Destinations

Victoria

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

The Convent Gallery, Daylesford
Daylesford & Macedon Ranges

This lush Victorian town has hot springs, wineries and historic buildings

From tranquil hot springs to picture-perfect wineries, explore the top things to do in Daylesford, an enticing destination for a restful weekend escape.

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Trentham Falls, Daylesford
Daylesford & Macedon Ranges

Stunning waterfalls near Daylesford you need to visit

Marvel at these cascading falls.

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The Queenscliff Hotel at Sunset
Geelong

Victoria’s abandoned seaside hotel to reopen as a luxe boutique with a bathhouse

After seven years sitting dormant, one of Victoria’s grandest coastal hotels is back – and it’s more glamorous than ever.

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Mitchell River silt jetties in gippsland
Gippsland

The longest silt jetties in the Southern Hemisphere are tucked away in Gippsland

The longest silt jetties in the Southern Hemisphere are hidden in Victoria.

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The swimming pool at The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne
Melbourne

This Melbourne hotel has set the bar sky high

Welcome to Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels, exploring not just the rooms, but the stories, service and settings that make each stay unforgettable and worthy of your wishlist.

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Basalt Retreat Private Villa interior
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The best new accommodation along the Great Ocean Road

A new wave of retreats, hotels, glamping sites and more is encouraging visitors to savour their time spent along the Great Ocean Road.

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Kangaroo Ridge Retreat
Yarra Valley

The dark sky stay with incredible stargazing an hour from Melbourne

At this luxurious Yarra Valley retreat, the stars align for the ultimate celestial experience.

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two people having a picnic at Valley of Liquidambers heathcote
Sponsored

6 nature-based experiences to prove the Bendigo region comes alive in autumn

A change is as good as a holiday, but never more so than in the Bendigo region when it’s the seasons putting in the transformative work.

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Lavandula Farm geese
Daylesford & Macedon Ranges

This European lavender farm with Highland cows is Melbourne’s cutest day trip

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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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