Episode 18: General
Melbourne is definitely home of the musical. Jersey Boys is now in town, and this week Postcards takes you behind the scenes of this song spectacular. The team also head to Geelong to spend a day with footballer Cameron Ling and enjoy the best fish n' chips in Queenscliff. We show you how to eat cake in South Melbourne and take you to Zenergie, a place where you will find a balance of yin and yang.
Mingarry Villas and Queenscliff Fish n' Chips
Mingarry Villas sits in a quiet pocket of Queenscliff with the waters of Port Phillip Bay on one side and Swan Bay on the other, making it an ideal spot to let the rest of the world pass you by, year round, whatever the weather. If you think the view of the Heads looks good, you'll be blown away by what's inside. All up there are four bedrooms - two with their own en-suites, two bathrooms - one with a luxury spa, two huge living areas with plasma TVs and four balconies. It's only about a 50-metre walk from the back gate to the beach through the ti tree and dunes, so there's no excuse for not spending some quality time on the beach. When its time to throw out a line there's more than one place to try your luck, but if your fishing proves to be unsuccessful, there's a place in town that always has the freshest catch. The Queenscliff Fish n' Chips shop has a reputation for serving up quality fresh fish and chips, the old school way.
Mingary Villas
13 Fraser Street, Queenscliff
Ph: 03 9592 1748
www.mingaryvillas.com.au
Queenscliff Fish n' Chips
77 Hesse Street, Queenscliff
Ph: 03 5258 1312
Jersey Boys
Boy bands have been around since the start of rock and roll. Long before the Backstreet Boys and two or three years before The Beatles, there was Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Their story is told in Jersey Boys, Broadway's blockbuster musical, which has finally pulled up into the Princess Theatre for what is guaranteed to be the hottest ticket in town. Bobby Fox plays the lead and has managed to capture Frank Valli's amazing vocal range. If you grew up in the heyday of rock and roll you're going to love watching him sing all the classics. This power-packed show takes you behind the scenes to the rags to rock to riches tales of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, who, between 1962 and 1964, became one of the biggest pop sensations of all time. The Four Seasons wrote their own songs, invented their own sound, and sold 175 million records before they were 30. Jersey Boys is solid gold exploding on the stage with an avalanche of fantastic sounds, great hits and authentic costumes.
Jersey Boys
Princess Theatre
Opens 4 July 2009
Ph: Ticketek 1300 795 012
www.jerseyboysaustralia.com.au
Zenergie
If you're feeling a little flat, if life has lost its summer lustre, you're about to get your spark back because Brodie has found a place to warm you up, and not just your body.
Zenergie is just the retreat for those seeking a holistic experience. You'll find Zenergie at Kongwak, about ten minutes north of Inverloch and two hours from Melbourne. It's a destination designed to both awaken and soothe the senses, to both excite and placate the mind, to both bring inner tranquillity and inner strength to the body. The villas sit comfortably in their rural Gippsland surrounding and the use of corrugated iron adds that unique touch of Australiana. Combining a careful balance of conflicting forces such as fire and water, one can't help but feel the vibrant energy of this villa. Blend these exceptional surroundings together and you can sense the inner peace flow through your entire body. Plus, if you want to complete your full Zenergie experience you can book in to have your own personal pilates or yoga session when it suits you.
Zenergie
45 Kongwak-Inverloch Road, Kongwak
Ph: 03 5657 4490
www.zenergie.com.au
Geelong
Edge is the perfect place to catch up with friends, which is what Lauren is doing. Located right on the waterfront in Geelong, a mere hour's drive from Melbourne, Edge has got something for everyone. There's a restaurant, a lounge and a great bar and whether you're after a beer or a premium spirit, you can find it here. While the restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Lauren decided to hangout in the lounge, where she caught up with Geelong football star and Edge owner, Cameron Ling.
If you decide you don't want to drive back to Melbourne, the Four Points by Sheraton Geelong is right next door to Edge. Geelong's leading luxury hotel has nabbed a prime position right on the water, so many of the rooms have beautiful bay views. The luxurious Point Henry suite has a separate lounge, a bathroom complete with a spa bath and the world's best view to wake up to every morning. But one of the best things about this hotel is its location, right near Eastern Beach, and across the road from the Steampacket Gardens.
Edge Geelong
6-8 Eastern Beach Road, Geelong
Ph: 03 5222 2666
www.edgegeelong.com.au
Four Points By Sheraton Geelong
10-14 Eastern Beach Road Geelong
Ph: 03 5223 1377
www.fourpoints.com
South Melbourne
Suzie spent the day around one of her favourite parts of town, South Melbourne. Her first stop was In Full Bloom, which has been located on the corner of Dorcas and Clarendon streets for some 25 years. This florist stocks the very best of what's in season and the posies are guaranteed to make an impact. The store also runs flower arranging workshops.
From floral lessons to decorating ideas, the next location is Pomegranate, which has been in Coventry Street for 10 years. Pomegranate specialises in everything from homewares to garden accessories, plus a decorating service.
The South Melbourne piece de resistance is Let them Eat Cake in Cecil Street, which has been wowing its customers in that location for seven years. You can get anything from replicas of inspirational handbags to 'Tiffany blue' cup cakes. A big share table sits at the window for those dropping by for a coffee or one of the daily delicacies.
Let Them Eat Cake
147 - 149 Cecil Streeet, South Melbourne
Ph: 03 9686 0077
www.letthemeatcake.com.au
Pomegranate
251a Coventry Street, South Melbourne
Ph: 03 9686 9110
www.pomegranate.com.au
In Full Bloom
280 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne
Ph: 03 9696 1688
www.infullbloom.com.au
What's on
The Light in Winter
The Light in Winter festival at Federation Square is a great reason to rug up and head into the city with the family.
Where: Federation Square
When: 4 June - 5 July 2009
More: Ph 03 9655 1900 or visit www.fedsquare.com
EJ Whitten Legends Game
Make sure you get tickets to this year's EJ Whitten Legends Game. This event reunites the champions of the AFL in a State of Origin match while raising funds for the EJ Whitten Foundation.
Where: Etihad Stadium
When: 7.30pm on 30 June 2009
More: Ticketmaster 136 100 or visit www.legendsgame.com.au
Red Nose Day
And it's time again to look like a clown and don a red nose to support this year's SIDS and KIDS Red Nose Day.
When: 26 June 2009
More: Ph 1300 1 RED NOSE or visit www.rednoseday.com.au
