STATE: Victoria
Travel to Victoria, Australia and experience: The Murray, Lakes and Wilderness, Goldfields, the Great Ocean Road, Goulburn Murray Waters, The City of Melbourne, Macedon Ranges and Spa Country, Legends Wine and High Country, Melbourne Bays and Peninsulas, Mildura and Murray Outback, The Grampians, Phillip Island and Gippsland and the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges.
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The Murray River, Victoria. Main attractions include: Albury-Wodonga, Corryong, Lake Hume, Mildura, The Murray River, Port of Echuca, Rutherglen Wineries, Swan Hill, Yarrawonga, Murray River Golf Courses, Water Activities including Fishing, Boating and Skiing and the Pubs and Clubs along the river.
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Victoria's Lakes and Wilderness Region. Main attractions include: Buchan Caves, Croajingolong National Park, Gippsland Lakes, East Gippsland, Ninety Mile Beach, the Tambo, Mitchell and Nicholson Rivers, Orbost Rainforest Centre and the Snowy River. Major tourist towns are Bairnsdale, Lakes Entrance, Mallacoota, Paynesville, Omeo and Metung.
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Victorian Goldfields. Main attractions include: The historic townships of Ararat, Ballarat, Bendigo, Clunes and Castlemaine, Ballarat Wildlife Park, Buda Historic Home and Gardens, Gold Fossicking, Prospecting, Victoria's Mining History and the Golden Dragon Museum.
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The Great Ocean Road, Victoria. Main attractions include: Surfing and Beautiful Beaches, The Anglesea Golf Course, Cape Otway Lightstation, Thunder Point Coastal Reserve, Port Campbell National Park, The Twelve Apostles and London Bridge sandstone formations, Historic Ports and Whale watching. Major towns: Anglesea, Lorne, Warrnambool, Port Campbell, Torquay, Geelong, Apollo Bay, Port Fairy and Portland.
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Victoria’s Goulburn Murray Waters. Main attractions include: The Goulburn, Murray and Broken rivers and the lakes of Nagambie, Kerang and Mulwala, Alexandra, Euroa, Goulburn Valley, Lake Eildon, Nagambie Wineries, Murray Cod, Shepparton, Strathbogie Ranges and the Trawool Valley.
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Melbourne, Victoria. Main attractions: Australian Football League (AFL), Lygon Street, Old Melbourne Gaol, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Melbourne's Shopping Districts and Cafe Culture, Southgate, Yarra River Cruises, The Crown Casino and Melbourne Docklands. Popular suburbs of Melbourne include St Kilda, Richmond, South Yarra, Fitzroy, Port Melbourne and Williamstown.
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The Macedon Ranges and Spa Country, Victoria. Main attractions include Convent Gallery, Wombat Hill, Daylesford, Hanging Rock, Hepburn Springs Spa Resort and Lavandula Lavender Farm. Major tourist towns; Bacchus Marsh, Daylesford, Gisborne, Kilmore, Kyneton, Melton and Woodend.
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Victoria's Legends Wine and High Country, region. Main attractions include: Victoria's Ski Fields, Alpine National Park, Wineries and Local Produce (food and wine trails), Historic Towns and Legendary Characters, Local Festivals. Major Tourist towns are Alexandra, Beechworth, Benalla, Bright, Corryong, Eildon, Falls Creek, Mansfield, Mount Beauty, Hotham, Dinner Plain, Myrtleford, Rutherglen, Wangaratta and Wodonga.
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Melbourne’s Bays and Peninsulas, Victoria, popular for Sailing, beaches, fine food and wine and chic beachfront towns. Major attractions include: Arthur's Seat, Bellarine Peninsula, Cape Schank, Frankston, Geelong, Hastings, Mornington Peninsula, Port Melbourne, Port Phillip Bay, Portsea, Queenscliff, St Kilda, Sorrento and the Werribee Park Mansion.
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Mildura and Murray Outback, Victoria. Main attractions include Murray Sunset National Park, Ouyen, Wyperfeld National Park and Stefanos Restaurant. Mildura, on the banks of the Murray River, is the region's largest city, renowned for its multicultural population, fresh local produce and an array of wineries.
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The Grampians, Victoria. Main attractions include: Aboriginal Art Tours, Brambuk Cultural Centre, Dunkeld, Halls Gap Wildlife Park and Zoo, MacKenzie Falls, Mount William, The Balconies Lookout, Aboriginal Rock and Art Heritage, bush walking and scenic lookouts. Major towns nearby include Halls Gap, Dunkeld and Horsham.
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Phillip Island and Gippsland Discovery, Victoria. Main attractions include, Phillip Island Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Centre and Seal Colony, The Nobbies - Phillip Island, Amess Homestead, Churchill Island, Phillip Island Motor Bike Grand Prix, French Island National Park, Wilsons Promontory National Park Walks.
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Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges, Victoria main attractions include: Yarra Valley Grape Grazing, Wineries Cellar Doors, Weekend Accommodation, Puffing Billy Vintage Steam Engine, Belgrave, Dandenong Ranges National Park, Mount Dandenong Observatory, Olinda floral festival, Sassafras charming stores and galleries and the William Ricketts Sanctuary.
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More on VictoriaCovering 227 416km of the south-eastern corner of Australia, Victoria is a relatively compact state, the second smallest after Tasmania. The state's mostly temperate climate has four distinct seasons, each with its own attractions. As a result of its manage able size and efficient road system, travelling the state is easy and comfortable. Transport options are excellent coaches, trains and planes carry visitors into and around the state, and for those who want to explore independently, touring by car is convenient. Most places can be reached within a day's drive of the capital city, Melbourne, and there is a huge array of natural, cultural and historic areas just waiting to be discovered. Victoria packs a lot within its boundaries. The Murray River stretches along the border with New South Wales and is a delightful destination in itself. The southern coastline is spectacular and varied, taking in the Great Ocean Road to the west, Wilsons Promontory and the beautiful Gippsland Lakes area to the east. Victoria's magnificent Alpine region has much to explore and the goldfields' districts reveal an exciting episode in the state's history. Tranquil lakes, an exciting selection of national parks, cool forests and fertile countryside await the visitor, with accessible cities, towns and villages offering their hospitality. Victoria caters well for the discerning traveller. Fresh produce is a specialty all over the state, with specific gourmet focal points like the Milawa Gourmet Region near Wangaratta and the Gourmet Deli Trail in West Gippsland. Wine-lovers can select from 14 winery regions and over 350 wineries, ranging from the Grampians in the south-west to Rutherglen in the north-east. Victorian vineyards are renowned for producing excellent vintages for the Australian and international market. The Victorian Regions include: The Murray, Lakes and Wilderness, Goldfields, the Great Ocean Road, Goulburn Murray Waters, The City of Melbourne, Macedon Ranges and Spa Country, Legends Wine and High Country, Melbourne Bays and Peninsulas, Mildura and Murray Outback, The Grampians, Phillip Island and Gippsland and the Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges. Most popular photoslatest storiesMajestic MarysvilleRendezvousCottages | 2008-10-03 | Marysville, a subalpine village 90 minutes NE of Melbourne is a wonderland waiting to surprise you. Idyllic in any season, this hidden gem being off the main route is either a firm favourite of holiday makers, or is a new area for many to discover. You will be amazed at the abundance of bird life, tree ferns, rain forest areas, and beauty of the surrounding mountains. | read more Best prepared, worst performedJB | 2008-09-30 | A tale from the 2008, Gipsy Point fishing competition. | read more Maffra, Victoria – a different route when exploring East GippslandJB | 2008-09-29 | On a recent trip to Mallacoota, the furthest Victorian sea side town nearest the New South Wales border, we took an alternate route, off the Princes hwy by-passing Sale. | read more Shelter from the rainDaanSpijer | 2008-09-22 | An impending storm, an invitation to shelter in a guest-house and the unexpected consequences. | read more top storiesMount Buffalokaren | 2008-06-12 | Mount Buffalo National Park, often referred to as the family mountain. | read more Yea!george | 2008-08-21 | Our little slice of paradise.. camping at Yea on the Goulburn River. | read more Surf's UpGarry | 2008-02-06 | Bells Beach is probably Australia’s most famous surfing beach. It was even mentioned in the Keanu Reaves surfing/action movie Point Break, as the site of a huge break. | read more The historic town of Beechworthkaren | 2008-01-31 | Beechworth is Victoria’s best preserved gold rush town | read more Popular Towns
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Cowes
Situated on the northern side of Phillip Island, Cowes is the main town on the island. The
popular resort town is 15km from the bridge linking the island to the mainland.
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Melbourne CBD and Suburbs
Melbourne, with so much to see and do in the centre of this vibrant city, it is best explored in specific sections. For those wanting to shop there is the Central Retail District which is the heartbeat of Melbourne's shopping trade. Bourke St Mall is ... more
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Wandin North
Wandin North also referred to as Wandin and Wandin Yallock is an attractive, historic town based in Victoria's popular Yarra Valley. ... more
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Yandoit
Yandoit, small rural town established during the gold rush period and settled mainly by Swiss-Italians in the late 1850's. Yandoit now has about 60 people and is in the Hepburn Shire and some 160km's North-West of Melbourne.
The landscape is hilly ... more
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Lakes Entrance
Situated on a permanent artificial opening to the Gippsland Lakes waterways, Lakes Entrance
is a popular summer resort and active fishing port with 100 vessels, many of them engaged in
deep-sea fishing. Lakes Entrance is located at the eastern end of ... more
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Mildura
The Murray River city of Mildura is surrounded by irrigated land that produces grapes,
citrus, olives, avocados and asparagus. Its river setting, sunny winters and plentiful
accommodation make this town a popular holiday destination. ... more
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Echuca
Founded in 1863, Echuca is one of the state's oldest river towns. Echuca was originally a
Murray River crossing point to and from its twin town, Moama, in New South Wales. An historic
iron bridge still joins the 2 towns. Echuca is a major Australia ... more
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Gipsy Point
Gipsy Point is situated at the junction of the Genoa and Wallagaraugh Rivers at the head of
Mallacoota Inlet and 20k from Mallacoota. Surrounded by the Croajingolong National Park and
the waterways, Gipsy Point has a feeling of remoteness that beli ... more
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editors picksIs Melbourne the latte capital of Australia?miekecasanova | 2008-09-23 | I have to accept that to start my day with a kick, I need that expresso coffee that Melbourne is famous for. | read more The Mornington Peninsula (Vic)mwheeler | 2008-08-13 | Mornington Peninsula (Vic) a kaleidoscope of activities only 60 minutes from Melbourne | read more Shelter from the rainDaanSpijer | 2008-09-22 | An impending storm, an invitation to shelter in a guest-house and the unexpected consequences. | read more Yea!george | 2008-08-21 | Our little slice of paradise.. camping at Yea on the Goulburn River. | read more The Great Ocean Road In A Day: Cape Otway to Port Fairygeorge | 2008-09-14 | The legendary Great Ocean Road in Victoria, stetches 285 kms from Torquay to Warrnambool. In this part of the journey we were thrilled to visit the Twelve Apostles. | read more Eldorado Dredgekaren | 2008-09-08 | Eldorado is about 17kms from Wangaratta and stands as a reminder of Victoria's gold era. | read more Tooradin - VictoriaJB | 2008-01-31 | Tooradin is a town that we had always driven through on the way to Phillip Island and never thought to stop. | read more Travel AustraliaJB | 2008-08-21 | My wife and I set out to fulfil the great Aussie dream back in 2003, that is, to travel Australia and explore Australia’s many diverse destinations, indefinitely…. | read more Best prepared, worst performedJB | 2008-09-30 | A tale from the 2008, Gipsy Point fishing competition. | read more The Great Ocean Road In A Day – Torquay to Cape Otway.george | 2008-09-23 | The legendary Great Ocean Road in Victoria, stretches 285 km’s from Torquay to Warrnambool. You pass seaside tourist towns, long beaches, rough surf, tall cliffs and dense rainforest. This is my account of the day I travelled the Great Ocean Road. | read more |
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