Tyabb Antiques trail, VICTORIA
Airing Date: Sep 29th, 2003
Tyabb is a town like no other. There's not a department store in sight, just a whole lot of antique stores. Located an hour down the coast from Melbourne, it's the perfect day trip from the city.
Pack your cheque book, because this small town is home to Tyabb Packing House Antiques, an old apple packing factory that's the largest antique store in the Southern Hemisphere. Covering 5000 square metres - about the size of five big housing blocks - the store is packed with antiques of every kind. To help you choose, chat to one of the 34 antique dealers on hand to assist.
Another place worth visiting is Peter French Antiques. Here you'll be tempted by lavish pieces of furniture that have grown more beautiful with age. Whatever you purchase they can have it delivered to your home, anywhere in Australia.
If you just can't bring yourself to leave, head to the Heritage Bayview House Bed and Breakfast, just 20 minutes down the road in Dromana. Here you can compare all your purchases with the antiques that line the walls of the house. This cosy accommodation includes open fire places and a billiard table.
So if you've ever wondered how photos were taken before Kodak film, if you've always wanted to find a lampshade just like your grandma's, or if you're just a mad antique enthusiast, get down to Tyabb and spoil yourself with a blast from the past.
The facts
Qantas fly to Melbourne from all major capital cities. Prices start at $195 from Sydney and $465 from Perth.
Qantas
Tel: 13 13 13
Accommodation at The Heritage Bayview House in Dromana normally costs from $220 a night per couple, but as a special for viewers of The Great Outdoors the first 100 viewers to call will pay just $150.
Heritage Bayview House
Tel: 03 5987 3785
Tyabb Packing House Antiques is open from 10am to 5pm, Thursday to Sunday.
Tyabb Packing House Antiques
Tel: 03 5977 4414
