Art, Food And Wine At The Dandenong Ranges
Pleasure in the outdoor environment and from recreational activities are not the only things that the Dandenong Ranges can provide. It is not just simply enjoying the natural environment, a spa service, the cool weather or some quiet time inside your cottage. The Dandenongs offer a wonderful choice for the art, food and wine enthusiasts. These people can enjoy a Dandenong accommodation and go out to visit several art galleries, open studios, gourmet delis, luxurious restaurants and boutique vineyards.
From contemporary to traditional oil paintings, sculptures, mix-media visual arts, art galleries showcase different types of art pieces. The famous Burrinja Arts gallery is located in the lush Dandenongs. One can find indigenous collection of art is not just a small but a huge gallery venue. Performance and theatrical arts can also be presented in this cultural center. This gallery is known to be a 2010 museum award winner and operated to impress visitors. Contemporary works of local artists and traditional art pieces can be viewed by tourists and art lovers. A Burrinja bar and cafe is also open for people who seek entertainment, wonderful food, drinks and performances by local and international folk and blues musicians. People can also visit some of the galleries in the area like the Artgallop, Melbourne’s Valley of the Arts, Montsalvat, Silvermist, TarraWarra Museum of Art, William Ricketts Sanctuary.
Several choices are open for food and wine enthusiasts. The best of Australian cuisine and also some European delicacies are offered by gourmet restaurants and cafes. From seafood and meat cuisine to vegetarian dishes, delightful fresh salad and fruit platters, people have a variety of restaurants to choose from. People can also enjoy a picnic at a park, garden or just outside their cozy cottage or Dandenong accommodation with their choice of dishes and wine. The beautiful view and the wonderful dishes and deserts can be a nice experience. The boutique vineyards and cellar doors of beautifully built wineries and breweries can also be visited. They can have a taste of the best wines of the Dandenongs while also enjoying a delicious gourmet meal at nearby restaurants.
All these things put together and the sophisticated folks can enjoy the abundance of great food, wine and the arts all in one wonderful Dandenong Ranges vacation.
By: Nia Lawrence
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Filed under Travel And Leisure by on Nov 12th, 2010. 