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Best Western the Tudor Box Hill is ideally located in the heart of Melbourne's leafy eastern suburbs. That is an easy stroll to public transport, shops and restaurants. The contemporary interior of Best Western the Tudor Box Hill creates a light and airy atmosphere, which is great for conferences, functions and special events. An open air north-west facing courtyard or indoor breakout available. On the property is a beautiful Italian restaurant, which uses fresh from the market produce every day. They also custom make meals to cater for your dietary requirements, just talk to the helpful waiters at the restaurant. A distinctive wine list amalgamates tastes from across Australia to combine perfectly with the cuisine created by the chef. Best Western The Tudor Box Hill have an understated bar lounge with marble topped bar with an extensive selection, is ideal for pre-dinner drinks or late night cap. There is even an outdoor garden decking area where you can enjoy a drink in the sun. The leisure centre available exclusively to guests features an indoor heated swimming pool, gym and relaxing spa and sauna....

Crystal Brook Tourist Park is the perfect combination of the convenience of a city park with the atmosphere and gorgeous wildlife and natural attractions of a bush park. It is located within an easy drive of Melbourne's city centre and is nestled in beautiful, safe parkland with excellent facilities and a range of accommodation, activities and attractions to suit everyone. Different styles of cabins, powered en suite sites, powered sites, canvas cabin and tent sites for every one to enjoy. Crystal Brook Tourist Park also caters to large group bookings affordably. Dogs are allowed on sites and in designated cabins, please ring reception to discuss this prior to booking. Facilities and features include an undercover barbecue area with gas heating, games room, heated swimming pool, camp kitchen, jumping cushion and playground, fully equipped laundry, wi-fi internet access, internet kiosk, short and long term storage and tourism information. Crystal Brook Tourist Park offers public transport from gate and courtesy bus pick up from reception to fantastic local hotel. The park is close to bike riding trials and has bikes and pedal go karts for hire. It is close to Yarra Valley wineries, close to shopping centres and restaurants. Crystal Kids Klub offers activities for children over the summer holidays.

Yarra Valley Lodge is a magnificent resort offering guests total luxury. The hotel is ideally positioned at the gateway to the Yarra Valley, on the grounds of the Heritage Golf and Country Club, just 45 minutes from Melbourne and on the doorstep to over 100 wineries and attractions. The Yarra Valley has an abundance of colourful local restaurants, wineries, arts and crafts within the region to explore. This beautifully designed resort enhances the picturesque Yarra Valley landscape, whilst offering a relaxed countryside lifestyle. Excellent leisure facilities include two magnificent 18-hole championship golf courses, the 'St John Course' and 'The Henley Course'; the impressive Heritage Clubhouse where guests can enjoy all the privileges of a private club; and the purpose built Heritage Retreat and Heritage Yarra Valley Day Spa for total well-being and therapeutic treatments. Yarra Valley Lodge features a restaurant and bar. Bella Restaurant is the perfect place to relax and enjoy sophisticated, leisurely dining. Offering impeccable service and a contemporary Australian menu, including local produce and the very best wines from the Yarra Valley and beyond. The Lodge Bar is a stylish, yet casual lounge offering light snacks and drinks in a warm ambience. Yarra Valley Lodge offers you one of the best Yarra Valley Conference and Event venues the region has to offer. Ideal for your next corporate conference, meeting, event, wedding or product launch. Offering the flexibility of 10 variable function suites that can be tailored to suit every style of function catering for up to 400 guests or delegates. Facilities are complemented by stylish surroundings, state-of-the-art audio visual services and many event suites feature natural light.

Lakeside Cottage provides luxury accommodation for couples celebrating special occasions such as wedding, honeymoons, proposals, anniversaries, birthdays or getaways. Lakeside Cottage sits in five glorious acres of manicured botanical gardens with mountain views and a private lake, making it the perfect secluded getaway. You will enjoy complete privacy and ambience, and no traffic noise - linger over a late breakfast with a noon checkout. The ideal place for a marriage proposal, your wedding night, or even stay the night before your wedding with your bridesmaids. Consider eloping to Lakeside Cottage or use the grounds for your wedding photos. Featuring a sumptuous array of breakfast provisions, king-size bed, espresso machine, gas log fire, 3D movies, wireless internet, mountain views and more. A serene photographer's paradise, hidden from the world, yet within minutes of the Yarra Valley's and Mount Dandenong's finest reception venues, restaurants, wineries, and country drives. Within easy reach of Puffing Billy, Healesville, Sassafras and Olinda. Take a winery tour to the Yarra Valley or a balloon ride. So many attractions in every direction....

Best Western the Tudor Box Hill is ideally located in the heart of Melbourne's leafy eastern suburbs. That is an easy stroll to public transport, shops and restaurants. The contemporary interior of Best Western the Tudor Box Hill creates a light and airy atmosphere, which is great for conferences, functions and special events. An open air north-west facing courtyard or indoor breakout available. A personal event coordinator will aid in event and menu customisation to ensure success. On the property is a beautiful Italian restaurant, which uses fresh from the market produce every day. They also custom make meals to cater for your dietary requirements, just talk to the helpful waiters at the restaurant. A distinctive wine list amalgamates tastes from across Australia to combine perfectly with the cuisine created by the chef. Best Western The Tudor Box Hill have an understated bar lounge with marble topped bar with an extensive selection, is ideal for pre dinner drinks or late night cap. There is even an outdoor garden decking area where you can enjoy a drink in the sun. The leisure centre available exclusively to guests features an indoor heated swimming pool, gym and relaxing spa and sauna. The friendly staff at Best Western The Tudor Box Hill will ensure you have an enjoyable and hassle free stay. Contact or view the website for further information.

Punthill Apartment Hotels - Knox is conveniently located opposite the Knox City shopping and entertainment precinct. This contemporary apartment hotel offers guests a range of studio, one and two bedroom self-contained apartments. Property features include: resident managers, complimentary on-site car parking, outdoor lap pool, gymnasium, conference facilities with plenty of natural light, and daily apartment service. The apartments boast flat screen televisions, Foxtel, balconies and modern kitchens (excluding studios) and bathrooms. Punthill Apartment Hotels - Knox is located 30 kilometres south-east of Melbourne in the suburb of Wantirna South, at the base of the stunning Dandenong Ranges.

Ideally located just off Eastlink and at the foothills of the Dandenong Ranges, Quality Inn and Suites Knox is the perfect choice for both leisure and business travellers. The hotel offers 52 modern self-contained studio, one and two bedroom apartments, an on-site restaurant, off street car parking and a number of conference rooms. Please visit the website for more information.

Situated in the heart of the eastern suburbs. Only metres from city tram terminus and other public transport, opposite K Mart plaza shopping centre and close to many restaurants. Offering business people and families quiet and pleasant accommodation, especially catering for seniors. 30 minutes from Melbourne Central, Dandenong ranges, Puffing Billy, MCG and hundreds of other attractions. The tram into Melbourne is a short stroll from the Motel. Close to the Whitehorse Club, the Golden Sands Reception and the East Burwood Reserve.

Clarion Hotel on Canterbury is redefining the suburban hotel/motel market with a standard of service, facilities and decor that up until now would only be expected in the highest quality hotels in the city. Choose from a range of accommodation options including executive spa suites, apartments and true luxury suites. Oliver's restaurant and bar offers a choice of dining experience including the Atrium and al fresco, with a contemporary modern cuisine that will tantalise your taste buds and make your stay a memorable one. Conferences and functions, including weddings for up to 150 in comfort are a specialty, the dedicated staff will tend to every need and allow you to relax and enjoy the day. AAA, Seniors and corporate rates are available.

Offering a bar, a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk Dorset Gardens Hotel is just 2 minutes' drive from Croydon's town centre, and 25 minutes to The Dandenong Ranges. Each room offers mountain views and a flat-screen TV. Guests enjoy free on-site parking. Croydon Dorset Gardens Hotel is 15 minutes' drive from Ferntree Gully. It is 30 minutes' drive from Melbourne and 45 minutes' drive from Melbourne Airport. Dorset Gardens Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. The menu includes continental and cooked breakfast, pasta, steak and soup dishes. Guests can enjoy watching live sports and play billiards in the sports bar. The air-conditioned rooms feature a wardrobe, a DVD player, a refrigerator and tea/coffee making facilities. Each room has a private bathroom with bathtub or shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries.

Foothills Conference Centre is a four star conference centre located in Mooroolbark, 31 kilometres east of Melbourne. The centre boasts 96 luxury rooms and is ideally located close to notable Yarra Valley wineries and all of the area's major tourist attractions. Set on 20 acres of beautiful bushland, the conference centre provides the ideal setting to relax and enjoy a break from the hustle and bustle of city life. Foothills Conference Centre provides guests with a high level of personal service, and in addition offers an extensive range of comprehensive business facilities at a competitive price. Foothills Conference Centre offers four star accommodation guest rooms in the Grevillea section. These rooms are available in twin share and king size configurations and feature reverse cycle air conditioning, en suite bathroom, television with Foxtel (cable television), fridge and coffee / tea making facilities, plates, bowls, cups, wine glasses and cutlery. Free WiFi access is available for guests and a detailed guest compendium is also provided to guests detailing information about dining and entertainment in the Yarra Valley area....

Heart of the Eastern suburbs close to Box Hill, Blackburn, Ringwood. Ten min access to CBD along Eastern Freeway. Situated along Whitehorse Megamile Strip. E-mail: nnunawad@bigpond.net.au.

Located on the Mountain Highway in Wantirna, within a very close range to Knox Shopping Complex, public transport and all major facilities. Gateway to the beautiful Dandenong Ranges. The Wantirna Park Caravan Park has a diverse range of accommodation catering from van sites with access to electricity and water to cabins with large kitchen and living area's sleeping a maximum of 6 people. Linen is available for hire. Undercover BBQ, inground pool, playground for the kids and tennis court are all available for use. Family owned and operated with your best interests at heart.

Wirilda is a beautiful heritage home in Vermont. Next door is a lovely English style two level cottage. Both located in lovely large separate gardens with spacious lawns. Both houses are beautifully furnished with well appointed kitchens [an invitation for guests to cook in] . They each have 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and lots of living space. Vermont is a suburb to the east of Melbourne close to three major Shopping Complexes, antique shops, close to bus stop and access to freeway into the CBD and opposite direction to Frankston & the Mornington Peninsula. Other sightseeing attractions Dandenong Ranges, Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary, Galleries, further a field fairy penguins, Prices start at $699 for one person, $950 for six, then upwards to $1250 at Christmas on a weekly basis. Longer stays - more than 4 weeks, attract discounts. Ring Patricia for a quote and availability - 0398733060. See pictures - www.aahomes.com.au

Town Park in Croydon will come to life for the 27th annual Maroondah Festival. This iconic event unites the community for a fun filled, entertaining, interactive festival extravaganza. The event features areas including the Community Expo, food stalls, live entertainment, Eco Village, Youth Space, Kids Kingdom, Health and Wellbeing Area, classic cars, food and design market, and more. Maroondah Festival is a great day for the whole family and people of all ages. With something for everyone, this is a day not to be missed....

Baringa Villa Bed & Breakfast is located in Croydon North, and is 35 minute drive from Melbourne city centre and a 55 minutes drive from Melbourne Airport. Baringa Villa is at the gateway to the Yarra Valley, Mount Dandenong, Warrandyte and the Yarra River. Baringa Villa offers short term accommodation ranging from a pampering luxurious weekend to a few months stay. Offering free wireless internet and continental breakfast for the first two nights stayed. It is completely private with its own car park and private garden and courtyard. The two-bedroom apartment features a spa bath looking out into the garden, a fully equipped modern kitchen, complete with coffee machine and filtered water. It also features two bathrooms with free toiletries and laundry facilities. The air-conditioned villa features a dining and lounge area with a flat-screen television, a DVD player and an iPod docking station. It also has barbecue facilities and an outdoor dining area complete with balcony looking out over tree tops, with garden and mountain views to both the Dandenong's and Yarra Ranges. Guests can enjoy a relaxing massage or book a pampering healing package, for an additional charge. ...

Enjoy a family picnic on the large lawn or use the electric barbecues in the picnic shelter. Bring your dog - Nortons Park is an off-lead area where you can take your dog for a run. Please be aware of the signs that show the designated off lead area and the rules and regulations associated with the park. Before you go Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe. ...

Kellybrook Winery and Kelly Brothers Cider was established by the Kelly family in 1969, set in a secluded little valley only 35 kilometres from Melbourne's city centre. Kellybrook's rolling hills are a pretty backdrop to the vineyard and give a lovely rural feel. Kellybrook produces an extensive range of award-winning table wines and specialises in hand-disgorged sparkling wines, using the traditional French method. Recent expansion into beer brewing has lead to Riders Brew Co. being established by the Kelly Brothers. The brewery focuses on expressive high quality small batch beers. Exceptional apple and pear ciders are also made on the property, including the unique Champagne Cider, a favourite in the cellar door, and apple brandy. Tastings and sales are conducted in the cellar door Friday - Monday. Enjoy the open fire in Winter and garden in Summer. Enjoy a wine or cider or linger over a Cheese and Charcuterie board on the terrace or grab a picnic blanket and relax under the magnificent 125 year-old oak tree. Keep an eye out for the Kellybrook Cider Festival held in May annually....

If you are visiting Melbourne and want to experience it in a unique way, then join a Harley Davidson motorcycle joyride with Harley Rides in Melbourne. Harley Rides in Melbourne are recommended by everyone who has been on their Harley Davidson tours. There is no better way to see Melbourne, the Great Ocean Road, the Yarra Valley and its wineries or the Dandenong Ranges. Harley Rides in Melbourne provide tours with a difference on genuine Harley Davidson motorcycles where you are the passenger. Harley Rides in Melbourne are for anyone, not just motorcycle enthusiasts. If travelling in a larger group, you and your friends could ride on a bike that is fitted with a sidecar; for another new experience. Thousands of people have taken these tours over the last 20 years, and all attest to the fact that this is the best way to see Melbourne and a worthwhile experience, unlike any other. Do not confuse Harley Rides in Melbourne with other tours who do not use genuine Harley Davidsons. This is an experience where you sit back, relax and enjoy yourself, seated behind a very friendly rider on their Harley Davidson motorbike. An intimate experience and nothing like what you will expect. Everything is supplied, a warm jacket, helmet and other essentials. Just bring your camera and be prepared to see more in an hour then you would on any other tour. Harley Rides in Melbourne also cater for corporate tours and team building days, for further information please contact or view their website. Harley Ride in Melbourne is operated by HD Chauffeur Ride, the oldest and most experienced Harley Ride Company in Melbourne and have catered for thousands of happy customers as far back as 1993....

Learn to fly and get caught on a trapeze in a two hour Flying Trapeze Experience at Fly Factory. Groups of 12 people are taken through the fundamentals to make your dreams of running away with the circus become a reality! Overcome fears and have a fun day out with family and friends or just treat yourself! All workshops are conducted in training lines and are suitable for people ages 7 and up. No experience necessary. Cost $98 for 1 person, $79pp for 2-4 and $65pp for 5 or more....

The Rob Dolan Wines Cellar Door is located in South Warrandyte, just 30 minutes from Melbourne's CBD. The intimate space has been incorporated into the properties' original Farmhouse which is set on over 100 acres of rolling farmland and vineyard. The friendly and knowledgeable Cellar Door staff are on hand to guide visitors through a comprehensive tasting of their range of wines. Visitors are welcome to purchase wine to take home or enjoy on the deck or in our gardens. A range of craft coffee, tea and non-alcoholic drinks are also available for purchase. In the coming weeks, Rob Dolan Wines will be offering produce plates which will incorporate their own range of relishes, pickles and pastes and cheese matured on site by The Stone and Crow Cheese company. Group bookings required for groups of eight or more people. Contact the number or email provided....

Come in and be inspired by artisan creations during the Alcove Art Shop?s Christmas A?fair exhibition. Their handmade creations include exquisite and unique Christmas decorations, pottery, textiles, jewellery, cards, scarves, paintings and much, much more. You are invited to enjoy the ambience of the Box Hill Community Arts Centre, with some nibbles and refreshments during their opening night on Monday 21 November from 6pm to 8pm. Demonstrations by artists: Wednesday 23 and 30 November at 11am and 2pm Please visit the website for more information....

The closest state park to Melbourne, Warrandyte is a haven for picnickers, bushwalkers, canoeists, birdwatchers and those who enjoy peace and solitude. The lightly wooded landscape is dominated by the Yarra River as it winds through the Warrandyte Gorge. The hills around Warrandyte have a distinctive bluish-green hue, typical of the Red Box foliage common in the area. Before you go Conditions can change in parks for many reasons. For the latest information on changes to local conditions, please visit the relevant park page on the Parks Victoria website. Be bushfire ready in the great outdoors. Refer to the Bushfire Safety section on the Parks Victoria website for tips on how to stay safe....

The Maroondah Access Gallery is devoted to showcasing the talents of artists and artist groups with a specific connection to the community. The exhibitions feature opportunities for local creative people to participate in exhibitions supported by Maroondah City Council. Located in the leafy outer eastern region of Melbourne at Maroondah Federation Estate, the Gallery offers a dynamic range of exhibitions including newly commissioned work, thematic exhibitions and survey shows of major artists. A diverse range of public programs provide opportunities for visitors of all ages to further engage with the arts. Owned and operated by Maroondah City Council, the Maroondah Art Gallery is home to the R and M McGivern Art Prize. Managed by Maroondah City Council and The Trust Company, this $25,000 acquisitive prize aims to encourage painting in all mediums. Held on a triennial basis, the Prize is open to artists nationally. For further information please visit the website....

The brand new 120-room Sage Hotel Melbourne spans five floors atop the Eastland Shopping Centre in Ringwood. Enjoy the convenience of having the shopping centre at your doorstep and the comfort and hospitality that Sage offers including free Wi-Fi, co-working spaces, a gym and then more. Throw out your old expectations of what a hotel should provide and welcome the Sage experience....