Victoria – on the move
Never a city to sit still, Melbourne continues to grow as a tourist destination with a range of exciting new developments further expanding its reputation as a leading world city. Regional Victoria is also advancing with many new projects underway, which will further enhance its tourism appeal.
The Hotel Windsor
The Windsor - a five-star National Trust listed property and Australia's oldest and only remaining Grand Hotel – will undergo a major refurbishment from June.
Built in 1883 and pre dating other grand hotels - the Savoy, Waldorf Astoria and the Ritz Paris, the Hotel Windsor’s 180 rooms and suites, heritage Grand Ballroom and classic meeting rooms effortlessly blend Victorian architecture and elegance with modern 5 star hotel facilities.
For further information visit www.thewindsor.com.au
Peppers at The Sands Torquay
The Bellarine Peninsula boasts some of the most picturesque golf courses in Victoria, and when the $25 million Peppers at The Sands Torquay opens in September 2007, the region’s reputation will skyrocket. This spectacular 112-room beachside resort is the final component of The Sands Torquay golf and residential development.
The Sands Torquay already features an 18-hole links style championship course designed by Stuart Appleby. At 6,575 metres, it takes full advantage of the undulating landscape and natural vistas of this stunning coast.
The resort will offer studios, premier and deluxe suites, a health club, 25 metre indoor lap pool, restaurant, bar and events facilities.
For further information, visit www.thesandstorquay.com
The Golf Club Bass Coast
The Golf Club Bass Coast at San Remo (near Phillip Island) will have an 18-hole championship standard course designed by Graham Marsh, as well as resort facilities with breath-taking views over Bass Strait and Western Port Bay.
The proposed resort includes self-contained one- and two-bedroom apartments, with deluxe apartments providing views over the course and the ocean from private balconies. The resort will also have a fitness centre, spa treatments and swimming pool.
Construction works are progressing and due to be complete in 2008.
For further information, visit www.basscoastresort.com
Silverwater Resort
Silverwater is a 4.5 star resort including 204 apartments and studios located at San Remo at the entrance to Phillip Island.
The resort will include cafe/restaurant for 120 people, 240-seat conference facilities, tennis courts, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, several children’s play areas and gym with spa/steam facilities.
Completion is expected by September 2007.
For further information, visit www.silverwaterresort.com
Glenrowan Township Master Plan Implementation
Bushranger Ned Kelly and the infamous Kelly Gang siege in Glenrowan in 1880 have become part of Australian folklore. The revitalisation of Glenrowan and the site of the siege is gaining momentum following the provision of a $1.8 million grant from the Victorian Government to undertake stage one works on site.
The first stage of the master plan includes the refurbishment of the heritage site, streetscape work within Glenrowan and high quality interpretive signage, which should be completed in 2007.
The next stage of the development will complete the vision for Glenrowan with the establishment of a nationally significant Ned Kelly Interpretive Centre overlooking the heritage siege precinct and ensuring Glenrowan is acknowledged as the ‘keeping place of the Kelly legend’.
For further information, visit www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au
Dockside Mildura
A $70 million marina resort is being developed at Mildura, the largest investment in tourism on the Murray River. To be called Dockside Marina, it will include a 150-room hotel and conference centre, 60-berth marina for private and commercial vessels, and will provide Mildura with 270metres of premium waterfront for entertainment and dining.
The marina, which is located to the east of the Chaffey Bridge, will also have retail shops and residential lots. The marina proposal forms part of the overall strategic vision for the Mildura riverfront, linking a tourism precinct with the local business district.
Completion of site works is expected over the next eight to 12 months, with construction of major building works to commence soon.
For further information visit www.milduramarina.com
RACV Inverloch Resort
The RACV is currently constructing a coastal resort facility located on Victoria’s south Gippsland coast approximately five kilometres from the Inverloch township, opposite the beach.
The facility will offer the choice of 26 ocean view rooms, 10 self-contained villas and caravan park with outstanding facilities. The resort has great views of Anderson’s Inlet and the Bass Coast. It will also include a restaurant and gym.
The resort is planned to open mid-to-late 2007.
For further information visit www.racv.com.au
The Resort, Torquay
A luxury hotel development is currently under construction at Torquay, which is a gateway to Victoria’s Great Ocean Road. The hotel includes 84 dual key apartments with ocean, pool or nature views.
Facilities include a day spa, restaurant and Café, gymnasium, swimming pool and retail facilities.
The Resort is due to open in November 2007.
For further information, visit www.theresorttorquay.com.au