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Five Winter Daytrip Escapes on the Mornington Peninsula
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Although it is one of Victoria’s most iconic tourism destinations, the Mornington Peninsula can become quiet during the winter months as beachgoers and holiday makers seek gentler climates further north. However, there are still plenty of things to do on the Peninsula during the winter months, and with its proximity to Melbourne, it’s the perfect place for a winter daytrip. This week, we’ve come up with five ways you can enjoy the beauty and tranquillity or the Mornington Peninsula during the winter months.

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5 Things You Didn’t Know About the Little Penguin
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The Mornington Peninsula is home to 32,000 little penguins and these petite, ocean faring birds have long captivated the public attention. Phillip Island is of course, the most famous location for little penguin spotting and this week, we thought we’d take a closer look at this beloved and unique creature through five interesting facts.

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Top 5 Things to Do in the Grampians
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Grampians National Park is a place blessed with spectacular natural beauty, located in the rugged Grampians Region in Western Victoria. This magnificent nature reserve that was ravaged by bushfires in 2006 and again in 2014, and hit by floods and landslides in 2011, is now flourishing once again. If you are in need of some serious nature therapy, you’ll find exactly what you are searching for in this Australian National Heritage listed park. Here is our top 5 list of things to do on a visit to the glorious Grampians.

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Three Ways to Spend a Day in the Yarra Valley
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The Yarra Valley, just an hour’s drive from Melbourne CBD, has so much to offer: from wine estates and breweries to peaceful nature walks and wildlife sanctuaries, and everything in between. Despite its proximity to the city, a day trip to the Yarra Valley will transport you to a new world, one where you can truly wind down and appreciate the serenity. If you’re wondering how to spend your day in the Yarra Valley, here are three of our top recommendations.

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3 Prime Birdwatching Sites Around Victoria
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With varied landscapes encompassing mountain, bushland, desert and coastal regions, Victoria is home to a diverse range of birdlife ranging from the vibrant to the rare. This week, we thought we’d look at three very different birdwatching hotspots in Victoria, which offer something for hard-core twitchers and novice birdwatchers alike.

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Investigating the Grampians Puma, A Victorian Legend
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‘Big cats’ are perhaps the most famous subject of Australian cryptozoology (the study of mythical creatures). Since the 19th century, thousands of reports describing large, feline like creatures have given rise to legends including the Gippsland phantom cat, the Blue Mountains Panther, the Tantanoola Tiger, and the big cats of the Sunshine Coast. Victoria is a hot spot for big cat folklore with sightings reported all over the state (save the semi-arid north-west), but none are as well-known (or as studied) as the Grampians puma. For more than 60 years, the Grampians puma has been a beloved campfire tale and when you look out over the wild, rocky terrain of the Grampians, it’s not hard to imagine a secretive cat thriving in the thick bushland. This week, we take a closer look at this fascinating piece of Victorian folklore.

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5 Reasons Families Love Sovereign Hill
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Sovereign Hill is an outdoor museum set on a 25 hectare site in Ballarat which forms part of the world’s richest alluvial goldfields. This recreated goldfields township takes you back in time to the decade following the first Gold rush in Australia in 1851 when thousands of gold prospectors flocked to this part of Australia in an attempt to strike it rich. Sovereign Hill is a fantastic day out for both the young and old. Read on to discover 5 fabulous features that make this open-air museum a family-friendly attraction not to be missed.

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3 Reasons to Pamper Yourself with a Day at The Peninsula Hot Springs
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If you feel the need to rejuvenate after the Easter break, why not treat yourself to a day at the impossibly tranquil Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs? Not only does bathing in natural hot springs come with amazing health benefits, it’s also a great way to get out into nature and socialise with friends. In case you need more convincing, read on for three great reasons to pay a visit to the Peninsula Hot Springs.

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3 Ideal Melbourne Day Tours to Take This Easter Break
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Easter is such a fantastic time to get away from it all and explore the amazing sights and experiences Melbourne has to offer. Visiting the most popular and beautiful destinations by bus or coach means you won’t miss a minute of the spectacular scenery along the journey. Here are 3 day tours which are perfect to take with family, friends or even on your own during the coming Easter break and well into the cooler months.

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The Essential Guide to Bendigo Groovin The Moo 2017
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Groovin The Moo has been a much loved event on the Victorian festival circuit for almost 10 years. Since 2009, huge international acts such as Vampire Weekend, De La Soul and Disclosure have graced the stage at Bendigo’s Prince of Wales Showground, delighting crowds from all over Victoria. This year’s festival, on May 6th, is expected to be just as big, with an impressive selection of international, national and Melbourne-based bands on the bill, as well as festival extras like gourmet food trucks and market stalls. To help you get ready for the big day, we’ve prepared a handy festival guide including must see acts, what you’ll need to bring, and how to keep your energy levels up throughout the day.

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