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Shedfest 2024: Yarra Valley’s Ultimate Spring Wine Festival Returns

Shedfest, the highly anticipated spring wine festival, is set to return to the Yarra Valley on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th October. This beloved event brings together friends, families, and even your four-legged companions for a weekend of wine tasting, gourmet bites, live music, and beautiful views. What to Expect at Shedfest 2024 Fourteen boutique…

2 days agoByJohn Taylor

Accomodation Victoria

Combine Footy Fever and a Grampians Getaway with Tiny Away’s Grand Final Escape

As the AFL Grand Final approaches, fans are being offered the chance to experience the big day in an unforgettable way. Tiny house accommodation provider Tiny Away has launched an exclusive AFL Grand Final escape package at their Grampians Edge tiny home, combining the thrill of the game with a serene getaway in the heart…

2 days agoByBen Tyers

Food & Drink

Where to Find the Best Meat Pies in Australia

The meat pie is synonymous with Australia. Described by NSW Premier Bob Carr as Australia's 'national dish', the meat pie has been held in the hand of hungry Aussies for more than 100 years, with evidence of Sargent's producing meat pies way back in 1891. Popular pie manufacturers around Australia include Four 'n Twenty, which…

6 September 2024ByBen Tyers

Victoria

Thrift Your Way Through Castlemaine

If you ask a local, they’ll tell you the way to pronounce the first ‘a’ in Castlemaine is short and staccato, like a pouncing ‘cat’. But if you put the question to a different local, they may swear sideways that in fact the ‘a’ is longer and posher, as in ‘glass’. Sitting pretty on Dja…

5 September 2024ByPhoebe Hartley

Victoria

Where to See the Best Spring Flowers in Victoria

Wander through Victoria's blossoming landscapes this spring, where the region’s flora takes centre stage. With flower shows, festivals, and historic gardens in full bloom, there’s no better time to explore the state’s vibrant natural beauty. Explore Victoria’s Iconic Gardens Victoria is home to a diverse range of gardens, each offering a unique floral experience. In…

4 September 2024ByJohn Taylor

Events Victoria

CherryHill Orchards Welcomes Back the Beloved Blossom Festival

Spring in the Yarra Valley just got a little sweeter as CherryHill Orchards announced the return of its iconic Blossom Festival, running from 14 September to 6 October 2024. This year, the festival has found a new home in CherryHill’s expansive 100-acre Coldstream orchard, offering visitors an unforgettable experience amidst the breathtaking cherry blossoms. A…

30 August 2024ByJohn Taylor

Food & Drink Victoria

South Australian Bakery Takes Out the 2024 Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph Merbein

The vanilla slice is an icon. The classic 'snot block' can be found, and enjoyed thoroughly, in any small town bakery around regional Australia. With so many options all around Australia, it's hard to pinpoint exactly which vanilla slice is the best. That is, of course, unless you pay attention to the annual Great Vanilla…

26 August 2024ByBen Tyers

Pubs Victoria

The Best Pub on the Mornington Peninsula Is Nowhere Near the Beach

In a region where pubs swing between gentrified bistros or pokie-ridden saloons, the Mornington Peninsula's options for a classic tavern are few and far between. However, if you travel up past the hills Arthurs Seat into Main Ridge you'll find The Pig & Whistle. Not related to the Queensland chain nor the outpost with a…

12 August 2024BySimon Cassar

Victoria

A Guide to Victoria’s Big Things

If you’re a born and bred Aussie, you know we have an unexplained obsession with Big Things. Having already covered the biggest and best Big Things you can visit in South Australia and Queensland, it’s time to discover what large monuments and statues Victoria has to offer. Whether it’s the Big Koala or the Big…

12 August 2024ByTobias Handke

Food & Drink Victoria

How One Small Mornington Peninsula Farm Became the Hot Chip Destination of Victoria

In the suburb of Boneo on the Mornington Peninsula, a 140-acre stretch of farmland, nestled between Rye and Rosebud, is home to perhaps the best chips in Victoria. Hawkes Farm, a proud family-run farm and produce shop has been shelling out these golden batons for over six years. It first started with those in the…

28 July 2024BySimon Cassar

Food & Drink Victoria

Red Gum BBQ Sauces Win Big at 2024 Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards

Red Gum BBQ has once again proven its culinary excellence at the 2024 Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards, clinching prestigious accolades for three of its new sauces. Known for their dedication to authentic southern-style barbeque, Red Gum BBQ earned a silver medal for Grandma Mildred’s Gold Sauce, marking the second consecutive year it has received…

22 July 2024ByBen Tyers

Events Victoria

Inverloch Jazz Festival Celebrates 30 Years of Jazz by the Sea

Get ready to cosy up and groove to the beat as the Inverloch Jazz Festival marks its 30th anniversary. Running from Friday, 2 August to Sunday, 4 August 2024, this iconic festival promises a spectacular musical journey through classic jazz, soulful melodies, and contemporary beats. From its humble beginnings in 1994, the Inverloch Jazz Festival…

20 July 2024ByBen Tyers

Victoria

The Best Small Towns to Visit in Victoria

The state with the second-highest population in the country, Victoria covers around 227,600 square kilometres of diverse landscapes, from picturesque beaches and sweeping coastlines to flourishing rainforests and snow-capped mountains. Once referred to as the ‘Garden State’, there is much to explore when you leave the bustling capital of Melbourne, with many incredible experiences and…

17 July 2024ByTobias Handke

Victoria

Palais Hepburn Has Closed

The years post the COVID pandemic have continued to be rough for venues in regional Victoria. Many venues are struggling to find staff, get enough customers through the door, and some are even having to resort to the final hurdle of closing. The latest venue to close its doors in regional Victoria is the iconic…

10 July 2024ByBen Tyers

Food & Drink Victoria

The Best Bakeries on the Mornington Peninsula Right Now

Bakeries are a prized commodity on the Mornington Peninsula (Boon Wurrung), and we're luckily home to some of the state's finest across both sides of the coast from Port Phillip Bay to Western Port and Portsea. From the top to the bottom you'll find your classic operators, skilled in the art of the sausage roll,…

26 June 2024BySimon Cassar

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Shedfest 2024: Yarra Valley’s Ultimate Spring Wine Festival Returns

Combine Footy Fever and a Grampians Getaway with Tiny Away’s Grand Final Escape

Where to Find the Best Meat Pies in Australia

Thrift Your Way Through Castlemaine

Where to See the Best Spring Flowers in Victoria

CherryHill Orchards Welcomes Back the Beloved Blossom Festival

South Australian Bakery Takes Out the 2024 Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph Merbein

The Best Pub on the Mornington Peninsula Is Nowhere Near the Beach

A Guide to Victoria’s Big Things

How One Small Mornington Peninsula Farm Became the Hot Chip Destination of Victoria

Red Gum BBQ Sauces Win Big at 2024 Melbourne Royal Australian Food Awards

Inverloch Jazz Festival Celebrates 30 Years of Jazz by the Sea

The Best Small Towns to Visit in Victoria

Palais Hepburn Has Closed

The Best Bakeries on the Mornington Peninsula Right Now

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