Destinations

Victoria

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

the cafe exterior of The Kettle Black, Melbourne
Melbourne

Our guide to 38 of the best cafes in Melbourne

Melbourne’s cafe scene is second to none and these local institutions prove it.

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Mrs Browne Bakes’ raspberry goldfields cookie pie at Naomi & i
Ballarat

Ballarat‘s iconic pie competition has a winner & it’s a cookie dream

Roll up to Ballarat this August to taste one of the best pies in Australia.

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People by the pool at Afloat Melbourne
Melbourne

Melbourne’s floating bar will transport you to Rio this spring

It’s channelling the colour, chaos and charisma of Rio de Janeiro.

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the Italian wine bar and restaurant at Figlia, Melbourne
Melbourne

13 Italian restaurants in Melbourne guaranteed to fuel your fire

With slick new openings, classic cucinas and masterful high-end dining, there’s a lot to love in Melbourne’s Italian restaurant world.

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Mountain View log cabin at DULC
Grampians

The luxe log cabins hiding in Victoria

Architect-designed cabins tucked into the wild beauty of Victoria’s Grampians promise seclusion, serenity and pure luxe escapism.

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the building exterior of The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI)
Melbourne

The ultimate 3-day itinerary for exploring Melbourne

With a sophisticated air, eclectic inner-city neighbourhoods and some of the best restaurants in the country, Victoria has good reason to be proud of its culture hub capital.

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a woman soaking in an outdoor hot spring at Deep Blue Hotel
Great Ocean Road

A Great Ocean Road itinerary that’s not like the rest

The Great Ocean Road is a Victorian icon. But there’s more to this stretch of coast than its famous rock formations, from volcanoes to hot springs and paddling with fur seals.

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A table topped with plates of food and drinks.
Melbourne

The definitive guide to the best bottomless brunches in Melbourne

Here’s my take on Melbourne’s best brunches. And by that, I mean the bottomless kind.

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explore Mildura include exploring its rich cultural scene. From vibrant street art and ancient stories to exhibitions at the Mildura Arts Centre, Australia’s first regional gallery.
Mildura

Farm fresh produce to a trail of lights: the ultimate guide to Mildura

The charm of Mildura is hidden in plain sight along the Sturt Highway. The capital of Tropical North Victoria is in a league of its own.

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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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