16 March - Wilsons Promontory
On this week's show the Postcards team visits the stunning National Park at Wilsons Promontory and its surrounding area. Suzie finds tranquillity at Singapore Deep and admires some art along the way. Glen treks to the lighthouse and checks out cabins to stay in at the Prom. Shane spends the night at Bear Gully Cottages and Esther gets a cooking lesson at a lodge with spectacular views.
Singapore Deep
If you want to visit Wilsons Prom and stay somewhere that oozes style then Singapore Deep is the place for you. It offers two stunning architecturally designed pavilions set in Yanakie which is just 3 minutes by car from the Prom. Both guest houses offer self-catering. One has views to die for and the other is set amongst the native flora and fauna. If you feel like a drive then just 20 minutes up the road in Fish Creek visit the Celia Rosser Gallery and Banksia Café.
Singapore Deep
170 Foley Rd
Yanakie
Ph 03 5687 1208
www.singaporedeep.com.au
Celia Rosser Gallery and Banksia Café
Promontory Rd
Fish Creek
Ph 03 5683 2628
www.celiarossergallery.com
Tidal River Cabins
Wilsons Promontory could be described as the ultimate playground for those looking to escape the hustle a bustle of the city. The Parks office and visitors centre, run by Parks Victoria at Tidal River, is the spot to get information on everything that's happening in the Prom from bush walking to camping. If you're spending a few nights at the prom there's nothing wrong with roughing it and pitching up a tent but there's also nothing wrong with doing it in style. There are luxury cabins available at the camping ground which have been designed to keep the kids at one end and the grown ups down the other.
Tidal River Cabins
Wilsons Promontory National Park
Ph 13 19 63
www.parkweb.vic.gov.au
Waratah Park Country House
Waratah Park Country House is set up on a hill above Waratah Bay overlooking Wilsons Promontory National Park. Locals Paula and Bill built this place from scratch. They offer deluxe bedrooms with ensuites in this purpose built B&B. The food here is well worth trying with the menu changing daily depending on what's ready in the garden.
Waratah Park Country House
Thomson Road, Waratah Bay
Ph 03 5683 2575
www.wpe.com.au
Bear Gully Coastal Cottages
Bear Gully Coastal Cottages is one of the most stunning places to stay and enjoy the Prom. You can enjoy the privacy of the cottages while admiring fantastic views of Waratah Bay and the distance hills of Wilsons Promontory. While you may be far from civilisation, the comfort of the cottages certainly gets a four star rating. Each cottage has a large undercover deck that opens out from the lounge but there's every chance you'll venture out and explore, especially when you have this amazing beach literally on your door step.
Bear Gully Coastal Cottages
33 Maitland Court, Walkerville South
Ph 03 5663 2364
www.beargullycottages.com.au
Lighthouse Hike
If you really want to enjoy the true beauty of the Prom you've got to leave the car behind and walk it. For that little bit of extra effort you'll get a huge reward. From the Telegraph saddle car park it's a 19km walk out to the Wilsons Promontory lighthouse. The walk is suitable for most people with a reasonable level of fitness and you'll take in some best scenery in the Prom. If you plan on making the trek out to the lighthouse all you need to bring is your own food and drink. Besides that you'll have everything you need for a memorable experience.
Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse Hike
Parks Victoria Information Centre
Ph 13 19 63
www.parkweb.com.au
What's On
Bendigo Easter Fair
Head to Bendigo to share in all the delights of this years Bendigo Easter Festival.
Where: Bendigo
When: 21-24 March
More: Ph 03 5434 6475
Enchanted Maze and Garden
If you are near the Mornington Peninsula why no head to the Enchanted Maze Garden at Arthurs Seat, to explore your way through the Dexter the Dinosaur corn maze.
Where: Arthurs Seat
When: Until early May
More: Ph 03 5981 8449 or visit www.enchantedmaze.com.au
A Music Experience
The Mornington Peninsula will come alive on Saturday and Sunday with an extraordinary line-up of international and Australian music performers at the second Point Nepean - A Music Experience.
Where: Point Nepean Quarantine Station
When: 15-16 March
www.pointnepeanmusic.com
Melbourne International Comedy Festival
Starting on Wednesday for four weeks at various locations around town it's time again for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Where: Various locations
When: 19 March - 13 April
More: Ph 03 9417 7711 or visit www.comedyfestival.com.au
French Film Festival
The Alliance French Film Festival is a unique window on French cinema in Australia. The festival will take place in various cinemas across Melbourne until 19 March.
Where: Palace Cinemas
When: Until 19 March
More: www.frenchfilmfestival.org
Herald Sun/Citylink Run for the Kids
It's time to bring out those running shoes and train for this years Run for the Kids on 30 March.
Where: Melbourne
When: 30 March
More: 03 9292 2901 or visit www.runforthekids.com.au
