5 August 2013

Shopping, wine and a spectacular show in Melbourne

I'm always up for a weekend to Melbourne so when my mum suggested we go over to see the musical King Kong playing at Regent Theatre it was an easy answer. We booked a four night trip and the musical was well worth it! The effects of the 20ft gorilla were spectacular.

The stunning Regent Theatre

And what would a trip to Melbourne be without food, footy and fashion! We made sure we made it to some of Melbourne's iconic eateries including Movido, Il Baccaro, Hopetoun Tea Rooms and Brunetti. We watched a Friday night AFL blockbuster at Ethiad Stadium and we shopped our way through the city and Chadstone shopping centre.

Our choice at Hopetoun Tea Rooms
Friday night footy at Ethiad Stadium
Shopping day at Chadstone

We spent our last day on a wine tour to the Yarra Valley with Yarra Valley Wine Tasting Tours. It was the first time I had been to the Yarra Valley and I strongly recommend the tour if you're going to do it. There was plenty of wine, food, great scenery and it was just an all round great day! We visited four wineries including Yering Station, St Huberts, Domain Chandon and Rochford Wines where we enjoyed lunch. We also visited White Rabbit Brewery, Yarra Valley Dairy and Yarrah Valley Chocolaterie.

First stop - Yering Station
The beautiful scenery at Domain Chandon

It was a pleasure Melbourne... as always see you again soon!