Victoria

Explore Victoria with us, from regional towns and local food to walks, adventures and the places we’ve discovered along the way.

  • More Than Just a Stopover

    Why We Stayed Longer in the Ballarat & Smythesdale Region Than Planned When we first arrived on the outskirts of Ballarat, it wasn’t because the region had been sitting at the top of our travel list. A connection had led… Continue reading

    More Than Just a Stopover
  • Lantern by Wildseed (now Wildseed Cafe)

    Editor’s Note (June 2026) Since writing this review, we have learned that Lantern by Wildseed has temporarily closed its dinner service but is still currently operating as Wildseed Café for daytime lunch service only. While we were exceptionally disappointed to… Continue reading

    Lantern by Wildseed (now Wildseed Cafe)
  • Hiking Around Dunkeld

    Four Walks Worth Packing Your Boots For When people think of hiking in the Grampians, Halls Gap is often the first place that comes to mind. But Dunkeld often referred to as the southern gateway to the Grampians, offers some… Continue reading

    Hiking Around Dunkeld