Great escapes: Victoria's best weekends away
From city staycations to a plethora of chic country and coastal retreats, Victorians looking for a short break are spoilt for choice.
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My favourite getaway: Tony Ellwood
National Gallery of Victoria's Director, Tony Ellwood shares his favourite getaway spot.
The foodies' pot of gold at the end of the Great Ocean Road
Long known for its folk festival, Port Fairy is increasingly celebrated for its food scene.
Forget about it, Sydney: Why Melbourne is Australia's capital of style
Whatever it is that denotes style and that certain chic, Melbourne has it in spades.
This elegant retreat shatters the 'Daggynongs' myth
In a state blessed with more appealing and accessible regions than any other in Australia, the Dandenongs, have tended to be the "Daggynongs". But as Anthony Dennis finds out, there's absolutely nothing daggy about Beechmont Garden Retreat.
Australia's secret underground city
Below this Australian town the Central Deborah mine's bewildering network of tunnels goes down 411 metres. And other mines here are three times as deep.
How the great Victorian bike ride made a grown man weep
There was the occasional thought of sabotaging his cheery fellow cyclists, but there was also a sense of accomplishment and healing.
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It may be home to the nation's capital of 'cool', but there is more to beautiful Victoria than inner-city cafes and live music. Head to the High Country for wine tasting; get indulgent in Daylesford with a luxury boutique stay; take a rejuvenating dip in the Murray River; or tap into Victoria's history at the Goldfields. Where ever you head, Victoria is a boundless playground to explore.
