If you would like to plan a day trip to Living Legends, don't miss out on some superb local attractions in the surrounding area such as Rupertswood Mansion;
the birthplace of cricket’s most famous trophy, the Ashes. The
Sunbury / Bulla area is located in the heart of a well established
wine growing area that hosts an ever-increasing tourist industry.
For information about local wineries and vineyards, conference
venues, accommodation and other attractions, please use the links
below. More details can also be obtained from Hume City web site at
www.hume.vic.gov.au
or from the Sunbury Visitor Information Centre, 43 Macedon Street,
Sunbury, telephone (03) 9744 2291 or e-mail
tourism@hume.vic.gov.au
Wildwood Vineyards
St John's Lane
Bulla VIC 3428
Phone: (03) 9307 1118
Email: wine@wildwoodvineyards.com.au
Web: www.wildwoodwineyards.com.au
Wildwood Vineyards is located just 4 km north of the Melbourne Airport, off the Tullamarine Freeway. It stands at an elevation of 132m, allowing for panoramic views of Port Phillip Bay and the Melbourne skyline. Wines are available from the cellar door daily, between 10am and 6pm.
Rose Creek Estate
2 Craig Street
East Keilor
Phone: (03) 9337 5471
Email: angelo@rose-creek-estate.com
Web: www.rosecreekestate.com.au
Rose Creek Estate has been described as "Tuscany in East Keilor", with the house and vines with around 300 olive trees, fresh fruit and vegetables all just a step from the back door. There is no cellar door available at the present time.
Goonawarra Winery
790 Sunbury Road
Sunbury VIC 3429
Phone: (03) 9740 7766
Email: elizabeth@goonawarra.com.au
Web: www.goonawarra.com.au
Goonawarra Winery is located 10 minutes from Melbourne Airport. The Cellar and Great Hall located in an original bluestone winery have been carefully restored to provide a memorable food and wine experience in a delightful garden vineyard. It is also a unique setting for a range of functions and events.
Craiglee Vineyard
Sunbury Road
Sunbury VIC 3429
Phone: (03) 9744 4489
Web: www.craiglee.com.au
Craiglee has an enviable reputation as a producer of fine table wines made to reflect local conditions and show vintage variation. Cellar door hours are on Sundays between 11am and 5pm.
Andraos Bros at Olde Winilba
150 Vineyard Road
Sunbury VIC 3429
Phone: (03) 9740 9703
Email: andraos@melb.alexia.net.au
Web: www.andraosbros.com.au
Olde Winilba was the first vineyard established in the Sunbury region in the early 1860's. The Cellar Door is open Weekends and Public Holidays 11am - 5pm. Estelle's Restaurant above the cellar, has spectacular views across the valley and is open from Friday to Sunday for lunch and dinner.
Olive Hill Estate
Shepherds Lane
Sunbury VIC 3429
Phone: (03) 9744 6633
Email: info@olivehillestate.com.au
Web: www.olivehillestate.com.au
Olive Hill Estate provides a unique opportunity for visitors to tour the 3000 tree Olive groves, view the processing of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and taste the large variety of olive products grown and produced on site, in the Olive Branch Café/Restaurant. Alongside the restaurant is a 170 seat entertainment auditorium that is frequently used for concerts, weddings, special presentations, corporate training and festival days. The Entertainment auditorium is available for hire for corporate training, seminars, special functions, weddings, business meetings, community events, school concerts and other special events.
Rupertswood Mansion
3 Macedon Street
Sunbury VIC 3429
Phone: (03) 9740 5020
Email: info@rupertswood.com
Web: www.rupertswood.com
The historic 50 room Rupertswood Mansion is the former home of Sir William Clarke and the Birthplace of the Ashes. The original décor featuring stained glass windows, marbling of the walls, and extensive gold leaf throughout the ground floor of the Mansion has been faithfully restored. Today, the Mansion features exclusive accommodation and hosts a variety of private and corporate functions. Guided tours are also available for groups & clubs.
Sunbury Bowls Club
49 Riddell Road
Sunbury VIC 3429
Phone: (03) 9744 1211
Email: meadows@grv.org.au
Web: www.sunbowl.com.au
Sunbury Bowls Club features an a la carte restaurant, regular live shows, a 200 seat function room, Club Keno Lounge, three quality greens, and more.
Goonawarra Golf Club
2 Francis Boulevard
Sunbury VIC 3429
Phone: (03) 9744 4344
Web: www.goonawarragolfclub.com.au
The Goonawarra Golf Club, located in Sunbury, provides a unique test of golf. The course has magnificent fairways, large greens and some of the most scenic holes found anywhere in Melbourne. The Golf Club also features a function room which can seat 110 people.
Sunbury Football Social Club
Clarke Oval, Riddell Rdd
Sunbury VIC 3429
Phone: (03) 9744 5468
Email: contact@sfsc.com.au
Web: www.sfsc.com.au
The Sunbury Football Social Club is a leisure and entertainment venue incorporating Club Bistro, TAB, Bars and Function/Conference rooms, which cater for all types of functions from private to corporate.
Lawson Lodge
227 Lawson Road,
Macedon VIC 3440
Phone: (03) 5426 1551
E-mail:
enquiries@lawsonlodge.com.au
Web:
www.lawsonlodge.com.au
Lawson Lodge is a
boutique resort offering beautiful accommodation on 53 acres of stunning scenery
with facilities including 9 hole golf course, movie cinema, spa, massage,
conference centre, sports bar and mini bus offering several tours of the region.
Only 20 minutes from Melbourne Airport, or 35 minutes from CBD.
Conference, Meeting and Reception Venues
Woodlands Historic Homestead is a unique venue that may be used to suit a large
scope of events and functions including weddings, social and corporate functions
and meetings. With large rooms, extensive gardens, rustic outbuildings
and surrounding natural bushland and wildlife,
the Homestead offers an atmosphere of character and charm to
complement your event. CLICK HERE for more
details.
Other local venues include the following:
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