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LETWINTER IN

Find your winter in
Regional Victoria.

Cosy escapes. Incredible food.
Dramatic nature. Unhurried road trips.

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Different
by nature.

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Make it yours

WHAT KIND OF WINTER
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?

Explore.

Choose your winter.

Four different ways to experience Regional Victoria in winter.

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DAYLESFORD &
MACEDON RANGES

Mineral springs, cosy towns and cool-climate flavours.

↗ 1–1.5 hrs from MelbourneExplore region →
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BENDIGO &
CASTLEMAINE

Culture, creativity and rich gold-rush heritage.

↗ 1.5–2 hrs from MelbourneExplore region →
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GREAT OCEAN ROAD
& OTWAYS

Dramatic coastlines, rainforests and winter adventure.

↗ 2–3 hrs from MelbourneExplore region →
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GIPPSLAND

Wild nature, local produce and peaceful winter escapes.

↗ 2–3.5 hrs from MelbourneExplore region →

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Winter itineraries

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COUPLES · 2 DAYS

48 HOURS OF
WINTER WARMTH

Daylesford & Macedon Ranges

DAY 1Soak, dine, unwind

DAY 2Markets, nature, local treats

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Morning: arrive slowly, settle in and soak in mineral water.

Afternoon: browse local makers, then take a short forest walk.

Evening: book a fireside dinner and stay somewhere small.

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FAMILY · 3 DAYS

3 DAYS OF
FAMILY WINTER

Ballarat & surrounds

DAY 1Step into history

DAY 2Wildlife & wonder

DAY 3Good food, happy kids

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Day one: check in, warm up and step into a living history experience.

Day two: meet local wildlife and leave space for a rainy-day museum.

Day three: make breakfast the main event before an easy drive home.

Everything you need

Plan your trip

Everything you need to turn a winter idea into a real getaway.

YOUR POCKET PLANNER

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WINTER ROAD-TRIP GUIDE

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Coming from interstate?

FLY IN.
DRIVE OUT.

Turn your Melbourne visit into
a winter escape.

SYDNEY↓MELBOURNE↓REGIONAL VICTORIA
ADD 2–3 DAYS
TO YOUR TRIP

Easy road trips. Family-friendly stays.
Winter experiences worth the extra stop.

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Real people. Real winter.

Winter,
as told by locals & creators.

See Regional Victoria through the people who actually experience it.

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◉ REEL · @weekendwewander

“48 hours we didn't expect to love.”

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▣ STORY · @threekidslater

“What winter with three kids actually looked like.”

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● LOCAL · @regionalvoice

“Why winter tastes different here.”

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◉ REEL · @littleexplorers

“Big adventures for little explorers.”

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▣ STORY · @regionalvoice

“Winter light. Wilder sights.”
Golden winter light over misty Regional Victorian hills

YOUR WINTER IS
CLOSER THAN YOU THINK.

LET WINTER IN.

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