21 October: General
This week on Postcards, Glen goes to a brand new resort in Torquay and takes a food and wine tour by Vespa through Woodend. Lawrence overnights with the Lions at Werribee Open Range Zoo, Bridget gets to dine at recently opened restaurant Nobu and checks out a new French provincial style guest house, The Parsonage, in Maldon.
The Parsonage
Join Bridget as she embarks on a weekend getaway in Maldon at the French-inspired Parsonage Country Retreat. The Parsonage is an easy 90 minute drive from Melbourne and is a solid brick Georgian home steeped in history. If you're a person who likes attention to detail, then this creative and cosy home will bowl you over thanks to the artistic flair of owner Rita. So, if great friends, great food and great accommodation have you stitched for a weekend away, then give Rita a call or visit The Parsonage Country Retreat website.
Ph 0411 474 649
www.theparsonage.com.au
Campaspe House & Vespa Tour
Nestled right in the heart of the beautiful Macedon Ranges around one hour from Melbourne, Campaspe House is a beautiful 1920s English-style manor set on 32 acres of natural bush land. At Campaspe House there's a range of accommodation including the Manor rooms within the house and the courtyard rooms surrounding the pool. Here's the really fun part: Campaspe house has come up with a very innovative way for you get out there and see and taste your way around this fantastic area. If you have a motorbike license the Vespa food and wine tour is your passport to scoot around the back roads of Woodend, calling in to farm gates, vineyards and regional gourmet outlets to sample some of the best produce on offer.
Goldies Lane, Woodend
Ph 03 5427 2273
www.campaspehouse.com.au
Crown & Nobu
Recently the hottest ticket around was the opening of the Japanese restaurant Nobu, situated on Southbank as part of the Crown Entertainment Complex. Not only was Australia's A-list crowd there but also a genuine Hollywood film star, Robert De Niro. The actor is a co-owner of the five-star chain and attended with his business partner, celebrity chef Nobu, for whom the restaurants are named. Nobu Melbourne is open for dinner seven nights a week and opens for lunch in November. If you'd like any details on what's on or new at the Crown Entertainment Complex visit their website.
Nobu
Crown Complex
8 Whiteman Street, Southbank
Ph 03 9696 6566
Crown Entertainment Complex
www.crownltd.com.au
The Sands Torquay
Located around one hour from Melbourne, Torquay is the commercial and spiritual home of surfing in Victoria. The town has also proven to be one of our most popular holiday destinations. A new addition to the area, The Sands Resort gives you a few more reasons to stop in and stick around. The resort's Stuart Appleby-designed golf course is set right on the beach at Torquay, and even though it was designed by a pro, you don't need to be one to come out here and enjoy it. If you'd like to check out The Sands Resort in Torquay call in for a look or find all the information you need on their website.
Ph 03 5264 8801
www.thesandstorquay.com
Slumber Safari
Join Loz as he spends the night at Werribee Open Range Zoo on safari. Just 30 minutes out of town this place is Victoria's answer to Kruger. Here you come face to face with the who's who of African wildlife. The biggest, the tallest, the strongest, the fastest, they're all here and they're all very willing to be your friend. Loz's African adventure continues well into the night because this is a 'slumber safari' and that can only mean one thing a sleep over with the animals. Slumber Safari's cost $245 per person and include accommodation, meals, zoo entry and all behind the scenes tours. Spaces are limited and bookings are essential.
Werribee Open Range Zoo
Ph 03 9731 9600
www.zoo.org.au
What's On
Melbourne International Arts Festival
During the final week of this year's Melbourne International Arts Festival, enjoy the delights of the USA's Merce Cunningham Dance Company performing The Melbourne Event. Free at Federation Square Plaza.
Where: Federation Square Plaza space
When: 24–:27 October
More: Phone 03 9662 4242 or visit www.melbournefestival.com.au
Victorian Children's Week
From today until 28 October, this year's Victorian Children's Week brings families together with many exiting events, exhibitions and shows to delight children of all ages.
Where: Various Venues across Victoria
When: Until 28 October
More: Phone 1300 731 947 or visit www.office-for-children.vic.gov.au/childrens-week/home
Bright Spring Festival
Head to the north east over the coming few weeks as spring is celebrated in Bright until early November with an exciting and varied festival.
Where: North East Valleys
When: Until 6 November
More: Phone 1300 551 117 or visit www.brightspringfestival.com.au
