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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Take the Scenic Route: 4 of the Best Victoria Road Trip Destinations

From ancient rock art to coastal hot springs, countryside wineries and humble-yet-wholesome bakeries, the best of Victoria is discovered on four wheels. Whether winding along the Great Ocean Road, hopping between wineries in the Yarra Valley, trailing dirt roads in the King Valley or venturing into the jagged peaks of the Grampians, Victoria’s road trip […]

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Barks and Recreation: These Are Australia’s Top Pet-Friendly Escapes

Taking your dog (or other pet) on the discovery trip of a lifetime is a breeze thanks to these paws-itively amazing escapes where pets are not only accepted, they are celebrated. Pet-friendly travel has been a hot topic in recent years, with more travellers than ever foregoing the pet sitter in favour of a […]

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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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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 […]

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Striking Gold: A Weekend Itinerary in Ballarat

Historic stays, hatted restaurants and truffle hunting: the perfect guide on where to stay, where to eat and where to go on a weekend escape to Ballarat. Ballarat, once known as Victoria’s ‘Richest City’ is more than Sovereign Hill. Mine beneath its Gold Rush history to strike a destination rich in culture, cuisine and community. […]

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The Best Birthday Breaks

From stylish staycations to indulgent self-care getaways and sunny beachside escapes, these are the best birthday holidays in Australia – and beyond. Every birthday – be it 33 or the big 5-0 – deserves to be celebrated in style. Whether you prefer to mark the occasion with a short and sweet spa retreat or a […]

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Hole in One: Why Victoria is the Ultimate Golf Getaway Destination

It’s time to practice your putt and make for the green because the world-class fairways around Victoria are calling. Looking to get into the swing of things? Pack your bags and scrub your clubs, because as the game’s top players fly into Victoria for the upcoming 2024 ISPS HANDA Australian Open, there’s never been a […]

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Things to Do in Winter in Australia

From cosy cellar door stays and snowy mountain getaways to sun-kissed escapes up north, there are plenty of ways for the cold not to get you down. The mercury taking a dive is no reason to hibernate. While shorter evenings and less sunshine for part of the country can bring the winter blues, the cooler […]

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Palm Cove to Hobart: Here’s Where to Spend Any Long Weekend

From R&R in a regional town to sparkling sky-high glamour in the city centre, here’s where to go when you have an extra day or two off work. Whether you’re up for a quick interstate flight or down for a regional road trip, there’s a short trip sure to tick all the boxes in each […]

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7 Remote Aussie Stays for Post-Christmas Recovery

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but also one of the busiest: balance out the frenetic festive season with a new-year stay in one of these serene boltholes. The festive season and its swirl of traditions may be ‘the most wonderful time of year’ for some, but the holiday mood isn’t for everyone. […]