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The coolest seaside towns in Victoria
Victoria is home to almost 2,000 kilometres of killer coastline – there are dozens of seaside towns, villages and hamlets dotted along the ocean.
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Swimming holes in Victoria
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Waterfalls in Victoria
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Day hikes from Melbourne
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PSA: an American airline has announced a non-stop service from Melbourne to Los Angeles
The new route will make the trip between Los Angeles and Melbourne easier than ever
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Yes! Qantas has just dropped a huge airfare sale with discounts on 400,000 flights globally
It's time to book that next overseas holiday!
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A hiking trail in Melbourne has been named in the top five most popular in Australia
Our country boasts so many amazing hikes, and there's one close to home that has been dubbed as one of the best
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Things you can only do in Geelong and Bellarine
Think you know everything there is to see and do in Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula?
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Things you can only do in the Bendigo region
Head into the heart of Victoria and you'll find an abundance of unique experiences and sights.
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Things you can only do along the Great Ocean Road
It doesn’t matter what kind of getaway you’re seeking, the Great Ocean Road delivers on all fronts.
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Things you can only do in The Murray region
Snaking along the border of NSW and Victoria is one of our country's most precious wonders – the mighty Murray River.
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Things you can only do in the Grampians
Natural wonders? Tick. Unparalleled experiences? Tick. Wildlife galore? Tick.
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Awe-inspiring NSW getaways
Longing for jaw-dropping vistas to spark your long-forgotten wanderlust?
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Joy-packed NSW getaways
Curious, wonderful, and always surprising – these fascinating NSW adventures are made to maximise joy.
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NSW getaways that can rejuvenate you
Leave it all behind on these soul-stirring NSW getaways that will calm your mind and melt away every last sizzle of stress.
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NSW getaways that will spark your sense of adventure
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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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Feastival Falls Creek
No need to save your trip to the picturesque Victorian Alps for winter, when the region comes alive every summer for Falls Creek’s Feastival. Now in its...
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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...
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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