Victoria
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
- ★★★★
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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
- ★★★★½
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$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
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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