Australian Traveller competition terms and conditions

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General terms and conditions of entry for Australian Traveller Media competitions and giveaways.
  1. Instructions on how to enter and prize information forms part of these Terms and Conditions. Participation in any competition is deemed as acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
  2. The promoter is Australian Traveller Media Pty Ltd (A.B.N. 29 113 975 438). of Suite 101, 15 Belvoir Street, Surry Hills NSW 2011 (Promoter).
  3. Competitions are games of skill and as such, winning entries are selected based on the creativity or accuracy of entries submitted.
  4. Entry is open to residents of Australia aged eighteen years or over only. Employees of the Promoter and their immediate families, suppliers, associated companies and agencies are ineligible to enter. Persons under the age of 18 years are not considered adults and therefore are not able to enter. If a winner is discovered to be under 18, they will automatically be disqualified.
  5. Promotion commences and closes on the dates shown. Only the winner(s) will be notified by email and must respond within 48 hours or the prize may be reallocated. Reallocation will be based on remaining competition entrants.
  6. Australian Traveller Media reserves the right to share entry data with the prize promoter. On the occasion that this occurs, Australian Traveller Media will clearly specify this for privacy reasons.
  7. To enter, entrants must follow the entry instructions and answer all competition questions. Entries must be received by 11.59pm on the closing date. Incomplete or automated entries will be disqualified. Multiple entries from the same IP address, same email address or from automated competition entry services are invalid.
  8. One entry per person and per household. Multiple entries from the same person or same household will be disqualified.
  9. The promoter’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
  10. Prize is not transferable or exchangeable and cannot be taken as cash. No responsibility is accepted for any variation in the value of the prize. If the prize includes travel and accommodation it is the responsibility of the winner to liaise with the prize provider if cancellations or changes are made by the provider. The Promoter cannot take responsibility for cancellations to bookings. Transport to and from an event and all other ancillary costs are the responsibility of the winner.
  11. All competition entrants must reside in Australia. Winners entering from outside Australia will be disqualified.
  12. The Promoter reserves the right to, at any time, verify an entry or entrant and disqualify an entrant the Promoter has reason to believe has submitted an entry not in accordance with these Terms and Conditions.
  13. All entries in the competition become the property of the Promoter. The Promoter collects personal information from entrants to conduct the competition and may, in the course of business, disclose the personal information to third parties, as required. Entry in this competition is conditional on provision of the personal information requested. Entries may be entered into a database and the Promoter may use the entrants’ names and addresses for future promotional, marketing and publicity in various forms by the Promoter, and the entrant consents to such use. Entrants may direct any request to access their personal information to the Promoter. Additionally, all literary works submitted as part of an entry become the property of the Promoter and it is a condition of entry that those literary works may be used by the Promoter for their own promotional, marketing and publicity purposes without restriction. The promoter may share the entry details with the prize provider.
  14. The Promoter reserves the right to modify, suspend or terminate the competition without notice.
  15. The Promoter is not liable for any loss (including loss of opportunity) or damage (including, but not limited to, direct, indirect or inconsequential loss) or personal injury in relation to this competition or the use of, or participation in, the prize.
  16. Terms and conditions of any prize tickets must be adhered to. Some events have age restrictions and these must also be adhered to.
  17. Prizes can only be sent to addresses in Australia and any tickets are only valid in or from Australia.
  18. These Terms & Conditions will bind this and any future entry by you into a competition on an Australian Traveller Media site and may be updated from time to time.

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The top 12 hottest places to stay in regional Victoria right now

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    We round up the luxe, the lovely and the latest places to stay in regional Victoria.

    1. Hotel Ernest, Bendigo

    Hotel Ernest, Bendigo
    The elegantly styled Hotel Ernest oozes heritage charm.

    Settle into this artful lodging in the city centre for a boutique stay with heritage roots dating back to 1864. Each of the 10 suites in this former bank is elegantly styled and furnished with covetable works by Australian artists. Ernest is also home to the much-lauded Euro-style Restaurant Terrae, so be sure to book into the two-level diner during your visit.

    2. Norsu Cabin, Macedon

    a look inside Norsu Cabin, Macedon
    Settle into this Scandi-inspired abode. (Image: Nick Skinner)

    Country cabin dreams come to life under the sweet timber A-frame of Norsu. Sleeping eight guests, this Scandi-inspired abode is so meticulously styled it’s received knowing nods from The Design Files and is everything a modern log cabin should be, including cosy fireplace, fire pit, modern appliances and French linens. Perfect for logging out of daily life for a moment.

    3. Islay House, Woodend

    the bedroom at Islay House, Woodend 
    Bed down at the gorgeously restored heritage Islay House. (Image: Tiffany Warner)

    Lean all the way into a country luxe state-of-mind with a stay at the gorgeously restored heritage Islay House. This bed and breakfast sleeps up to nine guests and is just a short walk from town, but you’ll want to spend most of your time curled up fireside in the elegantly styled rooms as you admire the collection of antiques.

    4. Nerissa Rye, Mornington Peninsula

    Nerissa Rye, Mornington Peninsula
    Indulge in barefoot luxe at Nerissa Rye. (Image: Eve Wilson)

    This Rye beach pad is just a 10-minute walk from 16th Beach, and while a morning walk is lovely, returning to the barefoot luxe vibes of this four-bedroom escape is just as enlivening. Bright, open and welcoming, this is the place to settle in for endless cups of tea and a good book between beach jaunts.

    5. Hotel Vera, Ballarat

    a close-up of the bed at Hotel Vera, Ballarat
    Modern meets bygone elegance.

    This Ballarat beauty set in a 1900s mansion is all bygone elegance edged with modern style. Just seven boutique suites, each with its own distinct personality, makes it a singularly luxe stay. Sister to Bendigo’s Hotel Ernest, Vera is similarly bequeathed with a stand-out fine diner, Babae, which plates up the best of the region’s produce.

    6. Hotel Sorrento, Port Philip Bay

    Hotel Sorrento at Port Philip Bay
    The Amalfi-style beachside Hotel Sorrento at Port Philip Bay.

    The historic and iconic clifftop Hotel Sorrento at Port Philip Bay is mid-refurb and will reopen 1 December 2025, just in time for Amalfi-style beachside stays.

    7. The Idle Lake House, Lakes Entrance

    the Idle Lake House, Lakes Entrance
    Soak up lakeside serenity. (Image: Kate Enno Photography)

    Enjoy a ripple of serenity when you step aboard this water-top abode on the Gippsland Lakes. Once a Chinese restaurant, this spacious and stylish two-bedroom stay offers unbroken gazing of the shimmering surface in a beautifully private bay. Lounge on the deck and enjoy the onboard bathhouse; come evening, sit by the sleek suspended fireplace.

    8. The Monty, Anglesea

    the bedroom at The Monty, Anglesea
    Bed down at the vintage motel, The Monty.

    Palm Springs makes an entrance on the Great Ocean Road with the opening of The Monty in October 2025. Its vintage motel meets modern muse at this playful boutique stay complete with pool and a vibrant Mexican cantina. You’re just a stroll from the beach here, which tells us it’s ripe for summer vacays this season.

    9. Trentham Waters Resort, Mildura

    vibrant bedroom wall and pillows at Trentham Waters Resort, Mildura
    The bright and retro-style bedroom at Trentham Waters Resort.

    Another new property lands in regional Victoria in time for an endless summer with Trentham Waters Resort expected to open by February 2026. Breezy, subtly retro and brightened by the big Mallee sky, this river’s-edge escape is perfect for settling in for a spell with one-, two- and three-bedroom villas. There’s a lagoon-style pool, riverside hot tubs and onsite dining for all your relaxation requirements.

    10. Crowne Plaza, Geelong

    the Trattoria Bar in Crowne Plaza, Geelong
    Sink a cold one at the Trattoria Bar.

    Geelong is getting its own Crowne Plaza in 2026. Its arrival on the waterfront will make it the city’s largest (and newest) hotel with 200 contemporary rooms and suites, a Skybar, all-day dining, indoor pool and gym, and event spaces. Keep it on your radar.

    11. Re’em, Yarra Valley

    a private tub with lush views at Re’em, Yarra Valley
    Sip and soak in tranquillity.

    With verdant Yarra Valley views that take in the linear beauty of tended grapevines, the 16 suites and rooms at Re’em are set amid the Helen & Joey Estate and invite sipping and sitting in tranquillity. The onsite restaurant deftly balances Chinese and Australian flavours and if you’re staying over the weekend, be tempted out of your stylish room for yum cha that features delicate handmade dumplings and vineyard vistas.

    12. Arapiles Clubhouse and Crash Pad, Grampians

    the yard front door of Arapiles Clubhouse and Crash Pad, Grampians
    Spend an overnight stay in the Natimuk stone house. (Image: Bianca Jackson)

    These 1880-era mountain-adjacent digs have been tenderly restored to provide rock climbers and Grampians country wanderers a chic place to rest. You’ll find four bedrooms in the Natimuk stone house, as well as a heated pool out the back and plenty of luxe embellishments. There’s also a two-person ‘Crash Pad’ in the confines of the Clubhouse with its own separate entrance.

    the lounge at Arapiles Clubhouse and Crash Pad, Grampians
    The Crash Pad offers a resting place for rock climbers and Grampians country wanderers. (Image: Bianca Jackson)