In This Issue:

Victoria’s tourism industry salutes its greatest
Victoria’s dynamic tourism businesses and innovative leaders have been recognised for their excellence at the Melbourne Airport 2007 Victorian Tourism Awards.

New Melbourne hot spots
Tuscan Bar, Cuba Lounge, Sumac, Recorded Music Salon, 1806, Wah Wah Lounge
Melbourne's Rooftop Cinema

A new look Hilton on the Park – Melbourne
Hilton on the Park – Melbourne, located next to the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground and the beautiful Fitzroy Gardens, is undergoing a $40 million refurbishment that will see the 410 guest rooms and conference and events floor refreshed with a contemporary and stylish design.

Leo Pacific Hotels opens in the heart of Melbourne
Melbourne welcomes a brand new hotel this month when Leo Pacific Hotel opens its doors, providing centrally located accommodation to travellers that enjoy a boutique hotel experience.

Shhh… want to know a secret?
Shopping Secrets Pty Ltd, creators of the highly successful Deck of Secrets cards, are releasing two new guides this month – a revised Shopping Secrets - Melbourne guide which has over 25% new content and the 6th edition of Bar Secrets Melbourne - citywhich has over 30% new content and a new cover. 

Surf’s up at Crowne Plaza Torquay
The surfing capital of Australia and official gateway to the Great Ocean Road will have its first internationally-branded hotel this month with the opening of Crowne Plaza Torquay, managed by IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group).

Visit Great Ocean Road’s new foodie hub
An 80-year-old railway shed has been transformed into a new foodie hub along the Great Ocean Road, with the opening this month of the Timboon Railway Shed Distillery.

Journey through Aboriginal Victoria
Experience and engage with Victoria’s Aboriginal culture and heritage, which dates back over 60,000 years, with Tourism Victoria’s new Aboriginal Victoria brochure.

Canak Adventures – Kayaking and Wine Tasting Tour
Paddle down the Goulburn River on a wine tour with a difference.

Introducing Mt Baw Baw Wine Tours
During summer, visitors to Mt Baw Baw can enjoy outdoor pursuits such as bushwalking, bike riding, photography and bird watching. Now, there is an additional dimension to the holiday experience – a brand new winery tour.

Stay at Flynn’s Place in Bendigo and venture on a Book Lovers Trail 
Built in the 1880s, Flynn's Place has been completed restored to offer guests to Bendigo a very high standard of self-contained accommodation, only a short walk from CBD.

Enjoy the thrills and spills of Adventure Park
Visitors to Geelong’s popular family attraction, Adventure Park, can cool off in a brand new waterpark this summer, which complements its existing attractions, such as waterslides, aquabikes, jumping castles and go karts.

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Gippsland Lakes and Villages
Picturesque coastline, idyllic sailing conditions, pristine beaches, fantastic fishing, cultural attractions and divine food and wine – these are just some of the reasons why the Gippsland Lakes are a perfect holiday spot this summer.

Special Packages - Experience Victoria's High Country with these hot deals

Important Diary Notes

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