Victoria

Snow-capped mountains and sandy beaches, hole-in-the-wall noodle joints and chef-hatted culinary creations, avant-garde theatre and heart-stopping sporting moments – get set for Melbourne & Victoria.

Melbourne makes everyone feel at home with a laidback ease few big cities possess. The CBD’s street-art-filled laneways overflow with award-winning coffee and world-class dining, Southbank buzzes with bars and a moment of peace can always be found in the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Rural charm abounds amid the Yarra Valley’s rolling hills, home to cellar doors serving fresh local produce and fine Victorian wines. In the Dandenong Ranges, the Puffing Billy Railway winds through glorious countryside, prime for hikes and picnicking.

Chase waves and natural wonders along the Great Ocean Road, iconic for its towering 12 Apostles. Your epicurean adventure continues in Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula, where seaside villages serve fresh produce, and the famed Taste Trail introduces local makers. On the other side of the bay, the Mornington Peninsula brims with more beaches, wineries and soothing hot springs.

The grandeur of the Grampians is felt in its towering mountains, ancient Aboriginal tales and breathtaking hikes with panoramic views. Family-friendly adventures await on Phillip Island, where gentle walks lead to local wildlife and the island’s famous little penguins. Beautiful Gippsland invites you to experience the natural splendour of Wilsons Prom, Lakes Entrance and Ninety Mile Beach; ski the slopes of Mt Baw Baw here in winter or hit the High Country’s alpine resorts for adrenaline-fuelled fun.

A gentler pace awaits in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges, home to famous mineral waters, award-winning restaurants and quaint cellar doors. Then step back in time as you unearth the riches of the Goldfields amid its museums and galleries, or board a historic paddlewheeler for a nostalgic trip on the Murray River.

Whether you choose to bask in Victoria’s past or present – this diverse state is ready to welcome you.