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Goldfields

Ballarat's Botanical Gardens.

Victoria

Eureka moment

Susan Gough Henly visits Ballarat's new museum - a tribute to our 'fair go' ethic.

Australia

52 extraordinary Australian journeys

Barnbougle Lost Farm Lodge next to Barnbougle Dunes Course, Tasmania.

Whether you're after luxury retreats, eco experiences or active adventures, our island home has an endless array of holiday options. Here, our writers share some of their favourite experiences.

Australia

Short and sweet

Hepburn spa

Anthony Dennis Anthony Dennis concludes his round-up of the best short breaks close to both Sydney and Melbourne.

Victoria

Groovy is the new gold

Vintage Swimwear

Forget the pioneering days of the rush - instead dig the nostalgia of Ballarat's new vintage scene, writes Belinda Jackson.

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Photo galleries

Face lift for Kryal Castle

Knights joust at Kryal Castle which is being reopened as a medievel tourism center.
28th February 2013.
Photo by Jason South

Kryal Castle, outside Ballarat, was built in the 1970s. Built as a mediaeval-style tourist attraction, it has been through various incarnations - including as a venue for rave parties.

Victoria's best boutique hotels

Chateau Yering. Chateau Yering is the only Victorian property to be a member of the prestigious Relais et Chateaux group. There's a residential spa, billiards room, indoor spa pool, tennis court and even fly fishing on the lake.

Check in and get comfortable at some of the best boutique hotels in country Victoria.

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