Mildura: 23 September 2006
The
Postcards team heads to Mildura where Bridget and Glen visit Orange World and learn to make marmalade before dining at the Spanish Bar and Grill. Lawrence takes a ride on the Aussie Barby Boat and visits Mungo National Park. Glen checks out The Grand Hotel while Bridget chats with the Ten Tenors.
Mildura
Mildura will overwhelm your senses as you explore the dramatic landscapes, from rivers and lush farmland to vast tracts of red desert and shimmering salt lakes. Mildura is a place of such diversity it's difficult to believe you can have it all in one holiday. The region is renowned for its fantastic food, wine and culture. Imagine lunching on fine cuisine and wine in a chic riverside restaurant and that evening, sleeping beneath a ceiling of stars in the middle of the great Australian outback.
Soak up the unique pioneering history of tiny Mallee towns surrounded by more than a half a dozen national parks linked together in spring by a carpet of wildflowers.
Orange World
Bridget and Glen Visit Orange World, a working 50 acre citrus property situated just eight minutes from Mildura. Orange World is a tourist park with educational and informative citrus tours. The tour takes you through the picturesque property of avocado trees, numerous citrus varieties and the tree grafting areas. At orange blossom time the trees are laden with blossom and the sweet scent drifts throughout the orchard. As you travel under cover on the 70-seat tractor train, passengers receive a fruit tasting and informative commentary.
Silver City Highway
Mourquong NSW
Ph 03 5023 5197
www.orangeworldmildura.com.au
Aussie Barby Boat
Lawrence cruises down the Murray River with some friends on The Aussie Barby boat. With the capacity to hold 18 people, a large BBQ and kitchen facilities on board there is no better way to spend the day with family and friends.
The Aussie Barby Boat has a range of cruises from two to four hours along the Murray River departing from the Mildura Wharf. You can bring your own food and drinks or they can be supplied in the cost of the cruise. All cruises include a skipper, cook, free tea, coffee and ice.
Ph 0428 234 845
www.barbyboat.com.au
Mildura Grand Hotel
The Mildura Grand Hotel offers you a range of exceptional services. The accommodation ranges from standard rooms to four and a half star executive suites. Irrespective of your room choice the focus is on excellent customer service.
The Mildura Grand Hotel captures the character and style of country Australia. There is a relaxed, friendly and hospitable environment and a level of professionalism expected by discerning visitors. With outstanding standards the facilities cater for a range of needs. Whether you are here to rest and relax or to attend a conference or business meeting, you will enjoy the calm ambience and quiet efficiency of the Grand.
Ph 1800 034 228
The New Spanish Grill
Bridget and Glen dine at The Spanish Grill, a prominent feature of the old Grand Hotel that reflects the philosophy of the Slow Food movement. The Spanish Grill is an informal and cosy space, which features a selection of prime grade steaks and quality meats from the grill. The Spanish Grill is open for dinner Tuesday to Sunday from 6pm.
Ph 03 5023 0511
The Ten Tenors
Bridget meets up with five of the Ten Tenors who announce the release of their new album Here's to the Heroes. This highly anticipated new album features tracks by film score icon John Barry and his celebrated lyricist partner Don Black. It was recorded in studios around the world including London's Abbey Road Studios, made famous by The Beatles.
Here's to the Heroeswas produced by Grammy Award winner Simon Franglen (Celine Dion's My Heart Will Go On, Madonna, Toni Braxton, Quincy Jones) and recorded with an 87 piece orchestra, a percussion section and some of the world's leading musicians. Nicholas Dodd, the man behind the music on the last five Bond movies conducted the musicians and worked on the orchestral arrangements.
See The Ten Tenors at:
Hamer Hall – Arts Centre, Melbourne
Thursday 1 February 2007
Ticketmaster7 1300 136 166
www.ticketmaster.com.au
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
