Dominic Corry gratifies his nerdiness at a 007 extravaganza across the Ditch.

Both the Heide Museum of Modern Art and Montsalvat are sprawling art precincts that make for eye-opening visits, writes Jon Bridges.

These two sprawling art precincts that make for eye-opening visits. One has a history of seminal art, outstanding architecture and fascinating sexual adventure; the other one is an interactive, living art community where artists live, work and exhibit in medieval buildings.

Ewan McDonald takes a young relative to meet one of our most infamous cousins.

With more than 50 boutique cellar doors on the Mornington Peninsula, touring on horseback is a fun way to explore the vineyards.

We round up some of the best places to stay when you're looking for a spot of luxury in the wilderness.

Some place names could come from only one country, one culture: think Aotearoa. Or Taj Mahal. And then there are the 'only in Australia' towns. Henry Porter visits Bendigo.

The promise of spectacular scenery is what brings Jon Bridges to this famous road but he ends up preoccupied with finding a shipwreck survivor.

Melbourne offers Colin Hogg a variety of drinking holes, from classic to haunted.

Colin Mathura-Jeffree revels in the variety of Melbourne's fashion hotspots.

We round up some of the best eco accommodation options for those wanting to get back to nature across the ditch.

Colin Mathura-Jeffree finds style everywhere in Victoria's classy capital.

Melbourne's Mornington Peninsula is an amazing place to see by bike with an audio guide — you can hear about the rich history while you take in the spectacular sights, writes Rachel Grunwell.

Armed with the traditional Aboriginal greeting of a gum leaf, Jon Bridges is set to discover Melbourne on two wheels.

Jon Bridges bikes Victoria's Great Ocean Rd and experiences the gems that Melbourne has to offer.

A girls' weekend away in Melbourne's vibrant CBD turns into a riot of food, fun and sightseeing, writes Sharon Stephenson.

Meeting great apes is a dream realised, writes Colin Mathura-Jeffree.

Winston Aldworth hops on a bike to chase the hops.

Winston Aldworth visits a modern tribute to one of cricket's traditional folk heroes.

There is no surprise the Lions clarion call is coming from Brian O'Driscoll, a four time tourist on his final expedition in search of an elusive series win.

Melburnians woke today to the city's coldest June morning in more than a decade.

Peter Calder returns to the city that introduced him to decent food.

Tim Roxborogh gets a taste of the high life in Melbourne.

Danielle Wright discovers European heritage in St Kilda and macaron magic in the CBD on a weekend trip to Melbourne.

Colin Mathura-Jeffree visits the Australian Centre for the Moving Image.

Across the Ditch Peter Feeney relaxes in the fringes of Australia's food and culture capital and laps up the suburban lifestyle.

Danielle Wright packs the family into a camper-van and hits the road to Victoria's holiday beaches.