UNIQUE EXPERIENCES RESERVOIR

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.

Dracula’s is Australia’s longest-running and most successful theatre restaurant, having entertained over 3 millions guests over 30 years.

From the moment you arrive the entertainment begins! Be greeted at the door by blood-stained Draculettes, who will guide you up the stairs to the Graveyard Cocktail Lounge for a tall drink. After taking in the sites and magnificent movie memorabilia, board the Ghost Train into the Theatre of the Vampyre, where you will dine in Gothic splendour on a delicious three-course dinner before sinking your teeth into the latest ‘must-see’ production.

Dracula’s unique combination of comedy skits, carnival style novelty acts; mind-blowing puppetry and Berlin Burlesque all set to slick live music will ensure you have an unforgettable evening. After the show, souvenir photographs, shopping at the Shop of Horrors and cocktails with the cast will complete your evening of ‘Thrillertainment’.

Dates: 5 nights per week from Tuesdays to Saturdays

Times: 7pm to Midnight

Prices

Bookings: Ph: 1800 DRACULAS or book online at www.draculas.com.au

Melbourne Zoo displays more than 320 species of animals and is situated only 4km from the city. You can journey through a world of wildlife and discover the wonders of nature as you explore the award-winning Melbourne Zoo.

There's always something new to enjoy! Stroll through the lush Asian and African rainforests, where tigers roam and monkeys swing from tree to tree. Then take the time to stop and see eye to eye with Orang-utans in their special elevated exhibit. Explore the trail of the elephants or the unique native wildlife in the Australian bush setting. Melbourne Zoo plays an important role in education, research and conservation.

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

Melbourne was founded on the east-west axis of the Yarra River. At first, the north bank was developed with commercial and residential buildings, and land on the south bank left largely vacant. After the Swanston St-Princes Bridge-St Kilda Road line formed a north-south axis, the sloping land to the south-east, bounded by the river, Anderson St, Domain Rd and St Kilda Road, was set apart in 1841 as the Domain parkland, including a reserve for a future Government House. When Ferdinand von Mueller was appointed Director of the Botanic Gardens in 1857, he was in charge of landscaping the whole Domain, including the reserve, as one parkland.

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.

Jet Fighter Flights, Supersonic Flights, Adventure flights and Private Jet adventure Flights. Choose exhilarating aerobatics, military combat manoeuvres and extreme speed or Disappear for a Day with XJET's unique Private Jet Charter Adventure Flights. Pack up your friends for the day in our corporate jet to one of our sensational flight destinations.

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.
 

Nothing works up a thirst quite like an Antarctic winter deep in the heart of Melbourne. Enjoy a drink surrounded by more than 30 tonnes of carved ice.

Everything within the Ice Lounge is made of ice – from the bar to lean against to the couch to lounge on. State-of-the-art lighting sets the tone, a fan-forced blizzard quickly gets you in the mood, and exquisitely carved ice sculptures provide the cool decor. All the while you are wrapped snug as a bug in a rug in ski jackets, gloves and woolen boots we provide. The Ice Lounge is a stunning experience that truly turns a function from memorable into unforgettable.

Guests are provided with ski jackets, gloves and woolen boots so they are kept warm and comfortable within Melbourne’s coolest space. Stunning Arctic-themed cocktails and fruity drinks are served in glasses made entirely from ice, while you enjoy cool music and warm service in an environment that is truly unique.
 

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.

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.

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.

Thai Massage Therapies Melbourne was established in 2005 and has managed to build a solid reputation of providing clients with a high standard of treatment in both Traditional Thai Massage and Remedial Massage Therapy at very reasonable prices. So whether you suffer from migraine headaches, back pain, arthritis, tennis elbow, muscle strains aches and pains, or if you just need a little pampering with a soothing relaxation massage; then give us a call for your authentic Thai experience.
 

Interlude Natural Beauty Therapy and Perfumery is run by mother and daughter team Frances and Mary Jackson, with a wonderful team that share the same love of beauty and a passion for making skin look its ultimate through the seasons and years. No problem is insurmountable if you want to achieve the best results.

The salon was named "Interlude" to describe the personal aspects of our service. An interlude with professional beauty therapists can achieve that certain look you want for your skin or the perfect finish to your outfit.

Beauty therapy is the way to wonderful skin results without having to resort to "injectables" or cosmetic surgery. Ageing is in your own hands, so be proactive! Positive visible results can be achieved whilst giving the skin strength to repair itself with no need for "time out". So look good the natural way with Interlude - your skin will reflect your personality and look great!

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

Your spirit will thank you for the respite, as you experience a journey that allows you to slip away…to Nirvana. Spa Nirvana provides a welcoming, warm and peaceful ambiance that only compliments the quality spa therapy menu. Treatment synergies designed to rebalance and offer the ultimate in relaxation, bringing tangible and positive health and wellbeing benefits. With Intuitive, professional therapists who have sensitivity, who are grounded, who work with their client and therapy with respect and reverence further compliment the indulgent journey into Nirvana.

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.
 

Allow your body to unwind in this suburban retreat.

Within this uniquely designed Wellness Centre we focus on your HEALTH BALANCE and LIFESTYLE for all your individual needs.

From the moment you step into our centre it has an ambience that is warm, soothing and nurturing.

Your senses will be enlivened with the sounds of water, beautiful scents of pure aromatherapy oil blends and music to soothe your mind.

This suburban retreat has a synergy of professionals to give you the start you need to improve your health and lifestyle today. If you can relate to having stress, habitual patterns or you’re just physically drained by your current lifestyle, find out how we can assist you on a holistic journey for better health and wellbeing.

We want you to feel good inside and look good outside.

With both knowledge and nurturing from our friendly team

Conical is an independent contemporary art space that supports the production and presentation of new work by local and international artists.

With an interest in spatial, temporal and conceptual movements in visual art, Conical’s focus is on site-related activities, particularly those that embrace transient and fragmented responses to place.

Emphasising a reciprocal exchange between artist and organization, Conical acts as an integral agent in the process of realizing exhibitions and projects.

An opportunity is provided for both independent and represented artists to test or consolidate their practice. The provision of time, space and dialogue encourages risk and criticality.

Over the past decade Conical has continued to evolve its operational model in response to the currencies of contemporary discourse. Director, Adrien Allen, shapes a flexible program of exhibitions and projects – both internally curated and application based.
 

WE DO NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL 1 FEB 2012,

'The Dax Centre promotes mental health and wellbeing by fostering a greater understanding of the mind, mental illness and trauma through art and creativity.'

We are a multifaceted organisation expanding our work from being a gallery with an extensive education program, to also being a central hub for all those interested in the relationship between the mind, mental illness, trauma, art and creativity.

After working together for many years, Dianne Tanzer and Ewina Bolger are pleased to announce their co-directorship of dianne tanzer gallery + projects. Edwina comes with a wealth of experience having worked in various galleries and arts institutions over the past twenty years.

The partnership will open up a new direction for the gallery with increased participation in international art fairs, curatorial and artist residency programs in Australia and overseas. The gallery will also be developing a number of its own initiatives open to artists Australia-wide.

We are extending our vision beyond the conventional exhibition space.

Everything about art has changed – so have we!

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.

Fehily Contemporary has been established by passionate, dynamic collectors whose personal journey of collecting and supporting artists’ careers and the Australian contemporary art industry created a need to enrich the experience for collectors and artists alike.

Fehily Contemporary is privileged to represent innovative and challenging contemporary artists, whose artwork contributes in a significant and meaningful way to the interpretation of today’s world.

Together with their artists, Fehily Contemporary is committed to providing a relaxed, refreshing and exciting experience, where visitors will enjoy gaining an understanding of the art beyond the gallery walls. We are excited to connect artists with curators, curators with collectors and collectors with artists, in a friendly and welcoming environment. Whilst enjoying a cup of tea, listening to an artists talk or being introduced to the world of contemporary art, there is a comfortable place at Fehily Contemporary.

Gallery Gabrielle Pizzi has been exhibiting contemporary Australian Aboriginal art since 1983. The Gallery represents the work of artists from communities including Balgo Hills, Amata, Papunya Tula, Maningrida and Turkey Creek, as well as work by the most innovative city-based painters, photographers, video artists and installation artists such as Julie Gough, Leah King-Smith and Christian Thompson. The Gallery is also renowned for promoting the careers of lesser-known artists.

Samantha Pizzi assumed the reins at Gallery Gabrielle Pizzi following her mother Gabrielle's death in 2004. Gabrielle Pizzi had represented indigenous artists both nationally and internationally since the early 1980s. Her daughter has maintained the gallery's respected standing in the indigenous and visual art communities.

The original gallery space had become something of an institution. It was at that space that Gabrielle Pizzi had brought the work of such artists as Ronnie Tjampitjinpa, Mick Namarari Tjapaltjarri and Emily Kam Kngwarraye to the notice of the world. And in an industry renowned for exploitation, it was a space renowned for its integrity.

Gertrude Contemporary is valued nationally and respected internationally as a dynamic centre for the production and presentation of contemporary art. With the artist placed firmly at the centre of our community, we foster a culture of risk, collaboration and critical-thinking to generate innovative programs that engage audiences in creative exchange.

GILLIGAN GRANT GALLERY is a commercial gallery in Collingwood, Melbourne run by gallery directors Philip Grant and Therese Gilligan. The gallery officially opened on 27 November 2007 following seven years experience operating a contemporary art space in Abbotsford, Melbourne.

GILLIGAN GRANT GALLERY represents artists working in a range of art forms, including painting, printmaking, photography and soft sculpture. Several solo exhibitions are held each year by our represented artists.

Gallery directors Philip Grant and Therese Gilligan have many years of experience working within the art industry and art education sector. We provide art consultancy for individual and company art collectors. We offer advice and technical assistance with expanding an art collection and or displaying a collection within the home or work environment.

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.

Brunswick Street Gallery is an open access space located in the heart of Fitzroy’s cultural precinct. It is committed to finding and exhibiting creative and high quality paintings, sculptures, photographs, prints, films, and installation artworks by established as well as up and coming artists. The gallery also supports the local artistic community by hosting life drawing sessions every tuesday and thursday, 6-8pm, and Saturday 10am-12pm.

BSG is currently accepting proposals for the 2010 Small Works prize – an open competition with $10,000 of prizes. All entries are accepted and exhibited between the 10 Dec 2010 and 16 Jan 2011. Deadline for entries is Sun 21 November. To enter see:

The gallery's exhibition program comprises both Australian and international contemporary practicing artists. The gallery’s represented artists work in a variety of media including painting, photography and printmaking. Criteria for representation are based on a clear and focused direction, technical proficiency and resolved thematic parameters inherent to the art practice.

Regular solo exhibitions are held throughout the calendar year, and a Group Show of selected represented artists is scheduled at the end of each year. The aim of the exhibition program is to provide the Australian audience with a variety of exemplary artist practices, working within the genres of landscape, abstraction, and figuration, and to provide a more global representation of contemporary art. The majority of represented artists have been exhibiting for in excess of a decade, and are well represented in significant public and corporate collections throughout Australian, and internationally.

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.

Dante’s is one of those places that will suit any occasion and purpose. Are you out on the town with friends, looking for a quick drink or meeting someone for dinner? You could be looking for a setting to suit a conference, business meeting or an exhibition, or even a place to host a cocktail party; Dante’s Fitzroy will be an unforgettable experience for you and whoever you’re with. It has a great cosmopolitan and bohemian vibe that provides the perfect social setting.

Dante’s Fitzroy sits on the corner of Napier Street and Gertrude Street, and overlooks the latter; a great location that’s easy to get to for everyone. It’s a great meeting point for friends to meet up to start their night, whether it be for a dinner with friends or drinks at the bar. There’s also an upstairs gallery featuring some local art in what is called the “performance space”, so there really is something for everyone, including some local culture! The place has been described as though you are walking into an antique shop rather than a place to eat and drink, with so many toys, vintage posters, mannequins and a wide variety of collectibles. It’s a relaxed and comfortable environment to be in that has a very welcoming feel, whether you are on your own of with a group of friends.

Dante’s offer a good steak as well as a variety of foods ranging from pizzas to tapas and all day breakfasts, and you can always have a nice glass of wine while you browse the gallery upstairs.

Director Beverly Knight is known for her extensive fieldwork, actively supporting the development and empowerment of artists, their careers, families and community based advocacy bodies.

Alcaston Gallery at 11 Brunswick Street has 6 exhibition spaces and artist's studio area. The exhibition spaces, with a room dedicated to works on paper and a permanent stock room ensures the continuation and development of our exciting exhibition schedule and provides the opportunity for ongoing support and financial independence for more than 200 artists.

Beverly Knight and her qualified curatorial staff are committed to exhibiting high quality and cutting edge contemporary art sourced from legitimate community based organisations and independent artists across Australia. The gallery encourages audiences to view Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art within the context of contemporary Australian Art and the global contemporary art market, without compromising the complex cultural constraints often attached to exhibiting and documenting work by senior tribal elders.

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.
 

A passionate advocate of artists, Stuart Purves’ role as director is to ensure Australian Galleries remains vital and viable so that the artists they represent can air their views through the exhibiting of their work and survive and
prosper.

Stuart has expanded the business to include six galleries, four in Victoria and two in New South Wales. In recognition of the need to honour the status of prints, drawings, watercolours and photography, one gallery in each state specialises in works on paper.

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.