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<p><i>Top Towns for 2022</i>: Experience the timeless beauty of <strong>Bendigo</strong></p>

Top Towns for 2022: Experience the timeless beauty of Bendigo

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<p><i>Top Towns for 2022</i>: The ever-changing town of <strong>Ballarat</strong></p>

Top Towns for 2022: The ever-changing town of Ballarat

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<p><i>Top Towns for 2022</i>: The top things to see and do in <strong>Port Fairy</strong></p>

Top Towns for 2022: The top things to see and do in Port Fairy

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<p><i>Top Towns for 2022</i>: The town of <strong>Sorrento</strong> is a foodie paradise</p>

Top Towns for 2022: The town of Sorrento is a foodie paradise

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<p><i>Top Towns for 2022</i>: Behold the beguiling town of <strong>Beechworth</strong></p>

Top Towns for 2022: Behold the beguiling town of Beechworth

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<p><i>Top Towns for 2022</i>: Where to eat, stay and play in <strong>Lorne</strong></p>

Top Towns for 2022: Where to eat, stay and play in Lorne

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<p><i>Top Towns for 2022</i>: The alluring charm of <strong>Echuca’s</strong> serene spots</p>

Top Towns for 2022: The alluring charm of Echuca’s serene spots

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<p><i>Top Towns for 2022</i>: 5 reasons <strong>Warrnambool</strong> is a town on the rise</p>

Top Towns for 2022: 5 reasons Warrnambool is a town on the rise

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The ultimate guide to your next Victorian getaway. Discover the best places to eat and drink, do and see, and stay.

buzzing spot in Beechworth town
Beechworth

Top Towns for 2022: Behold the beguiling town of Beechworth

After growing at breakneck speed during the Victorian goldrush, Beechworth is booming again, finds Jo Stewart. Discover what made Beechworth into your Top 50 Aussie towns list.

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Magic Murray Houseboats
Echuca

Top Towns for 2022: The alluring charm of Echuca’s serene spots

There’s a relaxed vibe in this Murray River country town that keeps people coming back, says Laura Waters. Find out why Echuca landed at no.10 on your list of Top 50 Aussie towns.

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colourful streets of Bright, Vic
Bright

Top Towns for 2022: Escape to Bright’s laidback yet majestic sceneries

This historic town in Victoria’s high country might just take out the prize for Australia’s prettiest town, thinks Craig Tansley, but there’s plenty to do here besides leaf peeping. Discover why Bright landed at no.7 on your Top 50 Aussie towns list.

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surfing in Port Fairy
Port Fairy

Top Towns for 2022: The top things to see and do in Port Fairy

Maritime history meets coastal cool at the old sealing and whaling village of Port Fairy, writes Jo Stewart. Discover why Port Fairy landed at no.6 on your list of Top 50 Aussie Towns list.

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The historic Bendigo Tramways run the length of town.
Bendigo

Top Towns for 2022: Experience the timeless beauty of Bendigo

Victoria’s fourth largest city is one classy dame, Laura Waters explores why this appears at no.23 on your list of Top 50 Aussie Towns.

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Street art in Ballarat
Ballarat

Top Towns for 2022: The ever-changing town of Ballarat

A boom town of the Victorian goldrush era and today one of Victoria’s fast-growing regional cities, Ballarat continues to bloom featuring at no.24 on your list of Top 50 Aussie Towns.

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Queenscliff Coastal Reserve.
Lorne

Top Towns for 2022: Where to eat, stay and play in Lorne

With its laid-back vibe and location along one of Australia’s iconic coastal roads, there are many reasons that Lorne remains a perennial favourite. It's not hard to see why it came in at no.30 on your list of Top 50 Aussie Towns.

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Deep Blue Hot Springs Warrnambool
Warrnambool

Top Towns for 2022: 5 reasons Warrnambool is a town on the rise

It’s the simple pleasures that make this seaside town a family favourite and romantic escape for couples, says Laura Waters. Here, find the attractions that put it at no. 43 on your list of Top 50 Aussie Towns.

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Sorrento Mornington Peninsula
Mornington Peninsula

Top Towns for 2022: The town of Sorrento is a foodie paradise

Just a short drive from Melbourne, this coastal gem is a gateway to hedonistic delights. Here, discover why Sorrento came in at no. 38 on your list of Top 50 Aussie Towns.

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Join the fabulous Shelita Buffet for a tour of Broken Hill, where history, art and drag come together for a one-of-a-kind outback adventure.
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From the goldfields of Kalgoorlie to the silence of the Nullarbor and the tiny ghost town of Cook, this is the wild heart of Australia.
Step aboard the Indian Pacific for an epic 4352km adventure to see Australia like never before.
From the red heart of the outback to lush Top End landscapes, The Ghan is slow travel at its finest – with gourmet dining, epic sunsets and pure adventure along the way.
These outback pubs are not just places to grab a cold beer; they’re the heartbeat of remote communities, brimming with history, character and some seriously memorable characters.
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Eat & Drink

Discover everything Victoria has to offer with our ultimate travel guide of things to see and do in Victoria. Victoria’s capital, Melbourne, is filled with cultural attractions, foodie adventures and world-class festivals. Escape to the regions such as the Yarra Valley and the Mornington Peninsula and discover award-winning wines and picturesque cellar doors for a romantic weekend getaway.

 

Top things to do in Victoria

Sip your way around Victoria, home to over twenty wine regions and hundreds of regional wineries. In an hour, you can be in the wine-growing regions of Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula, the Yarra Valley or the Mornington Peninsula for a weekend of good food and wine. Further afield, you’ll find the impressive wine regions of the Macedon Ranges or explore the wonders of King Valley’s Prosecco wine trail.

Explore the regions such as Ballarat for its rich history of craftsmanship and impressive regional art gallery. In the Yarra Valley, visit TarraWarra Museum of Art and the many sculpture gardens dotted throughout the region, including Pt. Leo Estate.


 

Best places to eat and drink in Victoria

Melbourne is the dining Mecca of Victoria, with plenty of quality inner-city dining options. Plus, check out Melbourne’s best secret coffee spots to keep you caffeinated.


 

Where to stay in Victoria

There are plenty of great places to stay in Victoria. Start your journey with a stay in one of Melbourne’s boutique hotels, then road trip to the regions.


 

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