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OFFICIAL GUIDE
MELBOURNE
AND VICTORIA
Take It Outside
Melbourne’s best parks
Meet the Makers
The homegrown creatives
Taste the Regions
Rediscover culinary delights
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WIN Womenjika Inside
4 Welcome
Melbourne City
8 Top 10 Hidden Gems
the ultimate weekend 13 Laneways Map
getaway with up to
20 Things To Do
30 Arts & Culture
$4000 in prizes. Acknowledgement of Country 34 Eat & Drink
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of 38 Shop
Country throughout Melbourne and Victoria Venture Melbourne
and recognise their continuing connection to 43 North
land, waters and culture. We pay our respects 48 East
to Elders past, present and emerging and ask 52 South
that during your travels you respect these 56 West
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cultures, peoples and land.
Victoria's Regions
62 Spring into the Regions
Message from the Minister
64 Regional Victoria Map
Chadstone Shopping Indulgence There’s no shortage of things to see and do in
the great outdoors this summer.
Useful Information
+ $200 shopping voucher Eat and drink al fresco in Melbourne’s 96 Visitor Services
favourite streets and laneways where cafes,
+ Two nights stay at Hotel Chadstone 98 Traveller Tips
restaurants and bars are breaking new
Melbourne, MGallery by Sofitel 100 City Maps
ground and leading a COVID-safe revival.
Dip your toes in the water along Victoria’s beautiful beaches
and coastlines.
OR
Wake with the light in the camping ground, or to delicious smells
wafting from the kitchen at one of our fabulous B&Bs.
Hot Springs Country Escape
Discover an abundance of nature and wildlife in our state’s parks
+ Spa package for two at award- and gardens, explore spectacular bush trails or take a wander
winning Peninsula Hot Springs through one of our charming regional towns, or you could enjoy a
drink with friends at one of Victoria’s stunning wineries.
+ Two nights at Crittenden Estate
The hardest question to answer is where to start. Good luck on your
+ $500 cellar door voucher Victorian summer adventures. Cover image: David ‘MEGGS’ Hooke.
'Untitled' 2020.
Hon. Martin Pakula MP (Image courtesy of the artist)
Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events @houseofmeggs
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Stay close, Go further. They say rough seas make better sailors. In the same way, difficult times make us all more resilient, which is something to be grateful for at the moment. Melbourne is slowly getting used to the new normal, and there really is no better time to take a peek at the city and Victoria’s regions in a way you never have before. Discover the culture and creativity on offer as you explore with fresh eyes and a new outlook. Behind every maker, producer, artist and designer is a story – about them, their journey and their experiences. Find each one and hear their tales as you revisit favourite places and hunt out new adventures. Remember what you love about Melbourne and Victoria and embrace it all once more. Welcome back. Welcome home. Brendan McClements CEO Visit Victoria Sallie Jones, Gippsland Jersey Caitlin Mills 4 5
The Alpine Sauce Co., Bright Hunted + Gathered, Cremorne Enjoy a taste of Victoria at home with Click for Vic. Buy online now and
support local growers and producers, makers and creators – delivering
a slice of the good life straight to your door.
Sallie Jones
Gippsland Jersey
Sallie’s found her place in
the rolling green pastures of
Victoria’s food bowl. She’s
driven by a love of community
and her dad’s dairy-farming
legacy, to collaborate with local
farmers and growers. Her thirst
for produce to be proud of has
brought the community together.
Shop fresh Gippsland Jersey Nathan Cowan
milk, cream and cultured butter Billson’s Brewery
at viccountrymarket.com.au.
Nathan and Felicity Cowan
are proud to be a part of the
High Country’s rich tradition of
brewing. Billson’s Brewery make
top quality beers, sodas, spirits
and cordials at their historic
craft brewery in Beechworth.
Pure alpine spring water is their
secret ingredient.
Browse local craft beers,
cordials and spirits at
billsons.com.au. Check out
the artisan handcrafted
Strawberry Gin.
GIVE THE GIFT OF VICTORIA
THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.
Chris & Gab Moore
Sailors Grave Brewing
Chris and Gab have a passion
for beer making. Their specialty
brews tell the story of Gippsland,
Andrew McConnell inspired by the land and its
Restaurateur people, the rivers and ocean that
surrounds them. Local ingredients
Andrew McConnell is a Melbourne chef and make their way into every can,
restaurateur, in search of new tastes and experiences and every flavour points to home.
on a plate. He’s inspired by the city and its diverse Explore the latest
markets and global cuisines. seasonal release beers at
Get Melbourne’s best restaurant dishes delivered sailorsgravebrewing.com.
This festive season you can give the perfect gift and with providoor.com.au. Try Andrew McConnell’s Try the Original Sin Snakebite,
Cumulus Inc. Chef's Selection menu or a a collaboration with Gippsland’s
support the Victorian businesses you love. Supernormal banquet. very own Gurneys Cider.
Discover how at Discover how at
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Pud For All Seasons, Castlemaine Dirty Three Wines, Inverloch
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Top 2 Hit the Waves 4 Make Your Own 6 Journey to Skull Rock 8 Garden Life
10
Hidden Gems
10 Get Adventurous
Ten of the best experiences Pennicott Wilderness Journeys
Stop and smell the blooms at Acre of
to rediscover. Roses, the perfect country escape in
Whether you’re a seasoned surfer or Discover the mysterious yet magical charming Trentham. At this working
1 To Market, To Market absolute beginner, take to the water at beauty of Skull Rock on a 2.5-hour flower farm, you’ll be surrounded by
Melbourne City
Australia’s first surf park, URBNSURF. expedition with Wilsons Promontory beauty and tranquillity. There are two
You’ll find perfect ocean-like waves Get creative and master the art of Cruises. The large granite formation lovingly renovated cottages offering
in a controlled environment, making weaving at Australian Tapestry is somewhat otherworldly and the perfect base from where to explore
it the perfect place to get out of your Workshop. You’ll learn how to warp protected by thousands of fur seals. the area or simply relax.
comfort zone and test your skills. a loom, weave simple shapes and You’ll see them on the tour, as well as + acreofroses.com.au
+ urbnsurf.com lines, and explore colour, pattern little penguins, dolphins and whales. Lynton Crabb
and texture. + promcruises.com.au 9 Sleep Under the Stars
3 Sea Change + austapestry.com.au
7 Cycle the High Country It’s a great time of year to get out and
5 Art on the Road explore. With its lush gullies, giant
mountain ash trees and tree ferns,
Gippsland’s Tarra-Bulga National
@hannie_pannies_designs
Park is one of the best places to do
just that. Meander through the
forest, see majestic Tarra Falls or have
Peruse the eclectic market stalls and a picnic lunch.
support local designers and artists You’ll rest easy surrounded by + parks.vic.gov.au
at Fitzroy’s Rose Street Market. farmland and ocean views at The
There’s a range of unique handmade Inverloch Glamping Co. There are
works, so you’ll find everything from beautifully appointed bell tents or
furniture designs to fashion direct Escape the city and take to the sea Take a road trip to Victoria’s Wimmera beach cabins overlooking Anderson
from the maker. towards Geelong or Port Arlington Mallee region and explore the Take in the beauty of Bright while Inlet, as well as a central camp
+ rosestmarket.com.au with Port Phillip Ferries. With daily country’s biggest outdoor gallery tasting some of the finest local kitchen, offering a perfect base in
departures from Docklands, it’s on the Silo Art Trail. It links eight produce along the way. You’ll be able to South Gippsland.
the perfect way to take a day trip or small towns and brings together stop and sample the fare at wineries, + theinverlochglampingco.com.au
overnight getaway. internationally recognised street artists olive farms, breweries and berry and
+ portphillipferries.com.au who have put local communities and chestnuts farms on one of the guided
their stories in the spotlight. cycling tours from Follow My Wheel. For more ideas and inspiration, head to
+ siloarttrail.com + followmywheel.com visitvictoria.com/see
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A message from the
City of Melbourne
With warmer days and plenty of Stroll through our beautiful parks why Melbourne really is the foodie
sunshine, it’s the perfect time to and gardens, take in the waterfront capital of the nation.
get out of the house and explore views at Docklands or explore our
the city. much-loved laneways. We look forward to welcoming you
back to Melbourne.
While you’ve been staying safe we See them like you’ve never seen
have been busy revitalising the city. them before with creative artists Justin Hanney
bringing the laneways to life with CEO City of Melbourne
From installing 40 kilometres lights, art and sound.
of bike lanes, rejuvenating our
little streets and planting 150,000 Book a table at one of the iconic city
Melbourne City
trees and shrubs, we’re making restaurants on your culinary bucket
Melbourne greener and more list. With our new outdoor dining
vibrant than ever. and entertainment offering, see
Laneways
and Arcades
When was the last Of course, they’re famous for street Murmur Piano Bar, where cocktails
time you delved into art, but there’s more to see beyond and singalongs are on the agenda.
Melbourne’s smallest Hosier Lane or Centre Place. Check
streets? Take a new view out the framed miniature creations The arcades have a very different feel.
and be surprised. on Presgrave Place, or stroll down When huge riches flowed into the city
Guildford Lane where historic red during the gold rush, entrepreneurs
It’s no secret that if you’re looking brick buildings and old signage are built the likes of Royal Arcade, the
for Melbourne’s creative side, you a contrast to murals and paste-ups. Block Arcade and Cathedral Arcade.
need to get off the main drag. Did you know Tattersalls Lane is one Explored them all? Head to the
There’s history tucked into the city’s of Melbourne’s oldest? It’s now home Manchester Unity Building, where
laneways, but they are also the home to bars like Section 8 and Ferdydurke. you can see amazing original features
of independent Melbourne. But for a different style of drinking in its ground floor arcade, as well as
den, head to Warburton Lane and Melbourne’s first escalators.
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Right: Reko Rennie, Initiation 2013, synthetic
polymer paint on plywood, (a-oo) 300.0 × 520.0 cm
(overall), National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne,
Purchased with funds donated by Esther and
David Frenkiel, 2014 © Reko Rennie, courtesy
blackartprojects, Melbourne
Bottom left: Portrait of Reko Rennie ©Søren Solkær
Bottom right: Reko Rennie, Mirri 2018, Painted
aluminium, On display at Pt Leo Estate, Mornington
Peninsula, image: D Hannah
Reko
Melbourne City
Rennie Charcoal Lane
For more than a decade, One of the recurring motifs in
Reko Rennie has been his work is a diamond. “I started Experience Aboriginal Victoria
creating his colourful, looking at the diamond geometric
geometric pieces, all of iconography of the Kamilaroi people,” Learn more about Indigenous Australia
them heavily influenced he told The Design Files. “In a western on this day-long itinerary.
by graffiti. sense, the diamond shape…is a lot
like a family crest – the diamond is my 10am Explore art and artefacts, both ancient and
He first became aware of the form family crest.” contemporary, in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
growing up in Melbourne’s western galleries at NGV Australia.
suburbs, and began experimenting Rennie now works out of a Fairfield + ngv.vic.gov.au
for himself. “I could always draw and studio, walking along the Yarra during
paint as a kid, but found it very boring breaks. Two of his pieces hang at NGV 1pm Join the Birrarung Wilam Walk from the Koorie
painting landscapes,” he has said Australia. Regalia is a three-panel neon Heritage Trust. Discover the importance of the land as a
in the past. “Graffiti opened up the work, while Initiation is a work in 41 gathering place for the people of the Kulin Nation.
creative process for me.” pieces. “It features drawings, text and + koorieheritagetrust.com.au
symbols on birch panels and relates
Though he never went to art school, to initiation from within an urban 3pm Head to Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre at
Rennie worked as a journalist, context,” he said. Melbourne Museum where you can experience Indigenous
painting after hours until about a artworks, stories and languages.
decade ago when he turned to art full- Further afield, visitors can see his + museumsvictoria.com.au/bunjilaka
time. He was, however, always focused six-metre-tall piece MIRRI at the Pt
on his Kamilaroi history: “I was able Leo Estate sculpture garden on the 6pm Make a booking at Charcoal Lane, where the menu
to look at traditional designs related Mornington Peninsula. features native produce. It also has a training program for
to my family and blend these designs + rekorennie.com young Aboriginal people.
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Royal Botanic Gardens Josie Withers
Melbourne’s majestic gardens are a Fitzroy Gardens
destination all on their own and deserve Among Melbourne’s most beautiful since 1848, set out
a dedicated visit. Whether you’re a and explore the much loved calming avenues of elm trees
sports fan, a nature buff or a picnic and seasonal blooms in the Spanish style conservatory.
perfectionist, here’s where to spend a Make sure to visit delightful curiosities the Fairies’ Tree
day at the park. and mini model Tudor village, as well as the scarred tree.
While you’re here, step back in time and learn about life in
Royal Botanic Gardens the eighteenth century at heritage listed Cooks’ Cottage.
The sprawling gardens boast 8500 plant species. Try forest Stroll through a delightful English cottage garden, and
bathing in Fern Gully and find the secluded Bird’s Nest find out about Captain James Cook’s adventures. Stop by
swing chair. Book an Aboriginal Heritage Walk to learn the Fitzroy Gardens Visitor Centre to purchase a ticket to
about the East Kulin Nations ancestral lands. Stop for lunch Cooks’ Cottage or treat yourself with a locally-made gift or
Click here or go to
at The Botanical. souvenir from the shop.
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Royal Park For more information visit the What’s On website.
Roam the native grasslands, eucalypt forest and urban To explore more of Melbourne’s walks and parks,
wetlands Trin Warren Tam-boore or ‘bellbird waterhole’. pick up a copy at one of the visitor hubs or visit
Home to native birds and reptiles. Find the nature whatson.melbourne.vic.gov.au/walks
playground and spend a day at Melbourne Zoo. to download a copy
Princes Park
Home to AFL club Carlton since 1897, the historic sporting
grounds have views of the city skyline and the Melbourne
General Cemetery. Follow the avenues of elms and Moreton
Bay fig trees towards Lygon Street’s little Italy for gelati.
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Six Ways to
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Rediscover
Melbourne Left: Melbourne River Cruises
Right: Skydive Australia
Josie Withers
Below: NGV
Get your bearings, meet Down the Yarra
new friends and have Get a different perspective by cruising
some fun while exploring the Yarra River. Melbourne River
Cruises has a number of sightseeing
the city. cruises lasting between one and two
Melbourne City
hours. With the gardens now in full
bloom, the River Gardens cruise is
particularly stunning.
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Depending on your interests there basking in the beauty of the Royal
is a walking tour to inspire. Want to Botanic Gardens, you can explore
discover street art, street food, back from the comfort of your own home
roads and boroughs? The guys at thanks to the many virtual tours of
Localing Tours Melbourne have you our great city now available. They're
covered with a variety of tours sure to great for inspiration before getting out
spark your interest. and exploring the real thing.
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Hop on the Bike A Bird Eye’s View
Set off for a day of-exploration on the Spy Street Art The more adventurous among us
28-kilometre Capital City Trail or join Learn about the city’s incredible street can take in the city from above.
one of Melbourne’s many bike tours art, how the work is created and what With Skydive Australia you can
that show off the city in style. No bike? it all means on a three-hour walking experience the ultimate adrenaline
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a variety of tours to get you better They’re led by local artists, too, so you For a slightly more relaxing activity,
acquainted with the city sights. get an insider’s view. float above Melbourne with Picture
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Melbourne – Things To Do
Werribee Open Range Zoo Queen Victoria Market Localing Tours Fed Square
Animal Attraction Park Days and Picnics Get the Guide Melbourne Style
There’s nothing quite like talking to Load up on the tastiest cheese, bread Check out parts of Melbourne you Reconnect in the heart of your much-
the animals, and there’s no better and other delicious flavours at Queen may not have discovered. Localing loved city at Fed Square and enjoy a
place to do it than at Melbourne Zoo. Victoria Market then head to one of Tours Melbourne offers personalised colourful outdoor dining experience.
Here, you can see giraffes, elephants, Melbourne’s lush outdoor spaces. itineraries for private groups, so whether Loads of seating, roomy outdoor
monkeys and lions, as well as some The Royal Botanic Gardens covers 38 you want to discover Melbourne’s comfort zones, live bands, roving
of Australia’s curious creatures like hectares and features many different tastiest dumplings or coolest entertainers and some seriously
kangaroos, koalas, wombats and secret spots. Guilfoyle’s Volcano is neighbourhoods (or maybe a bit of good food and drink options from
Tasmanian devils. The zoo has two actually a water reservoir and has both), you’ll be shown around by a fun, long-time favourites each offering a
other locations – Werribee Open great views of the city. Another knowledgeable local. See the city from uniquely Melbourne experience along
Range Zoo and Healesville Sanctuary, favourite spot is tiny Batman Park set a different perspective with Melbourne with the views to match. Melbourne
which is home to only native right on the Yarra River – it even has a River Cruises. The two-hour tour takes Architours offers guided walks that
species – and plays a huge role in the public barbecue. you past ports and maritime history either focus on a specific style – CBD
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Even while we’re being safe and socially distant, the
city offers an array of attractions to entice and excite.
Spring is a time of year that gets people back outdoors and exploring again. This
year that’s become even more important now that we’re coming out of isolation
Adrian Vittoro
and starting to return to normal life. Just remember that most attractions require
you to book tickets in advance to maintain visitor numbers at acceptable levels. Healesville Sanctuary Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne River Cruises
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Cluedo at Old Melbourne Gaol James Thomas
A family favourite has solicitor Lionel Grey, who made a by the walls of the gaol it’ll feel as
come to life at Old crust working for Melbourne’s most though you’ve stepped back in time,
Melbourne Gaol. infamous criminals. but this game of Cluedo also uses
modern technology, like QR codes,
Gather family and friends to work Each member of your group is given to ensure participants feel as though
as a team or against one another to a detective book on arrival then the they really are detectives.
solve the mystery in the world’s first hunt for clues begins. Scan the alibis
game of interactive Cluedo. You’ll be of legendary crooks and local heavies, For details and to book
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AC/DC Lane ACMI The Blender Institute Melbourne Street Art Tours
Melbourne – Arts & Culture
Discover laneways Culture On Screen Make It Yourself Art On the Streets
We get it… You know Melbourne Are you gagging to get your artistic If, having viewed some of the city's Melbourne has been famous for street
is famous for street art, and you’ve fix after months in lockdown? Thank famed street art, you feel inspired, join art for more than a decade now, with
no doubt taken visiting friends and goodness Melbourne’s cultural a freehand workshop at The Blender international artists and others from
family to Hosier Lane to snap a pic institutions are still bringing us the Institute. During the 2.5-hour class, across the country adding to the ever-
for their Instagram. But let your feet good stuff. While ACMI is getting you’ll get tips and tricks from an changing murals on city walls. You
do the walking and get reacquainted ready to show off its renewed artist, practise your spray-painting can certainly take yourself to places
with the city while checking out offerings, there are virtual screenings, technique then design and paint like Rankins Lane and Duckboard
cool niches. For a taste of Melbourne Q&As with screen practitioners and your own masterpiece on MDF so Place to see what’s new, but if you
rock history, check out Amphlett workshops at its website. Hear some you can take it home. Blender has a want to learn more about the art’s
Lane, a homage to the Divinyl’s lead of Australia’s greatest speeches at whole range of classes for beginners, history and the characters involved
singer Chrissy Amphlett. You’ll need Melbourne Theatre Company’s Audio including how to create a wallet from in the city’s scene, join a tour. Join
to turn down a number of unlikely Lab. To move the focus away from recycled plastic bags. an actual street artist for Melbourne
thoroughfares in Chinatown before the words of white men, associate Street Art Tours. The three-hour walk
finding Market Lane. Take in the latest director Petra Kalive has also gathered There’s a range of artistic sessions to takes you to some of the best street
Arts & Culture
street art then duck in to Hu Tong for literature, poems and works by join at Work-Shop. Learn how to make art spots and finishes at The Blender
delicious dumplings. women and First Nations people to a silver ring, bake sourdough, create Studios where you’ll meet some of the
+ hutong.com.au record for the series. Check out the botanical illustrations, or weave a wall artists who work there.
podcasts, comedy sets, virtual tours hanging. The short classes – most only + melbournestreettours.com
Rediscover Melbourne’s creative side. Step out or stay of NGV Australia and more at Virtual last a few hours – blend practicality
in, but whatever you do make sure you take advantage Square, Fed Square’s online offering. and creativity and suit all kinds of
of the vibrant arts scene. + acmi.net.au interests.
+ mtc.com.au + theblenderinstitute.com
Find inspiration down laneways, at major artistic institutions and on your + fedsquare.com + work-shop.com.au
computer at home. Reawaken your senses by delving into the many styles of art
and culture to be found in Melbourne. After being confined for many, taking view the
the time to enjoy cutting-edge contemporary practices and the classics will video
Hu Tong Josie Withers
revitalise your mind and soul.
30 31Artists in Focus
Not Quite Real
"I want to pull you in, to
create a sense of empathy for
these vulnerable creatures"
Melbourne – Arts & Culture
Patricia Piccinini, Sanctuary Nicholas Jones, Australia 1780 Annotated Vaugondy
The provocative beings animal forms that cause curiosity and Nicholas Jones started making work about things that
created by artist Patricia discomfort in many viewers. Melbourne-based book sculptor he loved; for him this was books. You
Piccinini explore the Nicholas Jones creates pieces using can see Jones’ most recent piece at the
full realm of human “I actively cultivate that,” she has paper to question the written word. Melbourne Visitor Information Centre
relationships. said. “I make these works both Deriving inspiration from all over at the Town Hall. Using thousands
attractive and alluring but also Melbourne, including buildings, of autumn editions of the Official
The first time many people became grotesque and disconcerting. I want people, nature and trams clattering Melbourne and Victoria Guide, the
aware of Patricia Piccinini’s work was to pull you in, to create a sense past, Jones came to work with books installation is inspired by wasp nests
when Graham toured Victorian art of empathy for these vulnerable after studying sculpture at the Victoria and the idea of a truck filled with tourist
galleries in 2016. Graham, created creatures. But I also want to push you College of Arts and needing inspiration. magazines crashing through the side
Patricia Piccinini, Graham RONE Peter Tarasiuk
in collaboration with the Transport away – to make you feel like they’re He did what so many artists do and of the Town Hall spilling thousands of
Accident Commission, represents unattractive and so not human.” magazines across the floor. installations, Rone will transform
the distorted anatomy a person + bibliopath.org the gallery rooms in response to
would need to survive a high-impact She and her team work from a + melbourne.vic.gov.au/ the architecture and history of the
car accident. Collingwood studio fabricating these arts-and-culture building, and the gallery’s collection.
hybrid works using silicone and He will also be showcasing his career
Graham is just one piece in Piccinini’s human hair. And, while her works pieces to date, from early stencil
vast output that dates back to the are seen all over the world – she Rone Returns works and street art to photographs
1990s when she graduated from the currently has an exhibition in Austria Melbourne street artist Tyronne documenting major installations that
Top: Patricia Piccinini, Sanctuary 2018, Silicone,
fibreglass, hair, 147 x 61 x 67 cm Victorian College of Arts. Among her – the NGV, Bendigo Art Gallery and Wright, also known as Rone, is have transformed abandoned spaces.
Images courtesy the artist and Tolarno Galleries. most famous works are the hot-air TarraWarra Museum of Art all have set to move his exhibition at the + r-o-n-e.com
Above: Patricia Piccinini, Graham 2016.
balloon sculpture Skywhale and Piccinini pieces in their collections. Geelong Gallery to February 2021. + geelonggallery.org.au
Nicholas Jones Dave Carswell
Image courtesy TAC. her creations blending human and + patriciapiccinini.net Known for his large-scale immersive
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view the
video
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Native ingredients – wattleseed, finger
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You’ve no doubt had enough of cooking for yourself, so social enterprise, offering training
get back to supporting our local hospitality industry. and jobs to young Aboriginal people.
Brunch, drinks or dinner? Why not all of them? Check out the updated take on
Indian cuisine at Daughter In Law.
They’ve been doing it tough since the beginning of the year, so now is the time Tuck into duck paratha, naan pizzas
to return to old favourites and search out recently opened restaurants and bars. and cocktails infused with tandoor-
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34 35Best Bar None
Nick & Nora’s
Melbourne – Eat & Drink
Gimlet Sharyn Cairns
Melbourne’s
Restaurateur Andrew
McConnell’s new venture
takes its cues from the
the bar to enjoy a simple dish and a
well-made martini. It’s one of life’s
great pleasures.”
Mix Masters BYRDI Peaches
grand venues of Europe BYRDI Peaches Nick & Nora’s
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at Cavendish House, a 1920s Art traditionally found in food courts, restaurant Cheek on Swanston by the 1930s, Nick & Nora’s offers
Now that it’s here it’s hard to believe Deco building McConnell first saw but there’s nothing traditional about Street, Peaches is a blush-pink dream vintage glamour, cocktails and
a restaurateur hadn’t thought of it about 15 years ago and given a clubby BYRDI. Opened late last year by spread over three levels, including the champagne (sometimes a mix
already. “The space reminds me of makeover by design house Acme. cocktail gurus Luke Whearty and rooftop. It’s the fourth venture from of both), and classic canapés. It’s
Andrew McConnell Samara Clifford
historic big-city restaurants in London “The central columns moor, not just Aki Nishikura – the team behind Adam Goldblatt and brothers Tom certainly got more than a touch of
or New York, the sort we don’t really the space, but the entire building,” Singapore’s Operation Dagger, which and Sam Peasnell, who lit up Preston class, and you might want to glam
have here,” says Andrew McConnell of he says. “They command the room appeared on The World’s 50 Best Bars previously with Dexter and Takeaway up to complement the elegant
the recently opened Gimlet. and tell you exactly what it needs: an list – it serves up cocktails built with Pizza. This city spot is awash with surrounds of an expansive marble
excellent bar.” care and precision. Order the Lilly Pilly, candy-coloured booths, gold bar, velvet drapes and Art Deco-
“I’ve always opened restaurants made with 30-day fermented apple, trimming and lush greenery, while inspired lighting and wallpaper. Oh,
that are accompanied by a small bar Guests can enjoy oysters and riberry and jasmine, or perhaps the the rooftop offers a central bar and and plenty of nooks for getting cosy.
offering,” he continues. “Gimlet is, cocktails at that bar, pop in for lunch Paperbark Martini, which features outdoor lounges with city views. + nickandnoras.com.au
first and foremost, a cocktail bar that or take their time on the elevated vodka, olive oil, olaroso, passionfruit + peaches.melbourne
houses a dining room. I have always dining level. Plus, brunch is served on vinegar and smoked paperbark.
loved the spontaneity of dropping the weekend. + byrdi.com.au
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Melbourne Talent Time Artistic Finds The Local Way Make it High Fashion
Support local and check out the Fitzroy’s Rose St Artists’ Market is a There’s plenty on offer if you want There are lots of luxe international
collections by local designers, place to source amazing pieces of art, something special. A wealth of edible designer labels at the top end of
most of whom manufacture using fashion, homewares and jewellery. options is on offer at Clementine’s, Collins Street. Head to luxury
slow fashion principles. Alpha60’s Stop and chat to the artists about where everything is made in Victoria. department store Harrolds for
amazing architectural yet wearable their creations and, if you can’t find Local honey from Melbourne roofs, labels as diverse as Stella McCartney,
pieces are showcased at its Flinders exactly what you want, commission capers grown in the High Country, Balenciaga and Acne Studio for both
Lane stores. Nique is another locally a handmade piece. Most people condiments from King Valley and men and women. Immerse yourself
designed label, this time featuring associate Queen Victoria Market much more is ready for your basket. in glamour at Marais, which brings
minimalist daywear for stylish guys with fresh produce, but it’s also a More tasty treats are available at together a number of big names
and girls created, wherever possible, great place to discover artists and Chocamama. Its chocolates and (Alexander McQueen, Givenchy,
using natural and sustainable makers. Head to String Bean Alley confectionery are all made in Chloé) and more avant-garde labels
Melbourne – Shop
fabrics. Bold colours, interesting or the specialty shopping sheds Melbourne, including the Hosier Lane like Juun J, Heron Preston and
patterns and timeless shapes are the to find clothing and accessories, Bars, with splashes of colour inspired Wooyoungmi. If you're seeking
design hallmarks at womenswear photography, homewares, by local street art. Find everything – designer shoes and accessories, look
brand Kuwaii. and collectibles. art, books, clothing, body products no further than Miss Louise, which
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Shop
Melbourne designers march to their own beat,
and there’s never been a better time to give your
wardrobe, home or lifestyle an overhaul featuring the
finest local labels and artisans.
You know there’s style on the streets of Melbourne, and it’s time to make it
your own. Local designs span cutting-edge street wear right through to avant-
garde looks, and you’ll find it all throughout the CBD and on the high streets.
But there’s more, too. Handcrafted homewares, art and provisions are just view the
some of the other leading local creations you can find at shops and markets video
throughout Melbourne. Rose St Artists’ Market @imakesoftfood Clementine’s Harrolds
38 39It’s considered
one of Melbourne’s
quintessential fashion
A Indy Wonders
labels, and the good folk
behind Alpha60 work Nique
hard to keep the city Originally launched in Melbourne as a graphic design
Above
stylish. studio by Nick and Lucy Ennis in 1998, Nique has grown
to become a respected, ethical fashion label. Inspired
Fifteen years ago, siblings Georgie by subtle luxury and everyday practicality, the Ennises
and Alex Cleary launched a label create timeless pieces that are minimal and modern
and, although the duo grew up in but also make a statement. Sustainable fabrications
Canberra, the aesthetic – classic styles are a core aspect of Nique – its White Labels basics line
with an avant-garde edge – was always is created using eco-friendly fabrics – but the duo is
aligned with Melbourne. constantly working towards improving the company’s
footprint. Nique also supports i=Change, which sees
“Melbourne, and its people, has always $1 from every purchase donated to charities, including
Nique
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been such an important influence Food Bank, Child Wise and Dress For Success.
for Alpha60,” says Alex. “A big part + nique.com.au
of this is how so many of the creative
industries mingle together. The art, Suki McMaster
music and fashion scenes are so strong, She might be the new kid on this particular block, but
but seem to work together to produce Suki McMaster has been selling her colourful, whimsical
all the things we love about the city.” giftware and baby products for more than 10 years.
Now with a shop on Victoria Street at Queen Victoria
The label has five outlets in Market, she’s making even more homes happy. Many of
Melbourne, but its Chapter House her designs, from reusable bamboo range of cups to tea
concept store on Flinders Lane is one towels, are printed with cute Aussie animals, but there
that combines the best of fashion and are more grown-up designs, too. Whether you’re looking
art. Offering virtual tours of the space for the perfect gift for a friend overseas or something
also connected the Clearys and their cute for yourself – a gorgeous scarf or pretty notebook,
Alpha60 Suki McMaster
customers during lockdown. perhaps? – this is the place to find it.
+ sukimcmaster.com
Rejecting the standard fashion model
of releasing a small number of ranges ELK
each year, Alpha60 produces a small Founded in 2004 by Marnie Goding and her husband
drop nearly every month. “It’s so that Adam Koniaras, Elk the Label is one of Melbourne’s
what we are selling is more aligned most successful family-run fashion labels. Heavily
to the season and what people are influenced by the Scandinavian aesthetic, the designs
after,” Alex continues. “You can only are made using the finest quality ethically sourced
buy Alpha60 at Alpha60, so we can materials from all over the world. And while the
control what is in store and when. designs are all Australian, Goding and Koniaras
For late 2020 we are exploring a lot of collaborate with artists and traditional makers globally
new tapestry techniques – they look so that each collection is guaranteed to bring its
super fun!” wearers inspiration and authenticity.
ELK, Collins St Fiona Lynch
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40 41Check online before visiting
Venture
Melbourne
Just a tram ride away, Melbourne’s
neighbourhoods express themselves differently.
Melbourne – North
URBNSURF
North
Get over to the north side of Melbourne are even classes for absolute beginners. If cheering from
where great bars and shopping are just the sidelines is more your style, the park hosts the latest
the beginning. restaurant from the Three Blue Ducks team.
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Vintage charm
If you’re a lover of second-hand treasures, head to Sydney Arts and activities
Road in Brunswick to discover a wealth of indie clothing With an abundance of small galleries and exhibition
stores, proprietors of vintage kit, and record and book spaces, Melbourne’s north offers some great spots to be
sellers. You can spend hours searching out rare and unique inspired and even get creative yourself. For the aspiring
pieces within these treasure troves. ceramicist, try Slow Clay Centre in Collingwood. You’ll
learn the basics during its eight-week course and learn
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at Tullamarine’s URBNSURF, Australia’s very first surf featuring mid-century masterpieces and contemporary
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43That’s Amore Cheese
Next Stop,
Wine James Mele
Craiglee Vineyard Meet the Makers
Melbourne – North
Discover local top drops at
Melbourne’s closest wine
region in the Sunbury region.
Marnong Estate Arundel Farm Estate Giorgio Linguanti The Meat Room
Marnong Estate Craiglee Vineyard Arundel Farm Estate Giorgio Linguanti James Mele
If you’re into hearty meals, matched Known for its excellent shiraz and Located just 20 minutes from When cheese-loving Sicilian Giorgio Linguanti arrived Described as a bespoke butcher and artisan salami maker,
drops and stunning views of the chardonnay, Craiglee Vineyard has Melbourne’s city centre, Arundel in Melbourne with not a word of English, he did what not James Mele knows a thing or two when it comes to meat. It
Macedon Ranges, Marnong Estate been a small independent winery for Farm Estate is the perfect option many would attempt and launched his own business. stems from his Italian heritage, where meat is a focal point
is one to add to your list. The more than 40 years. Husband and for escaping the buzz of the city. Giorgio started by making fine Italian-style cheese in the of many meals, and traditional methods are used to create
heritage homestead and vineyard wife duo, Pat and Dianne Carmody, The property, featuring a stunning city, selling it to some of the best restaurants in town. From salami and sausages. At his small-batch salami specialist
at Mickleham grows a number of planted vines on their family’s farm 151-year-old bluestone manor, along there things skyrocketed, and he quickly progressed from business, The Meat Room, Mele’s passion and dedication
varietals, including chardonnay, pinot on the edge of Sunbury in 1978, and with six hectares of shiraz vines and factory owner to cafe owner. Today That’s Amore Cheese to his craft come to life. He has won several awards for his
grigio and shiraz. Want to stay the have been producing wine on their a small plot of viognier, is a sight for at Thomastown serves up some of the tastiest guilty salami varieties – the fennel and zingara version is a real
weekend? There’s onsite suite-style own since then. They now host small sore eyes and overlooks Melbourne’s pleasures known to man. Treat yourself to a fried-cheese crowd-pleaser – and throughout the year presents a number
accommodation. cellar door tastings on the first Sunday city skyline from Keilor. Stop by the bagel then stock up with mozzarella, ricotta and cured of classes where you can master skills in Italian traditions
+ marnongestate.com.au of every month. Bookings essential. cellar door from Friday to Sundays for meats to take home. and learn just about everything you want to know about
+ craigleevineyard.com a tasting and a cheese board that can + thatsamorecheese.com.au traditional salami making, sausage making or butchering.
be enjoyed in the grounds. + themeatroom.com.au
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44 45Discover
North
Each weekend, artists and
craftspeople sell their wares –
everything from fashion to funkily
potted cacti – at Rose St Artists’
Market in Fitzroy.
+ rosestmarket.com.au
Sister venue to Brunswick institution
The Brunx, Tiba’s Restaurant serves
up the same delicious Lebanese
platters piled high with grilled meats,
fresh salad, crisp pickles and silky-
smooth hummus and labneh.
+ tibas.com.au
Moon Dog World Samantha Schultz
Craft beer aficionados should head to
Moon Dog World. It’s a huge beer hall,
complete with indoor lagoon, where
you can taste brews like Timothy
Tamothy Slamothy, a chocolate biscuit
milk stout.
+ moondogbrewing.com.au
Rub shoulders with equine royalty
and explore the historic Woodlands
Homestead at Living Legends, where
you can visit the retired champion
racehorses in their paddocks on daily
guided tours.
Rose St Artists’ Market @hannakinart Living Legends
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