Melbourne might be our favourite place in the world, but it’s nice to get away every once in a while. Here, we share relaxing countryside excursions, brilliant day trips, and the best places to visit across Victoria and Australia. It’s also your one-stop hub for exciting international travel inspiration!
Just over an hour west of Melbourne, an old gold rush town is emerging from the bush as one of Victoria’s most atmospheric spring day trips. Hidden among the rocky gorges of Brisbane Ranges National Pa...
A little over two hours from Melbourne, the remains of an old industrial settlement sit on a remote stretch of Gippsland coastline. At Walkerville South, weathered limestone kilns rise from the sand, surr...
The next time you’re travelling along the Great Ocean Road, take a moment to visit Tower Hill Wildlife Reserve. Nestled between the coastal towns of Warrnambool and Port Fairy, just over three hours away...
There are dinner reservations, and then there are dinner reservations that begin with a whistle, gather speed through the countryside and serve five courses as the landscape rolls past the window. Just...
If you love stretching your legs on a good hike, there's so many choices, with easy walks near Melbourne, walks you can reach by public transport, forest trails, coastal strolls and more! And if you're rea...
Just 90 minutes north of Melbourne, Nagambie is emerging as a sophisticated lakeside escape, where vineyards meet the Goulburn River, boats drift across broad waterways and long lunches can stretch toward...
We love a good coastal escape, with stunning seaside towns, windswept walks and pretty beaches to enjoy around Victoria. And if you're looking for a quick getaway, there's one little village near Melbourn...
More than a year after a fast-moving blaze tore through Little Desert National Park, travellers from Melbourne can once again venture into the park’s Central Block. The reopening, which took effect on...
You will have heard of the Michelin Star, the system used to highlight outstanding restaurants around the world. But, have you heard of the Michelin Key? This system celebrates the best hotels around the...
In 2021, the popular Sealers Cove Boardwalk in Wilsons Promontory National Park was badly damaged from multiple storms, making it unsafe for walkers. Now, after careful restoration, the track has reopened...