In This Issue:

Victoria's food festivals unite to celebrate the best in food and wine
Foodies and wine devotees from around the world will again descend on Melbourne for the 2008 Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, which will run together for the first time with A Taste of Slow from 22 February - 8 March.

Melbourne heats up with wonderful new hot spots
Maha: Basement, Fuller Bar, Trunk Bar & Restaurant, Bamakko, The Pond,
Mama Ganoush, Dino's Deli.

Chill out at waterfront city this summer
Melbourne's sensational waterfront comes alive with an array of special events taking place this summer.

See Melbourne in style
Melbourne proves itself the style capital of Australia again in 2008, with an exciting program of events scheduled for its major fashion festival, and more boutiques, bars and shopping experiences than ever to explore.

Enjoy a savvy shopping tour in Melbourne
Melbourne and shopping go hand-in-hand, but instead of heading to the usual sites, why not check out Melbourne's more eclectic shops, offering unique and original clothing, jewellery, hats, bags, scarves, home-wares, art, and gift-wares with Savvy ShopTours.

Tap your toes to the smooth sounds of summer at Victoria's Zoos
Head to Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo this summer and sway to the cool sounds of some of Australia's leading bands, hitting the stage as part of Melbourne Zoo's annual Twilights series.

Experience ultimate adrenaline in the Yarra Valley
Head to the Yarra Valley this summer for one of the most exhilarating experiences you can have in a lifetime - skydiving!

Seasonal indulgence gets a new-year makeover
Get the most out of your trip to Victoria's sensational north east region by obtaining a copy of the new and improved 2008 Seasonal Indulgence Food and Wine Guide, which highlights the region's formidable food, wine, tourism experiences and local characters.

Celebrate the Grape Grazing Festival in Yarra Valley
Head to the Yarra Valley this month and rejoice in its annual celebration of Grape Grazing, featuring a new and extended program of events to showcase the Yarra Valley's exceptional wines, food, vineyards and restaurants.

Rejoice in the Bendigo Summer Fiesta
Experience the best of Bendigo at the Bendigo Summer Fiesta, an annual 100 day celebration of the summer months. Bendigo will be abuzz with fabulous art, food and wine, music, and cultural performances from December until March 2008.

Explore the breathtaking Shipwreck Coast on a new tour
Experience the natural wonders of the stunning Port Campbell area with Port Campbell Touring Company, a brand new service offering a range of tours and charters along the Great Ocean Road.

Blaze through the breweries of Victoria's High Country
The microbreweries of north-east Victoria are blazing a new trail for Victoria's bourgeoning micro breweries with the new Victoria's High Country Brewery Trail.

Experience a weekend of surf and soul on the Mornington Peninsula
Learn to ride a wave then relax and rejuvenate with Surf and Soul weekends run by former pro-surfer Jodie Smith. Formerly held along the Great Ocean Road, these tours have recently moved to the beautiful Mornington Peninsula and cater for all levels of wealth and fitness.

A new Vue in Queenscliff
Located in the heart of the Bellarine Peninsula, the Vue Grand Queenscliff has just opened the stunning Turret room which has been 80 years in the making!

Every Month:

Echuca-Moama - a very special destination

Important Diary Notes

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