillip woodland boardwalks to see them Raymond Island offers some of the Fun for Everyone Island Winery, where matched plates dozing in the trees. Twitchers can visit Eat best koala spotting around. Jump There’s plenty for the whole family are designed to be shared. the island in spring to see shearwater Overlooking Raymond Island in on a ferry from Paynesville then to enjoy, from Panny’s Phillip Island birds arrive from Alaska to breed. Paynesville, Sardine Eatery + Bar’s hire a bike to ride the Koala Trail. Chocolate Factory with its delicious Wildlife Encounters menu, by award-winning chef Mark Be sure to keep your eyes peeled, as sweet treats to A Maze’N Things, Phillip Island Nature Parks has a host Camp in Comfort Briggs, showcases Gippsland’s finest there is a spectacular array of other where the kids can let loose among the of wildlife experiences just waiting to Just walking distance from one produce. Pier 70 in Paynesville is native animals, including echidnas, mazes, mini golf and Magic Manor. be explored. Enjoy the island’s famous of Phillip Island’s pristine north another one not to be missed. En kangaroos and coastal birds. There’s For a virtual trip to the Southern Ocean, Penguin Parade and watch on as they facing beaches is Phillip Island route to Paynesville be sure to stop in more great cycling on the scenic check out the Antarctic Journey waddle up the beach each evening. Glamping, which offers outdoor Lindenow for lunch at Long Paddock, a Discovery Trail. Pier 70 - Paynesville Josie Withers attraction at the Nobbies Centre. There are koalas, too. Visit the Koala accommodation with all the bells cafe in a historic bakery that plates up Here, you can take a deep-sea and whistles. Or choose Sheltered exquisite food using local ingredients. Tip: Paddle the Lakes to spot seals adventure from the comfort of land. Glamping located on private & dolphins with Venture Out SUP & farmland, where you will find ten off Stay Kayaking at Lakes Entrance. Local Food and Brews grid, solar powered bell and safari- Paynesville offers accommodation Enjoy the region’s fresh seafood style tents offering a memorable for all styles of traveller. Relax with + visitvictoria.com/gippsland and locally sourced produce with night below the stars. a waterfront view at Captains Cove a side of some spectacular ocean Resort, set on the canals on the views. Dine with an outlook of the Tip: For a boutique Island experience Gippsland Lakes. Each apartment has Southern Ocean at The Cape Kitchen book your escape at Five Acres its own private jetty, and a boardwalk or Saltwater Phillip Island. For a cold Farm Stay. leads to the village, cafes and one, try Ocean Reach Brewing, where restaurants just a relaxing stroll away. the craft beers are poured straight + visitvictoria.com/ view the from the tap and the food van serves phillipisland video The Cape Kitchen Venture Out - Lakes Entrance Jessica Shapiro up brew-friendly bites. Delicious

74 75 On the waterfront at You might also find local whitebait The Taste of Paynesville, one of or flathead. Away from the ocean’s Gippsland’s picturesque offerings, there could be pork from villages, sits a world- Skylor Park or lamb grown in nearby class restaurant. Munro. Even the butter served Gippsland with the sourdough is made using Sardine Eatery + Bar has received Gippsland Jersey milk. Mark Briggs, chef many accolades since it opened in Victoria’s Regions 2017 – hats in the Good Food Guide, Not surprisingly, it was the high excellent reviews – but chef and quality of the local produce that owner Mark Briggs, who worked at initially drew Briggs to the area: “The Michelin-starred restaurants in the move here came after visiting the area UK and Vue de monde in Melbourne, and being inspired by the amazing keeps things close to home. food bowl that is East Gippsland.”

His commitment to the region + sardineeaterybar.com is evident in the ever-changing + visitvictoria.com/gippsland menu. Inspired by seafood from Lakes Entrance, you can always find sardines there. “These little fish are under-utilised and often regarded as bait,” says Briggs. “What a waste.”

“The move here came after visiting the area and being inspired by the amazing food bowl that is East Gippsland.”

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David Mitchener Boroka Lookout over Halls Gap

From a burgeoning 10 See page 64 Feed the Kangaroos Take a hike and The Pinnacle Lookout Reed Lookout culinary scene to historic Get up close to more than a hundred be enchanted and The two kilometre hike to The From the summit of Reed Lookout and contemporary art, Fuel the Day free-roaming kangaroos that call the inspired by the striking Pinnacle rewards walkers with you will enjoy stunning views over the Get in early and enjoy a brunch worth Ballarat Wildlife Park home. They’re landscapes of the spectacular views, passing Grand entire Victoria Valley, Victoria Range, enjoy this and more driving for at one of Ballarat’s many used to human interaction and are very Canyon and Silent Street on the way. Serra Range, Lake Wartook and the Mt just 90 minutes from cafe options. Local favourite Johnny friendly, so visitors can feed them by Grampians region. Choose from two different routes Difficult Range. The viewing platform melbourne. Alloo offers one of the best coffees in hand. While you’re there, you can also up – an easy to medium option from is a popular spot to watch the sunset town and can fill your belly with the see meerkats, crocodiles and tigers. 2 See page 64 Sundial Carpark or a more challenging over the mountains and snap the likes of quinoa bircher or a classic climb from Wonderland Carpark. perfect pink and purple hues. The path bacon and egg roll made with local Dine in Style Grampians Peaks Trail to the lookout is well maintained and Salt Kitchen bacon. Take a seat at ever-so-stylish Lola at The first stage of theGrampians Taste the Region fully accessible by wheelchair. The Provincial Hotel Ballarat, offering Peaks Trail enables hikers to venture Five Ducks Farm hand craft small Immerse Yourself in Art European-style dining using locally through some of the region’s most batches of delicious preserves from Add in the two kilometre walk to Stop by the Art Gallery of Ballarat, sourced produce at lunch and dinner popular areas. Highlights include the the fruit grown on their tiny farm, at The Balconies for panoramic views Australia’s oldest regional gallery, on the weekend. For something a little ancient rock features of the Grand the foot of the Grampians National of Victoria Valley and the and explore the extensive permanent more family friendly try The Forge Canyon, views from the Pinnacle Park. They also select and use produce surrounding ranges. collections and contemporary Pizzeria, with its woodfired pizzas, Lookout and the spectacular vista of from other local Grampians growers. exhibitions. The heritage-listed pasta and salads. mountain peaks from the top of A range of seasonal preserves, honey Tip: If you’ve got a bit of extra time in gallery is quite impressive in itself Mount Rosea. This is a one-way, and homemade ice-cream are the region, explore the nearby Silo Art and is one of the oldest purpose-built Tip: Quench your thirst at local watering three-day loop walk from Halls Gap available direct through the farm gate Trail for some impressive pieces. galleries in the country. hole Aunty Jacks, which serves great to Borough Huts and back, covering a shop at Pomonal and in a growing food and their own beers brewed on site. total of 33 kilometres. number of local cafes, wineries and + visitvictoria.com/grampians general stores in the region. Johnny Alloo + visitvictoria.com/ballarat + fiveducksfarm.com.au

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The view from James create bowls, vases, sculptural pieces McMurtrie's studio is one and lighting. “Depending on the size most would envy. “I can of the works we can make anywhere see the mountains from between five and 20 pieces a week,” here,” he says. he says, adding that he is often commissioned to create pieces for Situated in Pomonal, his work space homes and businesses. sits below Mount William Range. Throughout the day, the landscape “Most of the time though we make changes colour, and as the seasons our own work, and we send it to change so does the outlook. Spring, a number of galleries around the Art of for instance, brings the hues of new country. But we have our own gallery life: green shoots on trees and a carpet here, too.” of wildflowers. the Grampians Whenever he’s working, visitors are James McMurtrie “I did ceramic design at Chisholm free to drop in and watch him work. James McMurtrie, glass artist Institute [in Melbourne], and “Just look for the big sign out on the majored in glass,” explains road,” he says. McMurtrie of his long love of the medium. “I always liked + jamesmcmurtrie.com.au how the work is created almost + visitvictoria.com/grampians instantaneously – it doesn’t take long to get a result.” Now, he spends about four days each week blowing glass to Fire Is. Inspired by the Grampians bushfire

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The Murray High Head to where stunning landscapes and welcoming Replenish the soul, reconnect with nature villages offer adventure

and experience the best of outdoor life in the Country and relaxation. Victoria’s Regions vibrant Murray River region. Mount Buffalo David Kirkland

12 See page 64 kangaroos and hundreds of species of produce from The Murray is second 3 See page 64 around historic Beechworth or scenic Epicurean Centre at Brown Brothers native birds calling the region home. to none. Add award-winning wines, Bright, or step it up with a challenging and treat yourself to nature’s nectar at Create Your Own boutique brews and innovative eateries Go Cycling wilderness hike at Mt Buller, Falls Beechworth Honey. Adventure Experience History in the towns along the river and you’re Double your fun on a two-wheel tour Creek or Mt Hotham, you'll be spoilt The freedom of the river means you During its glory days, the three story in a food lover’s paradise. Head along of alpine landscapes and historic for choice. One thing's for sure though, Tip: For a taste of the region, can stick to a tight itinerary or sit high Port of Echuca wharf as a key river to the weekend Farmers’ Markets and villages, taking in top restaurants, there's an adventure waiting around Rutherglen’s Thousand Pound back and relax – it’s entirely up to Port, turned over 240 steamers a year. spend the morning browsing the stalls, wineries, farm gates and farmers’ every corner. Wine Bar & Store pairs affordable you. For those who like a bit more Now the restored Port of Echuca is chatting to the makers and growers, markets. Follow some of the region’s local wines with a great menu that structure, Mildura Houseboats offers home to the Port of Echuca Discovery and stocking up for lunch with fresh rail trails or roll along the Pedal to The Wine is Fine encompasses bar snacks and more three to seven day itineraries for Centre and many paddlesteamers seasonal fruit and veggies, baked Produce cycling routes. Grab your best wine buddies and substantial meals. exploring this magnificent waterway. including the PS Emmylou. The goods, meats, cheeses, olives, eggs, head to Rutherglen, one of Victoria’s Otherwise, simply pick a nice spot world’s only wood-fired cruising jam, honey and so much more. Under the Stars premier wine regions and the + visitvictoria.com/ and anchor for a day or three and paddle steamer, the PS Emmylou Get the five-star treatment sleeping home of muscat in Australia. Some highcountry enjoy the serenity. takes passengers to some of the Tip: Head to the Pioneer Settlement out in nature on a glamping weekend. favourite wineries include All most pristine and intact ecological in Swan Hill for the Heartbeat of the Stay in a luxurious bell tent at Cofield Saints Estate, Chambers Rosewood Reconnect with Nature forests along with sites of Aboriginal Murray Laser Light Spectacular. You'll Wines in the heart of the Rutherglen Vineyards and Stanton & The surrounding region is nothing significance. The nine cabin steamer experience the story of the Murray and be wine region and let Grapevine Killeen Wines. short of beautiful, with some of the offers a luxury experience like no other transported back 30 million years, before Glamping take care of everything. most diverse landscapes in the world. and a unique way to take in the best of travelling through time to the Murray Local Flavour Take in mountains, river gum forests, the region. River as we know it. Endless Trails Shoot the ‘bries’ (get it?) with the outback, golden limestone cliffs, There's no better way to unlock the legendary producers Milawa Cheese plains, lakes and the river’s mouth. Meet the Makers + visitvictoria.com/ secrets of the High Country than and Tolpuddle Goat Cheese and view the You can also spot plenty of wildlife in Part of Australia’s food bowl, chefs themurray on your own two feet. Whether Farm Foods. Branch out with olives, video these parts, with platypus, wombats, around the country know the fresh you choose a leisurely village stroll mustard and other munchies at The

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Pizzini Wines, King Valley

When the Pizzinis gather what life is all about for us. We cherish though it can be a serious wine, you release, which is aromatic, crisp and "We share rustic around the table on their it.” It’s this spirit of family, fun and don’t have to be serious about it. It’s flavourful with super-fine fizz. It’s food and stories, King Valley farm, there’s togetherness that the winemaking fun and elegant,” says Pizzini. “I love perfect for the dinner table. accompanied by spirited conversation, families of the King Valley Prosecco how that first sip makes you just sit a generous spread of Road share with visitors. “The thing I back and say ‘ahhhh’.” Natalie, her parents and three siblings plenty of prosecco, family-favourite dishes, love most about prosecco is that even have developed an inimitable offering because, at the end of and wine made to be Alfred and Katrina Pizzini planted their for visitors to their cellar door. Whether the day, this is what shared with love. first vines in 1978, produced their first it’s learning among friends in a life is all about for us." wine in 1994 and went on to grow the prosecco and food pairing class, tasting Natalie Pizzini describes what she family winemaking business. These from the barrel with Alfred, or getting loves most about these rambunctious days all four children are involved special insight into family recipes with occasions. “A highlight for me is alongside their parents. Son Joel Pizzini Katrina at A Tavola! Cooking School, our family lunches, often with four directs the winemaking, focusing visitors get a first-hand taste of the generations at the same table,” she on varietal expression and finesse. family’s flair and genuine hospitality. says. “ We share rustic food and stories, The range features two proseccos: a accompanied by plenty of prosecco, non-vintage style perfect for summer + pizzini.com.au Pizzini – A Tavola! Cooking School because, at the end of the day, this is Pizzini Wines afternoons, and the premium vintage

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