| Discover the diversity and beauty of Victoria's regions. From the coastal villages of the peninsulas to alpine towns in the High Country, the state of Victoria has something for everyone. Travel along the scenic Great Ocean Road, survey vineyards and farmland from a hot-air balloon, pull on your walking boots and follow tracks and trails through the Grampians, or experience the vibrant nightlife, shopping and food and wine of Melbourne. Victoria, the Garden State, features some of Australia's most diverse landscape and impressive national parks. Discover Victoria from the cosmopolitan setting of Melbourne, the cultural capital of Australia, to the mountainous region known as the Grampians. Victoria is as diverse and action-packed as you can get. Victoria Attractions After uncovering the numerous delights of Melbourne and the surrounding area, be sure to see the boundless adventures Victoria has in store.
The Yarra Valley is stunningly beautiful where stylish restaurants, quality produce and boutique accommodation are in harmony with village life. Do not miss the Healesville Sanctuary where you get close to over 200 species of Australian wildlife.
At Wilsons Promontory explore its renowned walking tracks varying in length and difficulty covering 80 miles of the peninsula. The tracks lead to a range of secluded beaches, coves and lookouts. Wilsons Promontory’s 80 miles of coastline is framed by granite headlands, mountains, forests and fern gullies.
The Gippsland Lakes system is Australia’s biggest and most beautiful expanse of inland waterways and includes a beautiful strip of coastal sand dunes known as the Ninety Mile Beach. Or become a kid again at the Dandenongs and The Ranges where parks, gardens, native fern forests and nature trails abound. Climb aboard Australia’s oldest steam train, Puffing Billy, and travel through thick forests and lush fern-filled gullies.
Discover some of the most beautiful alpine regions in Australia surrounding the major downhill ski resorts of Mount Buller, Falls Creek and Mount Hotham. And for a completely different adventure visit the rich and lasting legacy of grand hotels and public buildings along the main streets of Ballarat and Bendigo, or the miners’ cottages in townships such as Maldon, Castlemaine and Stawell.
Source: Tourism Victoria http://www.visitvictoria.com/
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