From the caffeine-fuelled, fashionable laneways of Melbourne, sally forth to savour spa breaks in Daylesford, arty adventures in the Goldfields or beach-hopping along the Great Ocean Road.
Known for its sporting passion, cultural edge and cool take on music, fashion and food, Victoria’s capital beats Sydney to the crown of Australia’s most liveable city.
Just over an hour from buzzy Melbourne, the mellow Mornington Peninsula combines coast and country, with an enticing mix of exclusive seaside escapes and laid-back rural hamlets.