Fairy penguins, wildlife cruises, wineries, bars, and bush: there’s plenty to see, eat, drink and do on Victoria’s Phillip Island.
A foodie’s guide to Victoria’s Goldfields
Victoria’s Goldfields region offers a wealth of food and wine treasures, all less than two hours’ drive from Melbourne.
Victoria’s Goldfields boast a rich Gold Rush history, but the real treasure is found in the region’s food and wine. (For nine-carat treasure hunting, check out our guide to where to find gold in Victoria).
The sheltered valleys of the Central Highlands hold a rich vein of orchards, crops and vineyards, along with some of Australia’s best beef, lamb and pork.
With easy access to the Goldfields’ harvest, restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs in towns across the region are celebrating local producers on their menus and wine lists.
All of this is less than two hours' drive from Melbourne, and a short hop from RACV’s Goldfields Resort, where RACV members receive discounts and special offers, as well as access to a bounty of savings on local experiences when booking through RACV Attractions and Ticketing.
Foodie guide to the Goldfields
Masons in Bendigo
Three Founders in Creswick
Holiday here this year with RACV
There has never been a better time to holiday in Australia and support local businesses and the tourism industry. Whether it’s a weekend getaway in country Victoria or an extended Australian adventure, RACV Members get more when they travel with discounts and benefits on everything from travel and accommodation to tours and other experiences so you can easily holiday here this year.
But Gorgi’s hottest tip is her own restaurant Lola. And a courtyard in the heritage-listed hotel will offer drinks from “Clara the Cocktail Caravan”.
“It’s the perfect spot to enjoy a Lola Spritz, made with an elderflower cordial we make ourselves using elderflowers from our kitchen garden,” Gorgi says. “And make sure you order the spaghetti vongole. It’s the best I’ve tasted.”