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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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Destination Guides, Melbourne, Travel Itineraries

3 Days in Melbourne: Itinerary for First Time Visitors (2025)

If you’re planning a trip for 3 days in Melbourne for first time visitors, there can be an overwhelming number of things you’ll want to see, do and eat in one of Australia‘s greatest cities. Planning a 3 day itinerary can seem impossible, which is why I’ve designed what I think is the perfect itinerary for 3 days in Melbourne. I’ve lived in Melbourne for … Continue reading 3 Days in Melbourne: Itinerary for First Time Visitors (2025)

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Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges

10 Of The Best Things to Do in Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges

Rolling hills, charming villages and spa towns, a thriving arts scene and a boutique wine region make the Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges one of Victoria’s best kept secrets. The best things to do in Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges includes visiting the region’s mineral springs, seeing Trentham Falls, hiking to the Hanging Rock Summit, visiting Macedon Ranges wineries and indulging in excellent food & … Continue reading 10 Of The Best Things to Do in Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges

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Australia, Destination Guides, Travel Itineraries, Victoria

Itinerary: 2 Weeks in Australia for First Time Visitors (+ Map)

Planning a trip to Australia for the first time can feel like a daunting task, because of Australia’s vast size and remote location. The number of beautiful places in Australia can be overwhelming, but even if you only have two weeks in Australia you can see so many of the country’s most beautiful sights and destinations. In this 14 day itinerary for Australia, you’ll visit … Continue reading Itinerary: 2 Weeks in Australia for First Time Visitors (+ Map)

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Melbourne, Neighbourhood Guides

Carlton Neighbourhood Guide: Melbourne’s Little Italy

Carlton is one of Melbourne’s most historic neighbourhoods & a must-see for visitors. In this Carlton neighborhood guide I’ve rounded up the best things to do and the best restaurants, bars & cafes in Carlton. Whether you’re exploring Melbourne’s Little Italy on Lygon Street, checking out the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Royal Exhibition Building or dining at one of the best restaurants in Melbourne, there … Continue reading Carlton Neighbourhood Guide: Melbourne’s Little Italy

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Victorian Goldfields

10 Best Things to do in the Goldfields: Bendigo, Ballarat & beyond (2025)

The Goldfields is one of the most charming regions of Victoria and easily one of the best day trips or weekend getaways from Melbourne. The best things to do in the Goldfields include visiting the beautifully-preserved major towns of Bendigo & Ballarat, spending a wine-filled weekend at Heathcote on show, visiting the Bendigo Art Gallery and stepping back in time at Sovereign Hill. Surrounding Bendigo … Continue reading 10 Best Things to do in the Goldfields: Bendigo, Ballarat & beyond (2025)

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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 and Apollo … Continue reading Great Ocean Road Travel Guide: Where to stay & what to do

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Mornington Peninsula

Mornington Peninsula Girls Weekend: Alba Hot Springs, Wine-ing & Dining

Filled with wineries, dotted with hot springs & fringed by beaches and coastal hikes, the Mornington Peninsula is the perfect girls weekend destination, year-round. A group of girlfriends and I took our friend Erin away to the Mornington Peninsula for the weekend, to celebrate a milestone birthday. We rented a beautiful 4 bedroom house in Rye, and spent 24 hours visiting the new Alba Hot … Continue reading Mornington Peninsula Girls Weekend: Alba Hot Springs, Wine-ing & Dining

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Melbourne Travel Guide
Destination Guides, Melbourne

20 of The Best Things to Do in Melbourne for First Time Visitors

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 20 of The Best Things to Do in Melbourne for First Time Visitors

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Destination Guides, Melbourne

Where to stay in Melbourne? 8 Best Areas in Melbourne for Visitors

Planning a trip to Melbourne? Finding the best area to stay in Melbourne will help you get the most out of your trip to the city, especially as Melbourne is famous for its dynamic and eclectic neighbourhoods. The best areas to stay in Melbourne include the Melbourne CBD, Carlton, Fitzroy, Richmond, Southbank and St Kilda, depending on the type of trip you’re planning. I’ve lived … Continue reading Where to stay in Melbourne? 8 Best Areas in Melbourne for Visitors

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