Episode 4: 9 March 2008
On tonight’s show we look at what’s new in Victoria. Suzie goes to one of the most charming B&B’s around – The Coachman’s Quarters. Gorgi picks up some travel tips from Melbourne’s newest resident Shelley Craft. Shane transforms from footballer into farmhand in the Yarra Valley. Glen visits a brand spanking new resort with ocean views and Brodie checks out the very latest in chocolate hotspots.
Mantra Deep Blue Waters
A life of luxury awaits all those who travel down the Great Ocean Road. Mantra Deep Blue Warrnambool is part of Mantra Resorts & Stella Hospitality group who have a reputation for running some of the finest hotels in Australia. The team at Mantra Deep Blue Day Spa are experts when it comes to pampering.
Mantra Deep Blue Warrnambool
16 Pertobe Road
Warrnambool
Ph 03 5559 2000
www.mantradeepblue.com.au
Yering Gorge Cottages
Yering Gorge Cottages have all the old rustic charm of country Victoria with an ultra modern edge. Set on a 630 acre cattle farm they are the newest accommodation in the Yarra Valley. There are 12 cottages on the property - 8 one bedroom and 4 two bedroom villas. While it's very comfy inside it's the big wide open space thats very hard to beat. With 14 kilometres of walking tracks and 3 kilometres of river frontage there are acres and acres of untouched forest to explore.
Yering Gorge Cottages
215 Victoria Road, Yering
Ph 03 9739 0110
www.yeringcottages.com.au
Punt Road Winery
10 St Huberts Rd, Coldstream
Ph 03 9739 0666
www.puntroadwines.com.au
Cellar Door Smart Card
Available at the Best of Victoria Tour Desk
Federation Square or www.cellardoorpass.com.au
Melbourne Chocolate Tour
Suzie Wharton runs chocolate tours around Melbourne and today takes Brodie to some of the new kids on the chocolate block. This tour is chokka block with chocolately treats. The first stop is at The Chokolait Hub followed by a visit to David Medlos store in the historical Howey Place. At the new KOKO Black store Brodie gets a chance to make her own chocolate. This tour leaves you in chocolate heaven.
Chocoholic Tours
Ph 03 96864655
www.chocoholictours.com.au
KOKO Black
The Royal arcade
335 Bourke St, Melbourne
Ph 03 9639 8911
www.kokoblack.com
Chocolait Hub
Shop 8 Hub arcade
318 Little Collins
Ph 03 9639 6188
David Medlow
26 Howey Place, Melbourne
Ph 03 9654 5396
www.davidmedlow.com
Shelley Crafts Melbourne
Along the bay in Melbourne is one of the best strips you can enjoy a coffee, water sports or just a carefree walk along the beach. So it was no surprise that when Gorgi asked seasoned travel reporter and Queensland girl Shelley Craft, who is new to Melbourne that her three favourite things were ... catching up over a latte in St Kilda, stroll along the boardwalk in Elwood and doing some shopping at the South Melbourne market.
Beachcomber Cafe
10 18 Jacka Blvd, St Kilda
Ph 03 9593 8233
www.beachcombercafe.com.au
South Melbourne Markets
Corner Cecil & Coventry Streets
www.southmelbmarket.com.au
Coachmans Quarters
Every once in a while you find a real gem and the recently opened Coachmans Quarters is a perfect example. This charming property is an 1870 heritage protected coach house that has been stunningly transformed into a French provincial style cottage. You enter the property down a laneway behind a terrace once owned by the late legendary antique collector William Johnston and while you're there you must venture around the corner to where his collection of fine arts is on display.
Coachmans Quarters
88 Gipps St, East Melbourne
Ph 03 9419 9350
www.beautifulaccommodation.com/coachmansquarters
The Johnston Collection
East Melbourne
Ph 03 9416 2515
www.johnstoncollection.org
What's On
The Port Fairy Folk Festival
If you are down the Great Ocean Road then head along to this year's Port Fairy Folk Festival.
Where: Port Fairy
When: Until March 10
More:Ph 03 5568 2227
SheppARTon Festival
The 2008 SheppARTon Festival features innovative art, emerging artists and new arts practices.
Where: Shepparton
When: 6 - 16 March 2008
More: Ph 03 5832 9501
Ararat Jailhouse Rock Festival
Victorias premier rock n roll festival, the Ararat Jailhouse Rock Festival is on from 12 -16 March.
Where: Ararat
When: 12 - 16 March 2008
More: Ph 1800 657 158
The 2008 FORMULA 1 Australian Grand Prix
Albert park comes alive with the 2008 FORMULA 1 Australian Grand Prix revving up the city.
Where: Albert Park
When: 13 16 March
More: Visit www.grandprix.com.au
Ice Skating at Waterfront City
Looking for a new way to spend Friday and Saturday nights - then put your skates on and head to waterfront city for some funky tunes and disco skating.
Where: Docklands
When: Until 15 August
More: Visit www.waterfrontcity.com.au
My Last Supper
Crown presents a free spectacle for foodies everywhere with 50 unique chef photographs at the My Last Supper exhibition on until 31 March.
Where: Crown Entertainment Complex
When: Until 31 March
More: Visit www.crown.com.au
