The very best accommodation, festivals, events and experiences across Victoria

Each year, the Victorian Tourism Awards recognise and reward excellence in the VIC Tourism Industry. The Award Categories cover the diverse range…

A pop-up glamping experience has arrived at a Bellarine winery for the ultimate outdoor retreat

There’s just something special about escaping everyday life, switching off and unwinding with a weekend away camping. But let’s be…

Looking for a weekend away? The Pink Lodge is a vintage beach getaway like no other

Be it a birthday, graduation, Hens weekend, or just a good time for a little escape, a candy pink beach…

A huge new dog-friendly caravan park is coming to Ballarat’s Kryal Castle

A legendary land of adventure, with knights, dragons, wizards, kings, queens, princesses, fairies and so much more, Australia’s only medieval…

This luxury day spa in Sorrento is turning pink this Valentine’s Day

This Valentine’s Day Aurora Spa & Bathhouse is turning its pools pink and inviting would-be romantics to soak in its rose-coloured waters….

Score some serious travel deals at Geelong Travel & Cruise World Expo this weekend

Calling all wanderlusters, you best cancel your Sunday plans because the Geelong Travel & Cruise World Expo is on to…

Apollo Bay has just been crowned the fourth best beach in Australia

Deservingly known as paradise by the sea, Apollo Bay and its tranquil beaches have been recognised as one of the best…

Budget regional airline Bonza has launched with cheeky flights from Avalon to Sunshine coast

Good news holiday lovers, your 2023 getaways just got a lot cheaper and a little bit easier for those in…

The best summer accommodation in East Gippsland for your next getaway

If a little vacay to Gippsland sounds like a wondrous regional escape worthy of taking, we’ve put together a list…

Awaken Festival brings an Australian-first immersive day of music, arts, yoga and wellness to the Peninsula Hot Springs

Set amid the picturesque setting of Peninsula Hot Springs, one of Victoria’s most beloved vacay spots, Awaken Festival is a new rest, relaxation…

The best family-friendly swimming beaches in Geelong, Surf Coast and surrounds

Looking to live out your perfect summer days at the beach with your family in tow? From Geelong to the…

In the heart of Frankston, Playne Street is the home for nightlife, entertainment and the brand-new Hotel Lona

After a saunter around one of Port Phillip Bay’s many beautiful beaches, Playne Street is the ideal locale to dry…

An afternoon guide to North Geelong’s burgeoning Federal Mills Precinct

The former Federal Woollen Mill is an icon of Geelong’s industrial past, opening originally in 1915 it was vital to…

The best accommodation and experiences across Victoria to elevate your next getaway 

There are hundreds of spots across our great state that offer unique stays and experiences, with some truly going that…

The ultimate guide to a day in the You Yangs

From lush rain forests and stunning rock pools to secluded beaches and mighty granite peaks, our state is blessed with…

The best special occasion restaurants in Geelong

Just a quick drive or ferry ride from Melbourne, Geelong is making strides in the wining and dining scene, becoming…

A luxe new hot springs and spa destination is opening in Phillip Island in 2023

There’s nothing quite as luxe and relaxing as soaking in blissful hot water amongst some of the most stunning views….

An insider’s guide: The best accommodation, stays and hotels in Geelong

Coming to Geelong for a visit? Taking a fun staycation in the city? Geelong certainly does have an undeniable charm,…

Check out these nine new Victorian hiking tracks

The Victoria’s Great Outdoors program is aimed at boosting regional tourism and delivering better walking trails, campgrounds, four-wheel drive tracks…

The best places to eat, play, drink and stay on a coastal getaway to Barwon Heads 

If you’re looking at heading coastal this winter but have no idea where to start, this one is for you….

A guide to all the hidden gems on offer in Geelong and its surrounds

Geelong is rife with hidden gems that are set to excite tourists and locals alike. Some of the best-kept secrets…

Finding France: The best ways to enjoy a French-inspired day in Geelong

It’s not tricky to live so Frenchy, so chic in our regional home of Geelong. In celebration of the French…

20 things for $20 (or less) across the stunning Bellarine and Mornington peninsulas 

Prices are being pushed up across the board affecting everything from groceries to utilities, transport to entertainment. We’ve come up…

The best places to stargaze (and camp under the stars) in Australia

The Milky Way has inspired us all since the beginning of humankind, but Stargazing tourism is getting more popular in recent years. Searches…

 

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