Victoria
Australia
State capital Melbourne is a cultural hub offering a year round programme of festivals, major art exhibitions and theatrical events
In addition, the Botanic Gardens, the Melbourne Aquarium and the Melbourne Zoo are also worth a look. In the evening check out one of Melbourne's top restaurants or go local and enjoy the more Bohemian side of Melbourne's bars and eateries fostered by its mix of European immigrants.
Away from Melbourne, Victoria features spectacular coastal drives, some of the richest pastoral land in Australia and magnificent bushwalking country, and Original Travel can arrange any number of activities. The discovery of gold in Victoria's central region over 150 years ago has left the State with a rich legacy of grand hotels and public buildings, historic gardens and homesteads.
The Great Ocean Road hugs the contours of the state's rugged south coast before heading inland to the ranges and rainforest of Cape Otway. When it rejoins the coast it does so to a spectacular array of cliffs, stacks and sea arches and the rolling waves of the Southern Ocean. Behind the coastline are waterfalls, tree ferns, towering eucalyptus forests and a large population of koala.
Further inland some of the richest pastoral land in Australia is the setting for fine old homesteads and the area is reminiscent of the English countryside (but without the weather). A little further on the Grampian National Park features bushwalking trails, scenic lookouts, a multitude of wildlife and seasonal wildflowers.
Testimonials
' Being on the river was a nice diversion from the game drives, as we got to do canoeing, boating, fishing. And finally, the Falls were spectacular, and the helicopter ride was helpful to...
‘The game viewing, especially in South Luangwa, was great, and the guides were amazing. Being on the river was a nice diversion from the game drives, as we got to do canoeing, boating, fishing. And finally, the Falls were spectacular, and the helicopter ride was helpful to appreciate the full scale of it.’
Greg
Read More Full archiveAlso Try
 |
|
 |
Western AustraliaAustraliaPerth, the state's capital is an easy-going place of simple pleasures - sailing on the Swan River, strolling in Kings Park and enjoying a sunny afternoon sipping a cold beer |
 |
South AustraliaAustraliaSouth Australia offers great diversity, from the Southern Outback to ocean, Adelaide, and the wildlife wonder of Kangaroo Island. |
 |
Uluru & The Northern TerritoryAustraliaThe landscape is starkly beautiful and renowned for its chameleon-like quality as it changes colour many times between dawn and dusk |
 |
QueenslandAustraliaQueenslanders will tell you that their state is the best of Australia all rolled into one. |
