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Highlights
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019

                        Stay
                          & Play
                        So Much To Discover
Highlights Stay & Play - So Much To Discover - RACV
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2019

                                                  In This Issue                                          Around The Club
                                                                                                          5 Club News
                                                                                                          5 Stay Connected
                                                                                                                                   Healesville
                                                                                                                                   31 The Art Of The Portrait
                                                                                                                                   36 Lectures
                                                                                                          5 Operating Hours        36 Dining And Bars

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                                                       STAY AND PLAY                                      6 What’s On              36 Blue Tree Grill
                                                       Melbourne and the
                                                       Yarra Valley come alive                           7 Out And About           37 The Lounge
                                                       at this time of year.                             8 Accommodation           38 Terrace Bistro
                                                                                                                                   39 Sports Bar
Welcome To Highlights                                                                                    Special Events
There really is no shortage of things to                                                                 11 A Day For Dads         Golf
see and do in and around our Clubs. This                                                                 12 Right On Cue           45 Deals And Promotions
issue we celebrate the exciting and diverse
happenings at this vibrant time of year.                                                                 14 Stay And Play          One Spa
There's Father's Day, winter festivals, spring                                                                                     40 Deals And Offers
racing and, of course, the AFL finals that grip
                                                                                                         City Club
                                                                                                                                   41 Spring Skin Solutions
all of Victoria. Here's wishing you and your                                                             20 Guest Speakers
team the very best of luck. Jump to page 14                                                              21 Lectures And Courses   Fitness Centre
to read about all this and more—come stay
                                                                                                         22 Young Professionals    42 City Club
with us in the CBD or Yarra Valley and make
an adventure of it.                                                                                      23 Box Office             43 Healesville

Spring is a time for renewal and by the time                                                             25 Dining Events          44 Time To Shape Up
September rolls around there will be some                                                                25 Members’ Dining Room   For The Kids
exciting changes for members. As well as
introducing our new Spring Rewards, you'll                                                               26 Gallery Lounge         46 Events
get to enjoy the luxurious surrounds of the                                                              26 Bistro                 Groups
relocated Club Conservatory (page 5)at the
                                                                                                         26 Carbine Bar            48 Experience And
City Club as well as the exciting new Bourke
Street Green venue. Stop by for a drink or,                                                              27 Club Conservatory      Explore
better yet, book a room and enjoy all this                                                               28 Le Petit Gâteau        50 Groups Calendar
wonderful city has to offer.
                                                                                                         28 Wine Bar
                                                                                                                                   Resorts & Getaways
                                                                ON THE COVER                             29 Wine Events
                                                                                                                                   52 RACV Resorts
                                                                See things from a new perspective
                                                                                                                                   54 Club Tours And Travel
                                                                with a balloon ride over the beautiful
John Slattery                                                   Yarra Valley. Page 14                                              56 Reciprocal Clubs
Club and Membership Committee Chairman
                                                                Photo: Picture This                                                58 Calendar

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STAY CONNECTED
                                                                                                                                 Online
                                                                                                                                 racv.com.au/club
                                                                                                                                 Facebook

    Around The Club
                                                                                                                                 City Club
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                                                                                                                                 Healesville
                                                                                                                                 @RACV-Healesville-Country-Club
    5 Club News
                                                                                                                                 Instagram
    5 Stay Connected
                                                                                                                                 City Club
    5 Operating Hours                                                                                                            @racv_cityclub
    6 What’s On
                                                                                                                                 Healesville
    7 Out And About                                                                                                              @racv.country.club
    8 Accommodation                                                                                                              City Club Weddings
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                                                                                                                                 Country Club Weddings
                                                                                                                                 @racv_country_club_weddings

                        Club News                                                                                                OPERATING HOURS
                                                                                                                                 Updates to opening hours over the
                        Doors Open To The New Club Conservatory                                                                  AFL Grand Final long weekend.
                        Now serving up your favourite weekday lunch buffet and Sunday seafood in a new                           City Club
                        location, the Club Conservatory has a fresh, luxe look. A versatile room with partition
                                                                                                                                 Fitness Centre
                        walls, the space is better equipped to host special events. The venue has it all, except
                                                                                                                                 27 Sep 8am-6pm
                        a name. Check out the newest City Club space and enter our naming competition: the
                        winner receives a bespoke, money-can’t-buy private dinner hosted by a maitre d' with                     Members' Dining Room
                        a tailored degustation menu and matched wines. Fill in a form from City Club and drop                    27 Sep Closed
                        it in the box at the venue. The winning entry will embody the values, history and                        Gallery Lounge
                        future of the Club.                                                                                      27 Sep Closed
                        Good Things Take Time                                                                                    Wine Bar
                        We're putting the finishing touches to our new bar Bourke Street Green. You'll receive                   27 Sep Closed
                        your invitation to experience the member exclusive opening week very soon. Enter                         Club Library
                        the competition and keep up-to-date at racv.com.au/clubimprovements.                                     27 Sep Closed
                        Competition open to RACV Club Members and closes on Friday 2 August at 9am. Winner will be notified on
                        23 August. Full terms and conditions available at racv.com.au/club-conservatory

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Out And About
Book Your Christmas Party With Us
Hard to believe, but it's that time of year again when festive season is (almost) upon   WHAT’S ON
us. And that means planning all the fun and frivolity that comes with it. Bookings are   Melbourne
now open for Christmas party events hosted by City Club and Healesville Country
                                                                                         Melbourne International Film
Club. Our team can take care of your event in a dedicated space reserved especially
                                                                                         Festival
for your party. Beautifully decorated and catered, you'll enjoy professional RACV Club
                                                                                         1-18 Aug
service. Food packages start from $50 per person at Healesville and $61 per person
at City Club, with beverage packages available from $32.                                 Global screen experiences and
                                                                                         exceptional Australian filmmaking.
Our Clubs have a number of spaces suited to an intimate get-together or a large
corporate end-of-year bash accommodating anywhere from 12 to 500+ people, along          Melbourne Fashion Week
with the option to add all the trimmings that make any Christmas party unforgettable.    28 Aug-5 Sep
Got something special in mind? Give our team a call—we're always happy to                Celebrating the best of Australian
collaborate with you on creating a bespoke festive season experience.                    fashion with more than 150 events.
City Club call 1300 139 059 or email conferencesandevents@racv.com.au                    Mexican Festival
Healesville call 03 5962 4899 or email healesvilleevents@racv.com.au                     14-15 Sep
                                                                                         Federation Square hosts                                                              CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE Celebrity chef Gabriel Gaté chats with Club
                                                                                         handicrafts, food, music, cinema                                                     Somellier Christian Maier at the annual French-themed Taste Le Tour
                                                                                         and folkloric dance from Mexico.                                                     with Gabriel Gaté • At the ABIAs (Australian Bridal Industry Awards) the
                                                                                                                                                                              City Club team got the gong for Best Club Reception Venue. Wedding
                                                                                         whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au
                                                                                                                                                                              and Events Co-ordinator Elizabeth Marconi (right) accepted the award
                                                                                         Healesville And Surrounds                                                            from ABIAchairman, John O'Meara, with RACV Club's Director of Sales,
                                                                                                                                                                              Kylie Shorter. • Two budding RACV Club chefs won the state final of the
                                                                                         Tesselaar Tulip Festival
                                                                                                                                                                              Nestlé Golden Chef's Hat Award—we're super proud of apprentice chef
                                                                                         14 Sep-13 Oct
                                                                                                                                                                              Stephanie Goetz and Commis Chef Harrison Caruana who will head to
                                                                                         A wonderland of spring flowers                                                       the nationals in Sydney • Commie Chef Charley Bystersky creates a hand
                                                                                         plus live entertainment, children’s                                                  finish to treats for guests at the Gabriel Gaté dinner.
                                                                                         activities, food and market stalls.
                                                                                         Harvest Run
                                                                                         21 Sep
                                                                                         Run through the Yarra Valley,
                                                                                         taking in the glorious surrounds,
                                                                                         followed with live music, gourmet
                                                                                         food and local wines.
                                                                                         Y Water Discovery Centre
                                                                                         25 Sep-2 Oct
                                                                                         During school holidays, visit the
                                                                                         Yea wetlands, home to koalas,
                                                                                         native birds, plants and animals.
                                                                                         visityarravalley.com.au/whats-on

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Accommodation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    BREAKING IT DOWN
City Club
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Healesville Country Club is
Winter Reward                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       committed to respecting the
Sunday Or Monday For $150                                                                                                                                                                                                                           stunning region we inhabit. We've
Book a Standard Room on Sunday or                                                                                                                                                                                                                   introduced innovative ORCA
Monday including breakfast for two with                                                                                                                                                                                                             technology to our kitchens to
parking included.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   naturally break down leftovers so
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    fewer food scraps find their way
Until 31 Aug
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    into the rubbish truck.
Bookings racv.com.au/staycityclub
Valid for multiple use.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Spring Reward
Spring Reward
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Sunday Or Monday For $150
Sunday Or Monday For $189
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Book a Lawn View Room any Sunday or
Upgrade from a Standard to an Executive
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Monday for just $150 and you'll receive a
Room, giving you access to The Retreat
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                complimentary upgrade to a Golf View
with complimentary refreshments. Buffet
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Room. To sweeten the deal, we'll throw
breakfast for two and parking included.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                in daily breakfast for two people and
Until 30 Nov                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    unlimited golf.
Bookings racv.com.au/staycityclub
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Until 30 Nov
Valid for multiple use. Upgrade subject to availability at
time of reservation. Offer subject to availability. Blackout
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Bookings racv.com.au/healesville
dates apply.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Valid for multiple use. Upgrade subject to availability at
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                time of reservation. Offer subject to availability and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                blackout dates for accommodation rewards apply.
Annual Reward
Two Nights For $499                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Annual Reward
Members are invited to stay two nights
                                                               Club Experience Package                                                                   Healesville
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Two Nights For $449
in a Standard Room for just $499. This                         Spoil yourself and that special someone with overnight luxury accommodation, full         Winter Reward
                                                               buffet breakfast, parking, sparkling wine on arrival and a lazy 12pm late check out. To                                                                                          Stay with us for two nights for $449 and
special price includes breakfast for two                                                                                                                 Sunday Or Monday for $150                                                              enjoy a Lawn View Room, sparkling wine
and parking during your stay, plus a $100                      make your stay even better, book an Executive Room with complimentary access to
                                                               The Retreat Executive Floor with a selection of all-day canapes and refreshments.         Visit the Yarra Valley on any Sunday or Monday and stay in a Lawn View Room for just   on arrival, daily breakfast for two people
per-night dining credit to enhance your                                                                                                                  $150 and we’ll throw in daily breakfast for two and unlimited golf. Make the most of   and unlimited golf. Make the most of
stay. City Club luxury and service comes                       Until 30 Jun 2020
                                                                                                                                                         Healesville’s cosy charms and redeem this reward as many times as you like.            your stay with a complimentary $50
standard, of course.                                           Bookings 9944 8888
                                                                                                                                                         Until 31 Aug                                                                           per-night dining credit during your visit.
Until 31 May 2020                                              Club member rate from $310 per night for a Standard Room and $390 for an
                                                                                                                                                         Bookings racv.com.au/stayhealesville                                                   Until 31 May 2020
Bookings 9944 8888                                             Executive Room
                                                                                                                                                         Valid for multiple use.                                                                Bookings 5962 4899
Subject to availability. Excludes special event periods.       Offer subject to availability and blackout dates apply.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Subject to availability. Excludes special event periods.
Any unused credit is forfeited. One redemption per
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Any unused credit is forfeited. One redemption per
member.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                member.

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Lunch
                                                                                                                                  Bistro
                       SUNDAY 1 SEPTEMBER
                                                                                                                                  Sit down to a two-course meal followed

                       A Day                                                                                                      by dessert buffet. There's a special menu
                                                                                                                                  just for kids, plus a smorgasbord of

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                                                                                                                                  sweets from the buffet.

                       For
                                                                                                                                  Noon
                                                                                                                                  $76pp, $38 child (12 and under)

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                       Dads
                                                                                                                                  Level 17 And Club Conservatory
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                                                                                                                                  Start the day with a welcome drink
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                                                                                                                                  before feasting on a seafood buffet with
                                                                                                                                  soup, sides and salads. Load up at the
                       Show dad how special he is this                                                                            dessert buffet, full of Le Petit Gâteau
                       Father's Day and share a meal                                                                              cakes and slices, pavlova, fruit and more.
                       together. Every dad gets a gift                                                                            Bookings essential.
                       and, at City Club, there's live
                                                                                                                                  Noon
                       entertainment and face painting.
                                                                                                                                  $95pp, $47 child (12 and under)

                                                                                                                                  Dinner
                                                                                                                                  Bistro
                                                                                                                                  Tuck into roast of the day along with a
                                                                                                                                  buffet of fresh salads, sides and seafood.
                                                                                                                                  A dessert buffet is the perfect finish.
                                                                                                                                  6-9pm
                     City Club                                                                                                    $85pp, $40 child (12 and under)
                     Father's Day Cake
                     Le Petit Gâteau                                                                                              Healesville
                     Every dad deserves a sweet treat on 1 September and the team at Le Petit Gâteau                              Terrace Bistro
                     have come up with something special to mark the occasion. The limited edition                                Treat dad to a laidback Sunday lunch,
                     Father’s Day cake is a rich, indulgent blend of luscious chocolate mousse, cocoa nib                         dining on a fresh seafood and juicy
                     sponge, whiskey caramel and toasted malt cream. Order now, it's too good to miss.                            carvery buffet with salads and desserts.
                     Available by pre-order only.                                                                                 Toast him with a complimentary glass of
                                                                                                                                  red, white, sparkling wine or beer.
                     $58ea, serves 8-10
                     Phone 9944 8893 or email lepetitgateau@racv.com.au                                                           Noon-3pm
                     48 hours’ notice required for all orders. Collect 7.30am-5pm weekdays, 19-30 Aug.
                                                                                                                                  $80pp

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2019 World Billiards Championship
                                                                                                                                                                                          This historic, prestigious event, first
                                                                                                                                                                                          contested in 1870, was last played in
                                                                                                                                                                                          Melbourne in 1934 when Australian
                                                                                                                                                                                          billiards legend Walter Lindrum defended
         WORLD BILLIARDS CHAMPIONSHIP 6-12 OCTOBER                                                                                                                                        his title against England’s Joe Davis.

          Right On Cue
                                                                                                                                                                                          Now, 85 years later, the Championship
                                                                                                                                                                                          comes to Australia for the second time.
                                                                                                                                                                                          A limited number of early-release
                                                                                                                                                                                          tickets for the 2019 World Billiards
         The World Billiards Championships return to Australia                                                                                                                            Championship are now on sale. RACV
         for the first time in more than 85 years. World number                                                                                                                           Club, RACV Service and Australian
        one Peter Gilchrist has his eye on the prize.                                                                                                                                     Billiards & Snooker Council (ABSC)
                                                                                                                                                                                          members enjoy exclusive discounts.

     As the best players in the world           12, we had the Teesside Boys League,                                                                                                      World Open
     descend on Melbourne for this year's       which was formed in 1973. There were                                                                                                      Sun-Mon 6-7 Oct
       competition, world number one            36 teams around the area at the time,        that you can just pick up any cue and           says there are some serious contenders       Billiards Room, City Club
           Peter Gilchrist—a three-time         each with six players,” Peter recalls. “On   play well. You get to know the specific         coming to Melbourne.
                                                                                                                                                                                          World Billiards Championship
              world champ—is out to             a Saturday or Sunday morning, we were        balance and weight of your cue. I’d be a        “My closest competitors this year will be
               prove himself after coming       allowed to go into the clubs and play in     complete novice if I just picked one off        Matthew Bolton, Pankaj Advani, Sourav        Tue-Sat 8-12 Oct
                 second in last year’s          competitions. By 1992, we had the top        the racks and tried to play." Billiards, he     Kothari and David Causier. There’s           Billiards Room, City Club
                  Championship.                 five players in the world all coming from    says, is all about touch and feel. "If you      probably six or seven players who have a
                    “I'd like to win this       within a ten-mile radius.”                   have a cue that you’re really happy with        chance,” he says.                            $60 Premium reserved seat, $30 Club
                     year,” Peter tells         The group no longer exists and it's          and you get used to its balance, it makes       The World Open and World Billiards           members, $40 Service/ABSC
                      Highlights. “I            becoming increasingly difficult to recruit   all the difference.”                            Championship finals will be held in the      members
                        wouldn’t be here if I   younger players to the sport.                Peter won't be travelling solo when he          City Club’s world class billiards room.
                                                                                                                                                                                          $30 Standard reserved seat, $15 Club
                        didn’t think I could.   “I tried to replicate the Teesside Boys      plays (and stays) at City Club—there'll         “I’ve been in lots of billiard rooms over
                                                                                                                                                                                          members, $20 Service/ABSC
                        If I find some form     League when I moved to Singapore to          be one very special guest in the crowd.         the years,” Peter says. “I honestly think
                                                                                                                                                                                          members
                         in this contest,       train younger players, but it's fallen by    “My dad is flying over from England, so         RACV’s billiard room is the nicest one
                          I'll have a good      the wayside. Kids aren’t interested in       there’s a bit of extra pressure. I’m looking    I’ve ever been in, it’s fantastic. There’s   $250 Gold season pass includes
                           chance.”             playing billiards. There are some great      forward to spending time with him,”             plenty of space and there’s a separate       Premium reserved seat for every
                            Gilchrist,          young players coming in from India           Peter says. “He’ll tell you he is a billiards   finals table, it’s perfect.” Here's hoping   World Open and World Championship
                            who plays for       though, it is quite popular there.”          player. Same as my brother: if he has a         his surroundings bring Peter luck.           session, souvenir program and entry
                            Singapore,          So what does a world champion depend         few pints, he’ll say that if he continued                                                    to closing ceremonies for World Open
                                                                                                                                             Go to billiardschampionship.com
                           started as part of   on the most?                                 playing billiards he’d be better than me.                                                    and World Championship
                                                                                                                                             Limited early-release tickets on sale
                         a billiards group as   “I only have the one cue that I use”,        It’s all a bit of fun in our family.”                                                        For competition schedule and to book,
                                                                                                                                             from $15 (see right)
                         a young kid.           says Peter, “If I lost my cue, it would be   He may be ranked number one, but Peter                                                       visit racv.com.au/bookbilliards
                         “When I was            like losing an arm. It's a misconception

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STAY AND PLAY

                                                                                                                            SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN

                                                                                                                            The Yarra Valley is well known for grown-up pursuits like quaffing wine and gourmet
                                                                                                                            cheese tastings, but it's also a winning destination for kids.
     THINGS TO DO

     Stay
                                                                                                                            Yarra Valley Railway Throw back to yesteryear on this beautifully restored heritage
                                                                                                                            train chugging from Healesville across the Watts River, under the Donovan’s Road
                                                                                                                            overbridge and through the historic Tarrawarra Winery tunnel. Tickets fund the largest
                                                                                                                            volunteer infrastructure project in Australia to rebuild the track through to Yarra Glen.

     And Play                                                                                                               Sun, Wed and public holidays
                                                                                                                            Healesville Railway Station, from $12, yvr.org.au
                                                                                                                            Queens Park Playground Recently upgraded, explore hundred-year-old tress and
                                                                                                                            grassy clearings alongside the trickle of Badger Creek. Kids of all ages love the
     The scent of spring is in the air,
                                                                                                                            learn-to-ride bike track, trampolines, boardwalks, bells, water play and flying foxes.
     bringing with it a new season and a
     whole host of events and activities in                                                                                 Daily
     Melbourne and the Yarra Valley.                                                                                        Badger Creek Rd, Healesville
                                                                                                                            Maroondah Reservoir Park Pack a picnic and discover gardens of native and exotic
                                                                                                                            trees, wildlife and walking tracks. The view from the top of the dam is spectacular and
                                                                                                                            in spring, depending on conditions, water flows over into the spillway. Make the most
                                                                                                                            of the BBQ facilities, playground, rotunda and lawns to sprawl out on. There are plenty
                                                                                                                            of tracks to walk off your lunch, see parkweb.vic.gov.au for maps and details.
                                                                                                                            Daily
                                         Country Discovery                                                                  Maroondah Hwy, Healesville, parkweb.vic.gov.au
                                      YARRA VALLEY BY BALLOON                                                               A DAY ON THE GREEN

                               Sometimes we just need a fresh perspective on the world.                                     Twenty years after he rocked the world with Smooth—the second-most played song
                            As the sun dawns, lighting the fog drifting across the                                          on Aussie radio in the last 25 years—Rob Thomas brings his Chip Tooth Tour to
                           landscape, take in the beauty of the Yarra Valley in a whole new                                 Rochford Winery. Rock out to the charismatic frontman's solo classics like Lonely No
                           way. Gently floating above the undulating hills in a hot                                         More and This Is How A Heart Breaks along with Matchbox Twenty hits including
                           air balloon is a 'wow' moment destined to linger in the                                          Push, 3AM and If You’re Gone. As a singer, songwriter and collaborator, Rob Thomas
                    memory forever. The adventure with Picture This Ballooning begins                                       has shifted over 80 million records to fans around the world.
                    before dawn, helping to unfurl and inflate the craft. As first light strikes,                           Sat 9 Nov
                    ascend skyward, drifting peacefully on the wind. Then, come back                                        $450pp includes reserved Gold seating, private marquee, 2-course share menu,
                    down to earth, packing the balloon before a buffet breakfast at                                         wine, beer and soft drinks, and return transfers from Healesville Country Club
                    Healesville Country Club to feast on new memories.
                                                                                                                            To book call 9944 8876 or email memberevents@racv.com
                    To book, call Picture This Ballooning on 9429 0277                                                      This is a shared table event. Times subject to change. Accommodation available for additional cost, subject to
                    Flight times subject to change. Accommodation available for additional cost, subject to availability.   availability.

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STAY AND PLAY                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     STAY AND PLAY

Finals Fever                                  AFL PREMIERSHIP TICKETS                      PRE-MATCH DINING
AFL GRAND FINAL LUNCH                         Don't miss a minute of the finals action.    Get your belly match fit this finals
Over the years, our annual AFL Grand          The gloves are off and tensions rise as      season. With plenty of quick, tasty meals
Final Lunch has grown into a popular          the premiership trophy is within reach.      on the menu, like burgers, fish and chips,
Club tradition. With the 2019 season          Members can access discounted tickets        and healthy salads, fill up before heading
already well underway, save the date for      at the MCG or Marvel Stadium. Be part        to the game. There's a big month of
this year’s event which is set to be bigger   of the crowd as the final chapter of the     action ahead, get your tickets and book
and better than ever before. Further          2019 premiership competion unfolds.          your pre-game feed.
details will be revealed, including a         MCG and Marvel Stadium, $36pp,               Bookings essential, places are limited
superstar lineup of athletes set to make      subject to availability                      Aug-Sep, 5.30-7pm
up the expert discussion panel. Until                                                      Bistro, City Club, menu prices
then, get in early to secure your ticket to   CARBINE BAR
dine alongside (and meet) some of the
                                              Just for the footy fanatics, we're serving
biggest names in the game.                                                                 SPORTS BAR
                                              up tasty buffalo chicken wings to sustain
Bookings open 10am, 1 August.                                                              Catch all the action of grand final day on
                                              you through each game on the big
Thu 26 Sep, noon-2.30pm                                                                    the Sports Bar screens. As finals fever
                                              screen. Get your wing fix with all the
Level 17, $130pp or $1250 for a table of                                                   reaches its peak, we'll keep you hydrated
                                              preliminary finals and semi-finals through
10, includes 3-course lunch, beverages        the season.
                                                                                           throughout the game with drink specials       Trackside Action                     READY, SET, SPRING
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          PAMPER PACKAGE

and AFL Grand Final Record                                                                 at the bar. Will you find yourself toasting                                        Get spring racing ready with this very      Plan a visit to the city to soak up the
                                              Aug-Sep                                                                                    SPRING RACING CARNIVAL
                                                                                           a victory or drowning your sorrows                                                 special event to give you insights          glamour and excitement of the Spring
                                              City Club, menu prices                                                                     Be part of the action as Melbourne
                                                                                           following a defeat?                                                                from industry professionals about the       Racing Carnival. Book a luxe Pamper
                                                                                                                                         comes alive on and off the turf.
                                                                                           Sat 28 Sep                                                                         key trackside trends of the season.         Package and we'll include full daily
                                                                                                                                         Caulfield                            One Spa is on hand with hair and
                                                                                           Healesville, menu prices                                                                                                       buffet breakfast, parking, 12pm late
                                                                                                                                         31 Aug Memsie Stakes                 makeup samples, while ladies can            checkout and a $100 One Spa
                                                                                                                                         21 Sep Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes      seek styling advice from Styled By          voucher to help you get prepped for
                                                                                                                                         29 Sep Underwood Stakes              Sally and learn hat how-tos from a          race day. Opt to stay in an Executive
                                                                                                                                         12 Oct Caulfield Guineas             leading milliner. Henry Bucks               King or Twin room and you'll get
                                                                                                                                         19 Oct Caulfield Cup                 menswear and City Hatters will get          access to The Retreat with exclusive
                                                                                                                                         Moonee Valley                        the gents ready to head trackside.          private lounge, complimentary
                                                                                                                                                                              Make an afternoon of it, the drinks         newspapers, all-day refreshments,
                                                                                                                                         26 Oct Cox Plate
                                                                                                                                                                              will be flowing alongside sweet and         plus canapés and drinks provided
                                                                                                                                         25 Oct Manikato Stakes
                                                                                                                                                                              savoury bites, before heading to            every evening. A luxury experience
                                                                                                                                         Flemington                           Bourke Street Green to kick on into         all the way.
                                                                                                                                         14 Sep Girls' Day Out                the evening.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          City Club, member rates from
                                                                                                                                          5 Oct Turnbull Stakes Day           5 Oct, 2-4.30pm                             $380 in a Standard Room or $460
                                                                                                                                          2 Nov Derby Day                     Club Pavilion, $139pp includes              in an Executive Room per night for
                                                                                                                                          5 Nov Melbourne Cup                 cocktail on arrival, beer, sparkling        two people
                                                                                                                                          7 Nov Oaks Day                      wine, wine, soft drink and food
                                                                                                                                          9 Nov Stakes Day

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Highlights Stay & Play - So Much To Discover - RACV
STAY AND PLAY

City Adventures                            SATURDAY NIGHT DINNER DANCE               ROYAL MELBOURNE SHOW

                                           A sophisticated evening of great food,    Bringing the country to the city for over
WHITE NIGHT REIMAGINED
                                           fine company and live entertainment.      160 years, Victoria's largest agriculture
The enormous success of White Night                                                  showcase returns for another year. Filled
                                           Dine on a decadent three or four course
sees the festival expand over three

                                                                                                                                   City Club
                                           menu before cutting a rug on the dance    with all the rides, fairy floss and dagwood
nights, transforming the city with                                                   dogs that have thrilled generations, it's a
                                           floor. Let the band lead the way as you
mesmerising al fresco installations by                                               guaranteed fun day out. And, of course,
                                           dance the night away.
artists from Australia and around the                                                don't forget to pick out a show bag.
world. As always, iconic Melbourne         Bookings essential, places are limited.
                                                                                     21 Sep-1 Oct                                  Events
venues introduce special programs and      Sat 31 Aug, 7-11pm                        Melbourne Showgrounds, $42pp, $21             20 Guest Speakers
extended hours for this creative musical   $72pp 3 courses, $96 with matched         child (5-14 years). RACV members save
and culinary celebration.                  wines; $82pp 4 courses, $115 with                                                       21 Lectures And Courses
                                                                                     up to 25%
22-24 Aug                                  matched wines                                                                           21 Activities
Carlton Gardens, Treasury Gardens,         Limited à la carte menu available on                                                    22 Young Professionals
Birrarung Marr                             request
                                                                                                                                   23 Box Office
                                                                                                                                   Dining And Bars
                                                                                                                                   25 Dining Events
                                                                                                                                   25 Members’ Dining Room
                                                                                                                                   26 Gallery Lounge
                                                                                                                                   26 Bistro
                                                                                                                                   26 Carbine Bar
                                                                                                                                   27 Club Conservatory
                                                                                                                                   28 Le Petit Gâteau
                                                                                                                                   28 Wine Bar
                                                                                                                                   29 Wine Events

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Vietnam Veterans Lunch                        State Library Of Victoria Family History
                                                                                       On the 53rd anniversary of the Battle of      Tour
                                                                                       Long Tan, honour those who served in          Explore the Family History Reading
                                                                                       the longest conflict in Australian history.   rooms at the State Library of Victoria and
                                                                                       Special guest Ross Smith was a                how the newspaper and family history
                                                                                       lieutenant colonel in Vietnam and former      collections help with researching family,
                                                                                       Victorian Member of Parliament.               social, political or local history. Learn
                                                                                       Fri 16 Aug, noon-2pm                          about the resources, services and
                                                                                       Club Pavilion, $84.50pp                       equipment available with trained
                                                                                                                                     librarians on hand to aid your search.
                                                                                                                                     Bookings essential by Wednesday,
                                                                                       Author Talk: A Spanner In The Works
                                                                                                                                     4 September.
                                                                                       by Loretta Smith
                                                                                                                                     Wed 11 and 18 Sep, 11am-noon
                                                                                       Alice Anderson, a young car-obsessed
                                                                                                                                     State Library, CBD, free for members
                                                                                       Melburnian, created the country’s first
                                                                                       service centre of female-only mechanics       Email clublibrary@racv.com.au or call
                                                                                       in the early 20th century. Biographer         9944 8180
                                                                                       Loretta Smith tells of writing about
                                                                                       Alice’s short but remarkable life and         Short Course: Get Social On Social
                                                                                       mysterious death—ruled accidental, but        Media
                                                                                       questions remain.
                                                                                                                                     In this workshop, we introduce you to
                                                                                       Bookings essential by Tuesday, 13 August.     the tools needed to promote yourself on
                                                                                       Tue 20 Aug, 6-7.15pm                          social media channels. Learn to create
                                                                                       Club Library, $15pp includes drinks           beautiful social media posts, use
                                                                                       and canapes                                   hashtags, schedule posts along with an
                                                                                                                                     introduction to analytics and more.
Events                                                                                 To book, call 9944 8180 or email
                                                                                       clublibrary@racv.com.au                       Fri 13 Sep, 2.30-5.30pm
                                                                                                                                     Level 2, $70pp includes workshop and
Guest Speakers                                                                                                                       printed notes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Activities
17th Annual Bob Rose Lecture With Nicole Livingstone OAM                               Lectures And Courses                                                                       Walsh Street By Robin Boyd
In conjunction with the Robert Rose Foundation, this annual signature event promotes   Belly Dancing Workshop                                                                     Celebrate the centenary of the birth of visionary architect Robin Boyd with a private
                                                                                                                                     Kenneth Park Lecture
the academic and cultural importance of sport, in particular AFL. This year’s guest,   Discover the art of belly dancing: how to                                                  tour of his iconic South Yarra home, Walsh Street. Boyd designed Walsh Street in
head of women’s football and ex Olympic swimmer Nicole Livingstone, has been at        flick your hips, shimmy your torso and        At the 250th anniversary of the births of    1957 for his family to live in and it has become the most famous example of his vision
the forefront of the tremendous growth of AFLW. Along with other women’s               create slinky snake arms. Set to exotic,      the Duke of Wellington and Napoleon          of a mid-century family home. Boyd’s designs remain influential locally and
competitions across the country, the upsurge in interest in women’s sport promises a   middle eastern music, you'll get to wear      Bonaparte, explore their remarkable lives    internationally as an exemplar of modernist Australian architecture.
bright future for the game.                                                            a traditional coin belt, provided in class.   and legacies.
                                                                                                                                                                                  Places strictly limited. Bookings essential by Wednesday, 22 August.
Thu 22 Aug, noon-2.30pm                                                                Sat 17 Aug and 14 Sep, noon-1.30pm            Tue 8 Oct, 2-3pm
                                                                                                                                                                                  Thu 29 Aug, 11am-1pm
Level 17, $100pp or $900 for a table of 10, includes 2-course lunch and                Fitness Centre, $25pp or $45pp for            Level 2, $15pp includes talk
                                                                                                                                                                                  Walsh St, South Yarra, $40pp includes light refreshments
beverages                                                                              both sessions
                                                                                                                                                                                  To book call 9944 8180 or email clublibrary@racv.com.au

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Parliament House Gardens Tour                                                                                                                                                                                                    Come From Away
Delve into the private gardens of                                                                                                                                                                                                On September 11, the world stopped.
Parliament House, home to many                                                                                                                                                                                                   See the remarkable true story of
significant plantings including the                                                                                                                                                                                              thousands of stranded passengers and
majestic Federal Oak planted in 1890. As                                                                                                                                                                                         the townsfolk of Newfoundland, Canada
part of the tour you will see one of the                                                                                                                                                                                         who welcomed them. Cultures clashed
largest rooftop gardens in the CBD with                                                                                                                                                                                          and nerves ran high, but uneasiness
12,000 plants, comprising more than 140                                                                                                                                                                                          turned into trust, music soared and
native Australian species. A must for                                                                                                                                                                                            gratitude grew into enduring friendships.
lovers of horticulture and history.                                                                                                                                                                                              Wed 18 Sep, 5pm
Bookings essential by Tuesday, 24                                                                                                                                                                                                Members’ Dining Room and Comedy
September.                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Theatre, dinner and A-reserve seating
Tue 1 and Thu 3 Oct, 10.30am-noon                                                                                                                                                                                                $190pp; dinner, ticket and room, $390
Parliament House, CBD, free for                                                                                                                                                                                                  single, $580 double/twin share^
members
Email clublibrary@racv.com.au or call                                                                                                                                                                                            Charlie And The Chocolate Factory
9944 8180                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Roald Dahl’s delicious tale is coming to
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Melbourne. It’s a delectable treat
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 featuring songs from the original film,
RACV Young Professionals                                                                                                                                                                                                         alongside a toe-tapping, ear-tickling new
Young Professionals Networking Lunch                                                                                                                                                                                             score. Experience the wonders of Willy
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Wonka’s marvellous chocolate factory.
The second Wednesday of the month is
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Secure your Golden Ticket.
all about good food and great company.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Wed 9 Oct, 5.30pm
Bookings essential, places limited.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Members’ Dining Room and Her
Wed 14 Aug and 11 Sep, 1-2pm                                                                                                                                                                                                     Majesty’s Theatre, dinner and
Bistro, menu prices                                                                                                                                                                                                              Premium seating $215pp; dinner,
                                           Cooking Class                                                                           Box Office                                                                                    ticket and room $415 single, $630
Friday Night Drinks                        Brush up on your culinary skills as City Club's Executive Sous Chef shows RACV          Musicals                                                                                      double/twin share^
                                           Young Professionals how to throw a killer dinner party at home. Become a master of                                                                                                    Matinee
End the week on the right note at our                                                                                              Chicago
                                           the kitchen as you learn to prepare an entree, main course and dessert. Of course the
monthly drinks night.                                                                                                              An all-star Aussie cast stars in Broadway's iconic tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz.   Sun 20 Oct, 1pm
                                           proof, as they say, is in the pudding—once all the hard work is done, retire to the
Bookings required.                                                                                                                 Wed 5 Feb 2020, 5.30pm                                                                        Her Majesty’s Theatre, A-Reserve
                                           Members' Dining Room to enjoy the fruits of your efforts, with each course paired to
Fri 23 Aug, 5.30-7pm                                                                                                               Members' Dinning Room and State Theatre, dinner and Premium seating                           ticket $135pp; dinner, ticket and room,
                                           matched wines.
Wine Bar, bar prices                                                                                                               $230pp; dinner, ticket and room $420 single, $640 double/twin share                           $335 single, $470 double*
                                           Bookings essential, places are limited.
Fri 13 Sep, 5.30-7pm                       Mon 19 Aug 6.30-10pm                                                                    Matinee
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 *Transfers not included. Non-member accommodation
Bourke Street Green, includes DJ,          Members' Dining Room Kitchen and Members Dining Room, $129pp                            Wed 12 Jan 2020, 1pm                                                                          charges apply for guests of members.
nibbles and giveaways. Bar prices                                                                                                  State Theatre, Premium seating $155pp; ticket and room, $354 single, $509                     ^
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Includes return transfers. Non-member accommodation
                                                                                                                                   double/twin share                                                                             charges apply for guests of members.

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Circus                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Whisky Dinner
Cirque Du Soleil Kurios                                                                                                                                                                                                            A whisky exploration spanning Ireland
A thrilling spectacle of colour, music and                                                                                                                                                                                         and Scotland, including some very small
movement as only the talented Cirque Du                                                                                                                                                                                            batch releases such as Bunnahabhain
Soleil can deliver. An ambitious inventor                                                                                                                                                                                          1997 Palo Cortado Cask and Tobermory
defies the laws of time, space and                                                                                                                                                                                                 2005 Fino Cask. Paired with cleverly
dimension to reinvent everything around                                                                                                                                                                                            elaborated dishes, you're in the capable
him—inside his curio cabinet the visible                                                                                                                                                                                           hands of whisky ambassador Andy
becomes invisible, perspectives are                                                                                                                                                                                                Ratcliff and Brad Cuff.
transformed and the world is literally                                                                                                                                                                                             Book early, places are limited.
turned upside down.                                                                                                                                                                                                                Tue 1 Oct, 6.30pm
Wed 18 Mar, 2020, 5.30pm                                                                                                                                                                                                           Level 1, $175pp includes 4 courses
Members' Dinning Room and Big Top                                                                                                                                                                                                  and 8 whiskies
Flemington, dinner and Premium
seating $230pp; dinner, ticket and                                                                                                                                                                                                 Members’ Dining Room
room $430 single, $660 double/twin
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Saturday Night Dinner Dance
share
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Put on your dancing shoes, grab a partner
Matinee
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   and get ready to relive the classic hits of
Wed 15 Mar, 2020 1.30pm                                                                                                                                                                                                            the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s, performed live by
Big Top Flemington, Price Level 1                                                                                                                                                                                                  the band. Turn to page 18 to get all the
seating $120pp; ticket and room $320                                                                                                                                                                                               details of this popular evening of food,
single, $440 double/twin share                                                                                                                                                                                                     fun and frivolity.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Express Lunch Returns
                                                                                                                                       Dining And Bars                                                                             Swift service for those on the go with a
   LONG KISS GOODBYE                                                                                                                                                                                                               new, simplified menu. Prompt, attentive
   Since bursting onto the scene in          Live Music                                                                                Dining Events                                                                               service lets you refuel on two courses
   1973, KISS have sold more than            KISS                                                                                                                                                                                  within the hour. To indulge further, a full
                                                                                                                                       Truffle Dinner
   100 million records globally. With                                                                                                                                                                                              à la carte menu is also available.
                                             After an epic 45-year career, KISS hang up their platform boots for the last time,        The decadent and divine truffle is in season. A taste sensation loved by epicurean
   their distinctive glam metal look         bowing out with the End Of The Road tour. Known for their trademark larger-than-life                                                                                                  Aug-Sep, Tue-Fri from noon
                                                                                                                                       diners, this fungus is a rare treat found beneath the soil at a certain time of year near
   Gene Simmons (The Demon) and              performances, KISS is one of the most iconic live shows in rock'n'roll. Promising to be                                                                                               $54pp 2 courses, $65pp 3 courses
                                                                                                                                       particular trees. The unique taste of this luxury ingredient has been sought after by
   Paul Stanley (The Starchild) have         the ultimate celebration for those who’ve seen the band before and the last chance for    connoisseurs since ancient times. Members' Dining Room Chef de Cuisine Jelena
   led a revolving lineup of band            anyone who hasn’t, the show is billed as the band’s biggest show yet.                     Grujovic creates a special menu where truffle is the hero—a tiny dose packs a
   members over the decades. Their                                                                                                     powerful punch.
                                             Thu 21 Nov, 5pm
   biggest hit, I Was Made For Loving
                                             Members Dinning Room and Rod Laver Arena, dinner and Gold Reserve ticket                  Tue 3 Sep, 6.30pm
   You peaked at number 2 in
                                             $295; dinner, ticket and room $495 single, $790 double/twin share                         Level 1, $130pp includes glass of sparkling wine on arrival, canapes and
   Australia in 1979.
                                                                                                                                       4-course dinner

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Gallery Lounge                                                                                                                                                                                                                              NEW BEGINNINGS
Afternoon Tea                                                                                                                                                                                                                               The Club Conservatory has moved
A platter of treats like fresh-baked                                                                                                                                                                                                        to a brand new space (you'll find it
scones, finger sandwiches, friands and                                                                                                                                                                                                      right next to the previous location
cake with tea, coffee or hot chocolate.                                                                                                                                                                                                     on Level 1). A new name is set to
Add a sparkling wine for extra fizz.                                                                                                                                                                                                        follow... if you're struck with
Bookings essential, places are limited.                                                                                                                                                                                                     inspiration, have a go at entering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            our naming competition—turn to
Mon-Fri, Aug-Sep, 2-3.30pm $24pp,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            page 5 for details on the prize and
$29pp with sparkling wine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            how to enter.

Carbine Bar
Group Functions                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Club Conservatory
Our group packages bring people                                                                                                                                                                                                         Weekday Buffet
together for drinks and snacks. Add a fun,                                                                                                                                                                                              Our self-serve buffet of hot dishes, soup
team-building component with triple                                                                                                                                                                                                     and salads rotates daily, plus there's a
World Billiards Champion Robby Foldvari.                                                                                                                                                                                                dessert counter for the sweet tooth.
Bookings are essential.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Mon-Fri, Aug-Sep, 11.30am-2pm
Aug-Sep                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 $22.50 adult, $12.50 child (12 and
Food packages from $20pp, beverage                                                                                                                                                                                                      under) includes buffet and dessert
packages from $15.50pp                                                                                                                                                                                                                  counter
Conditions apply. Bookings subject to availability.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Sunday Seafood Buffet Lunch
AFL Buffalo Wings                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Every Sunday we serve up the freshest
See page 16 for our special finals treat.                                                                                                                                                                                               king prawns, oysters, mussels and other
                                                                                                                                                THE SEASON OF CHEESE                     Cheese For One                                 seafood. And that's just the start—follow
Bistro                                                Monday Night: Steak Time                                                                  Cheese Supreme                           Some things are too good to share.             up with a tempting array of desserts. The
Bistro Highlights                                                                                                                                                                        Treat yourself to a hit of dairy               finest accompaniment of all? Live music.
                                                      Steak night is bigger than ever before. Try the superior quality of a 300g dry aged rib   We've gone and sourced the finest
Sunday Carvery Buffet                                 eye or opt for a succulent classic like grain fed premium Black Angus rump, grass fed                                              goodness with a tasty selection of             Bookings essential, places are limited.
                                                                                                                                                local and Victorian cheeses so you can
                                                      Gippsland eye fillet or sirloin.                                                                                                   gourmet cheeses. This deliciously
Traditional roast with veggies, sides,                                                                                                          curate your own platter, served with                                                    Sun, Aug-Sep, noon-3pm
                                                                                                                                                                                         decadent serve is all yours to enjoy.
soup and dessert. Kids go mad for the                 Aug-Sep, 6-9pm                                                                            tasting notes.                                                                          $66.50 adult, $32.50 child (12 and
                                                                                                                                                                                         What tastier way can there be to
pancake machine and ice cream station.                From $32                                                                                  Bookings recommended.                                                                   under)
                                                                                                                                                                                         boost your calcium levels.
Grown-ups love the new cheese menu.                   Wednesdays: Say Cheese                                                                    Tue-Sat dinner, Aug-Sep                                                                 Not available 1 September.
                                                                                                                                                                                         5 Aug-26 Sep, 11.30am-2.30pm
Aug-Sep, noon-2.30pm, 6-9pm                           Cheese dishes from around the globe served for your pleasure. From the familiar to        Members' Dining Room, a la carte         $12 per 50g
$40.50 adult, $22 child (12 and under)                the decadent, this selection of dishes are crafted from Victorian artisan cheeses.        prices                                                                                  Closed 27 September.
                                                                                                                                                                                         Gallery Lounge, menu prices
À la carte available 7 days a week                    Aug-Sep, 6-9pm                                                                            Closed 27 September.
                                                                                                                                                                                         Closed 27 September.
Not available 1 September.                            Menu prices

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Le Petit Gâteau                                                                                                                             Wine Events
Take Away High Tea                                                                                                                          Riesling Masterclass With Louisa Rose
For the discerning sweets lover, immerse                                                                                                    Chief winemaker at Yalumba, Louisa has
yourself in a chef’s selection of petit                                                                                                     been named Winemaker of the Year by
fours and scones in a clever takeaway                                                                                                       Gourmet Traveller Wine and Best
stand. Perfect for a picnic, work event or                                                                                                  Winemaker by The Age. Awarded an
romantic tea-for-two.                                                                                                                       International Women in Wine award, she
$58ea, serves 2-4                                                                                                                           will reveal the idosyncracies of the
48 hours’ notice required for all orders. Collect 9am-5pm                                                                                   riesling grape variety, uncovering the
weekdays (closed public holidays).                                                                                                          influences of age development and
                                                                                                                                            different closures on the finished wine.
                                                                                                                                            An exceptional event for any wine lover
Wine Bar
                                                                                                                                            who has wondered why the industry has
New Menu                                                                                                                                    transitioned from corks to metal screw
Along with savouring the carefully                                                                                                          caps. Louisa will provide a closer look at
curated wine list, the Wine Bar is also a                                                                                                   various rieslings and, as is customary,
destination for a quiet bite to eat. Smaller                                                                                                there will be light dishes to accompany
dishes are the mainstay of the menu.                                                                                                        the wines on offer.
They're designed to share and also just
                                                                                                                                                                                         FROM THE VINE
                                                                                                                                            Thu 12 Sep, 6.30pm
right for solo snacking. Settle in and order                                                                                                                                             Wine Travel Without Moving
                                                                                                                                            $54pp includes wine tasting and light
as you go.                                                                                                                                  dishes                                       If scent and flavour can bring back childhood memories, wine can transport you
Tue-Fri lunch, Tue-Sat dinner, Aug-Sep                                                                                                                                                   to distant regions without moving. This is just what happened when I was
Food $10-$28, wine at menu prices                                                                                                                                                        confronted by wines from an unknown (to me) wine region, made by an
                                                                                                                                            Rockford Wine Dinner                         unknown winery using never heard-of grape varietals.
                                                                                                                                            Hosted by winemaker Ben Radford and          It's kind of hard to do a tasting when you need to Google everything and it's a
Happy Hour                                                                                                                                  showcasing the best Rockford Wines has       good reminder to stay humble—we know so little. The island in question is
The perfect excuse to start the weekend                                                                                                     to offer, there are some treats in store.    Bozcaada off the western coast of Turkey. This former Greek island is an idyllic,
early—our Happy Hour specials are on                        WINE OF THE MONTH                                                               Ben opens his cellar to share the iconic     less populated tourist destination. Corvus is the island's most respected
offer every Thursday and Friday evening.                    August: Jim Barry                                                               Basket Press shiraz new release              producer, founded in 2002, however the wine culture dates to ancient times
Enjoy a selection of Happy Hour drinks                      The late Jim Barry produced trophy winning wines since 1959. Today, son Peter   alongside older vintages.                    and harbours several native varieties such as Kuntra, Karalahna, and Vasilaki.
priced from just $6. Keep you and your                      and his own offspring, Tom and Sam, carry on the iconic family name.            Places are limited, book early.              The standout in my tasting was a blend of Kuntra and Karalahna under Corvus's
friends fed with our menu of tapas-style
                                                            Wed 7 Aug, 12.30-1.30pm                                                         Thu 22 Aug, 6.30pm                           Rarum label. A six-year-old blend showing great potential with sturdy but
share dishes.
                                                            Lobby, free tastings for members                                                Level 1, $190pp includes canapes and         polished tannins, a well-structured palate with savoury fruity edge and good
Thu and Fri, 5-7pm                                                                                                                          4 courses with 10 wines                      elegant length. The Slowfood Foundation says production of these varieties is
                                                            September: Lamura
                                                                                                                                            This is a shared table event.                declining, threatened by tourism and lack of general interest. So, yes, I've
                                                            A young producer representing modern winemaking in Sicily, the Grillo (white)                                                placed an order but it will take time to make its way from their island to ours.
                                                            and Nero d’Avola (red) grapes are indigenous varieties.
                                                            Wed 4 Sep, 12.30-1.30pm                                                                                                      Cheers!
                                                            Lobby, free tastings for members                                                                                             Christian Maier, RACV Club and Resorts Sommelier

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Healesville
 Events
 31 The Art Of The Portrait
 35 Lectures And Courses
 Dining And Bars
 36 Blue Tree Grill
 37 The Lounge
 38 Terrace Bistro
                              THE ARCHIBALD PRIZE

                              The Art
 39 The Ballroom

                              Of The
                              Portrait
                              It's arguably the best known art
                              competition in the country. Now, the
                              stunning finalists in the Archibald Prize
                              2019 are coming to the Yarra Valley.

                              Loribelle Spirovski, Meg and Amos (and
                              Art) © the artist. Photo: AGNSW, Felicity
                              Jenkins. Sitter: Megan Washington,
                              musician.

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2019 Packing Room Prize Winner,
                                                                                                                                                                               Tessa Mackay, Through The
                                                                                                                                                                               Looking Glass, © the artist. Photo:
                                                                                                                                                                               AGNSW, Mim Stirling. Sitter: David
                                                                                                                                                                               Wenham, actor.

                                    K
                                          neeling on the floor, hands              The other aspect of the annual portrait competition that so grabs the public's
                                          clasped, artist Lindy Lee glances        imagination is the way it gives audiences a glimpse into Australian culture and identity,
                                          downwards, a moment of                   capturing the faces of politicians, celebrities, sporting heroes, authors and ordinary
                                    contemplation captured by artist Tony          Australians through the eyes of the artist. Take this year's depiction of the actor David
                                    Costa. It's a moment that is destined          Wenham deep in thought (opposite). The stunning, photo-realistic portrait by artist
                                    to go down in Australian art history.          Tessa Mackay took out the 2019 Packing Room prize, awarded each year by the crew
                                    Costa's meditative portrait (left)             in the Art Gallery of New South Wales packing room, a wonderfully egalitarian aspect
                                    was named the winner of the 2019               to the Archibald that is so quintessentially Australian.
                                    Archibald Prize earlier this year.             The 51 finalist artworks (out of a record 919 entries) travel to the Yarra Valley for
                                                                                   an exclusive exhibition at TarraWarra Museum of Arts this spring. Among them are
                                    For over 98 years, the coveted and             works which portray well known faces including former ballet dancer and director
                                    contentious art competition has                of Queensland Ballet Li Cunxin by Jun Chen, Anh Do’s portrait of the artist George
                                    recognised the work of some of                 Gittoes, Vincent Namatjira’s tribute to his friend and fellow artist Tony Albert and
                                    Australia’s most celebrated artists            media commentator Annabel Crabb by Jordan Richardson.
                                    including William Dobell, Brett Whiteley       “We are delighted that Australia’s most loved and eagerly anticipated art award, the
Archibald Prize 2019 Winner, Tony   and Del Kathryn Barton. Other years,           Archibald Prize, will return again to TarraWarra Museum of Art in 2019,” says Victoria
Costa, Lindy Lee, © the artist.     complete unknowns and even first time          Lynn, TarraWarra Museum of Art Director. “The local community will also have the
Photo: AGNSW, Felicity Jenkins.     artists take out the $100,000 prize. And,      chance to create their own masterpiece through Not the Archies, a community project
Sitter: Lindy Lee, artist.          really, that's all part of the appeal of the   presented by Yarra Ranges Council which gives residents the chance to have their
                                    Archibald Prize.                               artwork displayed.” >>

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>> Established as a bequest by Jules
     Francois Archibald, founding editor of The
     Bulletin magazine, the prize was intended
     to foster portraiture and support local
     artists while memorialising great
     Australians. According to his Will, Jules
     Francois thought that the subject ought
     to be "some man or woman distinguished
     in art, letters, science or politics, painted
     by any artist resident in Australasia".
     Nearly a century on, Mr. Archibald's wish
     has become iconic as an annual gift to
     the nation's artistic legacy.
     Archibald Prize 2019
     Tue-Sun, 14 Sep-5 Nov, 9.30am-5pm
     TarraWarra Museum Of Art,
     Healesville, $16pp, $10 child
     To book, visit twma.com.au
     Timed entry ticketing. Pre-booking recommended.

     Archibald Accommodation Package
     Fri-Sun, 14 Sep-5 Nov                                              RIGHT Adam Norton, David
     Member price from $279 in a Lawn                              Griggs, Outta Space, © the artist.
     View Room, includes accommodation,                                Photo: AGNSW, Mim Stirling.
     two priority entry tickets to the 2019                               Sitter: David Griggs, artist.
     Archibald Prize, full daily buffet
     breakfast for two, welcome bottle of
     Tarrawarra wine and unlimited golf.                                    OPPOSITE: David Darcy,
     For two or more nights, add $50 dining                        Tjuparntarri—Women's Business,
     credit and noon late check out                               © the artist. Photo: AGNSW, Jenni
     Subject to availability. Restrictions and blackout dates       Carter. Sitter: Tjuparntarri (Daisy
     may apply. Not valid with any other offer. Dining credit        Ward), artist, activist, educator,
     valid for food or beverages at Terrace or Blue Tree Grill,
     unused credit is forfeited.                                                     traditional healer.

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Events
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 HISTORY ON HIGH
Lectures & Courses                                                                                                                                                                                                                               It won't surprise you to learn that
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 high tea is a British tradition dating
Kenneth Park Double Lecture
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 from the 1700s when workers—
Summer Cottages Of Newport, Rhode                                                                                                                                                                                                                who in those days were men—
Island From The Gilded Age                                                                                                                                                                                                                       would partake in an afternoon
In the late 19th century American high                                                                                                                                                                                                           meal. Compared to eating regular
society would see and be seen at                                                                                                                                                                                                                 afternoon tea in a sofa or armchair,
Newport, Rhode Island. Their ‘gilded age’                                                                                                                                                                                                        the men would take tea on a stool
summer cottages were famous for social                                                                                                                                                                                                           or while standing, putting the
events, surviving today as reminders of                                                                                                                                                                                                          'high' in tea time.
the past.
Exploring The French Riviera From                                                                                                                                                                                                            High Tea At Blue Tree
Monaco To Nice                                                                                                                                                                                                                               You asked for it... our indulgent high tea
This coastline is spectacular and steeped                                                                                                                                                                                                    returns to the Blue Tree Grill. Spoil
in history. Trace this magical coastal                                                                                                                                                                                                       yourself with a selection of premium
route, taking in some of the world's most                                                                                                                                                                                                    sweet and savoury delicacies served up
truly beautiful locations.                                                                                                                                                                                                                   with tea or coffee and your choice of
Fri 25 Oct, 11am-3pm                                                                                                                                                                                                                         sparkling wine or pink Moscato.
$70pp includes 2 lectures, welcome                                                                                                                                                                                                           Bookings essential.
drink, 2-course lunch, tea and coffee                                                                                                                                                                                                        Daily, noon-4pm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             $45.50pp
Dining And Bars                                                                                                                                                                                                                              24 hours notice required for all high tea bookings.

Blue Tree Grill
Raise A (Complimentary) Glass                                                                                                                                                                                                                The Lounge
Come and join us for dinner Thursday                  Blue Tree Specials                                                                         Fresh Scone Menu                                                                            Warm Apple Pie Spiced Cider
evening or for Sunday lunch. Diners who               Wednesday Roast Beef                                                                       If you love a scone (and, let's face it, who doesn't?), we've got you covered and then      In the depths of winter, we've got just
order off the a la carte menu will enjoy a            Biodynamic Yarra Valley fillet with roast potatoes, carrots, greens and beef jus.          some. Our house made scone menu serves up a selection of delicious treats in a              the thing to warm you up when the days
complimentary glass of premium RACV                                                                                                              variety of flavours you just have to try. Alongside traditional opitons such as plain and   grow cold—spiced apple cider with the
                                                      From 6pm
House wine to enjoy with their meal.                                                                                                             fruit-and-date, there are scones infused with chocolate (rasperry and white choc,           familiarity of fresh apple pie. This small
                                                      $23.50
With a mouth-watering selection of                                                                                                               vanilla choc chip), fruit (apple and blueberry, date and caramel) and pumpkin, as well      batch drink from Tin Shed Cider is made
dishes, there's sure to be something                  Thursday Fish And Chips                                                                    as savoury cheese and herb. Served warm with your choice of spreads, there's no             from Victorian apples, using no added
there to tempt you.                                   Our take on an Aussie classic—wild caught Australian rockling fillet coated in panko       harm in trying them all.                                                                    sugar or juice from concentrate. Nothing
Thu dinner, Sun lunch                                 crumb and served with house-made chips, parsley aioli, shallots, dill pickles and lemon.   Daily, 10.30am-5pm                                                                          but the pure, comforting taste of home.
A la carte only, not available with other specials.   From 6pm                                                                                   The Lounge, from $13.50                                                                     Daily
                                                      $23.50                                                                                                                                                                                 $8.90

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Terrace Bistro                                                                                                                                                                                                                       2019 FINALS SCHEDULE
A Week In The Bistro
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Mark your calendar and join us in
Weekday Roast Lunch Special                                                                                                                                                                                                          the Sports Bar to follow the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     nail-biting action.
Dine on a traditional roast with soup or
dessert for just $17.50. Add a third                                                                                                                                                                                                 5-8 Sep: finals week 1,
course for $2.50.                                                                                                                                                                                                                    qualification and elimination
Mon-Fri, noon-3pm                                                                                                                                                                                                                    13-14 Sep: finals week 2, semi-
$17.50pp 2 courses, $19.90pp                                                                                                                                                                                                         finals
3 courses                                                                                                                                                                                                                            20-21 Sep: finals week 3,
Discount dessert/soup price with weekday roast only.                                                                                                                                                                                 preliminary finals
Not valid with other offers or on public holidays.                                                                                                                                                                                   28 Sep: grand final
Monday Burger Night
Start the week right with a tasty burger,
the hardest part is choosing your fave
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Sports Bar
from our mouth-watering burger menu.                                                                                                                                                                                              Footy Fever
$18.50                                                                                                                                                                                                                            It's that time of year once again. All the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  on-field sporting drama you've seen
Tuesday Parma Night                                                                                                                                                                                                               unfold throughout the season finally
Cast your eye over our extensive parma                                                                                                                                                                                            comes to a head at the AFL grand final.
menu with everything from traditional to                                                                                                                                                                                          Grab your seat and take in all the action
Mexican to vegetarian.                                                                                                                                                                                                            of the big game on the screens with
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  drinks specials in the Sports Bar
$18.50
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  throughout the day. Which teams will be
Monthly: Spice Market Buffet                                                                                                                                                                                                      left standing at the end... and who will
Indulge in a world of flavour with this                                                                                                                                                                                           take home the premiership trophy?
exotic buffet inspired by the tastes of                                                                                                                                                                                           Sat 28 Sep
                                                       Yarra Valley Wine Tour                                                                 New Year's Eve At Healesville
the subcontinent.
                                                       Take a day out to visit three leading Yarra Valley wineries—Steels Gate Winery,                                                                                            Menu prices
                                                                                                                                              The Ballroom
Fri 30 Aug and 27 Sep, 6pm                             Levantine Hill and Dominique Portet. Along the way, you’ll enjoy a decadant lunch at
$29.90pp                                                                                                                                      High energy ABBA cover band SOS takes us on a wild ride back to the '70s with the
                                                       the Blue Tree Grill. Naturally, each dish is matched to a Yarra Valley wine.                                                                                               Happy Hour
                                                                                                                                              hottest tracks from a time when disco ruled the dance floor.
Sunday Seafood Buffet And Carvery                      Bookings essential.                                                                                                                                                        There's reason to be happy every day at
Our iconic offering of seafood, roasts,                                                                                                       Tue 31 Dec, 7pm                                                                     the Sports Bar, with great specials on
                                                       Sun 18 Aug and 15 Sep, 10am-6pm                                                        $195 adult, $115 teen, $45 child, includes 3 courses and beverage package
savoury dishes and desserts. Always a                  $160pp includes tour and 2-course lunch, accommodation $150 per night in a                                                                                                 selected beers and wines. The ideal way
favourite way to round out the weekend.                Lawn View includes full buffet breakfast and unlimited golf                            Blue Tree Grill                                                                     to end the day.
Aug-Sep, from noon                                                                                                                            Kick off with champagne on arrival and a four-course set menu, culminating in a     Daily, 4-5pm
$69.50pp                                                                                                                                      special fireworks display, fire restrictions allowing.
Not valid with other offers or on public holidays.                                                                                            Tue 31 Dec, 6.30pm
                                                                                                                                              $130 adult, $99 teen, $45 child

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City Club                                    Core Women
                                                                        A fun, six-week program in a supportive
                           Personal Training
                                                                        group environment using core exercises,
                           Feeling unmotivated? Spring clean your       boxing and body-weight workouts
                           body with a personal trainer. Reach your     suitable for women of all levels and
                           goals with small wins every session.         abilities. Get outdoors (when the

     Fitness Centre
                           Start a 10-pack before 30 August for a       weather's bad we'll move inside), lose
                           free foam roller to aid recovery.            weight, build strength and feel great. Join
                           $81 per 60 min session, $67 45 min,          your ‘core crew’ for complimentary tea or
     42 City Club          $51 30 min, 10 weeks, billed weekly          coffee after each session.
     43 Healesville                                                     10 Sep-17 Oct
                           Classes And Courses                          Tue, Thu, 6.30-7.30am
     44 Time To Shape Up
                           Strength Training For Arthritis              $120pp, 6 weeks, 2 weekly sessions
                           Effective arthritis management through
                           exercise. Better mobility, strength and      Learn To Ballroom Dance
                           flexibility reduces pain and aids those      Grab a partner, put your dancing shoes
                           daily tasks.                                 on and get ready to move your feet. In
                           Course 1                                     this course you'll learn how to master the
                           28 Aug-16 Oct                                waltz for all those slow dance moments.
                           Wed 10.30-11.30am                            Bookings essential.
                           Course 2                                     7 Aug-25 Sep
                           30 Aug-25 Oct                                $184pp, 8 weeks
                           Fri 10-11am or 11am-noon
                           $124pp, 8 weeks, 1 weekly session;                                                         Strength Training For Seniors
                           $216pp, 2 weekly sessions                    Healesville                                   A motivating and supportive group environment designed to build fitness in older
                                                                        Classes And Courses                           adults. Helps to improve muscle strength, bone density, blood pressure, joint mobility,
                                                                        Boot Camp                                     blood sugar and mood. Develop and maintain strength, balance and flexibility.
                           Boot Camp
                           Six weeks of cardio, boxing, running and     Summer's coming, time to drop fat, get        30 Sep-18 Nov
                           body weight drills to improve fitness. A     stronger and grow fitter. This is a fun,      Mon 10.30-11.15am
                           buffet breakfast at the end of the course.   motivating session for all levels. Before     Wed 10.45-11.30am
                                                                        and after measurements reveal the             $104, 8 weeks, 1 weekly session, $184, 2 weekly sessions
                           Course 1
                                                                        results of your efforts. Sign up a mate
                           9 Sep-18 Oct
                                                                        and you'll get a 25% discount.                Swimming
                           Mon, Wed, Fri, 6.30-7.30am
                                                                        10 Sep-31 Oct                                 Private Swimming Lessons
                           $180pp, 6 weeks, 3 weekly sessions
                                                                        Tue, Thu 6.30-7.30pm                          Our coaches work with all skill levels. Learn the basics, finesse technique or improve
                           Course 2                                                                                   stroke efficiency. Get a free pair of goggles valued up to $24.95 with any swim pack.
                                                                        $208, 8 weeks, 2 weekly sessions,
                           10 Sep-17 Oct                                                                              Aug-Sep
                                                                        $116 1 weekly session
                           Tue, Thu, 12.15-1pm                                                                        $320 for 10 x 30 min lessons
                           $120pp, 6 weeks, 2 weekly sessions

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