Victoria
The best places to stay in Melbourne
With huge growth in recent years, the hotel scene in Melbourne has become as diverse and extensive as the city itself.
- Julietta Jameson
This renowned regional restaurant is why I still make a 100km detour
Would you drive 100 kilometres out of your way to enjoy an incredible meal? On a recent road trip, the prospect of returning to a regional favourite was too tempting to resist.
- Justine Costigan
Popular Melbourne hot springs transforms from day spa to stay spa
First look at the new accommodation offering at Alba Thermal Springs on the Mornington Peninsula.
- Jane Reddy
It’s not too late to have an Easter escape – city or country
If you dropped the eight ball, fear not: here are the best last-minute things to check out these holidays in Melbourne and beyond.
- Riley Wilson
No climbing experience needed for Australia’s first ‘vertical playground’
Hanging 1700 metres off Mount Buller, novices can now enjoy an Italian-inspired climb that brings a whole new perspective to sightseeing.
- Justin Meneguzzi
Summer escapes: 10 of Victoria’s best camping spots
Need some time under canvas? Victoria’s epic campgrounds offer ocean views, vineyards, caves and hot springs.
- Penny Watson
Australia’s longest river to get its first luxury cruise ship
PS Australian Star’s first season sailings are filling up; it isn’t hard to see why cruise lovers are jumping at the chance of travelling this river in style.
- Brian Johnston
Easy does it: This week-long bike trip is a good time, not a hard time
In the 1850s gold had people flocking to north-east Victoria. Now it’s the charming towns, bucolic scenery and wineries that scatter the valleys.
- Laura Waters
Eating my way around Port Phillip Bay by public transport
It’s possible to travel around the entire circumference of Port Phillip Bay by public transport – and eat well along the way.
- Tim Richards
Nine must-do highlights of Victoria’s underrated peninsula
There’s gold to be found on the Bellarine Peninsula, from gold-leaf facials to gold-medalled wines plus wild beaches, wild pinot, wild seals and wild convicts: all just 90 minutes from Melbourne.
- Belinda Jackson