RED HORSE CHESTNUT

In bloom at the moment in Melbourne, the vibrant pink-to-red flower panicles and palmate green leaves of a Red Horse Chestnut (Aesculus × carnea, the popular cultivar 'Briotii').

This post is part of the Floral Friday Fotos meme

CHANDON AUSTRALIA VINEYARD

Chandon Australia (formerly known as Domaine Chandon) is a premier sparkling wine estate located in the Yarra Valley, founded in 1986 by the French Champagne house Moët & Chandon. At their Yarra Valley estate, just an hour from Melbourne, visitors can explore the largest collection of méthode traditionnelle sparkling wines in the country.

The estate is situated in the beautiful Yarra Valley, which beyond food and wine, the region offers striking landscapes, native wildlife, and cultural landmarks. The Yarra Valley is one of Victoria's primary tourism regions, attracting visitors with its natural landscapes, wineries, and outdoor activities.

This post is part of the Roentare’s Water Meme

And also part of the Nature Notes meme

YARRA GLEN HOTEL

The Yarra Valley Grand Hotel (historically and locally known as the Yarra Glen Hotel) is a landmark heritage property located in the heart of Yarra Glen. Built in 1888, this majestic Victorian ear 4-star hotel serves as a gateway to the Yarra Valley, offering an authentic blend of historic charm, classic pub dining, a vibrant beer garden, and boutique accommodations.

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LATE SPRING

This post is part of the Mosaic Monday meme,
and also part of the Seasons meme

LUNCH IS COMING

This post is part of the My Sunday Best meme

"NO DOGS ALLOWED"

This post is part of the Saturday Critters meme

WITNESS

This post is part of the Skywatch Friday meme

RHODODENDRON

Rhododendron 'Roseum Elegans' of the Catawbiense hybrid varieties.

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IN THE COUNTRY

An hour's train ride to the east of Melbourne, the lush countryside of Gippsland. This is a massive, incredibly diverse region in southeastern Victoria that stretches from Melbourne's eastern outskirts all the way to the New South Wales border. It serves as a natural escape hub, encompassing everything from fertile farmland, mountain resorts, pristine coastlines and Australia's largest inland lake system to dense temperate rainforests, rugged alpine snowfields, and a booming agricultural and renewable energy economy.

This post is part of the Nature Notes meme

CITYSCAPE

Along Melbourne's Spencer St in the CBD. The historic Former Mail Exchange Building is located at 696 Bourke Street (corner of Bourke and Spencer Streets) in the Melbourne CBD, directly opposite Southern Cross Station.

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