Hume’s newest tourist attraction – Marnong Estate – will open its doors to the public this weekend.
The $35 million development at Mickleham opens on Saturday, offering visitors the chance to dine in its 250-seat restaurant overlooking the Macedon Ranges.
Stage one of the tourism resort also includes historic homestead accommodation, 250-guest capacity events spaces, vineyard, farmers’ market and an operational Angus cattle farm.
The development, which is built on the former home of William Angliss, has created more than 200 jobs.
General manager Gerald Ackroyd said Marnong Estate would contribute to the community by providing a unique and total resort experience.
“The northern suburbs is devoid of world-class community facilities and it is my wish to create a place where people can meet, take their families and get away, even for a short time, from their day-to-day routines,” he said.
“Creating a community space will not only fill a gap in this northern growth corridor of Melbourne but more importantly, it will raise the profile of the region and give its community a local and vibrant destination of which they can be proud.”
Stage two and three of the development will include a new vineyard, micro-brewery, cellar door, coffee roasting house, a spa and wellness centre, children’s playground and petting zoo.
Details: www.marnongestate.com.au
