There ’ s something truly electrifying about Melbourne and Victoria . This intoxicating state is buzzing with colour and excitement , ready to draw you in and never let you go . From thrilling events and laneways packed with bars to outrageously beautiful landscapes and tasty regional fare , Victoria truly is , every bit different .
THE WHAT ’ S DOWN HERE BIT
Take a sharp turn off the beaten track and head deep into the vibrant , everchanging heart of Melbourne ’ s many laneways .
You ’ ll need energy , so be sure to start your day with a coffee from Brick Lane – or one of the many cafés found around just about every corner . Then , it ’ s time to explore . See explosions of street art in Duckboard Place , head down Hardware Lane for alfresco drinks at Kirks Wine Bar before finishing the day at one of the many eateries along Flinders Lane … Supernormal and Garden State Hotel come to mind .
THE FEELING SMALL BIT
Switch off and lose yourself in natural wonders so other-worldy that connecting with your wild roots becomes second nature .
Let the life force that is Mother Nature pump through your body as you explore the rugged peaks of the Grampians ( Gariwerd ) National Park at Boroka Lookout or Hollow Mountain . Rejuvenate your soul with crystal clear waters at Wilsons Promontory National Park with a boat tour of the infamous Skull Rock , or traipse above the canopy in Tarra Bulga National Park on the Corrigan Suspension Bridge .
THE CAN ’ T TALK , EATING BIT
Good food , good wine and scenic locales combine to put Gippsland ’ s dining options in a league of their own .
Wear your best oversized clothing because this is the bit where we fill our bellies with all the food , wine and brews we can get our hungry little hands on . Let ’ s start with a curated selection of posh cheeses at Gurneys Cider , followed by a cheeky fresh brew or two at Loch Brewery & Distillery and finish up with a wine tasting at Harman Wines , complete with some carbo-loading in the form of tasty homemade pizzas .
Gurneys Cider
Loch Brewery & Distillery
Brick Lane Skull Rock - Wilsons Promontory
Supernormal
Duckboard Place Boroka Lookout - Grampians National Park
Harman Wines
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