Grab your puffer jacket, here are some of the best local hikes to take in Victoria this weekend

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

The ‘Adopt A Worker’ initiative is on the hunt for accommodation in Lorne to house summer casuals

It’s like something out of a pre-COVID dream – tents lining the beachfront with an ocean of board-shorts and bikinis…

Things to do in Gippsland: The road less travelled – Forte Travel Guide

Of all the things to do in Gippsland, here’s our guide to taking the road less travelled. The wind flowing…

The Grampians highly-anticipated 160km multi-day hiking trail is opening in November

The track, once fully completed, will be an incredible 13-day journey

For one month, and one month only, get zippy over the Yarra

Your next trip to the CBD has been upgraded. Firefly Zipline Melbourne is offering the first-ever zipline over a body…

This doggy winery tour has you and your four legged pal’s weekend adventure sorted

Dog lovers and owners across the state, let us introduce you to Gourmet Pawprints. Gourmet Pawprints is offering a very…

The most beautiful birds to spot on your next walk around Lake Connewarre

Taking time out at Lake Connewarre? Whether you’re coastal walking, kayaking or quail hunting, there’s something anyone with a pinch…

This freshly renovated Palm Springs-inspired motel is bringing relaxed luxury to the Surf Coast 

Boasting the perfect balance between contemporary coastal living with a touch of glamour, the owners of the Anglesea Riverside Motel…

Looking for the perfect mini-getaway? Win a double-pass to the Archibald Prize, plus luxury accommodation and an AmazingCo picnic in Gippsland

The Archibald Prize is now exhibiting in the regional Victorian town of Sale and you could win a double-pass, plus…

Award-winning serenity and luxury is right at your doorstep in Ballarat

For the second time in two years, Ballarat’s Sanctuary Day Spa has won the top prize at the 2021 Luxury…

Summer has arrived, here are the top seven places to go skinny-dipping around Australia 

Coming from the coast, we know there’s nothing better than a dip in open water to cool down or kickstart…

Warrnambool’s Deep Blue Hot Springs is an essential weekend retreat 

Looking for a weekend getaway in regional Victoria that’s equally beautiful, relaxing and nourishing? Why not take a dip in…

The jewel of Torquay, The Sands Resort, is reopening this summer after a multimillion-dollar makeover

Located just an hour’s drive from Melbourne, The Sands Resort Torquay (previously known as Peppers The Sands Resort Torquay) has…

A giant, incredibly stunning pink pond is coming to the city for summer

Pond[er] is a striking new installation opening in inner-city Melbourne, evocative of the natural phenomenon that is Australia’s idyllic pink in-land…

More than 50,000 tulips will bloom in regional Victoria as part of this vibrant wine, arts, music and heritage festival

The City of Greater Bendigo is set to flourish with its annual festival, Bendigo Bloom, to celebrate Spring with a…

A stunning new lookout is set for the Twelve Apostles thanks to a $9.2 million upgrade

Hailed one of the bucket list places to visit in the region and sprawling out for 243km around Victoria, the…

The best places to stay in regional Victoria with an international flavour

With international travel still a pipe dream for many, we thought we’d take a journey throughout the state and check…

Make the most of your weekend out of lockdown with these day trip options close to Geelong

Regional Victoria, we’re freeeeeee (sorry Shepp). As we emerge from what’s hopefully our last lockdown, we’re all buzzing with the…

The best farm stays in Australia where you can unwind and unplug (when the time is right)

If you’re ready to escape from the hustles and bustles of life to recharge and get back to the basics,…

Seven of Victoria’s most breathtaking parks, forests, and mountain ranges

When it comes time to unwind, we all love our spa days and cabin getaways, but sometimes the best way…

A guide to some of the best dog-friendly wineries across regional Victoria

Sometimes our friends cancel plans, don’t like drinking on a work night, or just are plain boring, but there is…

Ballarat has been crowned Victoria’s best tourism destination

Ballarat has put itself firmly on the road trip map, thanks to a new generation of winemakers, beer lovers, superstar…

Jump in the car and explore these epic lookouts and trails along the Great Ocean Road

They are just as stunning at The Twelve Apostles.

The best hidden winter camping gems across Australia for a weekend of hot chocolates, bonfires and stargazing

Contrary to popular belief, camping isn’t just reserved for spring and summer. While it’s tempting to pitch your tent by…

 

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