A Short-Break to Foodie Heaven on Norfolk Island

There’s more to Norfolk Island than you may think and Spring is the perfect time to take a short-break to a little slice of paradise!

Relax over a famous “Vineyard Platter”, enjoyed with a local glass or two, on the Cellar Door verandah at the Two Chimney’s Winery; learn to cook like a chef with Hilli’s Restaurant & Wine Bar Mastering Taste Cooking Tour; whether you are having a quick bite to eat between activities, or settling in for an extended dining experience, Norfolk Island’s dining experience is enhanced by the seasonal, homegrown freshness of its produce.

Try your best swing at the Norfolk Island Golf Course, dramatically situated along the rugged coastline, an amazing distraction to even for the resident Golf Pro. Immerse yourself in the home of the Norfolk Island Pine with an iPod tour through the National Park, maybe even catching a glimpse of the world’s rarest robins or Green parrot.

With the warmer weather here to stay, now is the time to snorkel in Emily Bay, exploring around the islands historic salt farms from under the turquoise water or escape for the afternoon at one of the many picnic spots along the cliff tops, accompanied with a picnic basket from the REO Café at the Museums.

Norfolk Island is a mecca for locally-grown seasonal produce available from the farmers markets on a Saturday morning and highlighted by ‘paddock to plate’ restaurants like Norfolk Blue and ‘lifestyle’ restaurants like Dino’s. Add in abundant picnic spots, a history dating back to 1150 and Norfolk Island delivers on 360 degrees of wonder.

Packages start from just $699 (ex Brisbane) and $739 (ex Sydney) with Air New Zealand short-break fares included:

Packages Include: 

• 3 night’s accommodation
• 3 days car hire
• Return flights including all taxes,
• FREE half day island tour & transfers half day island tour & transfers

To book contact your local travel agent or Oxley Travel on 1800 671 546

or email holidays@oxleytravel.com.au

Terms & conditions apply; Prices are per person twin share. Subject to availability. Valid for travel 06 Oct – 15 Dec 2012. Book by 05 Oct. maximum 3 night stay which must include one Saturday night. Car hire: includes comprehensive vehicle insurance fee. Includes 23kg per person baggage allowance.

Melba Restaurant at The Langham, Melbourne – Celebrates five years with five offers

The Langham's Melba restaurant is offering guests the chance to enjoy five birthday
offers and five-star giveaways throughout October as part of their 5th anniversary
celebrations. With great value dining on group bookings and children's meals,
discounts on birthday champagne and five luxurious hotel stays to be won, October
in Melba is set to be a delicious birthday celebration.
Melba's five, 5th birthday offers are:
    1. Receive a 5% discount when dining with 5 guests or more (Monday - Thursday
only)
    2. Take $5 off a flute of Moet & Chandon champagne
    3. Children under 5 can dine for $5
    4. Visitors who dine 5 times in October receive their 6th visit for free
    5. Each time guests dine during October, they can enter into the draw to win one
of five luxurious overnight stays at The Langham, Melbourne.
For five years Melba has provided an indulgent interactive dining experience where
guests can enjoy delicacies from around the world as talented chefs create
mouthwatering dishes to tempt the palate from the Asian wok and delicious
dumpling to rich Italian pastas, chilled seafood and exotic tastes from the Indian
spice kitchen.
Guests can also indulge their sweet tooth with the decadent desserts from the
'floating' dessert display. With exceptional food and service accompanied by
amazing views across the Yarra River and city skyline, Melba provides an
enchanting dining experience.
Melba restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week.
Terms and condition on birthday offers apply.
For more information visit www.melbarestaurant.com.au For bookings, call
Restaurant Reservations on 1800 641 107 or email rest.res@langhamhotels.com