Melbourne Food & Wine Festival turns 20!
Celebrate all things culinary at the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival this year as it celebrates its 20th birthday with a host of gastronomic extravaganzas.
Victorian accommodation update
The latest accommodation to open in Victoria includes a newly refurbished hotel in the heart of Melbourne, a self contained B&B cottage and a 1920’s country house in regional Victoria.
Free music guide covers Melbourne and regional Victoria
A new free guide from Music Victoria now makes it easier for visitors to find the best live gigs in Melbourne and regional Victoria, as well as the main entertainment venues, music stores, events and music festivals.
Melbourne’s Mexican obsession
Mexican cuisine is the newest craze amongst the foodie scene in Melbourne and Victoria. Overwhelming demand for Mexican dishes is increasing in popularity, with various operators jumping on the bandwagon to satisfy customers with a taste for salsa and spice.
A state of cider
Cider, the golden drop of summer, is continuing its revival in Victoria. With the state leading the national growth in cider making, visitors can enjoy artisan ciders at regional breweries and select winery cellar doors or embark on the newly launched Yarra Valley Cider and Ale Trail.
The Latest from the Murray
The Murray region has long lured visitors to its many towns dotted along the banks of the mighty Murray River and thanks to a series of new and exciting experiences, travellers are sure to keep flowing to the region.
Family friendly attractions in Victoria
A series of exciting and unique family friendly attractions have sprouted up across Victoria, making the next family holiday a fun one for the whole clan.
Under the radar
Our monthly round-up of 'hidden gems' – New Shark & Ray Centre, Melbourne Aquarium’s new Shipwreck attraction, ex-HMAS Canberra turns 2, The Wonders of Ancient Mesopotamia and Zoo Twilights.
Melbourne wining and dining hotspots
Unearthing Melbourne’s latest and greatest dining – Bistro Gitan, EDV Melbourne, Bar Ampere, Strange Wolf and I Know A Place.
Villages of Victoria - A guide to Apollo Bay
The seaside town of Apollo Bay is located along Victoria’s most scenic coastal route, the Great Ocean Road. With rolling green hills, crashing waves and expansive blue sky in the backdrop, this cosy village is a perfect stopover for visitors wanting to take in a full panoramic view of the coastline.
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