Keeping up with Melbournes calendar of cultural and sporting events can be simply exhausting. Thankfully, Melbourne is surrounded by vibrant regions that inspire winding down or, if you cant get enough, ramping up the adventure.

    3 local authors, 105 days of on-the-ground research, 54 maps, 475 trams
    Your Weekend Away feature
    Inspirational photos
    Comprehensive planning tools and in-depth background

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