It usually starts with a passing comment from a local. Something like — “oh, you know this whole valley used to be underwater”, dropped casually, the way Victorians do, as if it’s nothing. But it’s never nothing.
The Curious Corner exists because the best part of travelling Victoria isn’t just seeing it but understanding it. It’s about asking why that bend in the river has a name nobody can explain, who really built that bluestone wall, and what actually happened on that hill the locals never quite talk about. From jaw-dropping geographical quirks to conversations over a hot cup of coffee to the legends your guidebook left out, this is a space where we dig, we uncover, and we share more about Victoria.
“Victoria is a small state with an outsized past. The more you look, the more it gives. The Curious Corner exists for the traveller who knows that the best discoveries aren’t on the itinerary.”
New stories added regularly. Read one, share one, and next time you’re out exploring — you’ll see this state with completely different eyes.
Ned Kelly: Fact vs.the legend we preferred
Custodians of Country: Traditional Owners across Victoria
Local Vic 