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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.

Dreamscape Tours are a premium Melbourne based Entertainment Company providing nightclub party bus tours, party buses, winery tours in a five star coach to the Yarra Valley, Mornington, Macedon or Geelong regions, grape grazing tours, boat cruise or Yarra River party boats from Docklands or our very unique twilight train functions and parties departing from Southern Cross Station.

We can cater for birthdays, hens nights, corporate groups, christmas parties, social clubs or any excuse for a party. We only offer quality and unique events so give us a call today!
 

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.

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.

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.

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.

Since its formation in the 1920s, Hoyts has been associated with countless successful innovations in the film exhibition industry and today Hoyts operates over 350 screens in the oceanic region, consolidating its place among the top three major exhibitors.

With showcase cinemas at Fox Studios and Chatswood in Sydney, Chadstone and Melbourne Central in Victoria and Carousel in Perth, Hoyts continues to set high standards in cinematic excellence and offers its patrons a wide variety of customised viewing experiences including Cinema Paris, La Premiere and Directors Suite screenings.

Plenty Ranges Arts Centre is the premier theatre centre in Melbourne's northern suburbs.

Since opening in March 1996, Plenty Ranges Arts Centre has been the ideal venue for performing arts, social functions, wedding receptions and corporate events, as well as providing live theatre entertainment for the local community.

The fully equipped theatres host the PRAC Theatre Season, the annual Musical Morning program and a range of community performances.

Eltham Village Shopping Centre has been servicing its local region and community since the 1970’s. We offer our customers 22 speciality stores and services in a dynamic, safe, air-conditioned, heated and convenient shopping environment.

The centre is serviced 7 days a week by local bus, taxi and train connections. Coles is open 7 days a week, 7am to midnight.

The Eltham Village Shopping Centre retailers are continually thinking of ways to improve your centre to be just the way you like it.

Eltham Village, the one stop undercover shopping centre, is the place to be.

Greensborough Plaza is a major shopping centre to the north-east of the Melbourne CBD and has been servicing the local region since 1978.

We offer a large variety of stores and services, a cinema complex and over 190 specialty stores together with Coles, Aldi, Hoyts, Kmart, Target, Harvey Norman, Rebel Sport & JB Hifi.

For the freshest of food around, head straight to Greensborough Plaza, where we like to think of fresh food as a bit of a specialty. With Coles Supermarket, Aldi, fresh fruit & vegetable shop, gourmet delicatessen, butcher, poultry, health food, a fish market and two bakeries, you’re sure to find more of the fresh food you want.

Yarrambat Picnic provides the perfect spot for a family day out. Facilities include electric barbecues, picnic tables and a picnic shelter. Toilet facilities are also provided and have access for people with limited mobility. The area of park around the picnic area provides wide open spaces for playing cricket, kicking a football, flying a kite or walking the dog. Spectacular views of Kinglake National Park and Mt Disappointment are also on offer. 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.

Nioka Bush Camp is a quiet retreat away from the stresses of city life. Stay overnight in the great outdoors, camping or in bunkhouse accommodation. Explore the sights and sounds of of the bush on a pleasant bushwalk. The wildlife is varied and you might catch a glimpse of an Eastern Grey Kangaroo or a Sugar Glider. Facilities provided include toilets, hot showers, non-powered campsites, bunkhouse accommodation, water, campfire ring (byo firewood), barbecues, hall with wood heater and kitchen. Access the camp off Gordons Road via Plenty Road in South Morang. Camping at Nioka Bush camp is by prior booking only. You can book online or call. 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 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. Things to do - The clear light and peace and silence of the bush have always been a source of inspiration to artists, writers and people who wish to contemplate nature. - Picnicking, bushwalking, swimming, bird-watching, fishing, exploring forgotten goldfields, nature walks and photography are popular. - So is canoeing on the Yarra River, but sufficient time must be allowed for this activity - the journey by canoe from the canoe access ramp at Wittons Reserve (Mount Lofty) to Jumping Creek Reserve is about six hours. - Horse riding is permitted along designated trails, and gold panning is allowed in Andersons Creek. - Abseiling and rock climbing are permitted at Whipstick Gully Quarry by arrangement with the senior ranger. 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.

In an isolated corner of the Yarra Valley among the high hills and lovely country of Kangaroo Ground, Redbox is a friendly, family-owned cellar door worth a detour. Cabernet Sauvignon is a speciality here, and the range of wines is certain to expand your experience of this great grape variety. Of course there are traditional Cabernet reds, but there's also a white version, a tawny, an 'ice Cabernet', and even a Cabernet jelly that's perfect with one of Redbox's cheese platters.' Ralph Kyte-Powell The eight acre vineyard in Kangaroo Ground at the Western end of the Yarra Valley in the Shire of Nillumbik was planted to Riesling, Chardonnay and Cabernet in 1986. The property was named "Wildfell" by a pioneering Scotsman, Walter Wippel, who settled this property in the Kangaroo Ground area in the early 1850's; establishing orchards, market gardens and grazing land. No doubt, wine production was high on the list of priorities, and the rich decomposed volcanic soils assisted in this pursuit. Over 150 years on, the Kangaroo Ground area has seen the establishment of a number of new vineyards due to the high quality of the fruit and ideal growing conditions. It's proximity to Melbourne and the rolling hills broken by dense stands of Red Box and other eucalypts makes it a haven for weekend visitors and wine tasters from all over. Enjoy your visit on any Saturday or Sunday at the Redbox Cellar Door in Ness Lane, Kangaroo Ground - in the high country at the west end of the Yarra Valley, where excellence attracts the wine buff, and the Nillumbik landscape enchants all those who venture to explore.

Westerfolds Park, situated beside the Yarra River in Templestowe, offers over 120 hectares of recreational and environmental parkland. Things to see and do - Come and see the wattles in bloom in the spring - From the observation deck, watch the Yarra River bubble over rapids - Bring your own canoes and go for a race down the river - Ride your bike on the park's shared pathways or follow the Main Yarra Trail all the way to the city - Find out your level of fitness on the Fun and Fitness Trail - Obtain a permit and ride your horse along the Bridle Trail - Follow the Homeshow Trail signs and find out how the creatures of Westerfolds live - Go on a ranger led night walk and see some of the nocturnal creatures of Westerfolds 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 & 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. The closest Yarra Valley winery to Melbourne. 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. Exceptional apple and pear ciders are also made on the property, including the unique Champagne Cider, a favourite in the cellar door and the restaurant, and apple brandy, distilled in the tiny pot still. Tastings and sales are conducted by the winemakers in the winery daily, providing a very authentic experience. An ideal first or last stop when travelling to the Yarra Valley from Melbourne. The restaurant features a vine-covered terrace that overlooks the vineyard and gardens as well as polished timber floorboards and a roaring open fire in winter. A la carte, function and degustation menus offer seasonal and local produce, including some from the Kellybrook kitchen garden. Whether for a special dinner, a family celebration, or a gathering of friends, enjoy the relaxed and intimate atmosphere and friendly, attentive service. Enjoy a beautiful meal or linger over a platter and a glass of wine. Private functions including weddings, cocktail parties and corporate events are available. Romantic garden wedding ceremonies are held under the magnificent 120 year-old oak tree. Special events are held throughout the year. Keep an eye out for the Bastille Day Lunch, Kellybrook Cider Festival or the popular cidermaker's and winemaker's dinners.

Longridge Park, in the middle of the conservation area of the Yarra Valley Parklands, offers a quiet space beside the Yarra River. The river flats are perfect for a weekend camping retreat with friends and family in a beautiful woodland setting. Enjoy a weekend camping with family or friends by the Yarra River, go canoeing or try your luck and throw a fishing line in the Yarra River. Longridge camp ground has a barbecue (wood provided), an information shelter, tables, toilets, hot showers and a canoe ramp into the river. 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.

Petty's is one of Melbourne's oldest commercial orchards, and it holds the largest collection of apple varieties on mainland Australia, with more than two hundred varieties of old and rare apples. Open every Friday for organic produce markets and also by appointment. For school or group tours phone 9726 9784 There is a single toilet block which has facilities for the disabled. The car park and Demonstration Orchard are relatively flat providing disabled access, although tracks through the latter are fine gravel and mown grass which can be slippery when wet. The wetland and bird hide are less accessible and people with physical mobility problems will have to be fit to negotiate some areas. While managed by Parks Victoria, 25 hectares of Pettys is privately leased to a commercial operator. Please respect the rights of the orchardists by not entering this area or picking any apples. The Heritage Fruits Society maintains and promotes the heritage collection at Petty's Orchard. 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.

Samson Hill Winery and Restaurant at Kangaroo Ground, 28 kilometres north east of Melbourne CBD, was established in 1998 on a spectacular location overlooking the City of Melbourne, the surrounding mountains to Kinglake, the Dandenong's and much more. The views are second to none and the clean air is plentiful. The concept of the founding family was to strive for quality only and develop full bodied rich reds and crisp fruity whites. Wines that can be enjoyed immediately but may also be kept in cellar for many years and would mature beautifully. The varieties grown on the property are, Shiraz, Pinot Noir and Verdelho. From these the founders have produced a full bodied Shiraz, a bold Pinot Noir, a delicate Rose and two varieties from the Verdelho - a sweet and a dry, both with the same bold fruity, floral nose and crisp melon characters (very popular). The Cellar door is open for tastings daily and meals are also available. The staff are friendly and only too willing to chat about the wine or recommend other places of interest for tourists. Enjoy a lovingly prepared feast from the A-la-carte menu for lunch or dinner while sitting in a quaint restaurant overlooking the Melbourne skyline.

Plenty Gorge Park offers a wide range of natural and cultural experiences only 20km from Melbourne CBD. With views of the Plenty River and a backdrop of the wooded Plenty Gorge, this is a perfect spot for a quiet picnic or barbecue. Visitors to Yarrambat can enjoy views of the Kinglake Ranges and the Plenty River valley. Nioka Bush Camp is a great place for group camping, with bunkhouse accommodation available. 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.

Nestled in a beautiful bush setting, Watsons Creek Antiques and Cafe is the gateway to the Yarra Valley, a convenient 40 minute drive from Melbourne's city centre. With a vision to create a business conducive to a country lifestyle, John and Joanne Van Eeden purchased this former roadhouse in 1986 and have established a unique family business comprising antique store, licensed cafe, provedore and homewares store. You will be welcomed to experience the licensed Cafe, scrumptious homemade food, Yarra Valley wine and produce, a wide range of antique furniture, china, home wares, gifts and the roaring open fires in winter. The astute antique buyer is offered an opportunity to view and purchase a wide range of Victorian and Edwardian furniture, china, crystal, home wares. With a range of decorative arts, decorating idea's and unique gifts. The fully licensed cafe offers fine coffee, homemade cakes, breakfast, lunch and morning or afternoon tea to visitors in a beautiful setting that contrasts with the atmosphere and surroundings of many city cafes. The cafe offers a range of Yarra Valley wines and product in its produce store. Your hosts Joanne and John Van Eeden welcome you to share the exceptional ambience that is Watsons Creek.

Nestled beside the Yarra River in Eltham, the scenic surrounds of Sweeneys Flat offers a perfect spot for a family picnic, a special place to escape whilst taking in the views of the lush surrounding bushland. Your own gas barbecues are welcome at Sweeneys Flats since there are no barbecues provided. Toilet facilities are not available. Organised groups of more than 20 people require a permit from the Park Office. Permits for the busiest period (November to February) will be issued from the 1 May. 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.

WaterMarc is the largest indoor aquatic and leisure facility in the northern region of Victoria with two giant water slides! Other features include a huge water play space including a 'zero depth' play area and an aquatic adventure playground with activity features. WaterMarc has a 50 metre pool which can be converted into two 25 metre pools, a learn to swim pool, a leisure and toddler pool, as well as a warm water program pool, spa, steam room and sauna. WaterMarc also offers a health club (gym), three group exercise studios, personal training, swimming lessons, childcare and a café.

Take a look back in time at the historic Hawkstowe Picnic Area. You'll be impressed by the brick and bluestone Le Page homestead, barn and stables. Take a walk around the picturesque lakes. Sit on the jetty and discover the abundant wildlife. Maybe the friendly kangaroos will come and visit you. The picnic area has toilets, electric barbecues and picnic shelters. Things to see and do - Take a look back in time at the historic Hawkstowe farm complex, which sits elegantly on the hill with views of the entire Park. This area consists of the brick and bluestone Le Page homestead, barn and stables - Extensive restoration works have been undertaken on the homestead building in recent times, returning it to its 1860's period. Surrounding the homestead is a cottage garden with mature exotic trees. The garden is maintained by volunteer members from the Mill Park Garden Club - The Le Page Homestead is the home base for Plenty Valley Arts Inc, who offer arts based activities and events to the broader community. The homestead gallery is open to the public for inspection and sales by appointment - On the first and third Sunday of each month a local woodcarver shows his artwork and sells his products - The playground is the perfect place for the children to play safely - Take a walk around the picturesque lakes. Sit on the jetty and discover the abundant wildlife 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.