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These three regional towns have been officially crowned as the best places to visit in Victoria
The prestigious Top Tourism Town Awards have just been announced, with 17 finalists vying for the top prizes
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Peninsula Hot Springs
Peninsula Hot Springs is the Mornington Peninsula’s OG hot springs – a wonderland of geothermal baths, as well as glamping
![The best affordable romantic getaways near Melbourne The best affordable romantic getaways near Melbourne](https://media.timeout.com/images/106159877/750/562/image.jpg)
The best affordable romantic getaways near Melbourne
Here’s where you can book your next romantic escape without breaking the bank
![Quick! You can score super cheap flights to Europe with this massive Etihad flash sale Quick! You can score super cheap flights to Europe with this massive Etihad flash sale](https://media.timeout.com/images/106158649/750/562/image.jpg)
Quick! You can score super cheap flights to Europe with this massive Etihad flash sale
You could fly from Melbourne to Athens and back for $1,767, or to Paris and back for $1,848
Things you can only do in Victoria
Think you know everything there is to see and do in Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula?
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Things you can only do in the Bendigo region
Head into the heart of Victoria and you'll find an abundance of unique experiences and sights.
![Things you can only do along the Great Ocean Road Things you can only do along the Great Ocean Road](https://media.timeout.com/images/105864993/750/562/image.jpg)
Things you can only do along the Great Ocean Road
It doesn’t matter what kind of getaway you’re seeking, the Great Ocean Road delivers on all fronts.
![Things you can only do in The Murray region Things you can only do in The Murray region](https://media.timeout.com/images/105872410/750/562/image.jpg)
Things you can only do in The Murray region
Snaking along the border of NSW and Victoria is one of our country's most precious wonders – the mighty Murray River.
![Things you can only do in the Grampians Things you can only do in the Grampians](https://media.timeout.com/images/105877777/750/562/image.jpg)
Things you can only do in the Grampians
Natural wonders? Tick. Unparalleled experiences? Tick. Wildlife galore? Tick.
Travel to NSW
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Awe-inspiring NSW getaways
Longing for jaw-dropping vistas to spark your long-forgotten wanderlust?
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Joy-packed NSW getaways
Curious, wonderful, and always surprising – these fascinating NSW adventures are made to maximise joy.
Longing for jaw-dropping vistas to spark your long-forgotten wanderlust?
![Awe-inspiring NSW getaways Awe-inspiring NSW getaways](https://media.timeout.com/images/105879955/750/562/image.jpg)
Awe-inspiring NSW getaways
Longing for jaw-dropping vistas to spark your long-forgotten wanderlust?
![Joy-packed NSW getaways Joy-packed NSW getaways](https://media.timeout.com/images/105879678/750/562/image.jpg)
Joy-packed NSW getaways
Curious, wonderful, and always surprising – these fascinating NSW adventures are made to maximise joy.
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NSW getaways that can rejuvenate you
Leave it all behind on these soul-stirring NSW getaways that will calm your mind and melt away every last sizzle of stress.
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NSW getaways that will spark your sense of adventure
Get out there and discover something exciting.
Weekend getaway guides
Weekend getaways: Mallacoota
Weekend getaways: Mallacoota
Mallacoota is a small fishing town in East Gippsland that was near-devastated by the Black Summer bushfires in 2019/2020. Driving through you will pass...
Weekend Getaways: Phillip Island
Weekend Getaways: 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...
Weekend getaways: Mansfield
Weekend getaways: Mansfield
You may have heard of Mansfield or even driven through it on your way to Mt Buller and not really given it much thought. Let’s change that. Mansfield is...
Weekend getaways: Yarra Valley
Weekend getaways: Yarra Valley
It's difficult to believe, when you're standing in Melbourne CBD, that there is a world-class wine region just an hour's drive away. But with hundreds of...
Weekend getaways: Castlemaine and Kyneton
Weekend getaways: Castlemaine and Kyneton
The coast gets all the glory, with its shining vistas and its glittering seascapes. But central Victoria should be your next weekend away...
Weekend getaways: the Grampians
Weekend getaways: 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...
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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The best road trips from Melbourne
Victoria is a fantastic state to explore by car. From idyllic coastal towns to breathtaking alpine regions, our state has got a bit of everything. Buckle up...
Have you heard about...
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Experience a culture-packed visit to Sydney
These intriguing experiences in NSW zoom in on all the creativity Sydney has to offer, to get you back in touch with your sense of wonder. Whether...
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Eat and drink like royalty in NSW
Reconnect with your favourite peeps over a glass of wine, a memorable meal in a special spot, or by plunging your hands into the earth or the ocean to gather...
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Bring the whole family on a NSW trip to treasure
Put smiles on the dials of your whole family with these ideas that suit little kids and big kids alike, north of the border. Head to Taronga Zoo Sydney to...
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Three joy-packed NSW getaways
Curious, wonderful, and always surprising – these fascinating NSW adventures are made to maximise joy. You could spend a cosy weekend rugged up...
Interstate trips from Melbourne
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Your ultimate travel guide to Rottnest Island
Just a zippy 30-minute ferry ride from Fremantle (or 90 minutes from the Perth CBD), Rottnest Island is one of Western Australia's greatest gems. Also known by...
![The 15 things you have to do in Adelaide The 15 things you have to do in Adelaide](https://media.timeout.com/images/104028412/750/562/image.jpg)
The 15 things you have to do in Adelaide
Whether you're visiting for a quick weekend away or an extended stay, these are the best things to do.
Just a zippy 30-minute ferry ride from Fremantle (or 90 minutes from the Perth CBD), Rottnest Island is one of Western Australia's greatest gems. Also known by...
![Your ultimate travel guide to Rottnest Island Your ultimate travel guide to Rottnest Island](https://media.timeout.com/images/105895011/750/562/image.jpg)
Your ultimate travel guide to Rottnest Island
Just a zippy 30-minute ferry ride from Fremantle (or 90 minutes from the Perth CBD), Rottnest Island is one of Western Australia's greatest gems. Also known by...
![The 15 things you have to do in Adelaide The 15 things you have to do in Adelaide](https://media.timeout.com/images/104028412/750/562/image.jpg)
The 15 things you have to do in Adelaide
Whether you're visiting for a quick weekend away or an extended stay, these are the best things to do.
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How to have a sustainable 24 hours in Hobart
These venues, restaurants and markets will leave you feeling well-fed, well-travelled and eco-inspired.
![The best free things to do in Brisbane The best free things to do in Brisbane](https://media.timeout.com/images/105863467/750/562/image.jpg)
The best free things to do in Brisbane
Looking to have some fun without breaking the bank?
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A guide to Australia’s best big things
Australia is home to more than 150 "big things" – huge outdoor novelty sculptures scattered across the continent
Heading overseas?
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The 50 best restaurants in Hong Kong you have to try
If you've never been, the food alone is a good reason.
![The best things to do in Singapore after dark The best things to do in Singapore after dark](https://media.timeout.com/images/104717496/750/562/image.jpg)
The best things to do in Singapore after dark
Singapore’s a city that never sleeps.
![The 25 best Disneyland rides The 25 best Disneyland rides](https://media.timeout.com/images/103684055/750/562/image.jpg)
The 25 best Disneyland rides
Visit the House of the Mouse.
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The 101 best things to do in London
Blimey, guv'nor!
More from around the world
![Fancy an escape? A remote Irish island is hiring caretakers Fancy an escape? A remote Irish island is hiring caretakers](https://media.timeout.com/images/105740018/750/562/image.jpg)
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
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Got the vaccine? Then you can now hit the beach in Seychelles
The island nation is opening its borders to anyone who’s had the jab – no quarantine necessary