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Welcome to Victoria
Whatever your interest
Arts, Concerts, Festivals and Sporting Events
Sandy Beaches of Port Phillip Bay
The Yarra Valley Wineries
The Bendigo and Ballarat Goldfields
The Stunning Grampians
The Great Ocean Road Drive
The Surf Beaches along the Shipwreck Coast
Most of Victoria’s unique and varied landscapes are easily accessible as day trips from Melbourne.
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Victoria has four distinct seasons from warm summers to cool, crisp winters, however the weather can change in a day so it is best to always pack something warm.
Victoria's calendar is rich in cultural, sporting and culinary events and festivals.
Explore Victoria and experience the drive of a lifetime down the Great Ocean Road, the world-class wineries of the Yarra Valley, the mineral springs of the Macedon Ranges and Spa Country, the coastal villages of the Mornington Peninsula and the goldfield towns of Ballarat and Bendigo, the Alpine high country in summer or drive up there to the snowfields during winter. Visit the Fairy Penguins on Phillip Island, or pull on your walking boots and follow the tracks and trails through the Grampians.
Collect fine wine and lifelong memories with your Cellar Door Pass – the ideal companion for your Victorian wine journey. Offering unrivalled choice and expert advice, discover the ultimate cellar door experience at over 120 cellar doors nationally, including 45 boutique and iconic wineries in Victoria's Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula, The Grampians, Goulburn Valley and Macedon. |
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Melbourne & Surrounds
Melbourne, a capital city with a sense of style and elegance, is set around the shores of Port Phillip Bay, Famous for its parks, gardens, world class entertainment and events, with a passion for food and wine and some of Australia's best shopping.
As the event capital of Australia, there is always something happening in this vibrant city. Whatever the season, Melbourne is abuzz with food and wine festivals, concerts, theatre shows, musical extravaganzas, exhibitions and sporting events.
From Grand Slam tennis to Formula One motor racing, air shows, food and wine festivals, jazz and comedy, surfing and sporting events.
There is nothing like the electric atmosphere at the AFL Grand Final in September or the excitement of Melbourne Cup in November. Come prepared to see, do, discover and enjoy – it's all happening in Melbourne.
Mornington Peninsula and Yarra Valley
Located on Port Phillip Bay, the Mornington Peninsula is home to some of Australia’s best sandy beaches. Occupying Victoria's southern corner, this region offers a diverse landscape from calm sandy bayside beaches to awesome surfing beaches facing the great southern ocean. Visit the coastal villages along the pensinsula and enjoy the spa treatments and boutique wines.
The Yarra Valley
This is recognised as one of the world’s great wine growing regions, numerous wineries offer cellar door tastings with their restaurants serving gourmet food and fine local produce accompanied by their wine.
Take a ferry ride across to the other side of Port Phillip Bay to Queenscliff then Torquay, the heart of Victorian surf culture and international surf labels.
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Great Ocean Road and Torquay Coast
The Great Ocean Road is undoubtedly one of Australia's most spectacular coastal drives, with dazzling scenery and glorious surfing beaches, it follows the south west Victorian coastline from Torquay to the South Australian border.
'The Great Ocean Road' has laidback coastal towns along its coastline, while the wild and awesome power of the Southern Ocean is shown by the gorges, archways, caves and offshore stacks that were formed as the southern ground swells rolled in. Torquay is also the birthplace to the international surf labels, Rip Curl and Quiksilver. |
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Regional Victoria
Goldfields
The discovery of gold in Victoria 's central region over 150 years ago has left a rich and lasting legacy along the main streets of Ballarat and Bendigo.
Spa Country
For more than a century, people have flocked to Daylesford and Hepburn Springs, in search of rest and relaxation amongst Australia's largest number of naturally occurring mineral springs.
The Grampians
The Grampians offers an abundance of adventure activities, superb national and state parks; this truly unique region is home to a diverse array of native wildlife, picturesque walking trails, breathtaking scenic attractions and a number of leading wineries and cellar doors.
The Murray Outback
Head to the Murray Region to enjoy the great climate, historic towns, superb food and river cruising. One of the most popular destinations of The Murray region is Mildura, a charming oasis by the Murray River. Renowned for fresh produce, picturesque citrus groves, vineyards and restaurants, the region attracts visitors to indulge in its fine food and wine.
Goulburn Valley
Famous for it's fruit growing and vineyards, The Goulburn Valley region stretches from Seymour in central Victoria up to Echuca.This
region has been producing wine since the 1860's. As well as the vineyards some of Austraila' finest fruit is grown in this region which are sold at local markets and roadside stalls.
Gippsland Region
Covering the eastern corner of Victoria, it covers a vast and diverse landscape of snow fields, wilderness, rainforests and beaches. From miles of unspoilt beaches, and enormous lakes on the east coast to mountain ranges and winter snowfields in the National Parks.
Central Gippsland .. is gourmet country, dotted with wineries, cheese makers, farmers markets, fruit and berry farms. Enjoy national forests, coastal wilderness, mountain streams and spectacular touring routes.
East Gippsland .. soak up the sun on beautiful Ninety Mile Beach. Take a trip inland to Orbost, the gateway to exploring the Snowy River Country.
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Phillip Island
Phillip Island is best known for its unique wildlife experiences and motor racing events, but the island also abounds with natural beauty, featuring ocean surf beaches, protected swimming beaches and tranquil wetlands. This is a nature lover’s paradise. Every day at dusk Phillip Island hosts one of Australia’s most popular wildlife events – The Penguin Parade, a parade of little penguins who emerge from the sea and make their way to their burrows in the sand dunes.
Wilson"s Promontory .. is the southern-most point of Australia and juts out into the Bass Strait. Inverloch is a seaside town on the spectacular southern coastline offering a convenient array of accommodation and boat launching facilities and is perfect for water-based activities like swimming or surfing.
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