In This Issue:

Melbourne welcomes brand new art deco apartments
Quest Serviced Apartments’ new art deco property recently opened on Wellington Parade near East Melbourne, within walking distance from the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Rod Laver Arena.

New hot spots for Spring
100 Mile Café, Tiffins, Journal Canteen, Le Petit Gâteau, Peninsula, The Commoner, Self Preservation

Creative Melbourne on show at new Sunday market
Melbourne is well-regarded for its fabulous Sunday craft markets, such as the St Kilda Esplanade Market and the Arts Centre Sunday Market, and now there’s the 9” x 5” Quality Makers Market in leafy Ivanhoe, North of the Yarra.

Up close with nature at Phillip Island’s Silverwater Retreat
Silverwater Retreat, a new four-and-half star resort located on the rolling hills near San Remo at Phillip Island, opens this month.

The Bellarine and Surf Coast spice things up with a new Peppers
The Bellarine Peninsula and Surf Coast, just a one hour drive from Melbourne, boast some of the most picturesque ocean golf courses in Victoria, and when Peppers The Sands Resort Torquay opens this month the region’s reputation will skyrocket amongst gold enthusiasts.

Escape to an oasis of luxury in the Mornington Peninsula
The completion of Lakeside Villas at Crittenden Estate, located a 90-minute drive from Melbourne in the Mornington Peninsula, has been the realisation of a dream for owners Margaret and Garry Crittenden who have operated the winery for 25 years.

Explore the North East from The Old Post Office B&B
Take some time out with your loved one at The Old Post Office Bed and Breakfast – luxurious new accommodation for couples located in Howlong on the Murray River, a three-hour drive from Melbourne.

Toast a weekend of wine, food and frivolity in Rutherglen
Head to Rutherglen in Victoria’s North East in October for the annual Young Bloods and Bloody Legends Weekend which rejoices in the 150-year history and tradition of the Rutherglen wine region.

Shepparton welcomes two new holiday parks
Shepparton on the majestic Goulburn River, a three-hour drive north of Melbourne, has long been a popular holiday destination for families, who visit all year round to enjoy a relaxing water-based holiday. The recent addition of another big BIG4 Holiday Parks is likely to increase this appeal even further.

Take the ‘road less travelled’ through the Grampians
Experience the vastness of Victoria’s Grampians region in the comfort of a luxury 4WD on Coast to Country Touring’s new day tour.

Sassy, sumptuous and Grande again
Located in the heart of Hepburn Springs, The Grande is a unique example of a 1920s spa resort guest house that has been beautifully renovated to provide a truly memorable getaway.

Inverloch welcomes a new coastal resort
The popular holiday township of Inverloch, a two hours’ drive from Melbourne on Victoria’s south Gippsland coast, is home to a brand new coastal resort boasting breathtaking views of the Bass Coast and Anderson Inlet.

Explore Victoria on an exhilarating motorcycle tour
Powered by BMW, fuelled by enthusiasm and driven by high standards, Vicmoto Motorcycle Tours Pty Ltd is a new tour company providing five-star motorcycle pillion tours throughout Victoria.

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Queenscliff
Visit the historic seaside village of Queenscliff, just over an hour’s drive from Melbourne in the Bellarine Peninsula, and marvel at its magnificent Victorian-era architecture, lighthouses, huge military fort and modest fisherman’s cottages which reflect its colourful past.

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