Wineries, galleries and splendid beaches: five car-free day trips from Melbourne

With great local beer, wine and spirits at the end of every journey there’s plenty of reasons to take public transport to the country towns around Melbourne

Posh splosh: wild swimming spots at British stately homes

From Highland castles to Anne Boleyn’s home, take a late summer dip in the lakes and rivers at these historic estates

Going underground: the world’s most spectacular caves

A cave complex recently reopened on the north Kent coast joins an array of interesting, awe-inspiring and historic grottos from Iceland to New Zealand

Take the kids to … National Motor Museum, Beaulieu

From Del Boy’s three-wheeler and Harry Potter’s Flying Ford Anglia to crazy Top Gear contraptions, this museum in the New Forest has tankfuls of va-va-voom

Wellington day trips: wine, coastal views and James Cameron’s veggies

Visitors to New Zealand’s capital are a step away from hiking the Te Araroa trail, sampling Wairarapa wines or visiting the film director’s organic grocery store

Top 10 secret gardens in the UK

All eyes may be on Chelsea for the flower show next week, but for a more peaceful day out, check out our selection of lesser-known oases around the UK