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Great Ocean Road, Victoria

High Country Victoria

3 Days in High Country Victoria: Beechworth, Rutherglen & King Valley

This 3 day road trip itinerary for High Country Victoria includes the charming country towns of Beechworth & Rutherglen, King Valley & Rutherglen wineries, lovely country pubs & a few of the best stops on the Silo Art Trail. High Country is one of my favourite regions in Victoria – there is so much more to see & do than you could manage in a … Continue reading 3 Days in High Country Victoria: Beechworth, Rutherglen & King Valley

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Melbourne

Visit Melbourne in Summer: Weather, Best Things to Do & What’s On (2025)

Are you planning to visit Melbourne in summer? You’re in luck! Summer is a great time to visit Melbourne, as the city comes alive with Christmas festivities, the NGV’s Summer Blockbuster exhibition, the Australian Open, the Boxing Day Test and plenty of outdoor events & festivals. In this guide to visiting Melbourne in summer, I’ve included what to expect from the weather, the best things … Continue reading Visit Melbourne in Summer: Weather, Best Things to Do & What’s On (2025)

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Islands & Beaches, Nature, Wilson's Prom

Highlights from 3 Days in Wilsons Promontory, Victoria

Hardly anyone from outside of Victoria has even heard of Wilsons Prom, yet it’s one of the most-loved destinations in the state. A genuine insider favourite, the vast national park nearly three hours’ drive east of Melbourne had been on my weekend wishlist for four years! On the AFL Grand Final long weekend one year, David and I finally had a chance to visit. It … Continue reading Highlights from 3 Days in Wilsons Promontory, Victoria

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Bendigo Most Charming Country Towns Australia
Australia, Country NSW, Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges, Destination Guides, High Country Victoria, North Coast NSW, Southern QLD Country, Tasmania, Victorian Goldfields

The 15 Most Charming Country Towns in Australia

One of the greatest joys of travelling inland in Australia is discovering its charming country towns, with their heritage architecture, truly farm-to-table food and classic country hospitality. The best country towns in Australia to visit include Bendigo, Ballarat, Beechworth, Daylesford, Hahndorf, Rutherglen Ross & Montville, to name a few! While Australia’s islands, beaches and beach towns tend to get the most fame and glory, the … Continue reading The 15 Most Charming Country Towns in Australia

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Melbourne Travel Guide
Destination Guides, Melbourne

Visit Melbourne in January: Weather, Best Things to Do & What’s On (2025)

Are you planning to visit Melbourne in January? From the thrill of the Australian Open, to the wonder of the NGV’s summer blockbuster, and chances of the warmest and sunniest weather that Melbourne will get all year, January is a great time to visit Melbourne! In this guide to visiting Melbourne in January, I’ve included what to expect from the weather, the best things to … Continue reading Visit Melbourne in January: Weather, Best Things to Do & What’s On (2025)

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Mornington Peninsula

The Ultimate Mornington Peninsula Guide: Where to stay, best things to do, wineries, restaurants & more (2025)

The Mornington Peninsula is one of the best places to visit in Victoria, especially on a day trip or weekend trip from Melbourne. Fringed with beaches and filled with hot springs, luxurious hotels and world-class wineries, the Mornington Peninsula is the perfect spot for a dreamy getaway. There is so much to see & do on the Mornington Peninsula, from visiting jaw-dropping cellar doors like … Continue reading The Ultimate Mornington Peninsula Guide: Where to stay, best things to do, wineries, restaurants & more (2025)

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Destination Guides, Melbourne, Neighbourhood Guides

15 of The Best Things to Do in St Kilda: Melbourne’s Iconic Beach Neighbourhood

Seaside St Kilda is one of Melbourne’s most iconic neighbourhoods. A magnet for tourists and locals alike, especially during Melbourne’s long summer days, visiting St Kilda is one of the best things to do in Melbourne for first time visitors. Come to St Kilda for its relaxed, bohemian atmosphere, historic landmark architecture like Luna Park, the St Kilda Sea Baths & the Palais Theatre, and … Continue reading 15 of The Best Things to Do in St Kilda: Melbourne’s Iconic Beach Neighbourhood

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Yarra Valley

10 Best Things to Do in Warburton: The Yarra Valley’s Best Kept Secret

Tucked away in the hills of the Yarra Ranges, charming Warburton is one of the Yarra Valley’s best kept secrets. Surrounded by the lush mountain ash of Yarra Ranges National Park, the former Gold Rush town is a true oasis of calm and serenity, within easy driving distance of Melbourne. The best things to do in Warburton are the foundations of the good life: embracing … Continue reading 10 Best Things to Do in Warburton: The Yarra Valley’s Best Kept Secret

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Melbourne Travel Guide
City Guides, Melbourne

Melbourne Travel Guide: What to see, do & eat (2025)

Melbourne is one of the most liveable cities in the world, and one of the most exciting cities to visit in Australia. Melbourne is often referred to as Australia’s capital of culture, food & sport, and manages to juggle these many titles all at once! I’ve lived in Melbourne for nearly a decade and have written this Melbourne travel guide to give you a brief … Continue reading Melbourne Travel Guide: What to see, do & eat (2025)

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Melbourne, Yarra Valley

Tesselaar Tulip Festival: Visiting Melbourne’s Spectacular Tulip Festival (2024)

The Tesselaar Tulip Festival is an annual flower festival in the Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges, just an hour’s drive from Melbourne. Every September & October, the Tesselaar Tulip Farm bursts into bloom more than a million colourful tulips, and attracts thousands of visitors for four weeks of flower festival splendour. After living in Melbourne for nearly a decade, I visited the Tesselaar Tulip Festival … Continue reading Tesselaar Tulip Festival: Visiting Melbourne’s Spectacular Tulip Festival (2024)

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