In This Issue:

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Get ready, get set, for a feast of the Arts!
One of the world’s most exciting celebrations and explorations of creativity will again descend of Melbourne this month - the annual Melbourne International Arts Festival.

A new bar to suit every taste in Melbourne
Collins Quater, Penny Blue, Paris Cat, RAB

Slow Guide to Melbourne
Released this month, the Slow Guide to Melbourne is a new and inspirational lifestyle guide for people who want to slow down and live it up.

Get into ART!
Get into ART this month when 37 public galleries across the state unite to offer Victorians free fun, adventure and inspiration during the second annual Get into Art! Open day, on
Sunday 28 October.

Photography Made Easy in Melbourne
Learn tricks of the trade and advance your photography skills on a new three-hour ‘hands on’ photography workshop under the guidance of professional photographer Martin Bonnici.

Strap yourself into the captain’s seat at Hilton Melbourne Airport
The five-star Hilton Melbourne Airport, in partnership with the Ansett Flight Simulator Centre, has just launched a brand new package which is challenging, exciting and fully interactive.

Food from the heart at three new cooking schools
Bella Vedere, Peaceful Gardens Organic Cooking School and Spice Island

Sparkling new tour route at Domaine Chandon
Domaine Chandon in the Yarra Valley will re-open its revamped tour route around the winery on November 1, which takes visitors on a journey through the history and production processes of this famous brand.

Introducing 1860 Luxury Accommodation
Located amongst the beautiful landscapes and gold rush architecture in Beechworth, a two- and-a-half hour drive from Melbourne,1860 Luxury Accommodation offer guests tranquillity and total privacy.

Five Oaks Estate – producing wines of finesse
The Yarra Valley, a one hour drive from Melbourne, is home to Victoria’s earliest vineyards and recognised as one of the world’s great wine growing regions.

Escape to a heritage-listed oasis on Melbourne’s fringe
Those seeking a truly unique getaway in Victoria need look no further than 45 minutes west of Melbourne in Bacchus Marsh where the Boyd Baker House resides.

New map makes wine lovers lords of the vine
Award-winning wine writer Max Allen and cartographer Martin von Wyss have pooled their talents to produce The Wine Map of Victoria by Max Allen, a comprehensive overview of Victoria’s wine regions, wineries and vineyards.

Retreat to Blaze Rock
When planning a trip to the Grampians, allow time to enjoy some of the relaxing and restorative treatments at Blaze Rock Retreat.

Every Month:

Dandenong Ranges – visit make believe
Driving into the lush forests of the Dandenong Ranges, you could be forgiven for thinking you’ve entered the movie set of Lord of the Rings.

Special Packages - Inspired by Gippsland

Important Diary Notes

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