Australia is home to some of the most extraordinary wildlife on the planet. After more than two decades exploring this country, spotting animals in their natural habitat is still one of my greatest travel pleasures. It doesn’t matter how many koalas or kangaroos I’ve seen, I still get ridiculously excited and reach for my camera! From swimming with...
Last Updated: October 2026 When you think of Victoria’s High Country, snow-covered mountains and ski slopes probably come to mind. But this beautiful region has just as much to offer during the warmer months, especially if you love hiking, cycling and exploring the great outdoors. Nestled at the foot of Mount Bogong, Victoria’s highest mountain at 1,986 metres, Mount...
Last Updated: October 2026 After almost a year without travelling, we were desperate to get back on the road. So when Victoria finally lifted its travel restrictions in 2020, we wasted absolutely no time. In fact, we left Melbourne at 6 am, just six hours and one minute after restrictions ended! Yes, we were that desperate for a getaway! Our destination was...
Last Updated: October 2026 Just an hour’s drive from Melbourne, the Macedon Ranges is one of Victoria’s loveliest destinations for a weekend getaway. With charming historic villages, beautiful gardens, scenic hiking trails and excellent cool-climate wineries, there’s plenty to discover in this picturesque region. We spent many weekends exploring the...
Last Updated: October 2026 After living in Victoria for 14 years, we’d never even heard of the small Gippsland town of Yarram. That all changed in 2020, when we discovered that this sleepy country town was undergoing an incredible transformation, thanks to a wonderful initiative by the local community. Like many towns across Gippsland, Yarram had experienced a...
Last Updated: October 2026 If you’re planning a trip to Victoria and love being outdoors, the beautiful Gippsland Lakes should definitely be on your list. Located in East Gippsland, around three to four hours’ drive from Melbourne, this stunning region is the perfect place to escape the city and enjoy some time by the water. Covering approximately 354...
Last Updated: October 2026 Koalas have to be among Australia’s cutest animals. With their fluffy ears, big noses and adorable sleepy faces, it’s no wonder people travel from all over the world hoping to see one. And for me, there’s nothing better than spotting these beautiful animals in the wild, where they belong! One of the best places to see wild...
Last Updated: October 2026 Once upon a time, the small town of Walhalla was one of the richest gold regions in Australia. In 1862, when gold was discovered in this mountainous part of Victoria, people flocked to the area. They arrived dreaming of riches and many began working for the local mines. But because the area was so difficult to reach, a small settlement was...
Last Updated: October 2026 Victoria is full of hidden gems, and whenever we had the chance to escape Melbourne, we loved heading into the countryside to discover somewhere new. For the Australia Day long weekend, we decided to explore Glenrowan and the King Valley, a beautiful part of North East Victoria that we hadn’t spent much time in before. We booked a...
Last Updated: October 2026 Who doesn’t love a nice glass of Prosecco? For me, Prosecco brings back memories of summer, Italy, long lazy afternoons with girlfriends and sunny days spent sipping something cold and bubbly. Just hearing the word Prosecco puts a smile on my face! And I do love a good dry Prosecco. So, when we discovered that Victoria had its very...