Episode 10: 20 April 2008

Allanvale Homestead
Built back in 1921 by the Kilpatrick family, Allanvale Homestead was designed by legendary architect Harold Desbrowe Annear. It sits on a 5000 acre working sheep station and the first thing you notice when you step inside is that it has still retained much of its original charm. From the orchestral loft in the ball room to the classic carved wood panelling that lines the grand walls youll run into some history at every corner. With a kitchen, two bathrooms and four bedrooms to choose from within the homestead theres enough room for up to four couples. But if there are a few more of you and youre looking for something a little different, you can stay in the old shearers quarters which sleep up to 20 guests.

Allanvale Homestead
Corner Allanvale Road and Western Highway, Great Western
Ph 03 5356 2201
For more information visit www.greatplacestostay.com.au

Argo Buggy
Otway Expeditions run the Argo Buggy Adventure Tour from Apollo Bay. These amphibious workhorses have been around since the sixties and with a 20 horse power engine, skid steering and no suspension, they will bump and grunt their way through almost anything. The Argo Buggys are almost unstoppable and because they have eight wheels instead of four makes them either twice the fun or double the trouble! The cost is $40 per hour.

Otway Expeditions
Bookings essential
Ph 03 5237 6341

Chocolate Gannets
Chocolate Gannets is every bit as delicious as the name suggest. With wave shaped roofs and curved ceilings its easy to think they could have been rolled out of the ocean. With everything else you could possibly desire this lovers hideaway is absolutely scrumptious. From the sweeping coastline on your doorstep to the green foothills of the Otway Ranges this five star two bedroom villa is tastefully decked out. Away from the surf and sand Chocolate Gannets cutting edge architecture and simplicity is as far removed from everyday life as you can get.

Chocolate Gannets
Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay
Ph 1300 500 139
For more information visit www.chocolategannets.com.au

The Oriental Tea House
The Oriental Tea House is located in little Collins St and offers a contemporary spin to the Yum Cha tradition. Inside, the décor has a funky east meets west feel and you have the choice to eat upstairs, downstairs, or even outside. The menu has over 83 items so the decision on what to have isnt easy. All these yum cha treats are made by the creative chefs in true shanghai style. The Oriental Tea House is not only about the food, the tea you drink with it is just as important. Theres a huge selection you can sip here or take home. Theres white tea, black tea, green tea and fruit tea.

Oriental Tea House
378 Little Collins St
orientalteahouse.com.au
Ph 03 9600 4230

Nagambie Lakes Leisure Park
Nagambie Lakes Leisure Park is holiday heaven, taking up prime location smack bang between Lake Nagambie and the Goulburn River; it has over 50 acres of brand new holidaying options for the whole family. Accommodation ranges from cabins, caravans and campsites. When is comes to facilities they have it all covered with a playground for the little tackers, recreation hall with plasma TVs, pool table, table tennis, a massive outdoor swimming pool, two tennis courts and a cafe. Nagambie is a very popular holiday spot for anyone that doesnt want to travel too far, but wants the best water sport facilities in the state. So if youre into jet skiing, boating, water skiing or anything that happens on or around the water, Nagambie has got what youre after.

Nagambie Lakes Leisure Park
Loddings Lane, Nagambie
Ph 03 5794 2373
For more information visit www.nagambielakesspark.com.au

Ed Phillips
One of the most successful game shows in Australian television history is Temptation. Die hard fans will remember it as Sale of the Century, so we thought it would be fun to trail the shows host and Melbourne boy Ed Phillips around to his favourite places in Melbourne, using peddle power! As bikes were the theme of the day Suzie starts by meeting Ed at one of his favourite brunch stops at Kanteen in South Yarra. They then head to his favourite store, Freedom Machine, which is of course a bike shop. Finally, after all the bike talk it is only fitting for them to finish up with lunch at Café Racer which opens nice and early at 6.15am for keen riders like Ed.

Kanteen
150 Alexandra Ave, South Yarra
Ph 03 9827 0488
For more information visit www.kanteen.com.au

Freedom Machine- bike shop
265 - 267 Bay St, Port Melbourne
Ph 03 9681 8533
For more information visit www.freedommachine.com.au

Cafe Racer
15a Marine Parade, St Kilda
Ph 03 9534 9988

What's On

Apollo Bay Music Festival
The upcoming Apollo Bay Music Festival features more than 400 artists performing a diverse range of music across 13 stages and marquees on the foreshore.
Where: Apollo Bay
When: 25 27 April
More: Ph 1300 308 999 or visit www.apollobaymusicfestival.com.au

Upper Goulburn Vintage Celebration
On next Saturday, Delatite Winery will host the Upper Goulbum Vintage Celebration, showcasing the regions food and wine.
Where: Mansfield
When: 26 April
More: 03 5777 3447

Bright Autumn Festival
Dont miss this years Bright Autumn Festival featuring two weeks of activities highlighting the regions autumn colours.
Where: Bright
When: 26 April 11 May
More: 03 5755 2161 or visit www.brightautumnfestival.org.au