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Great Ocean Road, Victoria

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Destination Guides, Nature, Victoria

The 11 Best Places to Visit in Victoria, Australia

Victoria is one of the most jam-packed states in Australia, for charming towns, lovely beaches, wine regions & national parks. The best places to visit in Victoria are Melbourne, the Great Ocean Road, the Mornington Peninsula, the Yarra Valley & the Grampians, just to name a few! Most travellers come to Victoria to visit Melbourne, the state capital and one of Australia’s most beautiful cities. … Continue reading The 11 Best Places to Visit in Victoria, Australia

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The Grampians

10 Best Things to Do in The Grampians, Victoria

The Grampians is one of the best regions to visit in Victoria, for a long weekend of embracing the great outdoors. The best things to do in the Grampians include visiting the best lookouts & waterfalls in Grampians National Park (Gariwerd), spotting kangaroos & emus, discovering the Grampians wine region and more! I’ve visited The Grampians three times on long weekends from Melbourne, spending 3-4 … Continue reading 10 Best Things to Do in The Grampians, Victoria

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Destination Guides, Melbourne, Travel Itineraries

3 Days in Melbourne: Itinerary for First Time Visitors (2026)

With a world-renowned cafe culture, vibrant neighbourhoods and a thriving cultural scene, Melbourne is one of the best cities to visit in Australia. If you’re planning your first trip to Melbourne, 3 days is the perfect amount of time for first time visitors to spend in Melbourne, and to experience the highlights of Australia’s second-largest city. I’ve lived in Melbourne for over a decade, and … Continue reading 3 Days in Melbourne: Itinerary for First Time Visitors (2026)

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Food & Drink, Melbourne

25 Best Italian Restaurants in Melbourne: The Ultimate Guide (2026)

Melbourne is internationally renowned for its Italian heritage & cuisine, and might just be the best city in the world for Italian food, outside Italy. If you’re planning a trip to Melbourne, dining at one of the city’s best Italian restaurants is an essential Melbourne experience. Whether you’re looking to splash out on a fancy meal at Grossi Florentino, scoring a hard-to-get reservation at trendy … Continue reading 25 Best Italian Restaurants in Melbourne: The Ultimate Guide (2026)

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High Country Victoria

10 Best Things to Do in Bright, High Country Victoria

Bright is the gateway to High Country Victoria’s alpine region, and one of the most beloved holiday destinations in Victoria. After spend three days in Bright, it’s easy to see why! Perched on the Ovens River and surrounded by stunning alpine landscapes, Bright is all about wide open skies, fresh air and slowing down in some of the state’s most beautiful natural surroundings. Located 320km … Continue reading 10 Best Things to Do in Bright, High Country Victoria

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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 & Montville, to name just a few! While Australia’s islands and beach towns tend to get the most fame and glory, the best … Continue reading The 15 Most Charming Country Towns in Australia

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Destination Guides, Great Ocean Road

Great Ocean Road Travel Guide: Where to stay & what to do

The Great Ocean Road is the best scenic drive in Australia, and one of the country’s most famous travel destinations. The Great Ocean Road stretches for 600km+ between Torquay and Port Fairy, and is home to famous sights like The Twelve Apostles in Port Campbell National Park, beautiful waterfalls in Great Otway National Park and lots of laidback beach towns like Lorne, Torquay, Airey’s Inlet … Continue reading Great Ocean Road Travel Guide: Where to stay & what to do

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Great Ocean Road

Airey’s Inlet Guide: Things to See, Do & Eat Along The Great Ocean Road

We recently spent a weekend in Airey’s Inlet, a tranquil coastal village on the Great Ocean Road. Airey’s Inlet is smaller and less touristed than busier tourist towns like Lorne and Apollo Bay, and this is one of its loveliest qualities.  This was our third trip to the Great Ocean Road, but our first time staying in Airey’s Inlet. It was exactly the getaway we … Continue reading Airey’s Inlet Guide: Things to See, Do & Eat Along The Great Ocean Road

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Melbourne Travel Guide
Destination Guides, Melbourne

10 Best Things to Do in Melbourne for First Time Visitors (+ Extra Ideas)

Melbourne is one of the most exciting cities to visit in Australia, famous for its laneways & hidden bars, cafe culture and thriving arts & entertainment scene. There is so much to see & do in Melbourne that planning what to do in Melbourne can be overwhelming for first time visitors! The very best things to do in Melbourne include visiting the NGV and the … Continue reading 10 Best Things to Do in Melbourne for First Time Visitors (+ Extra Ideas)

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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. This road trip starts & ends from Melbourne, and is perfect for a long weekend. High Country is one of my favourite regions in Victoria – … Continue reading 3 Days in High Country Victoria: Beechworth, Rutherglen & King Valley

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