Victoria

About Victoria

Choose Victoria for adventure, activities, the great outdoors, coastal beauty, city life and wildlife – drive through the stunning scenery of the Great Ocean Road, do some walking in the High Country, or browse the food markets of the Mornington Peninsula.

Positioned on the tip of the east coast, Victoria is one of Australia’s smallest yet most fascinating states, surprising visitors with its great diversity. Offering a profusion of diverse regional areas and attractions from pristine beaches to national parks and forests abundant with wildlife, Victoria has plenty to indulge all who visit.

Melbourne, the capital of Victoria, is situated on the banks of the Yarra river and regarded by many as one of the world’s most habitable cities. Exuding a sense of style and elegance, visitors are captivated by the cosmopolitan flavour and the promise of great shopping, nightlife, architecture, fashion and food as well as prestigious festivals and events. There is much more to Victoria beyond Melbourne.

80km south of Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula is a picturesque expanse of coastline with beautiful golden sand fringed beaches, picturesque vineyards and sweeping olive groves in abundance. Historic seaside villages, fascinating art and culture and a diverse array of nature and wildlife await all.

The Yarra Valley has over 55 wineries and is the place where Victorian wine growing originated. This region is famed for its wine, fresh food and breathtaking scenery.

The Dandenong Ranges National Park is home to spectacular forests, charming hilltop villages and beautiful gardens. Take a ride on Puffing Billy, Australia’s oldest steam railway and enjoy a journey through the dense forests and lush fernfilled gullies.

Experience Australia’s most popular wildlife event on Phillip Island – the famous Penguin Parade where each day at dusk, a parade of little penguins emerge from the sea and travel to their burrows in the sand dunes. The island is also home to a bounty of birds and animals, including seals and koalas.

The Great Ocean Road offers visitors one of Australia’s greatest and most rewarding coastal drives. Dotted along the coast are seaside towns, stunning beaches and the dazzling rainforest scenery of the Otway Ranges.

The emphasis is on outdoor adventure in the Grampians and the High Country regions. The Grampian National Park boasts a wealth of open-air activities and a truly impressive collection of Aboriginal rock art sites, whilst the High Country offers a rich touring experience of gold rush towns,waterways and tempting gourmet food and wine.

Local produce is evident throughout Victoria and the diverse array of flavours and cuisine is guaranteed to pleasure all palates. From award winning eateries to alfresco dining in stunning natural surroundings and regions famed for fine wine, Victoria offers a wonderful gastronomic experience. Explore it further at Gippsland in the state’s eastern corner, which includes Ninety Mile Beach and the Gippsland Lakes, harbours a hive of wineries, cheesemakers, farmers’ markets and fruit farms.

What to do and where to stay in Victoria - Melbourne, Beyond Melbourne

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