DAY 3 Victoria, Australia: My accommodation – Waves Apartments @The Esplanade, Philip Island #BeckyinOzzie

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:February 21, 2011
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If you think my accommodation yesterday at the Sebel Lodge rocks (post HERE), then you’re gonna love this one even more!

Waves Apartments are self-contained style accommodation offering the luxury of a personal 2-person spa in the bathroom, private balconies or patio with foreshore and bay views and luxury guest amenities.

As usual, a quick video before I hit the sack.

And some pictures for those of you who may be too lazy to watch the video!

Waves Apartments are beach front facing, though depending on your luck, some apartments may not face the beach directly.

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DAY 2 Victoria, Australia: My accommodation – Sebel Lodge Yarra Valley, The Heritage Golf & Country Club #beckyinOzzie

Post author:Rebecca Saw
Post published:February 19, 2011
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For today (Day 2), I’m already out of Melbourne CBD & I’m now in the Yarra Valley area. (Details of my Day 2 itinerary HERE)

Just for a quick update, here’s an uploaded video of my accommodation for the night. Sebel Lodge Yarra Valley is an absolutely gorgeous place! I wish I could write about it in detail but further info would be added into this post only when I’m back in KL as my schedule is really tight for this trip. As it is, I’m barely getting enough sleep. 🙁

The cost for my room is AUD195/night. (1AUD = RM3.09 now). I think it’s quite alright for a resort yea? Amenities in the room is pretty good, starting with the usual; a full toiletries set, hairdryer, fridge, TV,etc.
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10 days in Melbourne #BeckyinOzzie

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Post published:February 17, 2011
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Thank you to Tourism Australia & tourism Victoria for the superb itinerary as below; all 10 days of it! Anyone has any other places to recommend or any particular activity/things…

10 days in Melbourne: Itinerary – Day 9, 26th Feb 2011 #BeckyinOzzie

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SATURDAY 26 FEBRUARY Breakfast Causeway 353 0815 Transfer to airport with Gold Class Limousines Gold Class Limousines 34 Rooding Street Brighton Tel: 0419 363729 1110 Depart onboard flight SQ238.

10 days in Melbourne: Itinerary – Day 8, 25th Feb 2011 #BeckyinOzzie

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Post published:February 17, 2011
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FRIDAY 25 FEBRUARY Breakfast Causeway 353 0845 Depart to Pelligrini’s Pellegrini’s Espresso Bar needs only a couple of photos to demonstrate that everyone has coffee here, from Christy Turlington to…

10 days in Melbourne: Itinerary – Day 7, 24th Feb 2011 #BeckyinOzzie

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Post published:February 17, 2011
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THURSDAY 24 FEBRUARY

Breakfast
Brooklands of Mornington
Depart to Melbourne.

1015
Frankston Waterfront for the sand sculpting exhibition.

Frankston Waterfront,
7 Pier Promenade (off Nepean Hwy)
Frankston

1200
Visit
St Kilda
St Kilda is one of Melbourne’s beach side suburbs and does a frenetic Friday night whirl with laidback Saturday morning style featuring extra panache. Wander the esplanade to take in the ocean breezes, rollerblade along the beachside or try Acland Street for a fulfilling breakfast or a morning tea of delectable cakes.

Acland Street a land of tastes, cakes and fashion, where it’s Sunday seven days a week! It is a bustling, vibrant street with an eclectic mix of restaurants, wine bars and continental cake shops. During the day the streets are lined with people drinking lattes, at night they’re buzzing with clubbers and night owls.

1300
Lunch
At Fringe Café

Fringe Cafe
73 Acland St
St Kilda VIC 3182
Tel: (03) 9593 8550
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10 days in Melbourne: Itinerary – Day 6, 23rd Feb 2011 #BeckyinOzzie

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WEDNESDAY 23 FEBRUARY

Breakfast
Brooklands of Mornington

1000
Horse riding; beach and bush ride.
Gunnamatta Equestrian Centre is a fully integrated Equestrian facility situated in the heart of the Mornington Peninsula offering everyone the opportunity to participate in the exhilarating experience of horse riding. With fully trained, friendly staff and quality well-behaved horses.

Gunnamatta Equestrian Centre
Crn Truemans & Sandy Rds
Rye VIC 3941
Tel: (03) 5988 6755
Fax: (03) 5988 6955
www.gunnamatta.com.au

1300
Lunch
The Baths
The Baths overlooks Sorrento bay, providing a peaceful outlook while serving simple, tasty meals.

The Baths Restaurant
3278 Point Nepean Rd
Sorrento VIC 3942
Tel: (03) 5984 1500
www.thebaths.com.au

1445
Visit
Ashcombe Maze
Ashcombe Maze and Water Gardens features over 25 acres of gardens, including woodland walks, rock gardens, exotic tree forest and water falls. The hedge maze is Australia’s oldest and most famous maze enjoyed by all that face the challenge ‘to lose yourself’.

Ashcombe Maze & Water Gardens
Shoreham Road
Shoreham VIC 3916
Tel: (03) 5989 8387
Fax: (03) 5989 8700
www.ashcombemaze.com.au
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10 days in Melbourne: Itinerary – Day 5, 22nd Feb 2011 #BeckyinOzzie

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Post published:February 17, 2011
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TUESDAY 22 FEBRUARY

Breakfast
Waves

0930
Visit
The Chocolate Factory
Phillip Island Chocolate Factory uses only the finest ingredients and Belgium chocolate in creating their chocolates. Display areas allow visitors to see chocolates being hand made the old fashion way using recipes handed over down the years.

Phillip Island Chocolate Factory
930 Phillip Island Rd
Newhaven VIC 3925
Tel: (03) 5956 6600
Fax: (03) 5956 6823
www.phillipislandchocolatefactory.com.au

1015
Depart for Mornington Peninsula
A popular vacation destination, the Mornington Peninsula curves lazily southwards from Melbourne down Port Phillip Bay to a patchwork of bushland, hills, vineyards and National Parks. The Mornington Peninsula is a scenic resort region, rich in wineries, golf courses, restaurants and art galleries.

1230
Lunch
Red Hill Estate
Red Hill Estate is a 50 acre cool climate property located on one of the most elevated areas of the Mornington Peninsula, and has fantastic Western Port Bay. Twenty-four acres are under vines, featuring mostly Pinot Noir (five clones) and Chardonnay.

Red Hill Estate
53 Red Hill-Shoreham Road
Red Hill South VIC 3937
Tel: (03) 5989 2838
Fax: (03) 5989 2855
www.redhillestate.com.au
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