Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula is Having a New Hotel Moment

A landmark Queenscliff hotel is reopening, Portarlington’s grande dame has had a refresh and Geelong has welcomed a brand-new Crowne Plaza. Long loved for its wineries, seaside towns and easy access from Melbourne, the Bellarine Peninsula has always been an easy weekend yes. Now three significant new and revitalised stays — two of them heritage […]

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7 Reasons Guests Keep Coming Back to This Melbourne Hotel

Most Melbourne hotels are easy enough to leave. QT Melbourne – laneway address, award-winning rooftop bar, three restaurants and rooms that feel like a designer’s fever dream – is not. In a city that takes its boutique hotels seriously, repeat guests are the real review. More than half of Luxury Escapes travellers who stay at […]

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Why Pullman Bunker Bay is the Ultimate Margaret River Base

If the world-class wineries of the Margaret River Region are on your bucket list and you’re ready for a peaceful coastal escape, Pullman Bunker Bay Resort is the place for you. Think direct beach access, a sweeping infinity pool overlooking the bay and self-contained villas that balance comfort with understated luxury. Spend your days wine tasting among rolling vineyards before returning […]

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Where To Go For The Best Adventures in Western Australia

Western Australia is full of exciting experiences – from getting up close and personal with gentle marine giants to snapping a selfie with smiling marsupials. It doesn’t matter if you find wonder in the beauty of pristine beaches or feel stirred by travelling through the red dust of the Australian outback. Whether you love exploring […]

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The Perfect Perth to the Margaret River Region Road Trip

Pure sand beaches, candyfloss sunsets, countryside vineyards and quokkas – this is one of Australia’s greatest road trips, for reasons that are both expected and unexpected. The southwest coastal strip between Perth and the Margaret River Region is one of the most rewarding drives Australia has to offer. Unfalteringly scenic with its sweeping white sands […]

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Why the Cathedral Invitational is the Ultimate Excuse for a Victorian Escape

Drives, dinners and country winners. Find out why Victoria’s most unique golf tournament is your next mini escape. The exclusive Cathedral Lodge and Golf Club covers more than 300 acres of family-owned farmland in Thornton, a small town on the banks of the Goulburn River in North East Victoria. It’s just two hours’ drive from Melbourne but feels a world away with its idyllic scenery and laidback vibe. This December, the world-class lodge and its course are set to host the Cathedral Invitational on December 9 […]

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Is This Victoria’s Most Underrated Wine Region?

Uncover one of Victoria’s best-kept secrets by exploring the Moorabool Valley, the perfect destination for your next wine weekend away. If you’ve never considered Victoria’s Moorabool Valley for a wine weekend, it’s time to look beyond the usual suspects and onto this quietly brilliant corner of the state. Less than an hours’ drive from Geelong, the valley […]

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Eat, Sip, Stroll: The Best Around Geelong’s Pakington Street in One Day

Find out where to eat and drink around one of Geelong’s most exciting streets. Geelong has quietly shaken off its industrial past and turned into one of Victoria’s most interesting places to eat, drink and explore. There’s a constant buzz of new openings – cafés, bars, art spaces and makers popping up faster than you […]

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Why Western Australia Really Is The Dream State

Western Australia allows you to step out of the everyday and into an extraordinary world where your travel dreams come true. Travel west for unique pairings like premium wineries located right next to world-class surf breaks, a bustling metropolis coexisting with idyllic beach life, and a bohemian port city. These juxtapositions can often feel surreal, […]

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City to Sea: The Perfect Girls’ Long Weekend in Victoria

Not all short breaks are born equal; the best girls’ trips combine cosmopolitan indulgence with seaside serenity. This itinerary from Melbourne to the Mornington Peninsula does just that. Torn between an action-packed city stay and unwinding beachside for your next weekend away? In Victoria, you can enjoy both to the max, all in the space […]

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The Ultimate Girls’ Trip Destinations in NSW

Whether you favour the city, coast or mountains, New South Wales has a destination for an unforgettable short break this summer. What makes New South Wales perfect for a short break is its incredible diversity. From the cosmopolitan buzz of Sydney to the coastal calm of the Central Coast and the misty magic of the […]

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7 Unexpected Things to Do in Melbourne

More than laneways and lattes, discover Australia’s cultural capital as it was meant to be experienced: through surprising, after-dark bars, art that defies convention and one-of-a-kind fashion. Melbourne is a city constantly in flux. While first-time visitors are naturally drawn to its iconic attractions, repeat visitors and those eager to delve deeper should venture beyond […]