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the tip of the Australian east coast, Victoria is Australia's
second-smallest state, covering 227,600 square kilometers
- roughly the size of the British Isles. Packed into
such a compact area is a wealth of diverse regional
areas and attractions, from national parks and forests
teeming with wildlife to wineries, lakes and mountains
offering skiing, climbing and hiking. Best of all, many
of Victoria's unique and varied landscapes are easily
accessible as day trips from Melbourne.
The Great Ocean Road hugs the contours of Victoria’s southwest coast and along with striking ocean views,
there are laidback coastal towns and maritime villages as well as plenty of activities - bush walking,
swimming, surfing, fishing and whale-watching. Buffeted by wild seas and fierce winds, the coastline
has been sculpted over millions of years to form a series of striking natural features. You can wander
the boardwalks and paths at the Twelve Apostles, limestone rock stacks rising from the ocean and London
Bridge is another amazing rock formation.
The area has a rich maritime past and towns such as Portland allow you to enjoy seafaring village life,
with their fishing wharves, old pubs and beautifully preserved colonial buildings. As well, a number of
ships from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries have foundered off the rugged shipwreck coast, and
their histories are recounted in many of the museums in the region.
The discovery of gold in Victoria’s Gold Fields over 150 years ago has left a rich and lasting legacy
of grand hotels and public buildings along the main streets of Balart and
Bending; historic gardens
and homesteads, quaint shop fronts and miners’ cottages in towns such as Malden and
Stilwell.
Sovereign Hill, The Eureka Centre and the Central Deborah Gold Mine all offer a fascinating insight into
life during the 1850s and 1860s. The Goldfields are also famous for traditional meat pies and there are
many renowned bakeries and pie shops. Local restaurants make the most of the fine local produce of the
region, and you can sample the local wines, olives, apples and more direct from the farm gate or cellar
door.
The Grampians Mountains feature walking trails, waterfalls, scenic lookouts, wildlife and seasonal
wildflowers. Great for bush walking, other popular activities include abseiling, fishing and boating
in the region's unique inland system of lakes and rivers. National parks in the region are havens for
wildlife, especially birds and the area is home to the extraordinary Male Fowl, one of the few birds
in the world to build a mound for its eggs. Reptiles and mammals, including kangaroos, bandicoots, emus
and koalas, are also plentiful.
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Within “Coo-eee” of Melbourne
Victoria’s capital, Melbourne is set around the shores of Port Phillip Bay and the
Ybarra River.
The city is made up of precincts – distinct enclaves, each with its own character and personality.
From chic fashion stores to laneway cafes and trendy bars, botanic gardens to sports stadiums, elegant
Victorian-era streetscapes to Manhattan-style skyscrapers, film and food festivals to galleries and
opulent theatres, Melbourne has an activity and attraction that will interest you.
The Ybarra Valley, Deadening & The Ranges are only an hour from Melbourne and yet provide a scenically
beautiful change of pace boasting stylish restaurants, village life, open gardens and Australian wildlife
in its natural habitat. The Ybarra Valley is home to Victoria’s earliest vineyards and
recognized as one
of the world’s great wine growing regions. Numerous wineries offer cellar door
tasting and sales, and
have restaurants serving gourmet food and fine local produce accompanied by their wine.
Get close to Australian wildlife at Healesville Sanctuary, home to dingoes, kangaroos, wombats and the
elusive platypus. Parks, gardens, native fern forests and nature trails define
Deadening and The Ranges.
Ride Australia’s oldest steam train through thick forests and lush fern-filled gullies; wander among
gardens dotted with clay sculptures of Aboriginal figures bird watch at the Alfred Nicholas Gardens,
home to a stunning blend of native and exotic trees, waterfalls and a picturesque lake and explore
village galleries and shops and artists colonies.
Melbourne’s Peninsulas are a great place for relaxation – there are beautiful beaches, fine food and wine
outlets and chic beachfront towns. On the Bellarine Peninsula, historic Queenscliff is dotted with
Victorian-era buildings, fisherman’s cottages, and fascinating galleries and shops. Stylish Sorrento
and Portsea on the Mornington Peninsula are home to antique shops, galleries and cafes. There are
numerous walking trails along the ocean-facing coastline and heading inland, you’ll find a number of
boutique wineries.
Get out on the water - surfing, sailing, swimming and fishing and keep an eye out for seals and dolphins.
Hunt for treasures in the markets & galleries and enjoy a range of food directly from the farm gate.
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Victoria Highlights
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The Great Ocean
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The Grampians Ranges
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Getting to know the
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The Goldfields for
historic towns & pioneering
tales
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Mornington Peninsula’s
wine country & coast
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Beautiful rural
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