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25.01.2022 Thanks for a beautiful day on the road, Mornington Peninsula. We'll be back

25.01.2022 Our Mornington Peninsula discovery tour continues with a visit to Arthur's Seat where the 'Eagle' has almost landed. In a matter of months these babies will be unveiled and ready to ride. #DestinationsRoadTrip

25.01.2022 Finish the school holidays on a high with free explorer-themed activities at Eureka Skydeck 88 all day until October 8, PLUS all Skydeck Explorers will receive a FREE Skydeck Scratchy Quiz and a Crayola Color Alive pack so lucky quiz winners can continue the school holiday fun at home. Get in quick!

23.01.2022 Happy Valentines Day, lovers! How did you celebrate? We had a sensational day out to mark the launch of the new Picnic At Hanging Rock miniseries (screening on Foxtel in May, followed by international release on BBC and Amazon Prime) A preview screening of Episode 1 followed by a stroll up the rock itself, Q&A with the stars including Yael Stone, Lily Sullivan, @officialmadeleinemadden and a delicious feast prepared by Macedon Ranges Hotel & Spa cant think of a better way to spend Love Day ~ with Eva Herzog Cass O Wary Sue Kallincos

23.01.2022 Exciting things are brewing at Peninsula Hot Springs over the coming months including seven new pools overlooking an amphitheatre and MUD BATHS! Thanks to Jen and the lovely PHS staff for showing us around. Watch this space ...

23.01.2022 Are you desk-daydreaming about your next holiday already? We've got your back. Destinations Australia magazines has teamed up with our friends Victoria + Albert to spread the word about a competition you will love. One lucky winner has the chance to win a summer retreat at the exclusive five-star El Questro Homestead in Western Australia's majestic Kimberley region. The prize includes two nights' accommodation, champagne on arrival and dinner and breakfast for two. Plus, you... can enjoy a lavish soak in the elegantly designed Victoria + Albert bath, the Napoli. To enter the competition, simply visit vandabaths.com/win and enter your details. Entry is free and open to guests aged 18 and over. Competition ends January 31, 2017. What are you waiting for?

20.01.2022 Here's to the first day of summer

20.01.2022 It doesnt get more Melbourne than a rainy (then sunny) street art tour through Fitzroys back streets with the one and only big-wall artist @adnate Renowned for his extremely realistic large scale portraits, the self taught artist has just finished work on the latest in @accorhotelsau Art Series Hotels, The Adnate, which opens in Perth in October @ Fitzroy, Victoria

19.01.2022 It doesn’t get more Melbourne than a rainy (then sunny) street art tour through Fitzroy’s back streets with the one and only big-wall artist @adnate Renowned for his extremely realistic large scale portraits, the self taught artist has just finished work on the latest in @accorhotelsau Art Series Hotels, The Adnate, which opens in Perth in October @ Fitzroy, Victoria

19.01.2022 The one and only The Peninsula Picnic is back by popular demand! With a line-up including The Cat Empire, Bob Evans and All Our Exes Live in Texas, and food & wine provided by the region's best restaurants (including DOC Mornington, Green Olive at Red Hill, Merricks General Wine Store and cooking demonstrations by Adam D'Sylva) you won't want to miss this magical day on the Peninsula. It's happening SATURDAY 1 APRIL but we suggest securing your tickets NOW to ensure you don't miss out ...

18.01.2022 We were lucky enough to get a sneak peek at Flight Centre Australia’s 2020 WOW LIST over lunch at Vue de monde yesterday. We’ve been sworn to secrecy but we can promise that there are some seriously tasty gems in store for Aussie travellers next year!

18.01.2022 Escape the chill and embrace winter in Victoria at one of @hepburnbathhousespa ‘s new Eco Villas. Each of these 14 freestanding villas is elevated on stilts and equipped with a double shower, double spa, double-sided has fireplace and a private balcony - like your own little luxury treehouse in the sky. Wake to the call of kookaburras, then stroll down the hill for a dip in the healing mineral waters of the Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa itself and you’ll soon find yourself wishing ...for a longer winter! . . . . . #escape #seeaustralia #visitvictoria #wandervictoria #spaday #hepburnsprings #winter #mineralsprings #bathhouse #accom #ecovilla @ Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa See more

17.01.2022 If Melburnians needed any more reason to count down to spring, the latest instalment of #NGVFridayNights at the National Gallery of Victoria could be it. Grab your mates, grab a drink and settle in to enjoy live performances from the likes of Kate Miller-Heidke and Japanese pop punk sensation Shonen Knife under the magnificent stained glass ceiling in the Great Hall, as well as entry into the #HouseofDior exhibit (included with your ticket price). Come on, spring! Do your thing ...

16.01.2022 Two Melbourne-based pop culture icons have joined forces for a tasty collaboration, available exclusively at KitKat CHOCOLATORY in Melbourne Central. For 6 weeks only you can stock up on accessories including a silk scarf, stylish tote and collectable pins created by design queen Georgia Perry, plus special edition KITKAT flavours including cinnamon doughnut and lemon meringue. It starts August 19 (that's tomorrow!) the first 50 purchases will receive a gift of three enamel pins. Collectors, design fiends and chocoholics enjoy!

15.01.2022 "I've flown all over Australia and across Kenya's Maasai Mara Reserve and I still consider the Yarra Valley to be the most consistently spectacular." High praise indeed for Victoria's #YarraValley! Get the low down on life as a hot air balloon pilot from Global Ballooning Australia's Brian Garth and find out why the Yarra Valley should be on your bucket list, in the latest issue of #DestinationsVictoria (http://issuu.com/publicitypress/docs/dv_july_2017). Photo credit: Rod Black.

15.01.2022 Happy Friday, everyone! We're excited to be heading to the National Gallery of Victoria for the latest edition of NGV Friday Nights featuring Custard (band) live, DJ Dan Kelly, plus sneaky behind the scenes tours of major exhibitions. Tickets available at the door, or check the website for upcoming acts - https://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/program-series/friday-nights/ with Cas Sy

15.01.2022 One of the joys of travel is taking a look at how locals live, and the new ABC TV series #StreetsofYourTown lets you do just that. In this two-part special comedian, broadcaster and modern architecture enthusiast Tim 'Rosso' Ross gains unprecedented access to iconic homes in Australian suburbia. To celebrate the DVD and Digital HD release, Destinations Australia magazines is giving away two copies of the DVD. Simply Like, Share and Comment on this post for your chance to WIN!

15.01.2022 Have you planned your menu yet? The Peninsula Picnic 2017 Presented By Infiniti is happening Saturday 1st April, with culinary offerings from the likes of DOC Mornington, Montalto Vineyard & Olive Grove, Green Olive at Red Hill, Merricks General Wine Store, Flinders Hotel Mornington Peninsula and Max's Restaurant at Red Hill Estate, and an amazing musical line up it's a festival for grown ups! Tix are still available at: www.peninsulapicnic.com.au

15.01.2022 We were lucky enough to get a sneak peek at Flight Centre Australias 2020 WOW LIST over lunch at Vue de monde yesterday. Weve been sworn to secrecy but we can promise that there are some seriously tasty gems in store for Aussie travellers next year!

15.01.2022 If you're planning a trip to the Gold Coast and partial to a little luxury, make sure you stop in at the new Calleija Jewellers Boutique at Marina Mirage which opened last month. Here's a little taste of opening night, and the sparkling jewels and gems you'll find instore ...

13.01.2022 Last night marked the opening of The Winter Night Market at the famous Queen Victoria Market in #Melbourne Boasting a huge range of global street food, specialty shopping, warm drinks, cold beers, raging open fires, quirky entertainers and live music, this is the place to be on Wednesdays until August 29. Festivities kick off at 5pm-10pm - Check out the full line-up www.thenightmarket.com.au and enjoy the little sneak peek vid below! The Night Market

13.01.2022 Happy World Tourism Day #travellers! This year's theme is #sustainability so we'd like to send a shout out to Aussie tour companies who prioritise sustainability and help make #tourism a force for good, including Pennicott Wilderness Journeys, Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park, Echidna Walkabout Nature Tours, Peninsula Hot Springs, Sea Darwin, Sail Ningaloo, B Corporation - Australia & NZ // Who's your local #hero? TAG them here and share the love!

13.01.2022 NearMap has the most frequently updated high res aerial imagery in the world. It's designed to help businesses and government agencies with strategy and risk assessment, but there's a nice little side benefit: a sense of awe at both the built and natural beauty of this amazing island we call home. It's a little like Carl Sagan's Pale Blue Dot ... Can you pick the Australian states featured in these four magical images?

12.01.2022 The latest issue of our annual guide to travelling Australia has landed! Keep an eye out for it in hotels and Qantas lounges. We've got tips on amazing coastal experiences, from swimming with manta rays to glamping at Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef, plus the lowdown on securing tickets to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (#gc2018). Experience our cities like a local with Insider tips from Rosso, Susie McWatt Forbes and Kester Black's Anna Ross, or escape to the regions for a little r&r. We'd love to hear what you think! Hit us up here or on Instagram (@destinationsmags). Happy trails!

12.01.2022 Spring suits you, Melbourne! Celebrate the season and this fair city with locally made souvenirs from Melbournalia - go on, treat yourself!

11.01.2022 Chinese New Year preparations are hotting up around Australia and the world in preparation for the Year of the Dog. To mark the occasion, acclaimed local street artists have been commissioned to transform Crown Melbourne's Riverwalk flame towers into fire-breathing dragons starting this Friday February 9th to Sunday February 11th, with the completed works revealed on Monday February 12th. Head down to the Riverwalk to watch the magic unfold ... Gong Xi Fa Cai!

10.01.2022 If you're heading away over Christmas and New Year keep an eye out for this gem in hotels & Qantas lounges! The December issue includes an extended feature on Victoria's thriving regional art scene with insights from the Art Gallery of Ballarat, Bendigo Art Gallery, TarraWarra Museum of Art and Shepparton Art Museum + the history Melbourne shopping, from Block Arcade, Melbourne to Emporium Melbourne and everything in between. Read it in full here: https://issuu.com/publicitypress/docs/dv_2017_edition_1

09.01.2022 If you're planning a trip to Uluru between now and March 2017, don't miss the incredible Field of Lights by artist Bruce Munro. Within the grounds of Voyager Ayers Rock Resort, this solar-powered installation is made up of 50,000 frosted glass spheres which are illuminated at dusk, creating a magical experience in Australia's heartland. Have you seen it yet?

08.01.2022 WIN KESTER BLACK NAILPOLISH! // There's no doubt about it winter has landed. Why not bring a little colour back with bold shades created by Melbourne-based ethical nail polish brand Kester Black? A registered B Corporation - Australia & NZ, Kester Black delivers high quality, chip-resistant, cruelty-free polish in amazing colours like red-hot ROUGE (released 4th July). For your chance to win, Like and Share this post and tell us what colour you would dream up to beat the winter blues?

07.01.2022 Good morning from the Gold Coast! We're taking an early morning tour with @seaworldaus helicopters to get a bird's eye view of the 2018 Commonwealth Games venues. Ticket requests open April 2017 - time to start planning your trip! . . . .... . #seeaustralia #discoveraustralia #goldcoast #thisisqueensland #commonwealthgames #gc2018 #gc2018events #gc2018countdown See more

07.01.2022 We're chowing down at the opening of the The Meatball and Wine Bar's newest offering in the Melbourne suburb of Windsor Chapel Street just got ballsier! #chapballs

06.01.2022 Feeling hungry, Melbourne? Check out the The Food Truck Park in Collins Street. Serving weekdays from 8am, for a limited time. Get in mah belly!

06.01.2022 Chinese New Year celebrations kick off this Friday with outdoor cinema and NYE countdown in Federation Square on Friday night, ping pong diplomacy Melbourne Central this weekend, plus the Dai Loong Dragon Parade, lion dance, hawker-style food stalls and more. We got a sneak preview today and can safely say you dont want to miss this - there aint no party like a #ChineseNewYear party! at Chinatown, Melbourne with Cass O Wary and Sue Kallincos

06.01.2022 Have you picked up a copy of the latest edition of #DestinationsVictoria yet? We neglected to mention that the stunning capture of The Block Arcade, Melbourne on the cover is the work of photographer Ernie Abella. For more of his incredible images, follow Ernie on Facebook (ernieabellaphotography) and Instagram (@abella.e).

06.01.2022 If you need any encouragement to never stop exploring, look no further than Faye Day a life-long backpacker who, at 78, has released a book of her experiences in a bid to inspire fellow adventure seekers. "If I could give readers one ounce of advice, I'd encourage them to experience as much as they can in this life," Day said. "It is a wonderful world and I hope to inspire others to get out there and broaden their horizon."

04.01.2022 In preparation for Global Wellness Day tomorrow (9th June) we headed to Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa to try out their new Extreme Bathing experience. The all-new 15min self-guided audio experience involves immersing in water of 4 degrees for 5 minutes while youre being taken on a medatitve journey using bespoke breathing techniques. We gave it two thumbs up and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing, invigorating experience. The Extreme Bathing Self-Guided experi...ence includes 2hours entry to the Sanctuary so once youre sufficiently chilled out, you can then utilise all the awesome bathing facilities on offer - we certainly did! For more information, or to book your next spa day or Extreme Bathing Experience, check out https://www.hepburnbathhouse.com

03.01.2022 **WIN TRAVEL ESSENTIALS!** // What is your must-have comfort item for travelling? The Australian summer holidays are fast approaching, and there's nothing like a good book and a comforting scent to take you away. With this in mind, Murphy & Daughters have created a range of soy candles named after classic reads, encased in tin caddies for easy packing. Choose from citrusy 'Cloud Street', floral 'Tender Night', rosy 'Secret Garden', fruity 'Midnight' and spicy 'Wild Things'. For your chance to **WIN** one on us, simply Like and Share this post, and Comment below with the book you would like to capture in a scent.

03.01.2022 Lunchtime challenge: Recreate a Van Gogh masterpiece using watercolours and your dinner plate before the beef bourguignon arrives #nopressure Don't miss your chance to 'Lunch like Van Gogh' at @no35restaurant at @sofitelmelbourneoncollins inspired by @ngvmelbourne's new Winter Masterpieces exhibition 'Van Gogh & The Seasons'

03.01.2022 Escape the chill and embrace winter in Victoria at one of @hepburnbathhousespa s new Eco Villas. Each of these 14 freestanding villas is elevated on stilts and equipped with a double shower, double spa, double-sided has fireplace and a private balcony - like your own little luxury treehouse in the sky. Wake to the call of kookaburras, then stroll down the hill for a dip in the healing mineral waters of the Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa itself and youll soon find yourself wishing ...for a longer winter! . . . . . #escape #seeaustralia #visitvictoria #wandervictoria #spaday #hepburnsprings #winter #mineralsprings #bathhouse #accom #ecovilla @ Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa See more

03.01.2022 Happy International Womens Day travellers! We celebrated with an #inspired morning at The Como Melbourne MGallery by Sofitel complete with gourmet breakfast treats, hand massages and goodies by Appelles Apothecary & Lab, live art by Kerrie Hess Illustration, mcing and laughs courtesy of Catriona Rowntree and the incredible Katie Sarah inspiring us with tales of life as a mountaineer and the first woman on earth to climb the highest mountain on all seven continents. Check out our Insta stories for more (@destinationsmags) _ with Cass O Wary