Victorians find their happy place in short breaks

A NEW regional Victoria campaign Your Happy Space, has launched and builds on the success of Wander Victoria, highlighting regional Victoria’s stunning natural beauty.

Victorians are once again encouraged to get out and about on short breaks to discover the world-class culinary experiences, innovative regional art and culture, and international renowned well-being destinations on offer.

Research conducted by Visit Victoria in 2016 surveyed 521 Victorians, the results showed a short break to regional Victoria left 88 per cent of people feeling happier, while 81 per cent felt more relaxed after an intrastate trip.

Additionally, people who took five (or more) short breaks per year, were more likely to feel happy in their daily lives, than those who took no breaks at all.

Yet, 53 per cent of Melburnians did not take a short-break to regional Victoria over the 12-month period between September 2015 and September 2017.

Indulge your tastebuds at one of regional Victoria’s outstanding restaurants, including Brae, Lake House, Wickens at Royal Mail Hotel and Igni, or fully immerse yourself with a weekend of food at High Country Harvest, Mornington Food & Wine Festival or Meenyian Garlic Festival.

No matter what your passion, regional Victoria offers a huge variety of new and established arts and culture, music, food and other quirky events.

Nourish the soul, immerse yourself in nature in the abundance of National Parks or simply enjoy the warm hospitality in regional Victoria’s many thriving centres and new and unique accommodation.

Escape the rigors of everyday life and find your happy place in regional Victoria for region by region guides of new destinations, events, accommodations and images, or visit yourhappyspace.com.au to research your next short break.