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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. 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





Wineries & Vineyards

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.


Longview Creek Vineyard

150 Palmer Road
Sunbury VIC 3429
Phone: (03) 9740 2448
Email: info@longviewcreek.com.au
Web: www.longviewcreek.com.au

Longview Creek Vineyard is situated on the brink of the spectacular Longview Gorge in the Sunbury region. Cellar door open between 11 am and 5 pm Weekends and Public Holidays (except Xmas Day) or by prior arrangement.


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 Grove

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.



Other Local Attractions

Sunbury Riding Centre

345 Gap Road (Cnr Gap Road and Regent Street)
Sunbury VIC 3429
Phone: (03) 9744 1438 or 0428 551 412
Email: src@sunburyridingcentre.com.au
Web: www.sunburyridingcentre.com.au

Sunbury Riding Centre offers trail rides, private and group lessons, pony rides and picnic rides, and are open 7 days a week.


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.


The Meadows Greyhound Racing Complex

80 Northcorp Bvd
Broadmeadows VIC 3047
Phone: (03) 9355 5222
Email: meadows@grv.org.au
Web: www.mgra.com.au

The Meadows Races are on every Saturday night, and many Feature Events take place throughout the year. The Meadows also offers a unique conference and meeting venue.


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:
 
Emu Bottom Homestead

Racecourse Road
Sunbury VIC 3429
Phone: (03) 9744 1222
Email: janet@emubottom.com.au
Web: www.emubottom.com.au
Meeting Capacity (max): 150

Sherwood Receptions

1040 Somerton Road
Greenvale VIC
Phone: (03) 9333 4977
Email: catering@ccevents.com.au
Web: www.sherwoodreceptions.com.au
Meeting Capacity (max): 250

Aitken Hill

20 Dunhelen Lane
Yuroke VIC 3063
Phone: (03) 9217 4888
Email: info@aitkenhill.com
Web: www.aitkenhill.com
Meeting Capacity (max): 350

Rupertswood Mansion

3 Macedon Street
Sunbury VIC 3429
Phone: (03) 9740 5020
Email: sales@rupertswood.com
Web: www.rupertswood.com
Meeting Capacity (max): 160

Bella Vista

267 Mickleham Road
Tullamarine VIC 3043
Phone: (03) 9335 2285
Email: tullmelb@fc-hotels.com.au
Web: www.bellavistareceptions.com.au
Meeting Capacity (max): 200

La Mirage Convention Centre

210 Hume Highway
Somerton VIC 3062
Phone: (03) 9305 4855
Email: info@lamirage.com.au
Web: www.lamirage.com.au
Meeting Capacity (max): 750

Melrose Melbourne

Cnr Melrose & Carrick Drive
Tullamarine VIC 3043
Phone: (03) 9330 1422
Email: melrose@melrosemelbourne.com.au
Web: www.melrosemelbourne.com.au
Meeting Capacity (max): 1000




Accommodation

Ciloms Airport Lodge

398 Melrose Drive
Tullamarine VIC 3043
Phone: (03) 9335 2788
Email: airport@labyrinth.net.au
Web: www.cilomslodge.com.au

Hilton—Melbourne Airport

Arrival Drive
Melbourne Airport 3045
Phone: (03) 8336 2000
Email: Melbourne-airport@hilton.com
Web: www.hilton.com

Holiday Inn Melbourne Airport

1 Centre Road
Tullamarine VIC 3045
Phone: (03) 9933 5111
Email: reservations.melbourne@ichotelsgroup.com
Web: www.holidayinn.com.au

Quality Hotel Melbourne Airport

265 Mickleham Road
Tullamarine VIC 3045
Phone: (03) 9338 3222
Email: reservations@choicehotels.com.au
Web: www.choicehotels.com.au
 
Lawson Lodge
227 Lawson Road,
Macedon VIC 3440
Phone: (03) 5426 1551
E-mail: enquiries@lawsonlodge.com.au
Web: www.lawsonlodge.com.au


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