Trade Manual 2020

V E N U E D E TA I L S Type Attraction / Garden Capacity 200 people Group facilities Groups welcome, bookings essential Opening hours Daily: 10am to 5pm F E A T U R E S • Display gardens offering seasonal changes • Morning teas or lunch (booked) • An event space for 150 people • Venue for weddings, parties & picnics • Look out for seasonal events Alowyn Gardens is a picturesque, 7 acre garden in a gorgeous setting in the Yarra Valley. This beautiful display garden showcases an array of perennial plants, succulents, trees, fruits and vegetables. Sculptures and water features interweave through the gardens. There are six clearly defined areas including a perennial border, birch forest, casuarina forest, parterre garden, French garden and edible garden. Through all this runs a wisteria and rose covered arbour, 100 metres long, with a sunken garden and a classical three- tiered fountain as a centrepiece. Relax in the Maple Courtyard with a great coffee then explore the large nursery full of interesting plants. ALOWYN GARDENS 1210 Melba Highway, Yarra Glen VIC 3775 T: +61 3 9730 2400 E: admin@alowyngardens.com.au W: alowyngardens.com.au TOU R D E TA I L S Type Sightseeing Tours Capacity 24 passengers Group facilities Small group guided tours Opening hours Tours: 7 days Office: 7 days, 6.30am-10pm F E A T U R E S • Small-group touring experience • Local guides with expert knowledge • Free Wi-Fi and audio translation app • Food, wine and wildlife experiences • Unique itineraries and authentic encounters Autopia Tours delivers Australia’s widest range of small-group, guided travel experiences. Their unique itineraries focus on doing things differently by avoiding the crowds and exploring the unexpected. With exemplary customer service, cultural insight and historic facts, Autopia Tours believe travel should be less about ticking boxes and more about authentic encounters; by getting off the bus, immersing yourself in nature and swapping stories with those around. Driven by insider knowledge, their inspiring range of tours throughout Australia features a mix of nature, wildlife, adventure, culture, and foodie delights. AUTOP I A TOURS 42 Macaulay Street, Williamstown North VIC 3016 T: +61 3 9393 1333 E: info@autopiatours.com.au W: autopiatours.com.au S P O T L I G H T on attractions and accommodation Now Go Beyond Melbourne really unfolds, with hundreds of attractions, activities, tours and accommodation options in the next pages. You’ll find everything you need to plan the perfect itinerary – adventure, wildlife and nature; art, culture, history and gardens; cellar doors, distilleries, cider houses and breweries; local producers, provedores, farmgates and restaurants; golf and spas. 2 3 ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES & TOURS ATTRACTIONS, ACTIVITIES & TOURS 39