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From rugged coastal cliffs to world-class wineries, breathtaking landscapes to a bustling capital city, Victoria is a great destination for any type of holiday.
What's on in Victoria
Find out what's on in Victoria below. From sporting events to grape grazing, Victoria is set to impress!
Melbourne Film Festival
23 Jun 2010 - 8 Aug 2010, Melbourne
An annual showcase of the widest possible range of outstanding
film making from Australia and around the world.
Photograph: Paul Clifton
Melbourne Writers Festival
27 Aug 2010 - 5 Sep 2010, Melbourne
Bringing together 250 writers from overseas, nationally and locally, for a ten day feast of ideas, debate, readings, discussions and interviews.
AFL Finals
3 Sep 2010 - 25 Sep 2010, Various venues
Don't miss the spectacular end to the 2010 AFL season. Be part of the 95,000 strong crowd at the MCG as the teams battle it out for the premiership cup.
Melbourne Fringe Festival
22 Sep 2010 - 10 Oct 2010, Melbourne
Featuring innovative performances across all art forms including theatre, dance, comedy and visual arts.
Spring Racing Carnival
29 Sep 2010 - 17 Nov 2010, Various
Aworld class event showcasing thoroughbred racing, fashion and entertainment at its finest over 50 days across Victoria.
Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix
15 Oct 2010 - 17 Oct 2010, Phillip Island
A 320 km per hour action-charged weekend, where speed dominates the tarmac and Phillip Island turns into racing heaven.
Wangaratta Festival of Jazz
29 Oct 2010 - 1 Nov 2010, Wangaratta
Australia's premier jazz and blues festival with some of the
best performers from Australia and around the globe.
Image Courtesy: Getty Images/Tourism Victoria
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Regions in Victoria
Victoria features many diverse regions from Melbourne, to the natural mineral springs area of Daylesford to the famous wine growing region of the Yarra Valley. Read about Victoria's regions below.
Melbourne and Surrounds
Melbourne and its surrounds are set around the shores of Port
Phillip Bay. Just 5 kms from the bay, the Melbourne CBD offers
something for everyone from fashionable clothing stores to buzzing
laneway cafes, elegant Victorian-era architecture to modern
skyscrapers, bustling streets to a relaxing seat by the Yarra
River.
Visit a gallery, catch a musical, attend the next major sporting
event or go shopping. For spectacular city views, head to the
Rialto or the Eureka Skydeck.
To enjoy the city from a distance, visit Williamstown. Just 13 kms
from Melbourne, Williamstown is a historic maritime town which
features waterfront cafes, restaurants and specialty shops.
No visit to Melbourne would be complete without visiting St Kilda.
Many people flock to the St Kilda foreshore to skate, cycle or walk
along the palm tree lined foreshore. Have a coffee or something to
eat in one of the many alfresco cafes.
Yarra Valley and the Dandenong Ranges
Just a short trip from Melbourne, indulge in the Yarra Valley. The
Yarra Valley features world-class wineries, spectacular mountain
views and a friendly ambience. On the first Sunday of every month,
the Healesville Racecourse Harvest and Craft Market offers an array
of locally made food and other products.
Close by, the Dandenong Ranges boast spectacular views across the
Yarra Valley from Mt Dandenong and a range of towns, each worthy of
visiting for their unique shops, cafes and atmosphere. Puffing
Billy, a century old steam train, is a popular attraction among
kids of all ages.
While in the Yarra Valley, also visit Healesville, Lake Mountain,
Marysville, Olinda and Warburton.
Mornington Peninsula
Driving along the coastline of the Mornington Peninsula, you'll
think you've travelled far away from the city. However, just an
hour or two from the Melbourne CBD, the Peninsula is a popular
destination with great beaches easily accessible on Port Phillip
Bay, Western Port Bay and Bass Strait.
The Mornington Peninsula also features 50 wineries open for cellar
door sales, many with restaurants set in beautifully landscaped
gardens or on terraces overlooking the vines. Towns in this region
range from Frankston, to Mornington, Sorrento, Rosebud and
Flinders, across to French Island.
Being close to the bay, also makes the Mornington Peninsula ideal
for every type of water sport you could wish for, including scuba
diving, fishing and sea kayaking.
Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges
One hour north-west of Melbourne, Daylesford and the Macedon
Ranges is renowned for its thriving arts and crafts community and
award winning food and wine.
Home to the largest concentration of naturally occurring mineral
springs in Australia, the Daylesford and Hepburn Springs area is a
great place to relax with many spas and massage therapists. There
are also great places to eat with much of the food served, locally
grown.
In nearby Macedon Ranges, see the impressive mansions and some of
Victoria's finest gardens. Visit the legendary Hanging Rock, the
spooky backdrop to the book and the film of the same name.
Phillip Island
Phillip Island is located 150 kms south-east of Melbourne.
Accessible by car via San Remo, Phillip Island is a popular beach
holiday destination which comes alive with activity in the warmer
months. Take a stroll down the main street stopping to browse in
the shops or for a bite to eat in one of the cafes or
restaurants.
Phillip Island is best known for its Penguin Parade and seal
colony, The Nobbies. It is also the home of the Australian
Motorcycle Grand Prix every October.
Great Ocean Road
Hugging tightly to the coast, the Great Ocean Road offers
spectacular views of rugged cliffs facing out to Bass Strait and
the Southern Ocean. From Torquay to Allansford (near Warrnambool),
travel the 243 kms along this magnificent trail along the coast of
Victoria.
As you travel, stop into one or more of the 100 towns along the
Great Ocean Road or simply pull over at one of the vantage points
to absorb the magnificent beauty of coastal Victoria. Towns in the
Great Ocean Road region include Geelong, Queenscliff, Torquay,
Lorne, Colac, Apollo Bay, Port Campbell, Warrnambool, Port Fairy
and Portland.
Highlights along the Great Ocean Road include waterfalls, the
Twelve Apostles, Cape Otway and Bells Beach.
High Country
Located in north-east Victoria, the High Country features scenic
alpine landscapes, abundant outdoor activities, gourmet food and
wine and a captivating history of bushrangers and gold.
See the tree-lined streets and cafe culture of Bright or visit one
of the acclaimed wineries in Rutherglen. Explore the place of Ned
Kelly's final siege in Glenrowan or the fascinating historical
architecture of Beechworth.
The High Country is home to Victoria's best snowfields include Mt
Buller, Mt Hotham and Falls Creek. In the warmer months, the area
remains popular for a range of outdoor activities which include
four-wheel driving, mountain biking, horse riding and hiking.
Gippsland
Gippsland covers a large rural region of Victoria, stretching from
the east of Melbourne to the coast of Victoria and all the way to
the New South Wales border.
Rising from sea level at Bairnsdale to Victoria's highest peaks of
Mt Bogong and Mt Feathertop the Great Alpine Road tours through
forests and national parks.
Get back to nature at the southern most point of mainland
Australia, Wilson's Promontory. Enjoy the secluded beaches, cool
fern gullies and spectacular views. Other places to visit in this
region include Gippsland Lakes, Inverloch, Lakes Entrance,
Mallacoota, Metung, Mt Baw Baw, Omeo, Paynesville, Port Albert,
Sale, Traralgon, Walhalla, Wonthaggi and Yarragon.
The Murray
Meandering its way through picturesque townships and rolling
countryside of Victoria and New South Wales, the Murray River is a
great place to explore and relax.
Visit the fruit growing region of Mildura, explore colonial
history at Swan Hill or take a relaxing ride on a paddle steamer as
you take in the natural beauty of the mighty Murray River. Go
fishing at Lake Mulwala or enjoy the large regional cities of
Albury and Wodonga.
For more information on any of these regions, please visit the
official Victoria tourism website, Visit
Victoria.
Victoria tourism information
Plan your trip before you go with our handy selection of links. This list gives you some of our favourite websites, providing you with a wide variety of information on Victoria.
Victoria tourism information
- Great Ocean
Road
Destinations, highlights and information - That's
Melbourne
Comprehensive information on Melbourne - Visit
Victoria
Tourism Victoria's official website - Visit the Yarra
Valley
Information on visiting the Yarra Valley
Accommodation
- Batman's Hill on Collins (Melbourne)
- Cosmopolitan Hotel (St Kilda)
- Grampians Gardens Tourist Park (Halls Gap)
- Merool on the Murray (Holiday park on the Murray River)
- Prom
Central Caravan Park (Foster)
Attractions
- Central
Deborah Mine
Take a tour of a Bendigo gold mine - Luna Park
Visit the rides and attractions at Melbourne's historic amusement park - Melbourne River
Cruises
Take a cruise on the Yarra River - Peninsula Hot
Springs
Relax in natural hot springs on the Mornington Peninsula - R Bar
Restaurant close to the Melbourne terminal - Yarra
Valley Winery Tours
Experience the best food and wine of the Yarra Valley
