Episode 17: Best Of Celebrity Special
It's that time of year when we start to look back on how much ground we have already covered. If you're looking for inspiration over the long weekend, join us for the first Postcards 'best of' special for 2008 – a recap of our presenters' favourite celebrity stories. This week we share some tales with the likes of Garry Lyon, Ian Stenlake, Shelly Craft, Trent Croad and Mildura's most famous son, Chef Stefano Di Peri.
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 hour's flight from Melbourne with Qantaslink. Suzie takes a tour of Mildura with the town's unofficial ambassador – TV chef and food writer Stefano De Pieri, starting at 27 Deakin, his good food store and café. Next they visit The Mildura Brewery which opened in 2004 in the former Astor Theatre, next door to The Grand Hotel. You can watch the brewing in process and enjoy a drink later in the pub on the premises.
27 Deakin
27 Deakin Avenue, Mildura
Ph 03 5021 3627
www.stefano.com.au
Mildura Brewery
20 Langtree Avenue, Mildura
Ph 03 5021 5399
www.mildurabrewery.com.au
Quality Hotel Mildura Grand
27 Deakin Avenue, Mildura
Ph 03 5023 0511
Sorrento with Trent Croad
Because of its fantastic beach, Sorrento has been a favourite summer setting for Melbournians since the 1870s. With water activities galore and a bigger reputation for al fresco dining than you can sink your teeth into, it's no wonder Shane's fellow team mate, Trent Croad, has made this coastal village his home ground. Hotel Sorrento is a fantastic spot for a bite of lunch before Trent takes Shane to his favourite spot for jet skiing – Diamond Bay, a five minute drive from Sorrento towards Rye.
Hotel Sorrento
5-15 Hotham Rd, Sorrento
Ph 03 5984 8000
www.hotelsorrento.com.au
Guys and Dolls – Ian Stenlake
It's always exciting when one of Melbourne's most beautiful theatres, The Princess, is showing a big production. We thought it would be fun to ask Guys and Dolls cast member and Channel Nine star of the hit series Sea Patrol, Ian Stenlake, about his three favourite spots around town.
Ian and Suzie head to Mart 130, a café with a tricky story behind it, for some melt-in-your-mouth corn fritters. Catching trams and trains from Middle Park, they head to the city for one of Ian's favourite lunch spots: Centro Citta. Now it wouldn't be a day out with an actor unless you went to their favourite after-show drinking hole. And Ian's favourite is just around the corner from the
Princess Theatre at Phoenix Bar on Flinders Street.
Guys and Dolls
Princess Theatre
163 Spring Street, Melbourne
Call Ticketek on 132 849 or visit www.ticketek.com.au
Mart 130
107a Canterbury Road, Middle Park
Ph 03 9690 8831
Centro Citta
141 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Ph 03 9654 7152
www.centrocitta.com.au
Phoenix Bar
88 Flinders Street
Ph 03 9650 4976
www.phoenixbar.com.au
Shelley Craft's Melbourne
Melbourne's bayside is one of the best strips on which to enjoy a coffee, water sports or just a care free walk along the beach. It was no surprise then when travel reporter and Queenslander Shelley Craft, chose to catch up with Gorgi in St Kilda. A latte by the bay, a stroll along the boardwalk in Elwood and some shopping at the South Melbourne market were on Shelley's itinerary of favourite spots.
Beachcomber Café
10–18 Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda
Ph 03 9593 8233
www.beachcombercafe.com.au
South Melbourne Markets
Corner Cecil and Coventry Streets, Melbourne
www.southmelbmarket.com
Garry Lyon
Football legend Garry Lyon takes Suzie on a tour around his home away from home and takes her to visit his favourite spots in Inverloch. Starting by the beach they enjoy breakfast at the Kiosk Café before heading out for a hit at the Leongatha Golf Club. Later in the day Suzie visits two local art galleries.
Leongatha Golf Club
Koonwarra–Inverloch Road, Leongatha South
Ph 03 5664 3314
www.leongathagolf.com.au
Kiosk Café
Corner Ramsay and Abbott Streets
Ph 03 5674 1922
Shell Gallery
Bunurong Environment Centre
1–3 Ramsay Boulevard, Inverloch
Ph 03 5674 3738
Fiona Kennedy's Art Studio and Gallery
7 Halford St
Ph 03 5674 2529
www.fionakennedy.com
What's On
Snow Season Opening Weekend
All snow bunnies will be happy to know that this weekend officially marks the start of Victoria's snow season, with a wide variety of celebrations and activities at all ski resorts.
Where: Mt Hotham, Falls Creek, Mt Buller and Mt Baw Baw
When: 7–9 June
More: Visit www.skivic.com
Kids Stay Free, Big4 Holiday Parks
Stay two nights or more in any cabin accommodation at a Big4 Holiday park this winter, and the kids stay for free.
Where: Across Victoria
When: Until 19 September
More: Ph 1800 632 444 or visit www.big4.com.au
Rutherglen Winery Walkabout
And if you're around the Rutherglen region don't miss the last day of the Winery Walkabout with tastings on offer at each of the 21 participating wineries.
Where: Rutherglen
When: Until 9 June
More: Visit www.rutherglenvic.com
