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Hotels, bars, restaurants, must-dos and travel diaries from folks who love holidaying as much as you do.

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Pets

The Best Dog Beaches In Melbourne & Victoria For 2026

Dogs love water just as much as we do, from chasing garden hose streams to splashing in shallow pools. Watching your pup frolic in the waves at Melbourne’s best dog-friendly beaches is pure joy. However, not all beaches welcome furry friends. We've curated the top dog beaches in Victoria for 2026 so you and your best mate can enjoy the coast together. Here are Urban List's picks for the best dog-friendly beaches in Victoria.

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Food & Drink

Moon Dog Beach Club

Get that party shirt out and your drinking thongs on, Moon Dog’s fifth monster concept venue in Frankston serving up tropical cocktails and craft brews for days

A bedroom in muted tones at Hyde Melbourne Place one of the best luxury Melbourne hotels
Travel

Melbourne Place

The latest offering to Melbourne’s hotel scene, the elegant Melbourne Place is a must-do eat, stay, play situation like the city hasn't seen before, complete with the most aesthetic rooftop bar.
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Local Escapes

Hotel No

Not exactly what you expect on a CBD rooftop. Six gleaming Airstream camper trailers, straight out of the 1970s, converted into boutique chalets. Whoever reckoned we hit peak Melbourne didn't bank on these bad boys.

Local Escapes

The Good House

Tucked away on the cusp of the New South Wales border resides a quaint country town called Huon—and right on the banks of Lake Hume is the all-new eco-friendly The Good House.
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Travel Tips

July | Emporium

You might be familiar with Melbourne-based luggage brand July, we wrote about them earlier this year. Well, now less than a year since the brand launched, they’ve opened their first retail store in Emporium.
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Local Escapes

Taltarni Vineyard

Looking for a gem to visit on your next Sunday (or weekday) drive? Look no further! Recruit your bae, jump in your car and road trip to the stunning Taltarni Vineyard. This spot will woo your heart. Guaranteed.
Wellness

Peninsula Hot Springs

Nestled among the coastal tea-trees of Fingal and only 90 minutes from Melbourne, Peninsula Hot Springs has remained a key attraction on the Mornington Peninsula for good reason. The award winning natural hot springs, thermal springs, and their relaxing facilities make it an obvious choice for a visit in 2024, any time of year, at one of Victoria's ultimate wellness destinations. 
Local Escapes

Tick Off All The Best Things To Do In Uluṟu

Uluṟu is undoubtedly the most iconic landmark in Australia. Rooted in the nation’s rich history and culture and home to the traditional custodians, the Aṉangu, seeing this beauty in real life is something every Aussie should do in their lifetime—and more than once if you can swing it.
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Local Escapes

United Places

Next time you’re walking along Domain Rd in South Yarra, cast your gaze up a couple of floors. You’ll notice a modernist, brushed concrete building above the new Matilda. They look like high-end apartments, but they’re actually the city’s newest boutique hotel. Twelve spiffing suites with personal butlers, designer furnishings, and some of the best damn views in the city.
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Local Escapes

Marnong Estate

This place might be 15 minutes from Tullamarine, but 'airport hotel' doesn't really seem appropriate. This is a $35m four-star regional estate, featuring a historic homestead, 250-person event space, 250-seat restaurant, vineyard and farmers' market, set on 1,100 beautiful acres.
Local Escapes

Novotel | South Wharf

Need to break free from work for a couple of days? We’ve been there. The Novotel Melbourne South Wharf may just be the solution, in prime position for a cheeky Melbourne staycay.
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Local Escapes

Mitchelton Hotel & Spa

Want to know what $16m looks like in the hands of Victoria’s hottest architects? It looks like the new hotel at Mitchelton winery in the Goulbourn Valley, a couple of hours due north of Melbourne.
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Local Escapes

Ovolo Laneways

Ovolo Laneways is one of the ‘new breed’ Melbourne hotels. Which means they’re big on added extras, little conveniences and high-speed, free-flowing WIFI.
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Local Escapes

The Olsen

South Yarra at it’s very best. This was one of the Arts Series’ flagship hotels, named after revered Aussie landscape artist Dr John Olsen.
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Local Escapes

Best Things To Eat, Drink and Do In Ballarat in 2026

Arguably Melbourne’s most picturesque regional city, Ballarat was founded in 1838 and was the centre of the gold rush in Victoria—and very briefly one of the wealthiest cities in the world. It’s come a long way since then and it’s not just about gold rush history anymore—there’s more things to eat, drink, do and see than ever before.
A stunning hot spring in Victoria, called Alba.
Wellness

The Best Hot Springs Victoria Has To Offer (Updated 2026)

If you’re craving a nature escape with a side of serious relaxation, Victoria’s hot springs are just what you need. These natural oases are designed for you to unplug, unwind, and soak away your worries in mineral-rich waters. From stunning coastal retreats to hidden mountain gems, we’ve rounded up the best hot springs in Melbourne and Victoria that are perfect for a rejuvenating day trip or a luxurious weekend getaway.