Creative-themed tours expand to Melbourne’s inner city and regional Victoria
Several new arts tours have been launched coinciding with the expansion of galleries, artist-run spaces, street art and artists’ studios throughout Melbourne’s inner suburbs and a deluge of major exhibitions appearing in regional Victoria.

Penguin Island documentary inspires new tour at Phillip Island
Based on the success of the acclaimed ABC1 documentary, Penguin Island, Phillip Island Nature Parks has developed a new tour for visitors who want to experience the world of Little Penguins in the same way as the eco-rangers portrayed in the six part series.

Under the Radar
Our monthly round up of 'hidden gems' - Play Melbourne iPhone app, spooky ghost tours, tractor tours and more.

Wining and Dining hotspots
New restaurant Fitzrovia opens in St Kilda, Fitzroy welcomes new bar Rue de Fleurus, quirky themed bars hit Melbourne, South Wharf Promenade enters the dining scene with three new venues and other foodie news.

Discover a dining and shopping hub in South Melbourne
Known for its iconic attractions such as the South Melbourne market, South Melbourne is starting to appear on the tourist radar thanks to the introduction of several new dining and artisan coffee establishments, sophisticated retailers and artistic attractions.

Villages of Victoria - A Guide to Metung
Metung is a tiny, almost secret, waterfront village tucked away in the heart of the Gippsland Lakes. This quiet getaway destination is a scenic four hour drive east of Melbourne and is surrounded by calm peaceful waterways. It is the perfect place for holiday makers seeking to enjoy the simple pleasures of life and coastal living.

New luxury walking experiences along the Great Ocean Road
Luxury accommodation property Moonlight Escape and Eco-Certified Australian Walking Tours have joined forces to create Luxury Walking, a new company offering high-end personalised walking and accommodation experiences along the Great Ocean Walk.

Summer in St Kilda - outdoor dining and adventure
With summer just around the corner, it is the perfect time to revisit the popular beachside suburb of St Kilda and discover the myriad of outdoor activities on offer ranging from adrenalin-pumping action and water sports to relaxed alfresco dining and drinking on the foreshore.

2012 Melbourne Winter Masterpieces announced
2012 is shaping up to be another blockbuster year for art and popular culture lovers alike with the recent announcement of the Melbourne Winter Masterpieces exhibition Game Masters at ACMI which will feature alongside the highly anticipated Napoleon: Revolution to Empire hosted by the NGV.

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