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Victoria

Victoria is Australia's second-smallest state - roughly the size of the British Isles. Packed into such a compact area is a wealth of diverse regional areas and attractions, from sweeping coastline and pristine beaches to National Parks and forests to wineries, lakes and mountains offering skiing, climbing and hiking. Many of Victoria's unique and varied landscapes are easily accessible as day trips from Melbourne. From the world-class wineries of the Yarra Valley to the mineral springs of Macedon Ranges and Spa Country, the coastal villages of the peninsulas, the wildlife of Phillip Island to alpine towns in the High Country. Drive along the scenic Great Ocean Road or pull on your walking boots and follow tracks and trails through the Grampians.

Melbourne, Victoria's capital, sits on the Yarra River and around the shores of Port Phillip Bay. Lauded for its sense of style and elegance, Melbourne boasts glamorous festivals and events, Australia's best shopping, a lively passion for eating and drinking, an obsession with sport and a flourishing interest in the arts. Restored and preserved nineteenth-century architecture, built following the discovery of gold, provides a reminder of a prosperous age, while beautifully tended parks and gardens are a feature of the City.