Ballarat's Underbar is moving to a new boutique hotel
The tiny destination fine-diner will ramp up the luxury when it opens in new digs this spring.
Victoria
Fen restaurant rides again in Port Fairy
Former two-hat chef Ryan Sessions is back with a 14-seat restaurant in the Victorian fishing village.
Four Pillars ready to open Australia's largest gin-focused distillery in Healesville
Expect a bar partly made from waste pineapple fibre, a "chai river" and G&Ts on tap when Four Pillars opens its new-look distillery next week.
New look, new name for Yarra Valley pioneer St Hubert's
One of the Victorian region's first wineries has just unveiled an impressive upgrade. And there's more to come.
Melbourne to Sydney road trip: Where to eat, sleep (and detour) along the Hume Highway
The need-to-know stops and diversions that will turn boring bitumen into a foodie holiday adventure.
10 reasons to visit Geelong (and surrounds)
The Victorian city's food, drink and accommodation offerings are going from strength to strength.
Lucky charms: Tony Tan teaching from the heart in Trentham
Celebrate the Year of the Tiger with our Lunar New Year recipes and a guide to stocking an expert Asian pantry.
The great Victorian pub trip: 10 road trip-worthy regional watering holes
These pubs with plenty of character and charming beer gardens are worth calling into when you're next on the road.
Country party: The best new restaurants and bars in regional Victoria
Jump in the car and add these new spots and experiences to your itinerary.
Regional Victoria's big spring of openings
Eight reasons to get excited about regional road trips this summer.
10 reasons to visit … Ballarat
Restaurants in a laneway? Food halls in a heritage warehouse? It's all here, and just a 90-minute train journey from Melbourne.
The Yarra Valley is landing serious wine and dine options
Attica Summer Camp will pack up at the end of May, but new blood is pumping through the vines.
Going bush: How Australian chefs are leaving the city behind
Meet nine top chefs who've taken a sea- or tree-change and escaped to the country.
Choose your own city adventure with these themed Melbourne staycations
Melbourne's CBD has brand new shows, restaurants and hotels for a fabulous holiday, however you play.
One perfect day in Port Fairy
Port Fairy is a leprechaun-sized Irish outpost at the end of the Great Ocean Road, surrounded by fields of potatoes, shipwreck remains and bluestone whalers' cottages.
One perfect day in Beechworth
Instagram-worthy shots of autumn leaves is just one reason to point the car towards the High Country.
One perfect day in Daylesford (and Hepburn Springs)
The famously charming country town that punches ridiculously above its weight for great food and drink options.
One perfect day in Lakes Entrance
Produce is a shining upside of this fishing village four hours east of Melbourne, with the day's catch available directly off the boats.
Five great country pubs in regional Victoria
On the road and looking for a great Australian pub? Try these reliable watering holes.
A day tripper's guide to the Yarra Valley
Wine lovers looking to experience a wide range of grape varieties, stunning blends and cracking food could do much worse than visiting the Yarra Valley.
Make your great escape to Dairy Flat Farm, Melbourne
Gemima Cody heads down to the Lake House crew's new farm, bakery and accommodation near Daylesford.
Wild in the country: How to go camping in style
Wherever you're heading on your next camping trip, grab your pencil and let's get prepping.
Guides for Good: The King and Ovens valleys
If you can't visit Victoria's beautiful King and Ovens valleys now, get a taste of the region's best produce delivered to your door.
Five wineries to get fizzy with it along Victoria's Prosecco Road
It sounds too good to be true, but it's true - there really is a Prosecco Road in regional Victoria where the fizz flows freely and the good times roll.
Ten reasons to visit Daylesford right now
Tap into this vibrant community of artists, artisan farmers and chefs, just an hour and a half from Melbourne.
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