It is such a thrill travelling by train to an undiscovered place and the journey is half the fun. We’re challenging you to take your next trip by rail, so keep calm and carriage on.

Pour the grappa, crank up the music and raise the lanterns because after a four-year hiatus, the much-loved Swiss Italian Festa is ready to rock Hepburn Springs and Daylesford over four days, from the 21 to 24 October.

A visit to central Victoria can uncover sensory and scenic treasures, not unlike the historical search for gold that first drew so many visitors to the area. Many adventurers who arrived with the dream of discovering gold later settled in the region and established businesses and farms, along with more traditional farmers.

“Are you a summer or a winter person?” was a question that did it to me. Suddenly I was reminded of a small pub in a very small town on a bitingly chilly Sunday afternoon in July.

Intrigued by a small group of beautifully dressed couples in town recently, I assumed they were headed for a weeknight wedding. But a passing conversation revealed they had escaped to the country for a mini break and were loving the opportunity to dress up for dinner as a way of ‘reclaiming happiness.’

The Lancefield and Romsey district is a rich, fertile area known for its agriculture. The wealth in the area established many fine buildings with historical significance.

We asked, and you voted. Here are the top 10 things to do in our region. It’s a great mix of attractions and activities that make us memorable.

It's a frosty winter's morning at Black Cat Truffles in the central Victorian highlands and the sun's weak rays are tinting the rows of alternating French and English oaks with an almost ethereal golden glow.