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Yarra River - Melbourne Skyline, Victoria. Photographer James Lauritz.
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Although a younger state than New South Wales, Victoria is known for its sense of history. The arts, drama, sports (including the Australian Grand Prix) and literature are appreciated here and it shows. See Map of Victoria.

It is also known for lush farmlands, great wineries, ocean beaches, mountains, deserts and more than 30 national parks. All these places are within easy reach of Melbourne Australia, the state’s capital.

Covering more than 227,000 square kilometres, Victoria has both rugged coastline as well as long sandy beaches, some with famous surfing spots as well as sheltered coves.

Coast of Victoria

The coast of Victoria has natural attractions, wonderful beaches, national parks, lakeways and stunning scenery - See Touring the Victoria Coast

Victoria Attractions

For Victoria Museums and Victoria Attractions - See Victoria Attractions - Victoria Museums.

Melbourne Victoria

Melbourne Australia.

Located on the shores of Port Phillip Bay and divided by the Yarra River, the first European settlers arrived in 1835. Helped by the prolonged Gold Rush, the little village boomed and within 50 years became a teeming city. See more on Melbourne Tourist Guide - Melbourne Luxury Hotels.

Melbourne Map - See Greater Melbourne Map - Melbourne City Map - Places To Visit.

Victoria State Regions

Great Ocean Road

Map - See Great Ocean Road Map - Great Ocean Road Places to Visit.

Macedon Ranges

  • Macedon Ranges - Spa Country - Only a short distance from Melbourne, locals and overseas visitors enjoy the weekend and breaks away with 2 wine regions and luxury spas at Daylesford mineral springs. See more about the Macedon Ranges.

Yarra Valley

  • Yarra Valley - Less than an hour from Melbourne are 55 Australian wineries, with fine dining restaurants offering a great experience. There is plenty of native fauna in the surrounding Dandenongs and Ranges. See more on the Yarra Valley

Mornington Peninsula

  • Mornington Peninsula - Also close to Melbourne is the beautiful Mornington Peninsula, with plenty of seaside villages offering great seafood. At the tip, is Portsea, getaway playground of the rich and famous. See more about the Mornington Peninsula.

Goldfields

  • Goldfields - Explore the historic gold towns, take a chance at discovering gold, enjoy great cuisine and see where the armed Australian rebellion took place in 1854. See The Goldfields.

Phillip Island

  • Phillip Island - For sports, including of course the Phillip Island Raceway, wildlife and family fun, there is plenty of native fauna and flora to see, with places to exlore, surf and swim.

Phillip Island Map - See Phillip Island Map VIC.

The Grampians Ranges

Map - See Grampians Map Victoria.

The Gippsland

  • The Gippsland - Ninety Mile Beach, National Parks, the Gippsland Lakes, fishing in crystal clear streams, untouched wilderness and much more. No exploration of Victoria’s coastal wilderness is complete without a visit to the Gippsland Lakes Region. Known for great fishing, beautiful national parks, mountain streams as well as for its wining and dining experiences. See more about The Gippsland

The Gippsland - See Gippsland Map Victoria Australia.

The High Country

High Country Map - from the Gippsland north east coast to High Country - See High Country Map VIC.

Murray River

  • The Murray River - is Australia’s longest river. Hire a houseboat, enjoy the local fare and wines, play golf, take the family on a river cruise on a fully restored paddlesteamer. Sample many of the fine wines and the fresh local produce from the many diverse restaurants. See more about The Murray River.

 

Work, Jobs in Australia

Why not try a working holiday in Victoria? - Work in Australia.

Victoria Hotels and Accommodation

Australia accommodation - Australia Hotels.

 

Photo: Yarra River - Melbourne Skyline, Victoria. Photographer James Lauritz.

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