UNIQUE EXPERIENCES ROSANNA

Visit the Carlton Brewhouse, located at Australia’s largest brewery & home of some of Australia’s favorite beers including Carlton Draught & Victoria Bitter. Here you can go on a beer expedition, following the River of Beer through which 150,000 liters of fresh beer flows each day. You’ll be guided through 150 years of brewing history & knowledge as you experience the sheer scale of this iconic facility on the banks of the Yarra. Return to the Brewhouse to sample your favorite brewery fresh beers, savour some lunch, play in the Brewer’s Yard or enjoy some fun and games on our new touch screen display.

The BrewHouse Cafe is open 11.30am - 3.30pm, Monday to Saturday, and Wednesday evenings. Join us for a delicious meal before or after your tour that matches perfectly with one of our fresh, cold beers!

Standard group tours can be booked during Brewhouse regular opening times, Monday-Saturday daytime & Wednesday nights. ‘After Hours’ tours can also be offered Monday & Tuesday nights for groups looking for a more exclusive experience.

The Carlton & United Brewery, Abbotsford Plant, is a genuine working brewery and production numbers vary week to week, as such, we cannot guarantee that all areas of the plant will be fully operational on the day you visit. Please call for an up-to-date production schedule.

Montsalvat, founded by artist Justus Jörgensen, is Australia’s oldest artists’ colony and home to practising artists. Painters, sculptors, jewelers and luthiers create, teach and exhibit their art here. This working, not-for-profit arts centre is set on 12 acres of established gardens; the historic buildings include charming mud brick cottages and the impressive Great Hall.

Enjoy a meal or just a coffee at the licensed restaurant on site with indoor and courtyard seating available. Venue hire is available for weddings, corporate and private functions.

Come and visit any day of the week (tour groups welcome) or enjoy an upcoming concert or visiting exhibition in the stunning Barn Gallery or Long Gallery. Located just 26 kilometers from the CBD.

Sea Kayak Australia (SKA) was established in 1994 and is based in Melbourne. SKA undertakes kayak tours and courses in Melbourne and Victoria.
Sea Kayaking is unique, adventurous, fun, wet, environmentally interactive (e.g. see dolphins, seals, eagles at close quarters) and tranquil. A great way to see the country side and experience something new!
Half day tours -St Kilda, Docklands and Williamstown
Full day tours - Phillip Island, Sorrento, Mornington
Courses - Introduction and Intermediate
Multi day tours - Wilsons Promontory and French Island
Hire - single and double sea kayaks

Professional Yarra Valley Wine and Beer Tour Operators servicing this area with expertise. Accredited with Tourism Australia and 15 years in operation.

The cars are Red 1965 and White 1968 Chevrolet Impala Factory Convertibles - Luxury Classic Cars.

Our Vehicles are in pristine condition very comfortable and spacious.

Each car seats four passengers.

Our Service is Personalized and Specialized to suit individual needs. We offer an experience you will enjoy with Quality an Adventure to remember and talk about. We feel we have something Unique and something Different to offer.

Our Drivers are Friendly Experienced and Knowledgeable of all Tours available and very approachable.

When you Tour with us we not only give you a tour but an Adventure that will Indulge your Senses.

We are The Specialists in Fun Excitement and Adventure - The Sky's The Limit -

TOURS:

• Yarra Valley - Winery and Brewery Tours
• Melbourne - City Bay and Surrounds Sighteeeing Tour
• Dandenong Ranges - Sightseeing and Winery Tour

The Melbourne Style Tour: four hours duration (flexible)
For shoppers, lover’s of art and cuisine. This tour visits stylish stores, boutiques and venues avant garde. Fashion, accessories, homewares, unique ingredients, art and object d’Art.
Visit the 'hot spots' for casual and formal, affordable items. A great timesaver. No more maps, wrong turns or trams - your driver escort takes care of everything. This tour gets you close to the action. Avail yourself of the personalised service and insider knowledge.

There’s a good reason why Go West is a multi-award winning provider of days tours across Melbourne. Our team is dedicated to delivering you with an interactive and informative day trip experience that is bucket loads of fun, rather than just dragging you around Victoria.

An enthusiastic and trusted Melbourne tour operator, we’ll show you a collection of the most well-loved and breathtaking destinations that Australia has on offer. Perfect for all ages and group sizes, you’ll be left wanting more. From exploring hidden treasures to luxurious wine tasting, you’re bound to find something that piques your fancy including:

• Great Ocean Road Day Trips
• Melbourne sightseeing tours
• Phillip Island & Penguin Parade Tours
• Yarra Valley Wine Tours
• Private Guided Tours
• And much, much more!

What are you waiting for? Call Go West for the best in day tours from Melbourne on (03) 9485 5290 or contact us online to book a fantastic day trip experience.

Enjoy the thrill of hot air ballooning over Melbourne at sunrise with Melbourne’s most experienced hot air balloon ride team. Melbourne by hot air balloon provides the ultimate in urban adventure leaving you with a lifetime of memories to share with family and friends.

As one of Melbourne’s premier tour operators, Balloon Flights Over Melbourne would love to share with you the stunning panoramic views that our beautiful city has to offer from the air. Take pleasure from the serene spectacle of Melbourne waking gently at sunrise, then quickly transforming into a bustling metropolis of over three million people. At the conclusion of each flight we return our passengers to the renowned Observatory Café in the Royal Botanic Gardens for a delicious fully cooked breakfast including champagne.

Stroll down to the departure pontoon for your scheduled cruise and one of our experienced gondoliers will be there to greet and help you into the boat. Based on Venetian boat plans and built in Melbourne, our gondolas are a luxurious way to cruise the river. Each Gondola takes up to four passengers and is opulently appointed with upholstered velvet seats, plush cushions, warm rugs and a fold over canopy to keep customers warm and dry if the weather is cool. A cosy romantic ambience is created with soft music and gentle lighting.

When you step into the boat a bottle of quality champagne will be ready on ice. You can now just relax back with a glass of champagne and take in the sights and sounds of Melbourne's Yarra river.

Your gondolier will row the boat for you from a separate section at the rear of the boat. Moving at about 2 knots your cruise will travel through the city section of Melbourne's Yarra river. You'll glide past all the main attractions - the Exhibition Centre, Aquarium, Southbank and Crown Casino, Flinders Street Station, Federation Square and the tranquil Alexandra Gardens.

The Collingwood Children's Farm is a magical place for children and adults alike. We are open every day of the year — 9am to 5pm — with daily activities and lots of animals. We hope to see you here soon.

The Farm is a non-profit organisation which relies on support from the community, as well as significant support from the City of Yarra and the State Government. A volunteer Committee of Management oversees the Farm, Committe members are elected each year at the Annual General Meeting.
 

Heide Museum of Modern Art began life in 1935 as the home of John and Sunday Reed and has since evolved into one of Australia’s most important cultural institutions.

Heide, as it is affectionately known, has built a national reputation based on the compelling lives of the Reeds and their central role in the development of modern Art in Australia. Inspired by the nurturing of the young artists of their generation – including Sidney Nolan, Albert Tucker, Joy Hester, John Perceval and Charles Blackman - Heide continues to support and promote the contemporary art of today through its exhibition and collection program.

Comprising 15 acres of gardens and parkland, the Heide site includes three separate gallery spaces, two heritage-listed kitchen gardens, a sculpture park and café.

The Astor Theatre is a Mount Lawley institution. This iconic art deco building on Beaufort Street has been reinvented once again and this time it's about more than just movies.

The Astor Theatre is a live music venue, a performance space and a movie theatre all contained within unique, heritage listed walls. Take in new and classic films on the real deal, 35mm film, live music from local, national and international artists or maybe experience theatre, dance or spoken word just minutes from the city on the Mount Lawley strip.

Prepare to be pampered at 'Lygon Dermedical Skins & Body Clinic.' Combining the latest technology in aesthetic medicine and beauty therapy, Lygon Dermedical Specialises in revising aged skin, acne, scarring, cellulite, rosacea and pigmentation. There is a huge list of treatments for women and men for both the face or body. The clinic boasts two treatment rooms for progressive beauty facials and treatments and a day spa which includes an infrared steam sauna and hydrotherapy tub with chroma colour, for your spa treatment of choice, whether it be body wraps, deep tissue or stone therapy massage, or relaxing in a oceana spa immersion bath.

There really is a treatment for everyone including IPL rejuvenation and hair removal, but if our extensive menu of treatments isn't enough, our qualified technician will design and deliver a treatment especially designed to meet your individual skin needs.

'Danne Montague King' and 'Sothys' are the skincare brands used at Lygon Dermedical skins & body clinic - Day Spa.

At Skintrition, we believe no two skins are alike and we thrive on customising our treatments to suit each individual client and deliver exceptional results.

Our salons have a beautiful environment that we enjoy working in and that you will enjoy relaxing in too.

Skintrition is more than just a salon...
Experience for yourself the Beauty Spa difference... beauty treatments in lush Spa ambience.

We understand your desire to look great, feel glamorous and be admired. That's why we've gathered Australia's leading team of expert beauty therapists who will quickly have you looking and feeling fabulous…guaranteed.

The Skintrition Difference...
We hold a strong belief that no two skins are alike, that's why our Treatments are customised to offer you exceptional skin solutions.

Our Services...
An extensive variety of beauty essentials for that touch of glamour. Spa Indulgence packages to delight all senses from 30 minutes to a total day of pure bliss.

Here at Rejuvinate body and face we aim to deliver the highest standard of professional services and treatments to all of our clients. Our team of extensively qualified and experienced therapists strive to providing the most advanced and effective treatments available.

Utilising the Dr. Spiller range of BioComestics for rejuvenation of the skin we are able to offer an extensive range of high performance facials and treatments with optimal results

Along with a wide range of facial and body services, Rejuvinate are also excited to offer additional Medispa services from our registered nurse which includes Botox, Fillers and Cosmetic Tattooing..

Please visit our services page to discover more about our treatments, and we look forward to welcoming you to Rejuvinate body & face.

Our salon is one of the most luxurious location on the city side of Eltham - Melbourne's award-winning destination for lifestyle and wellbeing experiences.

We have carefully selected Make up Artists, Beauty and Massage Therapists to offer you the best in spa and pamper packages, specialised facials and the latest beauty treatments.

Browse through our extensive beauty menu, decide on your preferred package or treatment and allow us to transform you.

ARCHITECT DESIGNED First established in 2005 Kiora is a world class Melbourne Day Spa, purpose built by RL Designs to seamlessly integrate total luxury with advanced medical and cosmetic technologies. Kiora features a leading edge interior; custom built to take full advantage of modern materials, natural light and the unique needs of a modern Medical Spa. With nine state-of-the-art treatment rooms, three spacious couples' rooms, a Japanese inspired bathing hut and all the modern conveniences that come with an innovative, clean sheet Spa design - Kiora is one of Melbourne's finest Day Spas.

Our Centre offers a large range of natural healing modalities, remedies and beautiful facilities with the consultancy services of the highest standards ensuring the best natural care for our clients.

As one of our valued clients you may choose from various healings and therapies that would be most suited and comforting to you, addressing any of your spiritual, emotional, psychological or physical needs.

We have various practitioners working together as consultants, on either a full-time or part-time basis, offering a very wide range of services so almost any health problem can be significantly improved naturally and efficiently without the use of prescription drugs.

Celine, Lucy, Sandra, Sue, Sally & Glenn welcome you to Complete Mind & Body - a total health concept studio.

Complete Mind & Body incorporates:
- a fitness studio,
- fully equipped health studio,
- beauty & anti-ageing therapies,
- Remedial Massage,
- as well as a range of health and low toxin products.

You can relax in our spacious lounge area, utilise the male & female change rooms and showers are available. You will enjoy the variety of Yoga clothing, health & nutrition products displayed in our shop.

Masci believe we all have the right to stop from our hectic lives to rest, relax and rejuvenate.

Treat yourself kindly and practice "self nourishment".

We declare Masci a place to "paint your soul" and "smile"

The Masci Culture values our people and our clients.
We encourage "self acceptance", "indulgent pampering" and allow you to be "inwardly outrageous".

This is what makes Masci Hair & Spa a unique experience.

Come in and escape from the world. Breathe easy and allow your mind to be at peace with your body. Allow us to energise your soul. Our undivided attention is all yours. We will help you to relax and clear your mind. Sanctuary & paradise is where you deserve to be.

Here at Day Spa at the Lakes we have an extensive range of facials. Before selecting your facial we complete a full skin analysis and consultation to enable the best possible results by selecting the appropriate products and techniques.

Various forms of stress - both physical and mental - are a feature of our modern society, which affect us often subconsciously. Many illnesses are triggered by stress, and coping with stress is essential for a healthy lifestyle. The best way of controlling stress levels is to relax and rejuvinate our body and mind. There is no question that getting a massage is an effective way to relax. Miyabi is a Japanese Relaxation Massage Salon that focuses on comfort and relaxation in our treatments. At Miyabi, everyone is made to feel welcome and at ease. Miyabi is staffed by Japanese massage therapists in their late-twenties and thirties. Most have had practical experience in Japan, and many have also studied massage techniques in other countries including Australia, Britain, Thailand, and the US. Our therapists have strong abilities not only in dry massage techniques such as Japanese shiatsu

Acupuncture, Laser Therapy, Electro-therapy, Biomesotherapy (Homotoxicology), Remedial Massage-(Muscle Energy Technique - MET; Positional Release; Trigger Point Therapy; Myofascial Release Therapy), Chinese Massage, Acupressure, Sports Injury Therapy, Sports Massage, Cupping & Moxibustion. Pregnancy & Fertlity Issues. Gynaecological, Respiratory, Digestive, Cardiovascular, Lymphatic & Immune system conditions. Emotional, Stress & Anxiety conditions. Musculoskeletal & Postural dysfunction.
 

DEATH BE KIND is a eighteen month project by artists Claire Lambe and Elvis Richardson. Along with interns Dani Hakim, Jade Bitar, Jess Kelly, Ellie Robinson and videoographer Paul Rodgers.

DEATH BE KIND is a project designed to research and exhibit contemporary art and collections that engage with the subject of death. Exhibitions so far in our program have explored the aesthetics of horror, the afterlife, the memorial and the museum display of collections.

Death is a certainty in all our lives; as soon as we are born we are capable of dying. DEATH BE KIND collects together ideas about memories and fears, acceptance and hope to explore the relationships between art and death.

Specialist in Asian Fine Arts and Antiques

East and West Art Gallery was established in 1973 at High Street, Armadale before moving to High Street, East Kew in 1989. The primary focus has been a commitment to exhibit the best in Asian Art to complement its Asian antiques from 3000 BCE to 19th Century. The gallery has developed into one of the major representatives of prominent Asian artists worldwide.

Director and founder Marjorie Ho is a certified valuer to all the State and regional Galleries of Australia. She has discovered and broken grounds in Australia with South-East Asian ceramics and textiles, as well as many famous Asian Artists for the public tio view and collect.

The range of work is astounding: Contemporary and Antique Paintings, Woodblock Prints,
Sculptures, Weavings and Ceramics. Each year five solo or mixed exhibitions are held. Between these, collections of representative artist’s works are available.

The gallery also exhibits antiques from all over East Asia and China. Discovering antique ceramics in small countries previously seldom shown in Australia and subsequently collected by many of the major State and Regional Galleries for their collections. These pieces are on permanent display downstairs.

Brunswick Arts Space is an artist-run initiative, set up and run by a group of six emerging, young artists.

Our aim is to provide an affordable and appropriate location and creative community for artists to develop projects, exhibit work and build relationships with peers and the wider community.

Run by experienced artists to serve the needs of the fine-arts community, Chapman & Bailey has been a core of the Australian arts industry for nearly 20 years.

We are the only company in Australia able to provide you with complete and comprehensive professional art service.

Artworld.tv is an online-only fine art gallery, to view and purchase the work of Australian contemporary artists.

All photography of art work across the site is produced in-house by Kreisler Photography, to ensure the highest standards of reproduction.

Award winners in multi-residential developments, Archsign champions progressive design that creatively adds value to the developers' commercial objectives. With the application of design excellence the marketability of your development is significantly increased.
 

Bird's Gallery was established in 2001, with a vision to show creativity in fine arts in variety of forms. Being professional artists, our initial idea was to show and promote our own artworks.With time our gallery developed in to a bigger creative centre, where we introduce new exhibitions, represent local and international artists & stock their works, give art consultations to our customers and take art commissions for a specific sites or private spaces. We have a visual library of our gallery artist's works that might help our customers to articulate their desire to purchase or commission a particular artwork.

We put an emphasis on a craftsmanship in many forms, as we think a process of making is as important as a result. We value the innovation of artists who endeavor to use established, old
methods and skills to build up a new meaning in their contemporary works.
Our artworks range from original drawings , prints and paintings to 3dimentional ceramic &
sculpture works. Also we present fine jewelry by 7 Melbourne based jewelers and we stock a
beautiful collection of Baltic amber jewelry made by overseas artists.

The Bolin Bolin Gallery is a bright, airy and separate space in the Bulleen Art & Garden shop overlooking the Food Forest.

Approximately 8 exhibitions featuring sculpture, pottery, baskets, paintings etc by local artists are held each year.

La Trobe University Museum of Art, located at the Bundoora campus, engages in historical and contemporary art debates. It is a creative institution that seeks to make a significant contribution to contemporary critical discourse; add to the knowledge of Australian artists, movements and events; work in cross-discipline paradigms; and be actively engaged in important State, National and International collaborative projects.

Our exhibition, education and public programs aim to explore social, cultural and political themes creating a vital centre of research, teaching, interpretation and dialogue. Through these programs we seek to engage, educate, inspire and encourage.

Welcome to the arts and culture page. Banyule has a rich and diverse cultural landscape and a proud artistic heritage. Banyule City Council run numerous projects and programs to encourage cultural expression and experiences including festivals and events, community cultural development projects, artists seminars, exhibitions, grants programs and artists networks. Council is also responsible for the management of the Banyule Art Collection.

Eastgate & Holst is a fine art gallery located in Hawthorn, Victoria.

The ELCG is located within the foyer of the Eltham Library. The walls are mud brick. A hanging and lighting system is part of the ELCG and hanging rods and plinths are available for exhibitors.

The ELCG aims to provide the general public the opportunity to view and engage with work by local artists in all stages of artistic career. It provides artists with the opportunity of a gallery exhibition and through mentorship and guidance it fosters professional development for emerging and amateur artists. The ELCG program also recognises and values the experience of mid career artists who choose to exhibit in this venue.

Established in 2001 in Thornbury as part of Melbourne School of Art, 2010 saw the launch of Tacit Contemporary Art in its new location in Abbotsford. Opening with T.J.Bateson’s Veiled In Plain Sight , Tacit is a gallery for hire with a focus on young and emerging artists. Prior to it’s opening in January 2010, the premises in Abbotsford traded under the name T.J.Bateson Studio Gallery – an artist studio with the occasional public exhibition. Below are images taken at opening nights of exhibitions held at Tacit Contemporary Art and T.J.Bateson Studio Gallery.

New North Gallery and printing consists of two gallery spaces and two 'lab spaces'. The hanging spaces are fitted with a fully adjustable and configurable hanging system, along with the very best in lighting. Please consult for gallery hanging fees.

The Lab area is fitted with daylight lighting to optimise printing and design layout of your fine art images. Naturally we have the latest in fully color calibrated computer technology allowing us to accurately color proof your images.

The Yarra Sculpture Gallery is run by the Contemporary Sculptors Association.

The Contemporary Sculptors Association Inc. was founded in 1997 as a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting contemporary sculpture and to extend and develop the role it plays in the Australian community.

The Association aims to work with individual artists, government and professional organisations, the commercial sector and the community to expand public awareness of contemporary sculpture and to stimulate the growth of sculpture as a professional practice.
 

Situated only minutes from the vibrant Glenferrie Road shopping precinct, Town Hall Gallery features a diverse range of contemporary, professional and community related exhibits drawn from the Town Hall Gallery Collection.

Town Hall Gallery's exhibition program is carefully selected to explore a diversity of medium and themes relevant to the municipality and the current visual arts scene. In conjunction with the exhibition program, a series of public programs and workshops are offered to patrons to allow insight into each exhibition.

Tinning street is now accepting proposals for exhibitions and events for 2012. The first half of the year is filling up fast.

Located in the heart of Northcote Synergy Gallery is a non-profit, community run organisation. This unique space, established in 2001, offers a supportive and affordable venue for the arts and network for artists. Synergy Gallery invites you to participate in this thriving artistic community, as a visitor, artist or member.