Destinations

Victoria

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

The Victorian towns to visit now that public transport is free
Victoria

The Victorian towns to visit now that public transport is free

No fuel, no fares – this month, these regional escapes won’t cost a cent to reach.

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A flatlay of food from Lost Watering Hole.
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8 towns in Victoria’s Heartland that will delight your tastebuds

Get out of the city and close to nature in Victoria’s Heartland, one of Australia’s finest food-producing regions. 

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Couple by Lake Wendouree, Ballarat, Victoria
Ballarat

This surprising city has dethroned Adelaide as Australia’s happiest

Move over, big smoke – a Victorian goldfields city has just claimed Australia's top spot on the world's largest happiness ranking.

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Crittenden restaurant mornington peninsula
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7 reasons to book a long weekend on the Mornington Peninsula

A place of spectacular coastlines and rolling vineyards, the Mornington Peninsula is just an hour from Melbourne, yet feels like a world away.  

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Hannah St Hotel in Melbourne, Vic
Melbourne

Melbourne’s newest hotel is a love letter to the city

With a bold personality and richly layered design language by Flack Studio, plus a streetside coffee shop to boot, Hannah St Hotel is Melbourne’s hottest new hotel – and a microcosm of the city itself.

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The glamorous Showroom Bay at The Royce hotel
Melbourne

Is it worth staying at The Royce hotel in Melbourne?

This elegant hotel is bringing Art Deco glamour to the city.

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Gar / Mount Difficult on Grampians Peaks Trail
Grampians

This epic multi-day Victorian hike has fully reopened after bushfires

The entire 164km trail is walkable again for the first time since the 2024–25 season.

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Tropical greenery and a bath at Inner Studio
Melbourne

This new bathhouse in Melbourne feels like stepping into a rainforest

Inner Studio has brought its popular wellness studio to South Yarra.

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Walhalla historic township
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Good food, beautiful nature & history: your guide to a long weekend in West Gippsland

From rainforest walks and scenic drives to historic gold-rush towns and standout regional dining experiences, you can find it all in West Gippsland.

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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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