The ultimate dog-friendly escape: Australia’s first doggy wellness retreat arrives just outside Geelong 

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again… Dogs are the best, there’s no denying that. However, planning a…

A new contemporary, elegant accommodation complex has arrived on the Bellarine, complete with a French restaurant and Warhol Wall 

If you like your holidays and weekend stays beautiful and boujee in equal measure then listen up, because we’ve got…

Want to travel Australia for a year? Adrenaline and GoPro are looking for adventure-seeking content creators

It’s been a hot minute but travel is finally back and we are all so ready to book those flights and…

Awaken Festival brings two days 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…

Set your alarms, the Victorian Government is handing out more $200 travel vouchers in March

Get ready to book your annual leave. Following a successful few rounds the last couple of years, the $200 travel…

Pick your very own sunflowers at this beautiful dog-friendly farm

There’s just something about sunflowers, isn’t there? Bright and wholesome, sunflowers radiate a cheeriness that positively lifts spirits and makes…

Book in your annual leave, the Spirit of Tasmania is officially moving to Geelong this spring

In a massive win for the region, The Spirit of Tasmania is relocating its Victorian port operations from Port Melbourne…

Bust out your picnic blanket and your best Tupperware this V-day and visit one of Geelong’s iconic picnic spots

Picnics have long been a romantic date favourite, with at least one picnic scene featured in most cult-classic rom coms…

Puffing Billy’s century old tradition of passengers riding with their legs out of carriages finally returns

Australia boasts some truly unforgettable trips and one of Melbourne’s best-loved attractions, Puffing Billy. This three-hour steam train ride through…

Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula named in world’s most loved destinations 

Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula has made the list of the top 100 Most Loved Destinations Around the World for…

A spectacular new coastal trail is coming to the Great Ocean Road

In Victoria, we’re lucky enough to have some of the most picturesque hiking trails that are only a stone’s throw away…

Everything worth seeing, eating and doing at Bruthen Blues & Arts Festival in East Gippsland next month 

Tucked away in eastern Victoria is the grooviest little festival you’ve (probably) never heard of.  Bruthen Blues and Arts is…

NGV opens bright pink pond for people to cool off in summer

The beautiful architectural installation is the the winner of the NGV’s 2021 Architecture Commission in the Grollo Equiset Garden at…

Pedal your way around regional Victoria with these spectacular bike trails, perfect for all comfort levels

With Victoria’s crazy weather slowly getting warmer, the rain slowly stopping, and the days getting longer, there’s nothing better than…

Your go-to list of Victorian destinations to check out this summer

With the pandemic out of sight and mind, and a newfound appreciation for those little moments in life, it’s time…

Where to eat, drink, stay, and explore in Lorne – Forte Travel Guide

Sunny summer days call for dripping ice-creams, bags with practically an entire sandpit swimming at the bottom of it, tents…

Seeking a luxurious escape? Alba is the new hot springs and spa destination coming to Victoria in Spring 2022

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

Where to eat, drink, stay, and explore in Echuca & Moama – Forte Travel Guide

Central to the Murray River are twin towns Echuca and Moama; the perfect destination for a romantic trip, family getaway,…

Where to eat, drink, stay, and explore in Daylesford – Forte Travel Guide

Picture rejuvenating in your very own private mineral bath before indulging in a head-to-toe mask and massage, all whilst sipping…

Where to eat, drink, stay, and explore in the Grampians – Forte Travel Guide

Soaring high above the west Victorian plains, the Grampians (Gariwerd) are a series of rugged, sandstone mountain ranges rich with…

This Victorian destination has been named in National Geographic’s list of must-see destinations in 2022

As international travel restrictions lift and the world slowly emerges from the pandemic, National Geographic has revealed its annual list…

My fondest memories are of Christmas at Barwon Heads

Barwon Heads have Christmas memories all throughout it for me, so why not spread the Christmas cheer and share this…

Prepare your paddle, here are the best kayak and canoe day trips in Australia

What could be a more refreshing change than to spend time on the water, outdoors after being cooped up inside…

Get up to $150 off your bill when you dine or drink in Melbourne during the week

We love a good scheme, especially when it involves saving money, food and reinvigorating the state all in one. Building…

 

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