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The best camping spots in Victoria
You don't need to drive for long to find some sweet camping spots near Melbourne
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From Melbourne's best-kept secrets to last-minute road trips to major international jaunts, we've got your travel needs covered
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The best scenic drives
There's nothing like hitting the tarmac and heading out for an adventure on the open road
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Road trip-worthy motels
We’ve scoured the state for the kookiest, most charming and unique motels in Victoria
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Short escapes from Melbourne
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The best day trips from Melbourne
If you're looking for a break from the inner-city grid, there's no better cure than a day trip from Melbourne. The state of Victoria is full of friendly...
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Gorgeous natural wonders to visit near Melbourne
Victoria has an abundance of beautiful locations to sneak off and visit. That’s just pure facts. We’ve cherry-picked the state’s most...
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Where to go glamping in Victoria
For those who want to experience the great outdoors without experiencing too much of the great outdoors, there's glamping. These spacious, decked-out bell...
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This dreamy seaside town in Victoria is the top weekend getaway destination in Australia for 2026
Airbnb has selected the best spots for a short break in Australia, and Warrnambool has ranked number one
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Qantas has dropped one of its biggest international sales of the year, with discounted fares on more than 500,000 seats
Now's your chance to score cheap flights to Bali, Singapore, New York and more
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Melbourne Airport's east-west runway is undergoing a huge upgrade – including major safety works
Expect asphalt resurfacing, line marking, grooving, lighting upgrades – and extra noise – over the next few months
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Weekend getaway: The Grampians
The Grampians is an expansive national park to the northwest of Melbourne. Driving past Ararat you’ll spot them in the distance – a lumpy...
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Weekend getaway: Gippsland & surrounds
Ok, so I know I’m biased, but how lucky are we Victorians to live in a state that offers so much in the way of natural splendour and biodiversity....
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Weekend getaway: Phillip Island
Known for its healthy colonies of little penguins, seals and Hemsworths, Phillip Island has long been one of Melbourne's favourite destinations for a family...
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Australia's best luxury hotels
Looking to live it up on your next Aussie getaway? We’ve got you covered.
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Free campsites in Australia
From a home among the gum trees to a beachfront base, these are our top picks.
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Where to go in SA
This beautiful southern state is home to many of the country's best vineyards.
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Fancy an escape? A remote Irish island is hiring caretakers
The mostly uninhabited and very, very picturesque Great Blasket island is looking for two custodians
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A town in Sicily is selling €1 houses – and it’ll pay you to fix one up
Troina is the latest Italian town to attract new residents with rock-bottom prices and cash incentives
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France has its first ever Michelin-starred vegan restaurant
The crowdfunded ONA is overturning stereotypes about what this famously gourmet country likes to eat