VICTORIA
The best of the city and the bush.
From surf beaches and national parks, to wineries and rainforests, Victoria is the best of Australia in one gorgeous state. Fashionable Melbourne offers a fun, cosmopolitan lifestyle, playing host to buzzing nightlife and world-class events and galleries.
BAYSIDE Scuba dive, swim with dolphins and get sand in your toes Bayside. Make your way down to stunning Phillip Island to see the little Fairy Penguins march across the beach, see sleepy koalas and explore the spectacular rugged coastline. The drive to Sorrento is dotted with stunning wineries and pristine beaches.
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MELBOURNE Melbourne is full of unique cultural districts. Relax with a coffee in a hidden café, visit contemporary galleries and check out Melbourne street art. Stop at one of the hundreds of restaurants for lunch. In the evening take advantage of the city’s many wine bars, clubs or pubs. Sports fans will love the sports capital: Melbourne hosts the Grand Prix, Australian Open and Melbourne Cup. Be sure to see an AFL game and cricket at the historic MCG.
Gold Region Step back in time to the 1850s at Sovereign Hill, Ballarat, where Victoria’s gold mining history comes alive. Here you can pan for gold, eat boiled lollies and ride horsedrawn carriages down cobblestone streets. Visit local winemakers and restaurants, and watch the worldclass sound and light show.