“I spent my childhood summers in Queenscliff. Beautiful Victorian beaches, coastal views, fish and chip shops and small-town charm. Fun fact: My song ‘Riptide’ was loosely inspired by a hotel that we’d stay at here each summer.”

“My family has a house in Flinders and spends most of their spare time here. Now when I return to Australia from tour, we spend our family summers by the beach. Relaxed, small-beach-town vibes for sure. There’s a top-notch general store, a pub and amazing sunrises and sunsets at Mushroom Reef.”

“Red Hill is just a short drive from Flinders Beach. After a day at the beach, this is the place to go to hit up cafés, breweries and wineries. Great bay and back beaches as well.”

“When I had just signed my record deal with Atlantic Records, we took the label rep to visit the Twelve Apostles. It was one for the books: a beautiful clear day, which is not always a given. Apollo Bay is on the way to the Twelve Apostles—it’s worth a stop for the local fish and chips.”

“My bass player, Jono Colliver, is from here. He says it has some of the best beaches in the world and is a stone’s throw from the end of the Great Ocean Road. Multiple beaches around the headland mean a great mix of violent coastlines like the ones near the blowholes or aquamarine surf beaches like Bridgewater Bay. The golf course is great, and it’s common to share a round with koalas watching on.”

“While I lived here for a few years, I enjoyed the walk through All Nations Park to the various cafés and bakeries, and also the blast-from-the-past experience in Northcote Plaza, where the feng shui is just a bit skew-whiff.” 

“My mate Will has a family cottage here—it has country town charm. I like the combo of a sausage roll, iced coffee and a dip in the Yarra before it makes its way to the city. Super refreshing.”

“I have special memories here with both my friend Rose, who has a place up the hill from the beach, and also of performing at Falls Festival (now gone). Epic nature: rainforest meeting the ocean. I love the bakery where the cyclists congregate about 15 minutes’ drive farther beyond Lorne on the Great Ocean Road.”

"[Right next to this shop you’ll find] a mosaic bench at the corner of Westgarth and Brunswick Streets, which I like for some people watching."