Spice Island

If you are looking for an intimate dinner party for 12 or a function for 1000 in a unique location in Gippsland then Spice Island may have the solution for you.

Spice Island: www.spiceisland.com.au

Spice Island Pantry and Café
Paul Stafford runs Spice Island Pantry and Café. Not only do they offer a catering service, you can also enjoy breakfast and lunch at his Café in San Remo. Breakfast and lunch menus are available from the website.

Cooking Classes
Check out Paul’s cooking classes, where you can enjoy cooking with your friends and enjoy a meal with wine afterwards. For your better enjoyment of the classes, Paul can organize a shuttle bus service back to your accommodation anywhere on Phillip Island and San Remo.

How is that? Check out the website www.spiceisland.com.au

March of the Penguins

It is impossible to visit Phillip Island without visiting the Fairy Penguins. 

Forming the largest penguin colony of Victoria, these little creatures are a sight to behold as they trek up the beach to their nests everyday at sunset.

Fairy Penguins

A variety of tour options are available. These are 3 examples of what you could experience on Phillip Island.

Penguins Plus

Have a closer look at the penguins as they journey up the beach. It will be an experience you will not forget.

	According to the Phillip Island Nature Park website, ticket prices are between $20-$40 for single tickets or $100.00 for a family ticket for 2 adults and 2 children.

Penguins Plus Stand

Ultimate Tour

It can be just you and your friends observing the penguins. Limited to groups of 10, this tour takes you to a secluded beach to view little penguins waddling ashore to their sand dune burrows.

According to the Phillip Island Nature Park website, tickets are $74.50. No children under 16 years old are allowed on this tour. See website for details.

Ultimate Tour

Penguin Skybox

Enjoy spectacular penguin viewing with your very own ranger and snack on gourmet appertizers from the comfort of the only undercover viewing option at the Penguin Parade - the Skybox.

According to the Phillip Island Nature Park website, tickets are $60.00. No children under 16 years old are allowed on this tour. See website for details.

Visitors are advised to book tickets to avoid disappointment, especially during peak season.

Links

Phillip Island Nature Parks Australia

Find accommodation in Phillip Island

Slow Sundays: Woolshed Pub

Great article about Slow Sundays at the Woolshed Pub in the Docklands. 

The Woolshed Pub’s Slow Sundays offer is a shearer’s board and a drink for only $15. Read more: Slow Sundays: Woolshed Pub

Woolshed Pub, Docklands

The Anatolian Cultures and Arts Festival - Waterfront City, Docklands

26th and 27th of February 2011
Traditional Anatolian hospitality, music, food and culture!

This is a chance to immerse yourself immerse yourself into another culture through this great event. Anatolia is the homeland of not only the Turkish but also people from many different nations.

Traditional Folk Dance

The event will be on the 26th and 27th of February 2011 from 1.00 pm to 10.30 pm. IT IS A FREE EVENT!

The main attractions of the event are:

• Concerts performed by a Turkish celebrity rock group who will be coming to Australia just for the event.
• Replicas of a section from the historical Grand Bazaar of Istanbul.
• Full size artistic representation of the historical gates of Anatolia
• Folk dance performances from three different regions of Turkiye.
• A march of the historical military band of Turkiye.
• Turkish classic and folk music choir performance.
• Traditional Turkish wrestling.
• Live presentations of traditional Ottoman Arts.
• Exhibition of Turkish Arts.
• Mevlevi "Sema" (Whirling Dervishes) presentation and music.
• Musical drama performance.
• Screening of Anatolian Cultural Documentary via outdoor screens.
• Stalls of traditional Turkish Food.

and many more…

Young performers at a similar event

Visit those websites for more information
Waterfront City
Istanbul Culture and Arts Centre

Free desserts at selected Docklands restaurants

We're talking about the Dessert Double promotion which is on right now in the Docklands.

Order a main course and get a free dessert!! One voucher is all you need for all your guests to get a free dessert. Vouchers can be downloaded here.

We tried one of the desserts and it was sublime!! So don't wait too long, the promotion ends on February 28, 2011.

Bombe Alaska, -28° vanilla ice cream, warm chocolate centre, flamed meringue...mmmm!!!

Special menus available for Valentine's weekend at selected Docklands restaurants

It's the weekend!! But not just any weekend - it's almost Valentine's Day.

This is your chance to take your significant other for a special dinner at one of the great restaurants located in the Docklands, Melbourne. Special menus will be available at selected restaurants.

So why not take advantage of the special deals available this weekend?

Or you could...
...book yourself some lovely accommodation for Valentine's Day, like this beautiful self-catered apartment with water views. It's even located right across the road from a large selection of restaurants.

This is the actual view from Apartment 509, we kid you not!

This property is still available on Monday 14th February at a special Valentine's Day rate. Visit www.509.com.au for details.

The Superbikes World Championship comes to Phillip Island on February 25th to February 27th 2011

This February, exciting stuff is happening at Phillip Island. Riders from all over the world will compete in the Superbikes World Championship from the 25th to the 27th of February 2011, and the spectacle promises to be grand.

The Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit offers up-close viewing from all aspects of the Circuit. There will also be 6 Superscreens located around the track to make sure you don't miss any of the action.

In addition to the race, an assortment of activities will be available to make your experience unforgettable.We picked three that we thought our readers would enjoy.

Australian Motorcycle News Expo
Expo where you can see the latest in motorcycles and accessories.

Joy Flight
Enjoy the race from the skies with a Scenic Helicopter Flight. Even after the race, you can take a helicopter ride and enjoy the beautiful sights of Phillip Island.

Phillip Island Helicopters

Afterburner Ride Day
You will have a chance to ride the Phillip Island Circuit on the day after the race. All you have to do is contact the circuit and make sure you have a valid ticket to gain access to Afterburner Ride Day. More details here.

Still have nowhere to stay? 

Contact LooknBook Holiday Accommodation by going to www.looknbook.com.au and secure your accommodation for the Superbikes World Championship.

Head to the Docklands for the Melbourne International Boat and Lifestyle Festival

Waterfront City is the place to be on from Feb 4th to Feb 6th 2011. This is an occasion to discover

Maybe this year you could climb on board a yatch, go kayaking or simply enjoy the exhibition with your family and friends. You can also simply walk along the promenade, discover the boats on display and end the day with a relaxing time at one of the many restaurants in the Docklands.

For more information and for tickets go to www.biavic.com.au/miblf