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Melbourne is one of best coffee cities in the world but where do you find the best coffee?
Name any water-based activity and it’s highly likely you’ll find a great place to do it in Melbourne. From riverside walks to surfing, fishing to swimming with dolphins, we’ve got some great suggestions on where to go.
90 minutes out of Melbourne you’ll find beaches, wineries, mountains, cycling trails and so much more. Here’s where to go.
From riverside bars to rooftop bars, creative cocktails to artisan beer, there’s an eclectic mix of bars in Melbourne. Here’s a few of our favourites.
Why Melbourne is ideal for cycling, be it city touring, road biking, mountain biking or gourmet trails.
A bike tour of Melbourne is a great way to cover a lot of ground, see the sights and sample the food in just 4 hours.
What’s it like seeing the Yarra Valley in Melbourne from above in a hot air balloon at sunrise.
See Melbourne from above at dawn in a hot air balloon, at sunset on the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel or further afield in a helicopter.
A new gin distillery has opened in Melbourne – we visited Brogan’s Way to find out how gin is made and taste some unique Australian flavours.
Here’s a guide on where to see Australian animals while you’re in Melbourne – kangaroos, koalas, echidnas, platypuses….
If you want to see Australian animals, make the trip to Healesville Sanctuary – it’s well worth the trip!
If you’re looking to visit an art gallery or see a show while you’re in Melbourne, here’s a selection of ideas – including a new art gallery.
Melbourne is best explored on foot so you get to see the major sights, quirky laneways, glorious parks as well as sampling great coffee and food along the way.
This photo tour of Melbourne gives both a fascinating glimpse into history, street art and the cafe scene as well as great tips on how to improve your photography.
Ahhh Melbourne! From 1850s history to modern architecture, coffee to asian fusion, old masters to street art and everything in between, Melbourne has something for everyone. Lists of things to do in Melbourne are plentiful, but this is a quick selection of sightseeing, history and art with some food and drinking venues thrown in to…
Living on the other side of the world to your family means getting inventive about holidays and painting might well be the answer.
There’s no shortage of opportunities to see and buy art on the Mornington Peninsula.
Lunch at Foxey’s Hangout is always delicious, easy and relaxed.
The Two Bays Walking Track extends 26km from one side of the Mornington Peninsula to the other.
Spend a relaxed afternoon sampling a wide range of produce at some of the farm gates on the Mornington Peninsula.
Cycling or walking in Point Nepean National Park, on the tip of the Mornington Peninsula, is a fabulous mix of beautiful scenery and Australian military history.
The sea views from Flinders Golf Course are hard to beat and it certainly take your mind off a bad hit!
Looking to combine wine tasting with a sculpture walk? Find out which wineries offer both on the Mornington Peninsula.
Summer is cherry and strawberry picking season on the Mornington Peninsula! Find out where you can pick your own….
Originally a tiny fishing village, Flinders is now a charming beach town brimming with art galleries, gift shops, cafes and restaurants.
A seat of learning since Cambridge University was founded in 1209, the old part of Cambridge fits snugly into the C-shape loop of the Cam River, crammed with university colleges set in gracious gardens behind impressive gateways. Built with the help of notable people, such as King Henry VIII, the medieval buildings have been exceptionally…
Did you hear the one about the travel writer who trekked the Camino with a personal trainer, a nurse and a doctor? Short story: she was very well looked after! The long story is still to come over the next few days….. Together we’re tackling the first 112km of the St James Way from St…
The new Mitchelton Hotel is a game-changer for Nagambie. If you thought a visit to the Goulburn Valley town was about bedding down in the caravan park after messing about on the water, think again. Nestled among the Mitchelton vines on the banks of the Goulburn River, it has become a destination in…
Nagambie has everything from gourmet food and wine to bike rides, river cruises, kayaking and horse-racing. And, if that all gets too much – indulge in some chocolate and a spa treatment at Mitchelton winery. 1. Start at Mitchelton with wine tasting in the cellar door and lunch in the Muse Restaurant. 2. Visit…
Trekking the Larapinta Trail by day, sleeping in swags under a sky full of stars at night with the wind gently rustling the gum trees. It felt like we’d landed in central casting for Waltzing Matilda and turned out to be an all-Australian outback adventure complete with spectacular views, ancient red rock, blazing sun and deep,…
Gateway to the Australian outback, many visitors to Alice Springs just pass through on their way to the next destination, but there are some great things to do and see if you extend your stay. 1. Start with a coffee in The Goods Coffee Shop next door to the cinema on Todd Street. 2.…
Thinking of walking Three Capes in Tasmania? There are two ways to approach it. The classic ‘hard-core’ route with a pack on your back, or the comfort, ‘pack-free’ route. Both give you access to stunning scenery, both involve a boat trip and both are pretty challenging unless you’re a very serious hiker. Can’t decide…
Cape Cod to The Hamptons: a road trip into history and glamour. Step back in time to the romance and opulence of 20th Century America on a road trip from Cape Cod to The Hamptons. Starting in Boston, explore the windswept beaches, history and ornate mansions of this north eastern tip of America and end in…
Just the thought of being in Vienna makes you feel more cultured, more elegant. If you haven’t been, get ready for a city that blends history with the modern day beautifully. Oh, and maybe lose a few kilos before you go – sweet food is its speciality! Lists of things to do in Vienna are…
Been to Hong Kong recently? Now’s the time. It only took five minutes to discover why friends ask: “You’ve not been to Hong Kong? Why not?” And those five minutes weren’t in Hong Kong because I still haven’t been. It was five minutes on Messenger with Nat who has lived in (and loved) Hong Kong…
Lists of things to do in Washington DC are plentiful but this is a great selection of classic sights, iconic restaurants and bars, a touch of art with some walking and cycling thrown in. 1. Apply to take a tour of the White House – a long time before you leave home. 2. Visit one…
I’m yet to meet anyone who doesn’t love visiting New York. Vibrant, fun and familiar we never tire of it. Lists of things to do in New York are plentiful but this is a great selection of classic sights, iconic restaurants and bars, a touch of art and plenty of walking and cycling thrown in.…
