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Discover Local Attractions
EXPERIENCE LOCAL PARKLANDS
Feel at home with the scenic Lake Caroline & parkland surrounding Mercure Melbourne Caroline Springs.
TASTE LOCAL WINE
Only a 20 minute drive from Mercure Melbourne Caroline Springs is family owned Russo Estate Winery.
WALK THROUGH RIVER VALLEY
Discover the remnants of an aged volcano which has created the stunning organ pipes hanging over Jackson Creek.
Discover Local Wine Passion
Saige Bistro | Championing Victorian Wines
Experience the finest selections of Victorian Wines from your hotel’s in-house Saige Bistro. Saige Bistro’s wine list showcases local Victorian wines from renowned vineyards from the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and beyond.
Prominent Victorian Wine Regions:
King Valley, Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, Mildura, Whitfeild, Gippsland, Alpine Valley, Strathbogie Ranges, Beechworth.
Reed My Way Dolcetto | Macedon Ranges, VIC
This is a bright, juicy and vibrant little gem! Dolcetto hails from Piedmont in Italy, and when made in the Macedon Ranges by Sierra Reed, you get cool climate combined with great winemaking delivering a smashable bold mix of blackberries, plums, dried herbs with this tiny little hint of liquorice.
Il Modo Sangrantino | Mildura, VIC
Hailing from the Campania region of Italy, Sangrantino grape works really well in the warmer climate of Australia making some spicy wines, with darker berries and is a great alternative to your usual medium-bodied Grenache Shiraz blends. Il Modo is crafted by Ray Nadeson (Lethbridge Wines, Between Five Bells). He has a background in Neuroscience, known for his work in creating pain relief medications. Well, that Sangrantino, in good measure, could perhaps cure your ailment and line up a good time with your loved ones. Such a delight!
Discover Local Hotel Interiors
Embedded local touches at Mercure Caroline Springs
Keep an eye out for the charming and thoughtful local touches woven into the interior design at Mercure Melbourne Caroline Springs.
Indigenous Florals by Alexandra Duguid
Discover indigenous floral arrangements by local Brunswick florist Alexandra within Mercure’s in-house Saige Bistro and conferencing spaces. A florist since 2018, Alexandra is known for her eco-conscious approach, focusing on locally grown blooms to reduce waste and minimise her carbon footprint.
Hotel Artwork by Suzie Atkin
Discover locally inspired artwork by Suzie Atkin throughout Levels 2 and 3 of Mercure Melbourne Caroline Springs, featuring seasonal colour palettes that reflect the beauty of the region.
Discover Caroline Springs History
THE HISTORY OF CAROLINE SPRINGS
The suburb of Caroline Springs is named after Caroline Chisholm, a 19th-century philanthropist who advocated for emigrant woman & families. Chisholm established a series a shelters along the route to Ballarat goldfields, now know as the Western Freeway, providing support to new arrivals.
THE HISTORY OF LAKE CAROLINE
Lake Caroline, situated in the heart of Caroline Springs, is a man-made lake developed as part of the suburb’s master-planned community initiated in the early 2000s. Over time, Lake Caroline has become a central feature of Caroline Springs, offering a walking path & parklands.
For more discover local information, please speak to our friendly receptionists who would be able to provide local maps, directories and public transport information.
