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The best national parks near Melbourne and in Victoria
Craving an out-of-town adventure to get off the grid? Of course you are!
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From Melbourne's best-kept secrets to last-minute road trips to major international jaunts, we've got your travel needs covered
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Cosy cabins you can stay in
If you're not a fan of roughing it but love the outdoors, try staying in a cosy cabin near Melbourne.
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The best camping spots
If the frenzy of city life has left you a bit frazzled, perhaps it’s time to reconnect with a simpler way of living.
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Road trip-worthy motels
We’ve scoured the state for the kookiest, most charming and unique motels in Victoria.
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The best day hikes
Dust off those hiking boots, pack that scroggin and get ready to explore some of the most gorgeous hikes near Melbourne.
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Weekend getaway guides
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Weekend getaways: Mallacoota
Mallacoota is a small fishing town in East Gippsland that was near-devastated by the Black Summer bushfires in 2019/2020. Driving through you will pass...
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Weekend Getaways: Phillip Island
Known for its healthy colonies of little penguins, seals and Hemsworths, Phillip Island has long been one of Melbourne's favourite destinations for a family...
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Weekend getaways: Mansfield
You may have heard of Mansfield or even driven through it on your way to Mt Buller and not really given it much thought. Let’s change that. Mansfield is...
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Weekend getaways: Yarra Valley
It's difficult to believe, when you're standing in Melbourne CBD, that there is a world-class wine region just an hour's drive away. But with hundreds of...
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Weekend getaways: Castlemaine and Kyneton
The coast gets all the glory, with its shining vistas and its glittering seascapes. But central Victoria should be your next weekend away...
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Weekend getaways: the Grampians
The Grampians is an expansive national park to the northwest of Melbourne. Driving past Ararat you’ll spot them in the distance – a lumpy...
Short escapes from Melbourne
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The best day trips from Melbourne
If you're looking for a break from the inner-city grid, there's no better cure than a day trip from Melbourne. The state of Victoria is full of friendly...
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Gorgeous natural wonders to visit near Melbourne
Victoria has an abundance of beautiful locations to sneak off and visit. That’s just pure facts. We’ve cherry-picked the state’s most...
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Where to go glamping in Victoria
For those who want to experience the great outdoors without experiencing too much of the great outdoors, there's glamping. These spacious, decked-out bell...
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Melbourne has the best-tasting tap water in the entire Oceania region, according to a global study
Glasses at the ready!
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Sunshine Station in Melbourne's west is getting a massive $2 billion upgrade
Commuting from the west and getting to Melbourne Airport is about to get easier with Sunshine Station’s multi-billion dollar glow-up.
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A new study has ranked Australian cities on transport affordability – and Melbourne didn't do well
Out of all the nation's capital cities, unfortunately Melbourne wasn't high in the rankings
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The perfect getaway to the Maldives
The Maldives is a stunning island paradise known for its unspoiled shores and pristine waters teeming with marine life - a tropical haven that rightly tops...
Interstate trips from Melbourne
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Your ultimate travel guide to Rottnest Island
Just a zippy 30-minute ferry ride from Fremantle (or 90 minutes from the Perth CBD), Rottnest Island is one of Western Australia's greatest gems. Also known by...
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The 15 things you have to do in Adelaide
Whether you're visiting for a quick weekend away or an extended stay, these are the best things to do.
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How to have a sustainable 24 hours in Hobart
These venues, restaurants and markets will leave you feeling well-fed, well-travelled and eco-inspired.
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The best free things to do in Brisbane
Looking to have some fun without breaking the bank?
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A guide to Australia’s best big things
Australia is home to more than 150 "big things" – huge outdoor novelty sculptures scattered across the continent
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The 50 best restaurants in Hong Kong you have to try
If you've never been, the food alone is a good reason.
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Fancy an escape? A remote Irish island is hiring caretakers
The mostly uninhabited and very, very picturesque Great Blasket island is looking for two custodians
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A town in Sicily is selling €1 houses – and it’ll pay you to fix one up
Troina is the latest Italian town to attract new residents with rock-bottom prices and cash incentives
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France has its first ever Michelin-starred vegan restaurant
The crowdfunded ONA is overturning stereotypes about what this famously gourmet country likes to eat