Melbourne is the coastal capital of the southeastern Australian state of Victoria, Australia's second largest city with a population of more than three million. There's always a sense of excitement - whether it be its world class restaurants, rooftop bars, galleries, art-filled alleyways, museums, performing art centres, gardens and parklands, cosy cafes, sporting facilities including Melbourne Cricket Ground and Flemington Racecourse or that peaceful stroll along the Yarra River.

Albury is located on the north side in New South Wales while Wodonga is located on the south bank in the state of Victoria both hugging the vast Murray River. Discover a growing food scene, endless outdoor adventure and a thriving arts culture in the vibrant and tranquil twin regional centres of Albury and Wodonga. You’ll find a wide range of things to do from wandering through art galleries and enjoying delicious regional produce to fishing and boating on Lake Hume. Paths run through landscaped lawns at the beautiful Albury Botanic Gardens, which also include a children's garden to explore. Monument Hill features WWI and WWII memorials, and views over the city., with the Snowy Mountains and Rutherglen wine region nearby.

Located in The Murray region, Holbrook, affectionately known as Submarine Town is a small town in Southern New South Wales, Australia, 45 minutes’ drive from Albury and three hours from Canberra.Holbrook is named after the first submariner to receive the Victoria Cross. Learn more about the naval heritage and history at the Holbrook Submarine Museum. There’s more heritage to uncover at the National Museum of Australian Pottery, where you’ll find 2,000 pieces of pottery. Learn about Holbrook’s pioneering past at the Woolpack Inn Museum. Kids will enjoy a ride on the Holbrook Miniature Railway, found in the beautiful Ten Mile Creek Gardens. Enjoy bushwalking, mountainbiking and 4WD touring on unsealed tracks in the magnificent Woomargama National Park. Other outdoor adventures include a round of golf at the picturesque Holbrook Golf Course, learning how to fly an ultralight aircraft at the Holbrook Ultralight Club and exploring the Ian Geddes Bushwalk.

Gundagai is a historic medium sized country town set at the foot of Mount Parnassus above the Murrumbidgee floodplains in New South Wales, Australia. It’s a perfect spot to stop, break your trip, explore the town, meet the friendly locals, gain a great insight into Australia’s pioneering past and explore the history and heritage. You’ll find the famous Dog on the Tuckerbox Pioneer Monument, as well as a rich architectural, colonial and indigenous history, great fishing and boutique wineries. The Dog on the Tuckerbox depicts a faithful pet guarding its dead master’s food container and commemorates the European pioneers who settled in the area. Unveiled in 1932 to assist the local hospital, the monument sits beside the Hume Highway and is a popular picnic stop on road trips. You can walk or cycle on the 4km Dog on the Tucker box recreational trail between the monument and one of Australia’s most iconic towns. Dozens of poems and songs have been written about Gundagai including the popular folk song ‘Along the Road to Gundagai’.

Murrumbateman is located in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia, just 30 minutes from Canberra. Surrounded by rolling vineyards, Murrumbateman is at the heart of the Canberra district wine country. Home to 20 boutique wineries, this former gold mining village will thrill the senses with cellar doors, vineyard restaurants and overflowing market flavours. Sweet tooths should head straight for Robyn Rowe Chocolates.You’ll discover fascinating history and heritage at a number of museums, and historic sites around Murrumbateman. Visit Cooma Cottage, the home of great Australian explorer Hamilton Hume. At the historic Allwood Cottage you’ll find preserved artefacts and 19th century ambience.

Bungendore is a historic village just 20 minutes from Queanbeyan, ideal stopover point on the road to the coast and as a day tripper destination! This traditional Australian country town has a relaxed bush village atmosphere with numerous specialty shops, galleries, antique shops, markets, wineries, preserved colonial buildings with incredible craftsmanship and old stone, brick and timber heritage buildings. Bungendore Wood Works Gallery is worth a visit for sculpture, craft and furniture. One of the most wonderful things to do in Bungendore is a self-guided walking tour around the town, which is dotted with heritage-listed buildings. Start your stroll in the western end of Malbon Street and head toward the 19th century red-brick railway station, which is a distinctive landmark in the townscape. Bungendore also has great restaurants that will suit everyone's taste buds! Navigate your way from lunch at Lark Hill Biodynamic Winery in the Canberra District Wine region to dinner at Le Tres Bon, a French bistro inside a farmhouse. The bistro doubles as a cooking school where you can learn how to make French fare. Or for something different, you can also join a truffle hunt at Turalla Truffles alongside dogs who are trained to search for the prized black delicacy. The truffle farm is a short drive from the village near the southern end of the pancake-flat Lake George. The Southern Harvest Farmers Market sells a tempting range of sustainable regional produce every Saturday morning!

Braidwood is a National Trust-classified town in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia. This charming town is located on the Kings Highway linking Canberra with Batemans Bay. The colonial streetscapes in the historic town are filled with boutique and antique shops, country pubs, cafes and bakeries. Braidwood is a hub for artists, potters, writers, and craftspeople. Braidwood holds a strong sense of its nineteenth century historyand its rural beauty led to it being the backdrop for iconic Australian films such as Ned Kelly (starring Mick Jagger), The Year My Voice Broke and Flirting.

Batemans Bay, the northern gateway to Eurobodalla, is at the heart of Australia’s Oyster Coast, where Clyde River oysters are harvested in crystal clean waters. The distinctive river-fed oysters can be sampled at Wray Street Oyster Shed and star on the menus in many Batemans Bay restaurants. This is the home to some of best oysters in the world – a claim based on the quality of the waters in which they grow. Batemans Bay is a bustling commercial hub set on one of the prettiest bays on the east coast of NSW. You will find everything you need here for a perfect short break or holiday - great shopping, a variety of accommodation options from luxury motels through to beachfront camping. Water front dining or a drink in one of the cafes and bars dotted along the esplanade is one of the most enjoyable ways to soak up the beautiful views of the bay.