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Attractions & Things to Do

Discover amazing places to visit, from scenic lookouts and wildlife encounters to museums and galleries.

Wineries, Vineyards and Breweries

Steels Creek Estate

'The drive to the cellar door of Steels Creek takes you through some gorgeous Australian country and is worth the effort. Once there, immaculately tended vines and a cellar door to match will greet you, with owner Simon Peirce on hand to show you the only commercially released Colombard to be found in the Yarra Valley. The reds are dense and serious with plenty of savoury, earthy characters, and the structure to suggest the ability to age.' BEN EDWARDS

Steels Creek

Wineries, Vineyards and Breweries

Sutherland Estate

'Sutherland Estate has one of the most spectacular vineyard sites in Australia. On high ground at the southern edge of the Great Divide, the cathedral ceiling cellar door and large outside deck command impressive views down the Yarra Valley and far into the distance. Birdsongs fill the air, and the highway seems far away. Cheese platters are available to accompany the estate wines that are headed by a very good Chardonnay. The Spanish origin Tempranillo planted, a rarity in the district, shows great promise.' RALPH KYTE-POWELL

Dixons Creek

Dining and Eating Out

The Home Hotel

The Home Hotel is an award winning Country Hotel nestled in the foothills of the Yarra Ranges opposite the Yarra River in Launching Place, approximately one hour from Melbourne's CBD. A distinctly country food philosophy mixed with local and international wines the hotel operates for lunch and dinner 365 days a year. With Circa 1880 charm the Hotel offers an intimate dining experience in the fireside room, indoor or outdoor dining for large groups, children's indoor and outdoor play area's. Drive in Liquor Department and full TAB facilities. Saturday and Sunday all day Lunch.

Launching Place

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia

The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia at Federation Square is the home of Australian art with superb collections of Australian Indigenous and non-Indigenous art from the Colonial period to the present day. With more Australian art on permanent display than any other gallery in the world, as well as special exhibitions and programs, cafes, a restaurant and new perspectives of the city through its glass matrix, NGV Australia is more than a great place to view art. It's a completely fresh approach that encourages people from all walks of life to enjoy the world of art within the new cultural heart of Melbourne.

Melbourne CBD

Galleries, Museums and Collections

The Ian Potter Museum of Art

The University of Melbourne's Ian Potter Museum of Art promotes itself as offering visitors - art, events and ideas. It stages engaging exhibitions, exciting programs to complement its exhibitions and special events. The Potter manages the University of Melbourne's Art Collection, the largest university collection in the country that includes historic and contemporary paintings, works on paper, decorative arts and sculpture. A large number of artworks are displayed in university buildings and in the campus grounds. The University is the recepient of generous bequests and donations and as a result has a strong representation of Australian art.

Melbourne CBD