Fast or slow, enjoy Phillip Island’s fun parade
THE delightful fairy penguins may be this Victorian island’s main attraction but there’s plenty more for all the family to explore, writes Scott Podmore.
Victoria
Stay in Melbourne from $49 per night
VISITORS to Melbourne will be able to enjoy accommodation from $49 per night when Tune Hotels opens in the Victorian capital.
Wintry warmth in coastal Victorian haven
THERE’S no excuse to stay indoors when inclement weather hits as this Victorian region offers a multitude of activities to keep you moving and motivated, writes Sarah Nicholson.
Flurries fan snow seekers’ joy in Victoria
EARLY falls have brought encouraging signs for another top year on the Victorian slopes, writes James Wigney.
A floating holiday down the Murray River
THERE’S a great deal to enjoy on a floating holiday along one of the world’s mightiest rivers, writes Jennifer Adams.
On your bike for a vintage tour of Rutherglen
ALL the best aspects of a famous Victorian wine region are easily explored on two wheels, writes Sarah Nicholson.
Cultural metropolis on the banks of the Yarra
WHATEVER your interests, you’ll find it all and more in Melbourne, writes Sarah Nicholson.
Discover Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula
THE Mornington Peninsula offers a feast of opportunities for people looking to escape. Sarah Nicholson reports on the best of the best.
The magic of Melbourne
AUTHOR Michael Robotham describes his love affair with Victoria’s capital – from its arts festivals to AFL passion, St Kilda’s charm and CBD laneways.
Head out for a warming experience
HURRY – some Melbourne traditions such as drinking a hot toddy by the water are best enjoyed in winter, writes Sarah Nicholson.
Escape readers’ Melbourne tips
SOAK up the electric atmosphere of an Anzac Day clash at the MCG, enjoy the Mornington Peninsula’s fine wine or relax on the banks of the Yarra River.
Catch all the sporting action in Melbourne
A HOST of events, including favourites such as the Melbourne Cup and the AFL Grand Final, will draw sports lovers to Melbourne, writes Scott Podmore.
L’Oreal Fashion Festival in Melbourne
THE eyes of the fashion world turn to Melbourne next month when Australia’s best and brightest designers show their creations in a fashion extravaganza at various venues across the city.
Shipwrecks on Warrnambool sea shore
A VISIT to Victoria’s historic and unforgiving coast by the Great Ocean Road brings a chance to stay in a lighthouse to learn more about the shipwrecks in the area.
That’s snow way to make tracks
A BACKCOUNTRY tour with three-time Olympian Steve Lee is a great way to explore Falls Creek’s off-piste offerings, writes Angela Saurine.
Bright start to skiing at Mt Hotham
LISA Malek learns to ski in Mt Hotham while indulging in some fine cuisine and pampering at a spa in the resort.
Mornington Peninsula wine trail
THERE are more than 50 wineries to explore in Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula – just make sure you don’t try the grapes at all of them.
The best events in Melbourne this winter
LOCALS and visitors alike are spoilt for choice in Melbourne at this time of the year, writes Sarah Nicholson
Skier living life on the edge
SKIER Laif Moegel took time out from skiing with his kids during the school holidays to get some extreme action at Falls Creek in Victoria.
Inspiring feat of clay at Scienceworks
AS it enters its third decade, Scienceworks celebrates an inventive exhibition with the help of two familiar faces.
Can you pick a real Warhol from a fake?
A MELBOURNE hotel group is offering the chance to win an Andy Warhol painting to a guest who can pick a real from a fake.
Coal mine a tourist gold mine
VICTORIA’S only tourist coal mine has reopened after a $4 million Government revamp.
Rob Sitch: How Melbourne became cool
ROB Sitch reveals why he chose his beloved city of Melbourne as the backdrop for his latest film, Any Questions For Ben?
On prowl for excitement
WHILE the pumas of folklore are absent, Scott Podmore finds more than one way to skin a cat in the Grampians.
It’s all white at Mt Buller
GETTING caught in the middle of a ‘white-out’, a phenomenon where you can no longer tell the difference between the sky and the snow, is an eerie feeling.
Remoteness and romance in Rutherglen
CARLYLE House in Victoria is a Heritage-protected B&B that is so charming it will tempt you into quitting your job and opening a B&B yourself.
Zipping through the forest
IT’S impossible to resist the urge to yodel like Tarzan as you fly across the treetops of Victoria’s own Otway rainforest.
Tour de France with Phil Anderson
LIAM Houlihan braved the elements with cycling legend Phil Anderson, and now you could too with this exclusive competition to the 2011 Tour de France.
Melbourne outdoor cinema guide
ENJOY watching the stars under the stars with our guide to the best outdoor cinemas in Melbourne.
Best Aussie winter escapes
FROM sloshing wine in the Barossa to lounging in Darwin’s deckchair cinema – here is Australia’s must-do winter travel guide.
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