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A history lesson while hanging 1700 metres off the side of Mount Buller.

No climbing experience needed for Australia’s first ‘vertical playground’

Hanging 1700 metres off Mount Buller, novices can now enjoy an Italian-inspired climb that brings a whole new perspective to sightseeing.

  • Justin Meneguzzi
Intensely beautiful: Tidal River in Wilsons Promontory.

Summer escapes: 10 of Victoria’s best camping spots

Need some time under canvas? Victoria’s epic campgrounds offer ocean views, vineyards, caves and hot springs.

  • Penny Watson
The paddlesteamer Emmylou cruising the Murray River.

Australia’s longest river to get its first luxury cruise ship

PS Australian Star’s first season sailings are filling up; it isn’t hard to see why cruise lovers are jumping at the chance of travelling this river in style.

  • Brian Johnston
Cycling the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail.

Easy does it: This week-long bike trip is a good time, not a hard time

In the 1850s gold had people flocking to north-east Victoria. Now it’s the charming towns, bucolic scenery and wineries that scatter the valleys.

  • Laura Waters
Catch a ferry from Melbourne to Geelong.

Eating my way around Port Phillip Bay by public transport

It’s possible to travel around the entire circumference of Port Phillip Bay by public transport – and eat well along the way.

  • Tim Richards
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Bird haven: Lake Connewarre.

Nine must-do highlights of Victoria’s underrated peninsula

There’s gold to be found on the Bellarine Peninsula, from gold-leaf facials to gold-medalled wines plus wild beaches, wild pinot, wild seals and wild convicts: all just 90 minutes from Melbourne.

  • Belinda Jackson
Desert colours in the Murray-Sunset National Park.

Red dust, salt lakes… You won’t believe where this slice of outback is

Few know about it, but just a few hours drive from Mildura, you can find Victoria’s little slice of Mad Max Country.

  • Paul Chai
The historic Old Market Inn.

This historic, stately inn is a surprisingly cosy beachside getaway

This bluestone heritage inn by the sea makes an ideal escape whatever the season.

  • Justin Meneguzzi
Floor-to-ceiling views.

$20 million transformation creates central Melbourne hotel with wow factor

This Hotel Indigo’s fun, quirk and wow factor are supported by quality and a top location.

  • Jane Richards
Designated train driver ,,, no better way to do a winery tour.

This heritage sleeper train will take you from Melbourne to wine time

It makes sense to have a designated driver while you’re exploring wineries, but on this journey we have a designated train driver.

  • Tim Richards

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