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<p><i>Hotel Review</i>: The Provincial, <strong>Ballarat</strong></p>

Hotel Review: The Provincial, Ballarat

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<p><i>where to eat, stay and play</i> <strong>Mornington Peninsula</strong></p>

where to eat, stay and play Mornington Peninsula

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<p><i>Best Weekend breaks</i> in greater <strong>Gippsland</strong></p>

Best Weekend breaks in greater Gippsland

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<p><i>Marco Pierre White reveals his favourite</i> <strong>Melbourne</strong> restaurants</p>

Marco Pierre White reveals his favourite Melbourne restaurants

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<p><i>10 of the best secret beaches</i> in <strong>Victoria</strong></p>

10 of the best secret beaches in Victoria

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<p><i>A guide to completing</i> the <strong>Great Ocean Road</strong> Walk</p>

A guide to completing the Great Ocean Road Walk

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<p><i>6 reasons to visit</i> <strong>Victoria’s</strong> friendliest seaside town: <strong>Warrnambool</strong></p>

6 reasons to visit Victoria’s friendliest seaside town: Warrnambool

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<p><i>Hotel Review</i>: Shadow Play by Peppers, <strong>Southbank</strong></p>

Hotel Review: Shadow Play by Peppers, Southbank

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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.

Shadow Play Peppers
Melbourne

Hotel Review: Shadow Play by Peppers, Southbank

When it comes to the age-old Sydney v Melbourne rivalry, I’ve always had my feet firmly fixed in Sydney’s camp. Being born and raised in Australia’s best city (sorry, Melburnians!) means that my loyalty has never wavered... until now.

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Ballarat

Hotel Review: The Provincial, Ballarat

Does Ballarat’s newest boutique hotel measure up to the city’s buzzing arts and dining scene? We check in to find out.

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Loch, Gippsland
Gippsland

Best Weekend breaks in greater Gippsland

There’s a rumble of curiosity building around Gippsland, with weekend wanderers discovering impressive scenery and welcoming locals just beyond Melbourne’s city fringe.

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Marco Pierre White reveals his favourite Melbourne restaurants
Melbourne

Marco Pierre White reveals his favourite Melbourne restaurants

How many people in the world are there who are recognisable by only their first name? Cher, Oprah, Jesus – any others? Well, in the food world, there’s Marco.

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Hotel Review: Campbell Point House, Bellarine Peninsula
Geelong

Hotel Review: Campbell Point House, Bellarine Peninsula

At the end of a majestic driveway, lined with some 10,000 hand planted trees, there is a gentle dip. A proud private estate stands tall in that dip, and it may just take your breath away.  This is Campbell Point House.

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Victoria

10 of the best secret beaches in Victoria

Any Victorian worth their coffee beans knows you’d be silly to go north during summer... not with that stunning local coastline to explore.

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Birds eye view above the Port Fairy foreshore.Sow and Piglets 12 Apostles
Great Ocean Road

A guide to completing the Great Ocean Road Walk

Are Victoria’s famous Twelve Apostles in fact a ‘faker’s dozen’? Taking the spectacular Great Ocean Walk is the only way to find out (with John Borthwick).

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Woke up to ocean views, chased waterfalls, cooked under the stars… now that’s a perfect weekend. All you need is the right van – and a sense of adventure.
We're swapping outback dust for green valleys as the Indian Pacific winds its way into the misty Blue Mountains. The final stretch takes us into Sydney, where the journey ends – but the memories last a lifetime.
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.
Wine country on the rails. The Indian Pacific slows down for a day of world-class vineyards and laid-back charm in the Barossa Valley.
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.
We're in the ultimate holiday limbo, just like this sleepy kangaroo at East Coast Natureworld. The ‘should I nap or party?’ dilemma hits hard. How are you spending this week?
Australia’s white sand beaches are calling – which one will you visit first?

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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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