Episode 3: 1 March 2008

Paradise Gardens Cottages
Tucked away in the Otways Paradise Gardens Cottages is every bit as heavenly as the name suggests. With miles and miles of green dense forest and hills that seem to go on forever, this place is just as youd image of any fairytale cottage. With a gorgeous lake and plenty of wild ducks to complete this wonderful wildlife environment, Paradise Gardens is a little touch of Victorian paradise.

Paradise Gardens Cottages
715 Barham River Road
Apollo Bay
Ph 03 5237 6939
www.paradisegardens.com.au

2008 LOréal Melbourne Fashion Festival
Catwalk fever hits town as the glam, the glitzy, and the gorgeous come together to soak up the newest in clothing designs. The 2008 LOréal Melbourne Fashion Festival is the largest and most successful consumer fashion event in Australia, and Esther takes an up close look at what's hot when she drops in on Arabella Ramsay, TL Wood and Jenny Banister to check out their stunning designs for this years show.

LOréal Melbourne Fashion Festival runs between
2-9 March
Ph Ticketmaster 136 100
www.ticketmaster.com.au

Arabella Ramsay
1073 High St, Armadale
Ph 03 9824 4490
www.arabellaramsay.com

T.L. Wood
216 Chapel St, Prahran
Ph 03 9510 6700
www.tlwoodaustralia.com.au

Jenny Bannister
121 Chapel St, Windsor
Ph 03 9510 8932
www.jennybannister.com.au

The Victoria State Rose Garden
A bunch of roses is still pretty classy and the smell is beautiful so imagine what it smells like when you are surrounded by over 5000 of them! Just 30 minutes from Melbourne the Victoria State Rose Garden is located within Werribee Park. Enjoy this stunning garden by taking a walk around and soaking up all the colour, and once your have walked your feet off treat yourself at the Lancôme Beauty Studio within the Sofitel Mansion and Spa, located right next to the garden.

The Victoria State Rose Garden
Werribee Park
K Rd Werribee
Ph 131 963
www.werribeepark.com.au

Le Spa
Sofitel Mansion and Spa
Werribee Park
9731 4000
www.mansionhotel.com.au

Kilmany Park
For a long time Kilmany Park, which was once a boys home, has been a bit of a mystery even with the locals. But over the last 12 years its undergone a full scale restoration to bring it back to its former glory. If the Mansion doesnt really float your boat you can stay in the original farm house cottage that sleeps up to ten people in comfort. This beautiful federation style mansion sits on 350 hectares in Sale, with the gardens providing the perfect sanctuary for those looking to unwind.

Kilmany Park Bed & Breakfast
Settlement Road, Sale
Ph 03 5144 2345
www.kilmanypark.com.au

Mildura with Stefano De Pieri
Mildura is a bustling regional city set on the banks of the Murray. Famous for its river life and agriculture, the popular tourist spot is located in the far north-western corner of Victoria over an hours flight from Melbourne with Qantaslink. Suzie takes a tour of Mildura with the towns unofficial ambassador - TV chef and food writer Stefano De Pieri starting off at 27 Deakin, his good food store and café.

27 Deakin
27 Deakin Ave Mildura
Ph 03 5021 3627
www.stefano.com.au

Mildura Brewery
20 Langtree Avenue, Mildura
5021 5399
www.mildurabrewery.com.au

Flights: Melbourne to Mildura with Qantaslink from $78 each way. Hertz Car Hire from $45 per day (minimum 3 days hire).
Sale from 1 Mar to 14 March. Travel from 21 Mar until 18 May.

What's On

Red Hill International Cool Climate Wine Show
Take a trip down the Mornington Peninsula next week to check out this years Red Hill Cool Climate Wine Show.
Where: Red Hill
When: 4 to 7 March
More: Ph 03 5983 2400

Echuca Cup Carnival
Racing Club is gearing up for the March Labour Day long weekend when it celebrates the Deniliquin RSL Echuca Cup Carnival.
Where: Echuca
When: 8 & 9 March 2008
More: Ph 03 5482 2487

Amphora Euphoria T'Gallant Winery
The T'Gallant winemaking team in Mornington is hosting a wine event that will truly bring T'Gallants unique range of wines to life next Saturday with Amphora Euphoria.
Where: Mornington
When: March 8
More: Ph 03 5989 6565

Melbourne Food & Wine Festival 2008
This week is your last chance to enjoy this years Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, which finishes next Saturday.
Where: Various locations
When: Until March 8
More:Visitwww.melbournefoodandwine.com

L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival
If you're into fashion then make sure you head into the city to enjoy all the spectacle of this years L'Oreal Melbourne Fashion Festival.
Where: Various locations
When: 2 - 9 March 2008
More: Ph 03 9654 5599 or visit www.lmff.com.au

Moomba Waterfest
It's time to bring out the kids and enjoy all the fun of this years Moomba Waterfest.
Where: Various locations
When: 5 10 March
More: www.thatsmelbourne.com.au