Wangaratta Haven 2

Our home has modern/contemporary decor with one acre of beautiful gardens,spacious outdoor areas & easy parking .Complimentry continental breakfast available. 1.4 klms to town centre. 15 minutes walk to railway station .10 mins walk to indoor pool and sports centre. .A double room is also available listed under Wangaratta Haven 1. Minimum stay 3 nights at Jazz Festival times . House is wheelchair accessible.We require you to have two covid immunisations and a booster before staying with us. Guests have access to their own private room .Bathroom and toilet shared with other guests. All in a separate wing of the house. Complimentry transport available to and from the railway station. We will be on hand to help you if you need it. 1.4 kms from city centre. 15 minutes walk to the Railway Station.10 minutes walk to indoor pool, gym and sports centre. 5-10 minutes walk to private and public hospitals. Town bus stop and small shopping strip across the road.We are right beside the town walking/cycle track which meanders all throughout the city and beyond. Wangaratta Haven 2 Information Hello ! Kerry and Keith are happy to welcome you to their home. It is located centrally, close to the heart of the city of Wangaratta(1.5 kms ) We have two rooms available, each sleeping 2 (Double or 2 x King Singles) and is priced at $100 per room per night. Continental breakfast is provided and tea and coffee making facilities are available in the kitchen. If you prefer , Wangaratta has many cafes where you can purchase a hearty breakfast to set you on your way. Some useful information Walking and cycle tracks are located in close proximity to our home - just beside our block in fact – so you can explore our beautiful region on your bicycle if you choose. There is a huge choice of things to do: wining, dining, visiting, relaxing and enjoying all that our fabulous region has to offer. Enjoy your stay and welcome again, it is great to have you here with us. If you are reading this prior to your stay, we thought it of benefit to have a full compendium available to allow you to make the most of your stay here. The ‘A to Z’ of staying in Wangaratta We thought it may be useful to provide you with an introduction, planner and compendium all in one so that you can get the most out of your stay. We hope this answers all of your questions. In your room we will also provide our Wangaratta Community and Business directory , North East Tourist Information , Bicycle guide etc. A Airport Albury –closest airport for North East Victoria Riverina Hwy, Albury NSW (1 hour drive) Tullamarine – Melbourne Airport via Tullamarine VIC (2.5 hour drive) Avalon – Melbourne 80 Beach Road, Lara VIC (3 hour drive) Arrival Check in is at 2:00pm onwards and we’ll be here to meet you(URL HIDDEN)Bakery There are several bakeries in Wangaratta. One in the West End (Appin Street shopping strip) four in the city centre and one on the Eastern side .( Vincent Road shopping strip)) Banking Wangaratta has nine banks. The Commonwealth, ANZ, NAB, Westpac, Hume, ME ,Rural, WAW Credit Union and Bendigo Bank. There are ATMs at most of the banks and several around the city. The nearest ATM to us is in the Phillipson Street shopping strip. Bike rental There are plenty of cycle tracks available, with much of the region linked by cycling tracks and trails. For further information check out the Murray to Mountains website: (URL HIDDEN) Bike Hire -bikes can be hired from: Rock & Road Cycles – 21 Rowan Street – (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) West End Cycles – 25 Muntz Street – (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) Bicycle bus shuttles between Wangaratta, Milawa , Beechworth and Bright – North East Coachlines - (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) Bikes can be transported on Vic Rail for free' C Cafés There are many fine cafés to try in Wangaratta (see Community & Business Directory or ask us.) Check out Check out time is 11:00am unless otherwise arranged. Cleaning Your accommodation is cleaned prior to your check in and servicing during your stay can be arranged at additional cost. Please note if your stay is for five nights or more, your room will be serviced at no extra charge. Credit Cards We don’t accept credit cards. Cash only. Chemists –There are many chemists in the city centre however the closest chemist to us is in the Phillipson Street shopping strip – 5 minutes wal(URL HIDDEN) .D Doctors North East Health Hospital Emergency –Green Street ((PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) Nurse on call - (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) Ovens Medical Clinic – ((PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) Also many other clinics in the city. Dining Please find a list of local restaurants in our Community & Business Directory in your room or just ask us. E Emergency In an emergency please call ‘000’ for police, ambulance or fire. F Fuel Stations Petrol stations are situated throughout the city. Ask us where they are. Festivals- Wangartta’s famous Jazz and Blues held weekend before Melbourne Cup(URL HIDDEN)Wangaratta Stitched Up Textile Festival held July each year(URL HIDDEN)Our accommodation is 3 night minimum stay over these festivals. G Great Alpine Road The Great Alpine Road (B500) is a country tourist road connecting Wangaratta and Bairnsdale, passing over the Alps. Please note during the ski season (June to October) ski chains are required to be carried and fitted where signposted. Check Mountain Resort and Vic Roads websites for more information. See “snow” under S. H Hair and Beauty There is a hairdresser in the shopping strip across the road and many others around the city. Hospitals North East Health. Public Hospital in Green Street. – (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) Wangaratta Private Hospital at 134 - 150 Templeton Street – (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN)Both hospitals are a short walk from our place. I Ironing An iron and ironing board can be supplied upon request. J Just a hop skip and a jump to all the things you need in life, and most of the things you want…welcome to Wangaratta! K Kitchen Our kitchen is available to you for tea and coffee only. Please don’t cook meals here. L Linen We like to be as eco-friendly as we can and as such we do not change guest’s linen during their stay. Please note if your stay is for five nights or more, your room will be serviced at no extra charge. In the event of needing a change-over for shorter stays please let us know and a small service charge will be applied. M Maintenance If you require any maintenance or repairs during your stay, please let us know. Massage Therapist – Kim - In Balance Therapy – (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) Markets – Trash & Treasure - Every Sunday – Avian Park Raceway – Newman Street – 8am – 1pm Farmers Market – 2nd Saturday of the month – Apex Park – Parfitt Road – 8am -12.00 noon(URL HIDDEN) N Noise We encourage patrons to refrain from making noise, please let us know if there are any problems with noise. In turn we ask that your noise level is kept to the same level of consideration and that excessive noise is avoided or kept to a minimum. O Outdoors There are plenty of outdoor adventures to be had. If you need any help with choosing where to go and what to see, please ask us. We’d be happy to point you in the right direction. P Parking Safe, easy parking is available on site. Our city centre has metered parking. Post Office The nearest Australia Post Office is in the shopping strip across the street. The main Post Office is in Murphy Street. Pubs We have several very good pubs. Ask us for suggestions and directions. Porpunkah Pub is a 45 minute drive but well worth a visit.( You are advised to book for dining ) Q Quite a relaxing way to spend your holiday, we hope you enjoy yourselves in our region. R Restaurants Our region is blessed with many fantastic restaurants, Just ask us for ideas and directions or look in the Community Directory. Feathertop Winery ( Porepunkah) (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) ( It’s a great ¾ hour drive on the Great Alpine Road, with fabulous scenery, excellent food and wine . Lunch only. ( You need to book here) S Security Please ensure that you have your keys with you at all times. Our doors are deadlocked. Smoking The accommodation has a strictly NO smoking policy. Stroll along the Ovens River The Ovens River flows through our city and provides a pleasant walk from the showgrounds to the city centre. The river walk is accessible at the showgrounds and goes across the swing bridges and into town. It is an easy, wheelchair accessible walk. Supermarkets Aldi – Corner of Chisholm and Reid streets Woolworths – 45-49 Ovens street Coles Supermarket – 2-18 Ryley Street Super Stores Big W – Ford Street K-Mart – Ryley Street Bunnings – Tone Road Autocheap - Parfitt Road Spotlight – Parfitt Road Snow Mt Hotham (Skiing) Great Alpine Highway – 132.1 kms (2hrs ) Mt Buffalo (Sight seeing) – Great Alpine Highway -106.0 kms (1hr 43mins ) Falls Creek – (skiing)via Great Alpine Highway- 143.6kms – ( 2hrs 8 mins ) T Telephone All mobile networks have very good coverage. If you require a phone for emergency purposes please speak with us. Things to do (close by) Golf Clubs - Jubilee Golf Club – Wangandary Road – (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN)10 minute drive(URL HIDDEN)-Wangaratta Golf Club – Yarrawonga Road -(PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) 5 minute drive. Wangaratta Cinema Centre – Corner of Reid & Ovens St in the Co Store Complex – 4 cinemas which show both day and night – (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN). Ask us what movies are showing. Tracks and cycling trails – the options are endless – just ask us. Glenrowan – Ned Kelly centre and activities -14.6 kms – 15 minutes drive Beechworth – Old world township. Lots of interesting shops and information. - 38.5 kms -32 minutes drive Yarrawonga – golf courses, shopping,-58.1kms – 45 minutes drive ( Murray Valley Highway ) Milawa Gourmet region – for a feast of food , wine etc. ( see the brochure in your room ) Wangaratta Heritage Walk – take this self guided walk through our history ( see brochure in your room ) Bullawah Cultural Trail – Delve into our Aboriginal Culture. ( see brochure in your room ) Wangaratta Indoor Swimming and Sports Centre – heated swimming pool, Gym, Squash, Racquet Ball and fitness classes.(10 minutes walk) Tourist Information Information is available at the Wangaratta Visitor Information Centre – Murphy Street -(PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) Transport – Taxis operate 24 hours a day - (PHONE NUMBER HIDDEN) Town Bus Stop- Across Rowan Street beside shops. U Unbelievable part of the world to visit. So much to offer. We hope you enjoy! V Visitors Please ensure you inform us if you are having visitors, just to ensure that we can track the comings and goings to the building. W Weather Every season, every reason to visit our lovely region! Spring – Check out the mass of spring bulbs, green tip trees and lush landscapes – Average temperatures – 8 – 21 degrees Summer – Clear blue skies and warm / hot weather- Average temperatures –15-31 degrees ( does get hotter ) Autumn – Come and see our famous autumn foliage here and in Bright and the surrounding region. If you have never seen it, add it to your bucket list!- Average Temperatures – 8 – 22 degrees Winter – Frosty mornings and sunny days . Average temperatures- 2-21 degrees ( does get colder ) Wine There are many beautiful wineries in our region – King Valley, Alpine Valley, Glenrowan/Taminick, Rutherglen. Ask us about them. Our favourite is Boyntons Feathertop at Porepunkah. Welcome Again we wish you a very warm welcome and thank you for choosing to stay with us. We trust that you enjoy your stay and we always welcome feedback to improve the experience that we offer. X, Y and Z… you can make up the rest. Enjoy your stay! Until we meet again, warm regards Kerry & Keith 3 days minimum over Jazz Festival in November. No pets allowed.