About Victoria
Victoria
is divided up into 11 diverse regions, including:
Victoria is Australia's second-smallest
state about the size of the British Isles. Although
small in comparison to the other states Victoria offers
a broad range of national parks, wineries, sporting
activities and landscapes.
Food and Wine
Melbourne has a well deserved reputation
of being the restaurant capital of Australia. A diverse
multicultural variety of cuisines, fabulous chefs and
a lively cafe scene make Melbourne a must for the food
lover.
Victoria boasts
over 350 wineries. Enjoy tastings at the cellar door
or dine at one of the many winery restaurants. The
wines produced range from the
cool-climate varieties of the Yarra Valley to the
full bodied reds of Rutherglen.
Victoria has a large dairy industry with
cattle feasting on lush pastures producing a wonderful
range of cheeses.
Art and Culture
Blockbuster musicals, art exhibitions,
and festivals are a part of every day life in Melbourne.
Victoria also boasts a flourishing art scene, with
numerous galleries housing both colonial and contemporary
pieces, and small and an exceptional collection of
museums.
If you are looking for something a little
different visit the Melbourne Comedy Festival which
showcases Australian comedians as well as attracting
the top comedians world wide.
Regions
High Country
Known for it scenic alpine landscapes, lush valleys,
and foothills the towns and villages
of the high country offer fabulous
wines and gourmet delights,
festivals,
an amazing history including bushrangers,
horsemen and gold fossicking. During winter the region
is home to Victoria’s
snowfields, including Mount
Buller, Mount Hotham and Falls Creek. in summer try mountain
biking, bush walking and fly fishing. Read
more
Gippsland
The Gippsland
region is
known for its Lakes and Wilderness which covers
a diverse landscape including pristine beaches, towering
gum trees and mountain ranges. Croajingolong
National Park the jewel in the crown is recognised
by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organisation
(UNESCO) as
a
World Biosphere Reserve, encompassing more than
1,000 kilometres of pristine coastline and hinterland.
Experience native wildlife or discover the farming
country with its quality fresh local produce.
There are also
historical
and maritime villages to explore. Visit Australia's
southernmost point,
Wilsons Promontory National Park. Read
more
Yarra Valley
Less than an hour's drive from Melbourne the Yarra Valley is home to many villages
surrounded by the natural beauty of towering
mountain ash forests, exquisite valleys filled with
grape vines and stunning parklands. Tour the famous Yarra Valley
wineries or drive through towering trees and stop along
the way to enjoy a Devonshire tea. Read more
Melbourne & Peninsulas
Melbourne, Victoria's capital, is located along the
shores of Port Phillip Bay. The city itself resides
next to the Yarra River. Melbourne is renowned world
wide for its style, elegance, shopping, fine dining,
festivals and events. Beautifully tended parks and gardens
compliment the nineteenth-century architecture. Melbourne's
Bays and Peninsulas region has numerous historical
seaside villages to explore.
Relax at one of the many restaurants or explore the
shops and galleries. Read
more
Macedon
Ranges
Just one hour north-west of Melbourne, the rolling
hills and farmland of Macedon Ranges and Spa Country
are dotted with charming, historic towns, most of
which are only a minutes apart.
Home to natural mineral spas and springs, the Hepburn
Springs-Daylesford area is increasingly known as
a centre for relaxation, as well as for its fine
shopping
and dining. Visit Mount Macedon with its impressive
mansions, wineries and fine gardens and explore quaint
towns and villages in the region. Click on the map
below to see a more detailed map of the region. Read
more
Great Ocean Road
Striking ocean views stretch along Victoria's rugged
south west coast. Coastal towns
and maritime
villages offer the perfect place to stay. Enjoy
swimming, surfing, fishing and whale watching. The
great Ocean Road is also known for the famous natural
features Twelve
Apostles, London Bridge, Bay of Islands and Loch Ard
Gorge which have been sculpted over millions of years
by wild seas and fierce winds. Read
more
Grampians
The Grampians National Park is renown for the rugged
mountain ranges of located in
the centre
of
this
region
and
rise to flat, rural plains over the Wimmera.
Explore an historic gold rush town, galleries, museums
or a rural village. Read
more
Murray
Outback
Bordering New South Wales this land of striking contrasts
is characterised by lush, orchards
and vineyards set against the arid red desert soil. Take
a paddle steamer up the mighty Murray River or stop
at a roadside produce store or a local cellar door
at one of the many wineries. Read
more
Goldfields
Visit the unique Goldfields of Victoria. Gold was discovered
over 150 years ago and has left a rich legacy on
the region. Allow yourself
to be enveloped in the history, or enjoy a coffee
at a great cafe,
and then relax at a
boutique
B&B
or grand hotel. Read
more
Goulburn Murray Waters
Discover the foothills of the Strathbogie
Ranges or the orchards and lush dairy pastures of
Shepparton. Relax on a sandy riverside beach, or water
sports at Yarrawonga. The region is also known for
it diverse wildlife located in the exquisite red
gum forests, waterways and wetlands. Read
more
Environment
Victoria is located
on the south eastern side of Australia between New
South Wales and South Australia.
The
Great Dividing Range runs north-south down the eastern
seaboard.
The state flower is the common heath,
and the state animal is the Leadbeater's Possum.
Climate
Victoria
differs from other mainland Australian States in that
it lies furthest South and has its major mountain ranges
running
east-west.
Victoria's southerly position feels
the influence of weather patterns originating in the
Southern Ocean.
In winter snow rarely falls at altitudes below 600
metres.
In summer the highest temperatures occur in the Mallee
to the west and north of the Great Dividing Range.
Getting there
Victoria is easily accessible from overseas
or interstate.
By air
Fly to Melbourne's Airport from interstate or overseas.
Tullamarine airport about 22 kilometres
from the city centre is Australia’s
second busiest airport. Open
24 hours a day, it services all the major international
airlines.
By bus and train
Buses stop at the Melbourne Transit Centre in Franklin
Street, in the centre of Melbourne.
The direct bus route from Adelaide to Melbourne takes
about 11 hours,
whilst the direct route between Sydney and Melbourne
takes about 12 hours and runs via Canberra. Trains
servicing regional Victoria and interstate
routes arrive at Spencer Street Station,
By car
If you’re planning to drive to Melbourne, allow
at least nine hours from Adelaide, 10 hours from Sydney,
20
hours from Brisbane and up to two days from Perth.
By boat
If you’re traveling from Tasmania by ferry,
you will dock at Station Pier in Port Melbourne,
about four
kilometres southwest of the city centre. The ferry
Spirit of Tasmania provides regularly scheduled
services, with
additional sailings during peak periods.
More information
For
more information about Victoria visit the Victorian Tourism
web site www.visitvictoria.com.au
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