The Cooee Journal

Travel Tips, Guides & Stories

Destination guides, insider tips, and stories from the road — written by the team that knows Australia best.

Victoria 10 guides
Food & Wine
10 min

Yarra Valley Wineries: Cellar Door & Wine Guide

WineDay TripPinot Noir

160 wineries, world-class Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, vineyard restaurants and artisan producers — just 60 km from Melbourne.

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Food & Wine
11 min

Melbourne Food, Coffee & Laneways Guide

CoffeeLanewaysDining

Hidden laneways, world-class coffee culture, multicultural food precincts and secret bars — Melbourne's culinary scene revealed.

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Nature
9 min

Phillip Island & Penguin Parade Guide

WildlifePenguinsFamily

32,000 little penguins, nightly parade, koalas, fur seals and a full-day itinerary from Melbourne.

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Nature
10 min

Grampians: Hiking & Adventure Guide

HikingRock ArtWaterfalls

164 km Peaks Trail, The Pinnacle, MacKenzie Falls, ancient Aboriginal rock art and 1,000+ wildflower species.

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Nature
9 min

Wilsons Promontory: Hiking & Beaches

BeachesHikingWildlife

Mainland Australia's southernmost point — pristine beaches, granite peaks, wombats and the famous Squeaky Beach.

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Food & Wine
10 min

Mornington Peninsula: Wine, Hot Springs & Coast

WineHot SpringsBeaches

50+ cellar doors, Peninsula Hot Springs, Cape Schanck cliff walks, truffle season and artisan food — 90 minutes from Melbourne.

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Culture
11 min

Victorian Goldfields: Ballarat, Bendigo & Sovereign Hill

HeritageGold RushFamily

Gold rush living history, Eureka Rebellion, Chinese heritage, grand Victorian architecture and underground mine tours.

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Destinations
10 min

Victoria's High Country: Snow, Wine & Alpine Adventures

SkiingCyclingWine

Mt Buller, Falls Creek, Mt Hotham — plus summer cycling, alpine wineries and the charming town of Bright.

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Destinations
9 min

Gippsland & Lakes Entrance: Coastal Guide

LakesCavesCoastal

Australia's largest inland waterways, Ninety Mile Beach, 340-million-year-old caves, koalas and Walhalla heritage railway.

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