I want to travel to regional Victoria

04/11/2022

https://www.australiantraveller.com/vic/daylesford-hepburn-springs/attractions-in-daylesford/

From strolling around flower fields to lush landscapes, Daylesford has definitely a lot of attractions for unwinding. Check them out here.

30/08/2022

Dreamy forests, and technical drives..

30/08/2022

Look at this amazing renovation of Portarlington’s grand hotel. Located about 90 minutes from Melbourne and famous for its mussels.

Beeline for this 134-year-old coastal gem, check in to one of 18 elegant new rooms (some with bay-view balconies), then head downstairs to the charming bistro for a pot brimming with the town’s famous mussels.

29/08/2022

A delightful event starting in Geelong. All things ‘stained glass’

Join the Geelong & Region Branch in celebrating the Festival of Glass across Drysdale, Geelong, Newtown and Queenscliff.

To mark the United Nations Year of Glass, join a self-drive heritage glass tour of five sites on Sunday 11 September 2022.

More information: https://bit.ly/3pSAxei

📷: St Peter and St Paul’s Church, Geelong

26/08/2022

A beautiful and gentle program of events. Visiting public gardens in and around Castlemaine

17/08/2022

An event not to be missed!

Buda Historic Home and Garden brings back the Traditional Arts Fair to Castlemaine on Sunday November 20th. Buda will once again showcase traditional arts, cooking and gardening in as many and varied forms as possible, in the spirit of the Leviny daughters.

10/07/2022

Sharing a YUMMY recommendation in Ararat.

Foragers Cafe serve breakfast, lunch and everything in between. As well as being a deli, small goods grocer and catering. The cafe serving up Seven seeds brew, Love tea official, fly high chai and the real milkshakes, home-baked cakes, slices and take home packs and fresh salads made daily. Inside.....

30/06/2022

Oh Castlemaine, how we love you ❤️

Winter walks around our historic Castlemaine Botanical Gardens. Beautiful photo by 📷 .wendy ❄️❄️🦆🦆

26/06/2022

We love regional pubs! How many of these have you been to?

If you love a good regional pub lunch, here's our guide to 17 of the best country pubs in Victoria that are worth the roadtrip.

24/06/2022

We love light!

24/06/2022

For other land lubbers like us who love whales!

📷MOTHER WHALE AND CALF - PORT CAMPBELL📷
Have you seen this whale? Port Campbell residents were treated to a magical moment yesterday when this mother and her newly born calf were spotted off the coast between Sherbrooke river and Port Campbell.😍

📷Thanks to Jiri Haureljuk for sending us this photo!📷

05/06/2022

I don’t know about you, but we absolutely love silo art! Check out this stunning creation in the Grampians!❤️

Horsham’s first silo art mural is now complete.

The Horsham silo and flourmill site celebrates a little known but locally significant story of Yanggendyinanyuk, a Wotjobaluk warrior’s story of leadership, resilience and great legacy.

The life of Yanggendyinanyuk’s (His Walking Feet in Wergaia Language) is embedded throughout Wotjobaluk Country (the Wimmera). While he was publically celebrated for his extraordinary tracking skills and for his part in the first Indigenous cricket tour to England, he also witnessed great loss of clan and Country.

The project brings new life and focus to the region through a commitment to reconciliation and respect, and invites visitors and residents to explore the region’s rich Aboriginal heritage and living culture, led by our region’s First Nations Australians.

Explore Horsham on your next road trip to the Grampians and make it your base to exploring the Silo Art Trail. Artwork created by Australian photo realism artist Sam Bates AKA Smugone

04/06/2022

A mesmerising event coming up very soon in Halls Gap.

Gatherings 2022 is a celebration of arts, culture and community. On Saturday 11 June, the second event in the series kicks off in Halls Gap. Visit the town to experience ‘The MOTH Trail’, a dazzling outdoor light and projection trail created by local artists and the Halls Gap community. ⁣
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For more details, visit the website here: https://grampiansgatherings.com/halls-gap

11/05/2022

Re-sharing this amazing event. The fascination of hot air balloons with the touch of an award winning artist.
Not to be missed!

09/05/2022

Bright is one of the most amazing locations during the Victorian Autumn season. The foliage on the trees offers up a feast for the eyes. Bright is about 3 1/2 hours north East of Melbourne. A small town situated in a valley in the Alpine Region, it offers picturesque shops including an internationally renowned Christmas shop.

The colours are shining across the Kiewa Valley into Mount Beauty. What a beautiful time of year it is 🍁

Image thanks to on Instagram

06/05/2022

An absolute must see! Don’t miss them

On Saturday May 14th the skies of Dunkeld will look like they have never looked before.... Patricia Piccinnini's 'Skywhales' against a backdrop of the Southern Grampians.

This. Is. Special.

Our region is one of only 9 locations in the whole of Australia to welcome them. Bravo Hamilton Gallery!

More info to come... watch this space!

15/04/2022

Destination Kids series. Lorne
Precious Creatures is a treasure trove of delightful babywear, kids clothing brands such as famous rainwear Hatley, and wonderful toys and puzzles by French brand Djeco. Situated along the foreshore, it is a stone’s throw from Lorne Books - an independent bookshop featuring numerous Australian Children’s authors.

09/04/2022

Sharing news on Maldon’s Easter Fair

Our 145th Maldon Easter Fair Program

02/04/2022

Things to do in Castlemaine

29/03/2022

Music lovers delight! An amazing exhibition on Elvis Presley with some very unique pieces.

✨Elvis: Direct from Graceland is opening this weekend!✨

After years in the making, we are so excited to showcase the extraordinary life and style of Elvis Presley.

Tickets for this weekend have almost completely sold out, so be sure to book your ticket before attending to avoid disappointment.

Book now at bit.ly/ElvisDirectFromGraceland

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Bendigo Art Gallery
Design by Studio Ampersand
Wall by Electric Confetti
Photo by Leon Schoots

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25/03/2022

Castlemaine is 90 minutes from Melbourne and offers a delightful small art museum.

10/03/2022

Something exciting over the weekend

March 12th - The days program is revealed. Something for everyone.
Don’t forget to pre purchase your tickets by going to our bio, fb or website https://applefest.harcourt.vic.au

24/02/2022

A must visit!

Are you travelling nearby the historic gold-rush town of Chiltern?

Dow's Pharmacy will be open tomorrow from 10am to 3pm. Having closed the doors in 1968 everything inside remained intact, including original fittings, products, and equipment. It's like stepping right inside a time capsule.

Visit: www.nationaltrust.org.au/places/dows-pharmacy

19/10/2021

We’re suckers for waterfalls and this wet spring season is the ideal time to go!

Do you recognise this waterfall in the Grampians region?

Just before lockdown Abbey Holmes embarked on an epic Grampians road trip adventure. Are you starting to plan yours? Take inspiration from Abbey and visit our website to start planning your escape, The Grampians Way.

You can find our guide to waterfalls in the grampians here: https://www.visitgrampians.com.au/blog/waterfall-way-a-guide-to-waterfalls-in-the-grampians

13/10/2021

Victoria owes so much of its history to the gold rush. We are fortunate that so many of our regional towns still boast an array of historic buildings. SBS’s new Australian drama ‘New Gold Mountain’ premieres Wednesday 13 October at 9.30pm. Yoson An and Alyssa Sutherland lead a diverse ensemble cast in this epic four-part series. New Gold Mountain tells the untold story of the Australian gold rush from the perspective of Chinese miners

The untold story of the Australian gold rush from the perspective of Chinese miners who risked everything for a chance at unlikely fortune in a new land.
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New Gold Mountain | premieres 9.30pm tonight on SBS and SBS On Demand

18/09/2021

There’s nothing quite like a steam train to get the blood flow going! Can’t wait to board!

Through the sheer determination of volunteers and restoration of a century-old branch line, the Castlemaine-Maldon steam train is back on the rails after enduring a lengthy COVID shutdown.

13/09/2021

Apollo Bay is an iconic destination on the Great Ocean Road at about 160 KM from Melbourne. https://visitapollobay.com/
Boasting a long beach, a Lighthouse, many restaurants and interesting shops, there is also a picturesque walk amongst tree canopies, the Otway Fly Treetop. https://www.otwayfly.com.au/
For accomodation we favour https://www.shearwatercottages.com/
where you can enjoy a peaceful stay with your pooch - and observe beautiful views of the Australian Bush. Alternatively, summon up all your courage and stay at the Lighthouse in a period cottage.....https://www.lightstation.com/

Open daily. Climb to the top of Cape Otway Lighthouse and enjoy amazing views above the ocean. Bring the family and explore the historical lightstation.

09/09/2021

Enjoy the twinkles of this beautiful tree at ‘Making Spirits Bright’. This iconic shop sells all over the world, it’s located in the main street in Bright. Hands up if you’re already planning Christmas? 🙋🏻

11/08/2021

Victoria's favourite winter destinations according to Sitchu magazine. Have a looksee and sweet dreams!
https://sitchu.com.au/melbourne/experiences/victorias-best-winter-holiday-destinations?issubscriber=true&fbclid=IwAR2tSSR0SSOZXuv6PhOVAVldV5hHIkOrLNa2Q0jGboWhTYxkMBw0gP6wR8c🥱😴

11/08/2021

Cannot travel due to lockdowns? Dream up your next trip down Peninsula Way.

10/08/2021

Good morning. So happy to hear that regional Victoria is out of lockdown. Here in Melbourne, we can dream about our beautiful Grampians and look forward to visit.

There is a beauty all around us. Seek inspiration and find happiness in the smallest of things.

📷 : _kiksta via Instagram connects with ancient culture with a sunrise from Boroka Lookout.

04/08/2021

A good yarn about Harcourt. It’s the apple capital of Australia 🍎🍏🍎🍏🍎🍏🍎🍏🍎🍏🍎🍏🍎🍏.

On a family farm in the historic apple growing region of Harcourt, an exciting experiment is taking place – people who want to be farmers, but cannot afford farmland, have joined a farming cooperative.

29/07/2021

Port Fairy is a delightful coastal town towards the end of the Great Ocean Road. It boasts a large number of original period buildings and is just a delight for the senses. It has some great accomodation options and also a cracking pub.

The Whales are making their way along the Great Ocean Road today, where will we find you?!?

2 Whales sighted at East Beach in Port Fairy at around 2.00pm 🐳🐋🌊

Great Ocean Road Whales Visit the Great Ocean Road

28/07/2021

So excited that once again we can visit our beautiful state. Who misses the Grampians? 🙋🏻‍♀️

Discover a new perspective with a Grampians sunrise from one of these epic locations

27/07/2021

Finally as some restrictions ease, news of snow laden mountains.

Probably how we all feel on this roller coaster but good news……
Saint Gwinear has an average of 10cm and will be open from midnight tonight. No Covid test needed but it is recommended. Please follow ALL Covid guidelines. Social distance especially in common areas. Wearing a mask is compulsory in Victoria ( and they help to keep your face warm at the snow )
Get out of the house, grab some fresh air,frolic in the snow, enjoy your well earned outing

21/07/2021

Did you know? Victoria is home to a number of water falls and winter is the best time to see them, after our lockdown of course. This one is in The Grampians

Just let go and fall like Nigretta waterfall.

While we can't travel right now, dream of your next road trip adventure. Which Grampians experience are you most looking forward to?

via Instagram

18/07/2021

What can you do in lockdown? Dream about your next excursion when restrictions are lifted. Enjoy

Whether you're a wine taster, outdoor explorer or food lover, the Grampians has an adventure waiting for you. Plan your Grampians getaway.