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Tourism Australia  Transit Cocktail Lounge, Federation Square, Melbourne     Visit Victoria





            VICTORIA


            Victoria is renowned for its culture, shopping, food and wine, picturesque landscapes and spectacular scenic drives.
            From wine tasting to world class shopping, wildlife encounters to historic towns, Victoria has it all.


                     MELBOURNE                      GREAT OCEAN ROAD                        YARRA VALLEY
            Iconic laneways, eclectic nightlife, a dynamic   From rainforests and rivers to old volcanoes   Just under an hour from Melbourne, the
            arts scene, fabulous shopping, major   and rugged coastlines, the Great Ocean   Yarra Valley is the perfect place to sample
            sporting events and mouth-watering food   Road showcases nature at its most diverse.   the amazing food and wine on offer in this
            and wine – Melbourne is the mecca for   Marvel at the limestone stack formations of   stunningly beautiful region. Taste your way
            all things sporty, trendy and tasty. There’s   the Twelve Apostles, see the world-famous   through over 80 wineries dotted throughout
            always something, and somewhere, new to   waves at Bells Beach or laze on the golden   the area or get a bird’s-eye view from above
            discover in Melbourne.              sands at Anglesea.                  on a hot air balloon ride.


              MORNINGTON PENINSULA                     PHILLIP ISLAND                      THE GRAMPIANS
            Breathe in the fresh sea air and immerse   Just over 90 minutes’ drive from Melbourne,   One of Victoria’s most popular holiday
            yourself in the relaxed alfresco lifestyle of the   you’ll find Phillip Island – famous for white   destinations, the Grampians is a series of
            Mornington Peninsula, only one hour from   sandy beaches and high-octane motorsports.   rugged sandstone mountain ranges and
            Melbourne. Explore the galleries, spas and   Observe Australia’s largest Fur seal colonies   forest. Rich in native wildlife, the national park
            cafés in seaside villages, cool off with a day   at The Nobbies or satisfy your need for speed   is a great place for camping, climbing, scenic
            on the beach, or escape to the hinterland for   and get swept up in the excitement of the   drives and bushwalking. Explore sparkling
            gourmet delights at boutique wineries.   Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit.  waterfalls and admire spectacular wildflowers.


                     SPA COUNTRY                       THE GOLDFIELDS                      HIGH COUNTRY
            Slow down, unwind and take in the tranquil   There is so much to see and do in the   Get away from it all in Victoria’s High Country
            surroundings of Victoria’s spa country.   Goldfields region. Explore villages full of   - the perfect year-round destination. In the
            Daylesford is a romantic and relaxing town,   rich gold mining history, uncover treasures   warmer months the opportunities are endless
            with an abundance of boutiques, galleries   in charming towns, meet the wine-makers   for activities such as hiking and cycling,
            and eateries. Just up the road you can rest   and sample Heathcote’s famous shiraz or   while winter serves up glistening white
            and rejuvenate in the natural mineral waters   discover the thriving contemporary arts,   snowfields for skiing, snowboarding and
            of Hepburn Springs.                 food and wine scene in Ballarat.    apres-ski action.


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