A local’s guide to Victoria’s Surf Coast: ‘Everyone has some relationship with the ocean’
The wild stretch from Torquay to Lorne blends long coastal walks and ocean plunges with quality food and culture that rivals nearby Melbourne, says author Gill Hutchison
December 2023
Rugged lakes, panoramic peaks and sparkling bays: five underrated Victorian walks
From history lessons to art appreciation, these lesser-known walks in regional Victoria immerse visitors in nature and so much more
June 2023
The rural network, Victoria
‘Cathedral of the Wimmera’: the wartime grain storage putting a small Victorian town on the map
The Stick Shed, a water tower taxidermy museum, and the silo art trail are drawing 20,000 tourists a year to Murtoa
June 2022
Melbourne is Australia’s most liveable city and I finally understand why
Anna Spargo-Ryan
Eager to leave? Advice for Australians facing sky-high travel costs
April 2022
‘Got your visa?’: Victoria’s coastal enclave of Rye is holding fast to its barefoot roots
Australia’s 20 best travel experiences, ranked by Lonely Planet
March 2022
Joy, liberation and good boots: a beginner’s guide to multi-day hiking in Australia
Setting off on your first big bushwalk can be intimidating but good planning (and the right gear) pays off
February 2022
Cellar doors and sunsets: romantic Australian mini-breaks under $500
Getaways in every state and territory to deliver honeymoon feelings, without the luxury price tag
January 2022
A day at the beach
A day at the beach: ‘I got a weird feeling that this dolphin was trying to tell me something’
On the new Grampians Peaks Trail: ‘I have the landscape to myself for days at a time’
Life aquatic
‘Steering is going to be a challenge’: a beginner’s guide to river tubing
Life aquatic
‘You can learn almost instantly’: a beginner’s guide to standup paddleboarding
December 2021
How to holiday across Australia this summer without an exorbitant rental car
No vehicle? No worries – it shouldn’t mean you have to hit the brakes on your getaway plans
November 2021
Trekking the Great Ocean Walk: ‘Stand with no land mass between your sweaty skin and Antarctica’
Far less famous than its driving counterpart, this multi-day hike is no less rich for its relative obscurity – besides, you won’t spot carnivorous snails from a car
April 2021
A hassle-free alpine crossing: ‘Barely 1km in, I see wild brumbies in the distance’
There is a new way to tackle the Falls to Hotham Alpine crossing that sits somewhere between a fully guided hike and a completely DIY multi-day one
March 2021
Art escapes: 16 Australian regional holidays that mix culture and nature
After a year of cancellations, regional festivals and museums have firmer plans for 2021 – ideal for timing a weekend away or longer trip
Free money: where to get your dining and travel vouchers from Australian states and territories
Queensland has just announced a $200 travel voucher program, while other states and territories are continuing to offer vouchers and rebates. Here’s what’s available and how to get it
A birder's calendar: where and when to watch Australia's breeding and migration seasons
From heritage-listed rainforests to sewage treatment plants, spotting Australia’s abundant birdlife is always an adventure
February 2021
Hiker's calendar: the best places to walk in Australia, every month of the year
Find the right walk for every season, from summer hikes around ski resorts to week-long treks between tropical water holes
