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!
From the Sorrento Solstice Festival to the East Gippsland Winter Festival, there's lots of exciting events around Victoria to check out during the colder months. And there's one coming up very soon that's...
Just 45 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, a secluded mountain retreat in the Dandenong Ranges is quietly offering something that feels far removed from Victoria altogether, with a hyper-detailed, Kyoto-inspir...
If lazing on an overwater villa in the Maldives is on your bucket list, we've got some news that might tempt you to push that trip from "some day" to "today". Instead of relying on a stopover, Melbourne i...
When you picture a trip to Daylesford, you might think about its blissful spas and mineral waters. But, if you'd rather stay dry, there's still plenty of ways for you to take it easy. For a pleasant day o...
Craving an autumn escape? The High Country is currently ablaze with seasonal splendour, with towns like Bright and Jamieson bursting with autumn colours. And if you'd like to pair your appreciation of the...
Victoria’s most storied coastal defence site has quietly opened up a new layer of history beneath the surface. After years of conservation work, Fort Nepean’s long-sealed underground tunnels are now acces...
Drive a couple of hours north of Melbourne’s CBD and the freeways slowly unravel into something softer: towering river red gums, the faint scent of woodsmoke and the hypnotic churn of paddle steamers cutt...
Can't get enough of the autumn leaves? There's so many colourful towns to visit near Melbourne during this season, like Olinda in the Dandenong Ranges, and Malmsbury in the Macedon Ranges. And if you're h...
Melbourne families have a new reason to rug up and head outdoors this autumn, with a major playground upgrade quietly transforming one of the city’s most beloved green spaces into a full-blown leafy desti...
Chasing the autumn leaves this year? If you can't resist a road trip, why don't you hop in the car and take a leisurely drive to Marysville? Along the way, you'll cruise down the utterly vibrant Gould Mem...