Places to Visit In & Around Melbourne
There are so many places to visit around Melbourne. Take an hour or take a day and go exploring! Whether you want to soak up the atmosphere of the city lights, get your heartrate pumping with a rewarding hike, or just enjoy the scenery at a beautiful nature reserve, there’s really something for every occasion.
And don’t forget to check our recommendations for the best food in Melbourne and our top tips on Melbourne property!
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What to do when you want to go for an overseas holiday but life has other plans?
We booked ourselves a well deserved European holiday almost a year ago, with the departure date in early March 2026. We were meant to travel
To Ziebell’s Farmhouse we go!!!
Ever wondered how life was for the early settlers that came to Victoria? We all know that most came during the gold rush era hoping
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Werribee Gorge State Park
Occasionally, when we are in the mood for a bit of walking (more like hiking up and down slopes), we head out to explore waterfalls
Newport Lakes Reserve
Location: Lakes Drive, Newport, VIC 3015Facebook: Friends of Newport LakesWebsite: Newport Lakes Reserve The reserve is open daily from 8 am to dusk. Pedestrians can enter anytime on
Roraima Nursery
If you’re into gardening and plants, a trip to Roraima Nursery in Lara is highly recommended. Location: 20 Swan Street, Lara, VIC 3212, AustraliaFacebook: Roraima NurseryWebsite: Roraima Nursery
Aurora Hunting for Aurora Australis
You’ve probably heard about the northern lights or gone on trips where you braved the freezing cold to see them. Did you know that we
Street Art in Melbourne
Music, art and creative pursuits are a big part of our lives, which is one reason why we moved from Singapore to Melbourne. Whilst Singapore
Forest Glade Gardens, Mount Macedon
One of our favourite day trip locations is Mount Macedon. Mount Macedon is a small town 64 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. The town is located
