Feriehus i Nillumbik Shire

We will be practicing traditional Turkish art “Ebru” (which is commonly known as marbling art) for two hours. It is the art of creating colorful abstract patterns by dropping and splashing paints onto a tray of oily water with special brushes. These patterns are then transferred to a retentive piece of paper. It’s a mesmerising, magical world due to the nature of the used materials. Playing with colors on moving water and creating unique patterns each time, helps an Ebru maker to discover inner vision and creativity about himself or herself. It also helps to ease anxiety and stress by providing tranquility to the soul. The workshop will commence with a brief introduction of the basic materials that are used to practice marbling art. We will then continue with learning the history of ebru, the techniques and application process of traditional and modern ebru patterns. Lastly we will transfer them on paper or other materials such as an unfinished mdf or kraft paper to create your own design of a coaster set or your own handmade greeting cards to take home with you. This rare art form is mostly about focusing on the process itself and exploring/experimenting with colors on water surface rather than the product but still you can expect to obtain a series of at least 4-5 ebru papers at the end of the session, depending on the time you spend for each of your creation/design.

Get up and close to ferries and stationary ships while taking in views of South Bank and the City of Melbourne skyline. This kayak tour starts in the city centre, on the Yarra River. After a gearing you up, adjusting your rudders and a safety talk you jump on the water. There are a lot of things to see like the former Customs House, turning basin, Historical ships, former waterfall and "Mission for Seamen". This is the centre of Melbourne so there is lots of vibrant activity. Historical commentary on the old docks area is provided along the way. There is a rest stop, half way through the tour, to stretch your legs and have a snack and drink. View the sun set on the water and then on the way back observe the spectacular pyrotechnic "fire ball" display at Crown Casino after dark. This tour is designed for people with little kayaking experience and who like to paddle in comfort without waves or sea spray. The tour is 2.5 hours duration with 2 hours of paddling time. Other things to note Guests should ensure they wear outdoor appropriate clothing, generally shorts and a collared shirt are best, along with hat and sunglasses, a light jumper if cooler day. Thongs, sandals or runners. If you like adventure then also consider Sea Kayaking Adventure on the Bay. City & beach views.

Melbourne is the sports capital of the world and this tour will show you why! This walking tour also includes a behind-the-scenes stadium tour of the world famous Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) - Australia's largest stadium (100k+ capacity). We'll cover 184 years of Melbourne's sporting history and look at how sports media influenced Melbourne’s multicultural identity. From there we'll visit the site of Melbourne's first competitive sporting event and relive the incredible stories of the people instrumental in building this sporting city. We'll then visit the site of the 1956 Olympic Games, stand on the track and hear Australia's most inspirational sporting story and the story of it’s darkest and most controversial sporting day. We'll then head to the Tennis Walk of Fame and get photos with the statues of tennis legends, hear their incredible stories and see Rod Laver Arena - Home of the Australian Open! We'll also visit Show Court 3, a court graced by the likes of Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, Williams and more. From there you'll go behind-the-scenes of the MCG which includes pitch side, the players changing rooms, press conference room, coaches box & more! ***If booking in November, December or January - please note that all tennis aspects of the tour will be subject to availability due to the Australian Open. We'll attempt to cover as much of this area as possible. Other things to note When you arrive at the Melbourne Visitor Hub (corner of Swanston Street and Little Collins Street) look for your tour guide with the blue umbrella.

Who says history can't be fun? On this tour we will visit three of the city's best bars and share stories of Melbourne's fascinating, debaucherous and comical past. This tour caters to everyone, whether it's your first time visiting the city or you're a Melbourne local. Depending on the day, the weather and your preferences, we will handpick three amazing bars to take you to. They may be sun-soaked rooftop bars, hipster laneway bars, tiny gin distilleries or cocktail bars. Our tour finishes in Melbourne CBD but if you are still thirsty for more or are starving for a local feed, we will be happy to give you recommendations on where to head next. At the end of the tour we guarantee you'll not only have had a great time, you will have discovered some great new local bars and learnt something new about Melbourne along the way! So join us on this fun afternoon as we show you that history really is better with booze!

We will have so much fun to walk in the streets of Melbourne and stop at different famous spots to take pictures of you! If you like to have pictures of yourself but you're not confortable in front of a camera, don't worry, I'll let you how to pose, I started photography as model for fun 6 years ago! You can bring 2-3 different outfits. My websiste: https://palomasotophotography.com. My FB/IG: @palomasotogphotography I use to offer the same photo tour in the CBD. Feel free to tell me if you want to go to specific places. :) Other things to note: come as you are! ;)