This luxury stay in Ballarat houses impeccable Australian art and fine dining

When heritage is heighten by sophisticated design and delicate details that highlight the architectural allure, you know that pride is…

Travel Guide: Inside Victoria’s heart of gold, Ballarat.

Ballarat is already a beloved tourist destination. The central Highlands city is one of Victoria’s biggest tourist hotspots thanks to…

Great Ocean Road’s Loch Ard Gorge Blowhole viewing platform is now open

The Great Ocean Road has just been elevated with a new lookout. Originally devised in 2018 following community consultation, with…

Travel Guide: Get Cosy In Castlemaine

A hub for hospitality and a cocoon of creativity, Castlemaine is the perfect place to indulge all of the senses….

A slow food and distillery tour is taking travellers into the hidden lanes of Ballarat

Most experienced traveller’s have an epic story of discovery etched into their travel diary; one where they are wandering through…

The best winter day trips in Regional Victoria

Craving that Euro summer but the dreaded cost of living won’t allow it? Or maybe you don’t have enough leave…

Elevate your summer and wellbeing with the ultimate adrenaline-fuelled bucket list

As the summer sun begins to (finally) make its way back into our lives, Aussies are trading in the beach…

Immersive bliss at Balgownie Estate Yarra Valley: Where luxury meets serenity

Tucked away in the serene landscapes of the Yarra Valley, Balgownie Estate beckons as a luxurious haven where tranquility meets…

Lace up your hiking boots and explore these 10 waterfalls near Lorne

We suggest ditching TLC’s advice.

Off Peak, On Point: Why now’s the best time to explore Geelong and The Bellarine

One that’s spacious, seasonal, and unmistakably special. Whether you’re a local ticking off long-promised plans or a visitor seeking something…

Here’s your guide to February’s flirty festivals and events

Back in 23rd century BC, there was this high priestess named Enheduanna who is regarded as the earliest known named…

Meadow announces final line-up to send off festival

Set to take place in the iconic Bambra Bowl on Gulidjan, Gadubanud, and Wadawurrung land, the festival promises a celebration…

Creative Harvest: where good things grow

Explore gardens, meet talented gardeners and creatives, book a workshop and enjoy a beautiful weekend in West Gippsland. Creative Harvest…

POSTPONED: Daryl Braithwaite’s sold out show won’t go ahead tonight

Torquay Hotel shared the news that the sold-out performance set for tonight, has been postponed due to Braithwaite waking up…

Queenscliff Music Festival’s Music Industry Kickstarter grant applications are open

QMF Inc provides financial support to people in the Bellarine, Geelong and Surfcoast community, during the early stages of their…

Gerrupatjarra: Join together for live music event celebrating solidarity

Gerrupatjarra! Join together! Celebrate First Nations culture with music and art this weekend for an event focusing on showing support…

Great Ocean Road: Keep 2025 on track with these must-do holiday hacks

Great Ocean Road Coast and Parks says January is a great time to consider how you can strategically use your…

Coastal glamping – it’s a family affair

Get in on a stress-free getaway filled with fun, laughter, and quality time together. Coastal Glamp family weekend When: Jan…

Summer cruises on the Bellarine Coastline

It’s summer, it’s hot and the water looks enticing…why not experience the coastline’s views on a scenic cruise with Port…

A local’s guide to the best surf spots across the Bellarine Peninsula

Sitting pretty on the doorstep of the world-famous breaks of the Great Ocean Road, the Bellarine Peninsula is the perfect…

It’s open season for Coastal Glamp, as the luxury stay returns to the Bellarine

Picture this – the sun is rising for the day. You awake from your slumber, cosy and rejuvenated. You stretch…

Why You NEED the Ozzi Camping Chair: Compact Comfort for Your Adventures

The Ozzi Camping Chair is the ultimate solution for those tired of lugging around bulky, inconvenient seating. Designed with the…

Two weeks until the running boom hits Lorne, Apollo Bay and Kennett River for Great Ocean Road Running Festival

Following Ballarat’s biggest running festival, the Great Ocean Road Running Festival is set to get heart rates up, the blood…

This stunning Ocean Grove retreat has again been named the best self-contained accommodation in the entire country

Tucked away in tranquil bushland, two very stunning studio cabins offer stylish, peaceful, cosy and relaxed accommodation in central Ocean…

 

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