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Gold Prospecting In Victoria, Where To Strike It Rich

At the time of writing this, gold prices in Australia are at a tick over $2,500 per ounce of gold. Now, as a kid, I remember it being firmly around the $450 mark. Why then didn't I set out to do some gold prospecting in Victoria? With that kind of pricing, it seems very sensible…

8 October 20211Comment ByBen Tyers

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7 Epic Riparide Stays In Victoria

It's been a tough couple of years for Victorians, and especially those in Melbourne, who have clocked up almost a year's worth of days in lockdown. So, as we approach 'freedom day', it's worth thinking about an escape to regional Victoria, and Riparide is there waiting for you. Given there are so many great places…

5 October 20210Comments ByThe Editor

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The Best Hotels In Regional Victoria

With international travel still off the cards for a long time, travelling extensively throughout Australia's regional areas is the way to go. Regional Victoria copped it hard during lockdowns in 2020, with tourists from other states locked out, as well as Melburnian's for a fair chunk of the year. When travelling around regional Victoria and…

1 October 20212Comments ByThe Editor

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Regional Victoria Will Come Out Of Lockdown On September 9th

In news that will be extremely welcome, Premier Daniel Andrews has announced that regional Victoria will emerge from lockdown at 11:59pm on Thursday 9th September. All of regional Victoria that is, except for Shepparton which is still in the grips of a serious outbreak. Authorise worker lists will no longer apply in regional Victoria which…

8 September 20210Comments ByBen Tyers

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Where To Find The Best Country Pubs In Victoria

If you're travelling around the state of Victoria, there's no doubt at some point you're going to need to make a stop for a rock solid parma, or a pot of the coldest beer available—and for that, you're going to need a pub. And why not get one at one of the best country pubs…

1 September 20212Comments ByThe Editor

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5 Of The Best Airbnbs In Regional Victoria

Looking for a place to rest your head? If you’re not in the market for bunking upstairs at one of Victoria’s best country pubs, then you’re probably going to need an Airbnb.

1 September 20212Comments ByThe Editor

Food & Drink

Sorrento’s ‘Conti’ Hotel Will Feature A Rooftop Deck, Street Dining, And Fine Dining Restaurant Post Renovation

The Continental in Sorrento, Victoria has been closed for many years. Once a haunt for those on the Mornington Peninsula looking for a large night out, the doors have been locked, windows missing, and cranes hovering over it for years. 'The Conti' has occupied the top of the hill overlooking Port Phillip Bay in Sorrento…

24 August 20210Comments ByBen Tyers

History

This Country Pub Has Been Frozen In Time For Almost 100 Years

The Bendigo Hotel in Dunolly is not a pub you can head into. It's a pub with no beer, and it's been that way for almost 100 years. Now, it's up for sale, and it's expected to fetch $1.5M. Frozen in time, the Bendigo Hotel was purchased by the current owner's family…

17 August 20211Comment ByBen Tyers

News

Camping Will Be Permitted Beside Victorian Rivers From September

A controversial plan to open Victoria's river frontages up to camping will become official from September 1st. The Victorian government will allow camping on 27 river frontages in northern Victoria. The land is currently licensed by farmers. The 27 sites will be on the banks of the Goulburn, Broken, Ovens, Campaspe, Loddon, and Murray rivers…

11 August 20210Comments ByBen Tyers

Food & Drink

La Cachette Is A New French Bistro On The Geelong Waterfront

Geelong is starting to make some waves as a foodie destination with the recent openings of venues such as 1915, and now French bistro, La Cachette. La Cachette translates to 'the hideaway' in French, and is a 25-seat bistro that provides an intimate setting where the menu changes every three weeks with a focus on…

2 August 20210Comments ByBen Tyers

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