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Hotel reviews
Freshly revamped, Melbourne Airport hotel is an oasis in a concrete jungle
Here’s an excellent place to stay before or after a flight, or during a long stopover at Melbourne Airport.
- by Jim Darby
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Hotel reviews
It’s not at Melbourne’s Paris end, but this hotel has Parisian vibes
More chic French apartment than hotel, Lyall South Yarra offers an experience you can’t get in the busy CBD.
- by Sarah Norris
Skiing started on Mount Buller 100 years ago. It was very different
The first skiers scaled Mount Buller 100 years ago this winter. How would they react if they saw the way the mountain works today?
- by Jim Darby
The architect behind Mona has his own quirky property, just outside Melbourne
In Nonda Katsalidis’ words, it was a regional retreat that “got out of control”. Now it’s one of the Macedon Ranges’ coolest attractions.
- by Emily McAuliffe
Yarra Valley finally gets more winery accommodation
A push is on to boost accommodation in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, with several popular wine producers soon to add ‘hotelier’ to their credentials.
- by Julietta Jameson
The end point of the Mornington Peninsula is both beautiful and creepy
For first-time campers, Point Nepean Discovery Tents, on raised timber platforms with camp stretchers, provide a soft introduction to camping.
- by Catherine Best
Ten undiscovered highlights of Melbourne most visitors miss
You’re probably familiar with the laneways, the restaurants, the events. But some highlights are worth digging a little deeper for.
- by Paul Chai
From humble beginnings to Victoria’s most-loved regional hotel
Visitors to award-winning Lake House, now celebrating its 40th year, used to navigate there with a hand-drawn map mailed in the post.
- by Ben Groundwater
★★★★½
Hotel reviews
Cool makeover for this hotel in the best part of Melbourne
Rydges Melbourne represents an intelligent, if not model, hotel refurbishment, with little expense seemingly spared.
- by Anthony Dennis
Melbourne after dark: How to make the most of the city’s nightlife
Melbourne’s nighttime economy is back in all its gritty-pretty glory. And the best thing about a night safari is how easy it is to find some fun.
- by Paul Chai