Season Finale 2006: 18 November 2006
On the last show of Postcards for 2006 the team looks back over a great year. Bridget visits her mum in Marysville, Dermott milks a cow, Giaan tries the local drop at the Purple Hen Winery, Glen goes snow boarding at Falls Creek, Lauren has a mother-daughter day at Docklands, and Lawrence explores Mungo National Park.
Moondai Farm
Moondai Farm is a historic property dating back to 1870 when it was a stopping station for the early Cobb & Co Coaches. It offers luxury accommodation for one couple and is situated 90 minutes from Melbourne, just outside Marysville.
For the fishing enthusiasts there are two streams running through the property and a barbecue on which to cook your catch. For others there's an opportunity to see a shy platypus, or to get up close and personal with the farm's alpacas, horses and the pet cow, Buttercup. Relax on your private rose-covered veranda and enjoy the magnificent scenery and the native birdlife.
182 Marysville Road, Marysville
Ph 03 5774 7319
www.moondai.com.au
Marysville
Marysville is a village for all seasons, nestled in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range only 100 kilometres east of Melbourne. It's cool, calm and inviting in summer, features magnificent scenery and colour in spring and autumn and is a cosy hideaway in winter.
Marysville was established in 1863 as a stop for prospectors en route to the nearby Woods Point gold diggings. Today the town has a more restful countenance and is famous for its tree shrouded streetscapes. The area's long tradition of welcoming visitors continues today. At day's end you'll appreciate why Marysville's warm hospitality is so enticing.
Yarra Valley Dairy
Yarra Valley Dairy offers a delightful experience of fine food and wine, situated in the centre of a picturesque dairy farm in the heart of the Yarra Valley where you can taste some of the finest traditional Australian cheeses.
The cheeses are made from goats milk or from the milk provided by the cows grazing on the pastures outside the dairy door window. You can watch cheese being made through the viewing window or taste the hand-made farmhouse cheeses along with fine wines from small single vineyards. Enjoy the pleasure of good food and wine along with beautiful views of mountains, vineyards and pastures while the cows meander by on the way to be milked.
McMeikans Road, Yering
Ph 03 9739 0023
www.yvd.com.au
Purple Hen Winery
Giaan learns the art of wine tasting at The Purple Hen Winery. Phillip Island is in the perfect location for producing award winning wines. Located on the quieter side of the island just past Rhyll, Purple Hen has picturesque views.
96 Mcfees Road, Rhyll
Phillip Island
Ph 03 5956 9244
Falls Creek
Glen carves up the slopes at Falls Creek, set high in the Australian Alps in north-east Victoria. Falls Creek Alpine Resort is surrounded by some of Australia's most spectacular scenery and some of the nation's best skiing terrain.
Well known for the best and most consistent snowfalls in Australia and its unique village atmosphere and variety of ski runs, Falls Creek is the only true ski-in, ski-out alpine resort in Australia where you can ski right from your door to the slopes in normal snow conditions. Falls Creek features three terrain parks from beginner to advanced and a massive half pipe, 'The Super Pipe', which stands six metres high and is over 150 metres long.
Helicopter lift link
Transport yourself and seven of your friends between Falls Creek and Mt Hotham in a ten seater Kawasaki BK117 helicopter that takes just six minutes. And with your Hotham-Falls Creek Lift Pass all you do on landing is grab your skis from the ground crew and away you go.
Ph 1800 45 35 25 (within Australia)
www.fallscreek.com.au
Mirvac's Yarra's Edge
Lauren and Patty Newton, daughter and wife of Australian television icon Bert Newton share a special mother/daughter day at Mirvac's Yarra's Edge at Melbourne's Docklands.
Papillon Day Spa
Nestled on the waterfront at Yarra's Edge, Docklands, just five minutes walk from the CBD, Papillon Day Spa invites you to indulge yourself in the ultimate spa pampering experience. Papillon offers luxurious private rooms for complete relaxation and well being. Their professional therapists will customise any treatment to suit your exact needs.
84b River Esplanade
Yarra's Edge, Docklands
via 80 Lorimer Street
Ph 03 9681 7700
www.papillondayspa.com.au
Iku Izakaya
Iku Izakaya Japanese restaurant offers a unique dining experience. Specialising in tempura, sushi, sashimi, yakitori and banquets, their menu is supported by an extensive wine list and numerous cold Japanese beers, sake and shochu, each carefully selected to ensure a unique dining experience.
70 Lorimer Street, South Melbourne
Ph 03 9646 2400
www.iku-izakaya.com.au
Lot 50
With stunning views of the marina and web bridge complemented by a modern Mediterranean menu, Lot 50 has been created to inspire, entertain and relax. It provides a destination for breakfast, a quick bite or leisurely lunch or dinner.
50 River Esplanade, Docklands
Ph 03 9646 6250
Mungo National Park
Mungo National Park contains the longest continuous record of Aboriginal life in Australia, dating back 40,000 to 60,000 years ago and who better to tell the story of Mungo, than the traditional caretakers of this land. Join Harry Nanya Tours and board the air-conditioned coach. Meet the local Barkindji Aboriginal tour guide who will interpret the flora and fauna of the outback.
Enjoy the trip out to Mungo, while the guide explains the plants used for bush tucker and bush medicine. While at Mungo National Park make sure you stop at the visitor information centre which provides information and displays about the park and its natural and cultural heritage.
Meander through the Historic Mungo Woolshed built by Chinese labourers which still stands as it did in 1869. Enjoy lunch at Mungo Lodge in the fully licensed restaurant. After lunch take a short stroll on the boardwalk to the lookout where erosion has formed the spectacular Walls of China, a 30km crescent of white sand dunes that were once the shores to the lake. Significant sites of well-preserved middens (campfires), cooking hearths and burial sites are visible.
Ph 1800 092 223
www.harrynanyatours.com.au
