Heathcote on Show: A Winter Wine Weekend in the Goldfields

Every winter, the charming Goldfields town of Heathcote becomes a hotbed of activity for the annual Heathcote on Show wine festival. Dozens of winemakers from across the Heathcote wine regio take over more than 20 venues in the centre of town, making the main street of Heathcote a one-stop shop for some of the best wines in the country. Heathcote on Show is held on … Continue reading Heathcote on Show: A Winter Wine Weekend in the Goldfields

Genevieve LaurenJuly 23, 2024July 23, 20246 Comments

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. Most travellers come to Victoria to visit Melbourne, the state capital and one of Australia’s most beautiful cities. While Melbourne is a must-visit destination on any trip to Australia there is so much to explore beyond the city limits! The best places to visit in … Continue reading The 11 Best Places to Visit in Victoria, Australia

Genevieve LaurenJuly 20, 2024January 25, 20258 Comments

High Country Victoria

A Weekend in the King Valley & High Country Victoria

Victoria’s High Country is one of the best places in Victoria for a weekend getaway from Melbourne. High Country encompasses Victoria’s northeast, including the Alpine Region and the King Valley wine region. The region boomed during Australia’s Gold Rush in the 1850s and many of the towns in the area have been beautifully preserved, especially the largest, Beechworth. With so much to see & do … Continue reading A Weekend in the King Valley & High Country Victoria

Genevieve LaurenJuly 18, 2024February 5, 20253 Comments

Destination Guides, Yarra Valley

11 Of The Best Yarra Valley Wineries to Visit

The Yarra Valley is one of the most celebrated wine regions in Australia, and is one of the best day trips from Melbourne. If you haven’t experienced Australia’s wine country before, the Yarra Valley is a great place to start! There are more than 70 wineries in the region, dozens of which have cellar doors where you can do wine tastings. The best wineries in … Continue reading 11 Of The Best Yarra Valley Wineries to Visit

Genevieve LaurenJuly 15, 2024July 15, 202410 Comments

Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges, Food & Drink, Nature

A Day Trip to Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges

The elegant spa town of Daylesford & the surrounding Macedon Ranges make a perfect day trip from Melbourne. On our first day trip to Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges, David & I had brunch at a Macedon cafe, enjoyed a very short but rewarding hike to the Camel’s Hump Lookout on Mt Macedon, enjoyed some sunshine and live music while doing a cider tasting at … Continue reading A Day Trip to Daylesford & the Macedon Ranges

Genevieve LaurenJune 20, 2024October 9, 20244 Comments

Destination Guides, Mornington Peninsula

15 Best Wineries on the Mornington Peninsula

The Mornington Peninsula is one of the most beautiful and most popular wine regions in Australia. Located in southeast Victoria, the Mornington Peninsula is fringed by beaches with crystal clear water, and filled with wineries, orchards, dairies and excellent restaurants. It’s easily one of the best day trips from Melbourne. The Mornington Peninsula Wine Region There are more than 200 wineries in the region, and … Continue reading 15 Best Wineries on the Mornington Peninsula

Genevieve LaurenJune 13, 2024June 13, 20246 Comments

Destination Guides, Food & Drink, Melbourne

15 of The Best Restaurants in Melbourne

Melbourne is Australia’s capital of food & dining, so picking the best restaurant in Melbourne to try on your visit can seem overwhelming. Luckily, it is very hard to go wrong. The best restaurants in Melbourne include world-renowned restaurants like Attica and Gimlet, glamorous fine dining in gorgeous surrounds like at Reine & La Rue and Grill Americano, and local favourites such as Carlton Wine … Continue reading 15 of The Best Restaurants in Melbourne

Genevieve LaurenJune 11, 2024September 1, 20248 Comments

Mornington Peninsula

Jackalope: Staying at Australia’s most luxurious destination hotel

Jackalope is one of the most luxurious destination hotels in Australia, winning multiple awards when it opened in 2019 and attracting visitors from across the country and around the world. Easily the most sought after luxury weekend away from Melbourne, Jackalope is located on the Mornington Peninsula, which is just a 1 hour drive from Melbourne. We stayed at Jackalope for two nights, as part … Continue reading Jackalope: Staying at Australia’s most luxurious destination hotel

Genevieve LaurenMay 28, 2024May 26, 2024Leave a comment

Dromana Beach Mornington Peninsula Victoria Australia

Islands & Beaches, Mornington Peninsula

Safety Beach, Dromana: The Best Beach on the Mornington Peninsula

The Mornington Peninsula makes one of the best beach day trips or weekend getaways from Melbourne. One of the best beaches on the Mornington Peninsula is Safety Beach in Dromana, which has a pier, sparkling turquoise water, and a row of brightly coloured bathing boxes on the sand. We first visited with my Dad, on one of his first trips to visit us in Melbourne. … Continue reading Safety Beach, Dromana: The Best Beach on the Mornington Peninsula

Genevieve LaurenMay 11, 2024May 11, 202415 Comments

Australia, Food & Drink, Victoria, Yarra Valley

An Autumn Day Trip to the Yarra Valley

Autumn is one of the most beautiful time of year in Victoria. Forty-degree heat waves are a thing of the past but it is still warm enough to enjoy the outdoors. We took advantage of the beautiful weather and made a day trip to the Yarra Valley, one of Australia’s top wine regions. Since David was driving, we decided to stick to two wineries. Domain … Continue reading An Autumn Day Trip to the Yarra Valley

Genevieve LaurenMay 1, 2024May 1, 20249 Comments

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