Out of the ordinary Accommodation

Hanging Rock Winery Retreat

You haven’t experienced Victoria until you’ve stayed at a winery with rollicking vineyards and the musty scent of fermenting grapes. Located just north of the famous Hanging Rock landmark, which featured in Peter Weir’s psychological thriller, Picnic at Hanging Rock, The Hanging Rock Winery Retreat is an indulgent way to savour the local Macedon wine. Sip on a grassy sauvignon blanc or a dark berry shiraz next to the crackle of an open fire. There’s even a sitting room and private balcony in each suite, for reading or quiet contemplation about what really did happen to those schoolgirls who went missing at the Rock.

Contact details

• Address: 88 Jim Road Newham, Victoria 3442 Australia
• Phone: + 61 3 5427 0542
• Website: http://www.hangingrock.com.au/wineretreat.asp
• Email: hrw@hangingrock.com.au

Getting there

• http://www.hangingrock.com.au/howtogethere.asp

Y-Worry Farmstay, Snake Valley

Just out of the historic gold town of Ballarat, you’ll find a property that sells the spirit of the great Australian saying, “No worries.” Y-Worry is a working sheep property that lets guests experience all the joys of farm life like milking the cows, feeding the sheep, bike riding and singing around the campfire. Sleeping up to eight in a self-contained farm cottage, this is an ideal adventure for travelling families who’d like to experience the great rural life that Australia was built on. While you’re there, make time to enjoy Victoria’s second largest regional city – Ballarat – a town rich in gold mining history and the stately architecture of the 19th century.

Contact details

• Address: 350 Mortchup Road via Ballart, Victoria 3442 Australia
• Phone: 53 49 5558
• Website: http://farmstay.homestead.com/yworry.html
• Email: hrw@hangingrock.com.au