Episode 24: General Show

Otway Expedition Mountain Bike Tours & Nerrin Holiday House
The teams at Otway expeditions operate mountain bike tours out of Apollo Bay on a 280 acre property which starts at the beach and runs all the way back up into the Great Otway National Park. These guys have everything you need for a great day out riding and all the equipment is supplied. Once you're off and running they are happy to give you some tips along the way. Just on the other side of the Apollo bay township is one of the best beach houses on the coast. Nerrin holiday house is literally on the waters edge with stunning views and enough room for all the family with four bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is also a huge living area that includes kitchen, dining and lounge with open fire and full entertainment system. It can be all yours by booking through Great Ocean Road Holidays so give them a call or jump on their website.

Nerrin Holiday House
Great Ocean Road Holidays
Ph: 03 5237 6258
www.greatoceanroadholidays.com.au

Mountain Bike Tours
Otway Expeditions
Ph: 03 5237 6341
www.otwaysaccommodation.com.au

Hip Hotels
The Hip Hotels guide book has put together a list of ultra stylish hotels which fit the criteria of being, as the books states, highly individual places that make travel memorable. And according to this, weve got two of those, right here in Melbourne. First up theres The Prince - a luxury boutique hotel in cosmopolitan St Kilda. The incredibly cool premier suites are individually designed with an eclectic mix of furniture, lighting and objects. Up next on the hip parade is the very swish Adelphi Hotel. You might know it for its rooftop pool that hangs over the street and although it may seem like a bit of a gimmick, its just like the rest of the hotel, adventurous and unconventional. The rooms reflect a generous minimalism, spare and calm in design, yet every modern comfort is generously provided for.

The Prince
2 Acland St, St Kilda
Ph: 03 9536 1111
www.theprince.com.au

The Adelphi Hotel
187 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
Ph: 03 8080 8888
www.adelphi.com.au

Chocolate Mill
The Chocolate Mill is a little slice of chocolate heaven located seven minutes out of Daylesford on the highway heading towards Castlemaine. Their chocolate delights range from Berry Passionfruit Clams, Mint Leaves, Port and Raisin Truffles and Cranberry Casanovas. For those who really take their sweet tooth seriously, the Chocolate Mill is home to the ultimate hot chocolate. There are four different flavours including dark chocolate, milk chocolate, white chocolate and for something a little more exotic, chilli chocolate with cardamom and cinnamon. They are made from pure one hundred percent chocolate and topped with hot frothed milk. The Chocolate Mill is open Tuesday to Sunday, from 10am until 4:30pm and there are free chocolate making demonstrations at 11am and 2pm.

Chocolate Mill
5451 Midland Hwy, Mount Franklin
Ph: 03 5476 4208
www.chocmill.com.au

Cliff Top Boutique Accommodation and Phillip Island Racing
If you like to live life on the edge then Cliff Top might just be just the place. This boutique accommodation is located on Phillip Island and is set on an ocean cliff overlooking the Bass Straight. The uninterrupted ocean and rural views are very impressive and inside theres a layback eclectic style making you instantly relax. If its too chilly to swim then you can retreat back to the house where theres an in-house therapist to get rid of any unwanted knots. But if its action youre after, then just 2kms away is the famous Phillip Island Circuit. This track hosts some of the worlds biggest racing events each year. If youre a bit of an adrenalin junkie, you can buckle in for the real deal and take a hot lap around the circuit.

Cliff Top Boutique Accommodation
1 Marlin St, Smiths Beach, Phillip Island
Ph: 03 5952 1033
www.clifftop.com.au

Hot Laps and Go Karting
Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
Back Beach Road, Phillip Island
Ph: 03 5952 9400
www.phillipislandcircuit.com.au

James Brayshaw
We watch him on The Footy Show, we hear him call the Football and we know hes Chairman of the Nth Melbourne Kangaroos. Were talking about the very busy James Brayshaw who kindly offered to show us some of his favourite spots around town. Apart from spending time at his precious North Melbourne, Jamess enjoys a stroll down Church St in Brighton where he takes Suzie on a tour kicking off at fresh veggie store, 'Crisp and Green' and the best local fish and chips at 'Fish Tank'. Next stop was one of James favourite spots for lunch in Brighton, 'Florentines'. You can see J.B. in action every Thursday night on the ALF Footy Show.

North Melbourne Football Club
Arden St, North Melbourne
Ph: 03 8327 0300
www.kangaroos.com.au

Café Florentine
22 24 Church St, Brighton
Ph: 03 9593 1214
www.florentine.com.au

Crisp and Green
7 Church St, Brighton
Ph: 03 9592 6412

Fish Tank
20 Church St, Brighton
Ph: 03 9592 0697

What's On

Melbourne International Film Festival
Movie buffs are in for a treat with the Melbourne International Film Festival on in town until 10 August.
When: 25 July 10 August
More: Ph 03 9417 2011 or visit www.melbournefilmfestival.com.au

Words in Winter Celebration
If you enjoy any form of literature or the arts then head along to next weekends Daylesford Words in Winter Celebration.
Where: Daylesford
When: 1 - 3 August
More: Ph 03 5321 6123 or visit www.wordsinwinter.com

Melbourne Art Fair
Also on next weekend is the Melbourne Art Fair held at the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton.
Where: Royal Exhibition Building
When: 30 July - 3 August
More: Visit www.melbourneartfair.com.au