Brett Kelly grew up among the bush and ocean blue of Dudley before somebody stuck a battered brass instrument in his hands and sent him on a musical journey that took in world tours as lead trombonist with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) and led all the way to the conductors podium.

FORT Scratchley visitors could soon have to pay up to $25 a family for the privilege of seeing the historic site's underground tunnels and taking guided tours of the grounds.

FOR millions of years, Cape Bridgewater was among the wildest peninsulas in Australia, torn by gales and assaulted by the Southern Ocean.

Daniel Scott nominates the best places on land and ocean to see whales on the move.

The views and the food are still highlights at this Great Ocean Road favourite.