CARLEY, Judge.
Appellant brings a direct appeal from a judgment holding her in contempt of an order which granted appellee visitation rights to the parties' child. "Visitation privileges are, of course, part of custody. [Cits.]" Ledford v. Bowers, 248 Ga. 804, 805 ( 286 S.E.2d 293) (1982). Accordingly, it is clear that the instant case is subject to the provisions of OCGA § 5-6-35, because it is an appeal from a judgment holding appellant in contempt of a child custody order. OCGA § 5-6-35 (a) (2). As such, the instant case is not directly appealable and must be dismissed because of appellant's failure to follow the procedure necessary to secure a discretionary appeal. Godbold v. Godbold, 245 Ga. 121 ( 263 S.E.2d 440) (1980); Courson v. Ridley, 247 Ga. 171 ( 276 S.E.2d 45) (1981).
Appeal dismissed. Deen, P. J., and Banke, J. concur.
DECIDED FEBRUARY 28, 1984 — REHEARING DENIED MARCH 20, 1984 — CERT. APPLIED FOR.