Coffee 'Cupping' Takes Over Melbourne
As evidence of Melbourne's love for quality coffee, a number of specialty establishments across the city now offer coffee tasting – or 'cupping' – sessions in which fans of this noble brew can sip and sniff their way across a number of beans and blends.
New luxury accommodation in Daylesford Macedon Ranges
Two recently opened properties put a unique spin on luxury accommodation in the Daylesford Macedon Ranges proving this beautiful part of Victoria is more than just a delight for day-trippers – it's the perfect place for a mini-break as well.
Art in the Goldfields
Art lovers strike gold in the Goldfields every day thanks to the region's many galleries and a continuing appreciation for culture and the visual arts.
Bullant Brewery Bruthen Opens Doors
East Gippsland adds a new string to its tourism bow with the opening of a boutique micro-brewery, Bullant Brewery Bruthen, along the Great Alpine Road.
Cycling for epicureans around Beechworth
The Town Bike is a new free initiative from three of Beechworth's landmark businesses where visitors get to dump the car and enjoy the picturesque sights and fresh air of the town over the handlebars of a bicycle.
Highlights for Melbourne as the seasons shift
Those looking for a shot of culture as the weather turns cooler won't be disappointed by the array of events, shows, exhibitions, festivals and new dining experiences colouring Melbourne.
Wining and Dining hotspots
New 'pop up' bar Ponyfish opens on an island in the Yarra, the latest chic coffee and lunch hotspots in the CBD, Café Vue opens at Melbourne airport and the highly anticipated opening of The Atlantic restaurant at Crown Melbourne.
Under the Radar
Our monthly round up of 'hidden gems' - quirky and interesting new discoveries as well as creative people, products and events that might have escaped your notice.
Indigenous culture on show along Great Ocean Road
Learn about the traditional culture and lives of the Gadabanud people at Cape Otway Lightstation's new Aboriginal heritage trail.
Villages of Victoria: a Guide to Halls Gap
Surrounded by spectacular scenery, Halls Gap is the perfect place to rediscover nature.
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