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!
There's so many wonderful things to explore around our beautiful state, with plenty of beaches, national parks and delightful towns to choose from. And if you're short on time, there's plenty of day trip...
Perched at the top of Mount Buffalo National Park, overlooking the Gorge, you'll find the majestic Mount Buffalo Chalet. Built in 1910, this grand venue was the first ever ski resort in Australia, and has...
From The Big Rainbow in Daylesford, to The Giant Koala in Dadswell Bridge, we just love going for drives and gawking at Big Things! And now, there's a brand-new attraction to add to your list, all the way...
Looking for things to do this Halloween? If you're keen to get out of Melbourne, why don't you travel north to Beechworth for Asylumfest? Set within a decommissioned psychiatric hospital, this book and po...
Spring is here, and there's so many beautiful public parks and gardens for us to explore, such as Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden, Wilson Botanic Park and Banksia Park. And if you're interested...
It's spring, so it's no surprise that we've been talking about some lovely parks and gardens lately, like Dandenong Ranges Botanic Garden, Wilson Botanic Park, Banksia Park, Alowyn Gardens and more. And w...
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...