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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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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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 […]

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Vibe Hotel Melbourne’s Drinking & Dining Turns Up the Heat

With one of the highest and most interesting rooftop bars in the city, Vibe Hotel Melbourne has now turned its attention to One Queen, the lobby restaurant located inside a 19th-century storefront. Vibe Hotel Melbourne, on the corner of Flinders and Queen Streets, sees a modern reticulated glass tower rise out of a heritage Fletcher […]

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6 Reasons Why Lancemore Milawa is the Ultimate Wine-Lovers’ Escape

Welcome to Victoria’s High Country – a hidden escape rich in flavour, grounded in community and home to the understated luxury of Lancemore Milawa. Nestled in the heart of Victoria’s High Country, Lancemore Milawa is a quietly monumental retreat that redefines rural luxury. This elegant estate – part of the esteemed Lancemore legacy and once […]

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5 Reasons Why Balgownie Estate Should Be Your Next Yarra Valley Escape

Discover why Victoria’s Balgownie Estate is a masterclass in regional indulgence, down to the last detail. Arriving at Balgownie Estate feels like a full-body exhale: this all-in-one vineyard retreat in Victoria’s Yarra Valley pairs five-star Halliday-rated wines with seasonally driven dining, in-house treatments by endota Spa and a showstopping restaurant that showcases Victoria’s finest produce. […]

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A Guide to Australia’s Wine Regions

We’ve compiled the best of Australia’s wine regions, where time-honoured vintages, breathtaking scenery and gourmet delights converge. It’s time to sip your way through an unforgettable escape. Looking for Australia’s best places to wine and dine? With over 65 designated wine regions and approximately 2700 producers across the country, deciding where you want to go […]

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A Long Weekend in Nagambie (And Why The Mitchelton Hotel is the Perfect Base)

Explore why Victoria’s Goulburn Valley is an underrated long weekend destination, and start planning your own trip away with our itinerary. If you’re looking for a country escape that’s just a couple of hours from Melbourne, Nagambie should be on your radar. Set on the Goulburn River and surrounded by wineries, it’s got that small […]

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The Best City Break Hotels in Australia

Short, sweet and nothing short of sophisticated – here are the best city break stays in Australia. From ultra-trendy ex-prison cells and newly renovated heritage department stores to Palm Springs-inspired Brisbane city oases, these are the city stays with extra flair. The best hotels in Melbourne The Langham, Melbourne Sweeping marble staircases, ornate high […]

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Birdies & the Benz: A Weekend Golf Getaway in Torquay

A car-share app takes the kiosk queues out of hiring a ride for an upcoming golf weekend away on Victoria’s Surf Coast. Having never played golf other than a few rounds of putt-putt, it was with this naïveté that I suggested my partner simply hire clubs for our three-night stay at The Sands Torquay. My […]