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Victoria is home to one of the earliest sites of human habitation in Australia. The Yarra River flowing through Victoria's capital city, Melbourne, formed from a lava flow reminiscent of the state’s volcanic history, is noticeable in the soils and plains to Melbourne's west. The Yarra was a vital resource for First Nation's communities when the sea levels rose roughly 8,000 years ago, covering the then-exposed fertile plains of Port Phillip Bay and a land bridge, connecting Tasmania to the mainland.
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in Victoria
in Victoria
The Murray
The Grampians
The Goldfields
Daylesford and Macedon Ranges
Geelong and the Bellarine
The Great Ocean Road
Melbourne
Mornington Peninsula
Phillip Island
Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges
High Country
Gippsland
Victoria (VIC)
Victoria may be the smallest mainland state in Australia, but it truly has it all – the vibrant foodie capital of Melbourne, a swathe of international sporting and cultural events, renowned coastal drives, mountain vistas and rolling countryside. Regional Victoria can also be easily explored by car, with most destinations a short drive from the capital.
Melbourne – A city with it all
Often compared with a European city, Melbourne’s Central Business District (CBD) – aka, downtown – is teeming with:
- Rooftop bars,
- The best coffee in Australia (if not the world).
- Endless food and cultural experiences.
- World-class shopping.
Whether you’re after high-end boutiques, vintage and second-hand stores, or large shopping malls, Melbourne has something for everyone.Â
One of the most unique aspects of the city is the incredible street art you’ll find down almost every laneway or alley. In fact, the city council designated certain areas of the city as approved for street artists, resulting in exceptionally high quality and regularly changing street art.
Melbourne also has over 100 art galleries, ranging from small studios to the huge NGV, all showcasing almost any art form you can imagine, including Melbourne’s iconic Heidelberg style.Â
If you need some green space after all the shopping and eating, stroll along the Yarra river bank paths, or explore the impressive Royal Botanic Gardens, where you can even find the tree the late Queen Elizabeth II planted during her first visit, the first visit of any British Monarch, in 1954.Â
Beyond Victoria's
Urban Jungle
Once you’ve soaked up the endless possibilities Melbourne has to offer, we highly recommend exploring further afield and enjoying all Victoria has to offer.
Mornington Peninsula
Just over an hour away, the Mornington Peninsula offers an incredible coastline and wilderness, one that will transport you to another world altogether. The area is also renowned for its local produce, incredible walking trails, wild surf beaches and calm bays. With more than 25,000 hectares of national parks, hiking is a must and more often than not, you’re walking alongside cliffs and dramatic coastline scenery.Â
Another reason the Peninsula is so popular is the hot springs, bathing gully and hilltop pools. Offering over twenty experiences, including thermal hot springs, Turkish steam baths, hilltop pools and thermal mineral showers, this particular area of the Mornington Peninsula has easily established itself as a Day Spa destination, catering for all budgets and desires.
A foodie haven
After you’ve thoroughly pampered yourself, indulge your taste buds in an endless selection of excellent gastro pubs, restaurants and cafes that can be found in all of the coastal towns of the Peninsula, such as Portsea, Sorrento and Rye.
Discover Victoria's
Stunning Regions
Travel west from Melbourne and you’ll find quaint country towns sprawled across what were once the Victorian gold fields during the 1850s Gold Rush, and whose architecture and museums serve as looking glasses into a unique, sometimes dark, history.
Charming Daylesford
Daylesford, a once-gold-mining hub turned spa town, is only an hour and a half from Melbourne, and is renowned for its natural spring mineral spas. In fact, the broader area of the town and surrounds, are home to over 80 percent of Australia’s effervescent mineral water. However, there’s more to Daylesford than just water. The area is also known for its galleries, incredible restaurants and stunning lake scenery. As a perfect compliment to the relaxed foodie-wellbeing vibes of the region, the hills that surround Daylesford are brimming with boutique cool-climate wineries, as well as the occasional distillery and cider house. You could easily spend an entire day (or two) exploring the region’s many cellar doors that are routinely open to the public for tastings.Â
Ballarat and the Murray River
Ballarat, another example of a once famed gold-rush boom town, is now a thriving city, with great cafes, restaurants and cultural events. Not only has the town done a fabulous job of preserving its history in regards to the original architecture, but it also has the incredible Museum of Australian Democracy, located on the historic site of the 1854 Eureka Stockade, where the renowned rebellion against the colonial authority of the United Kingdom took place.
Another Liv Australia favourite is a trip to the Murray River Region on the border of NSW. The town of Echuca has a unique paddle boating history along the Murray River, which helped with trade and growth for the new settlements. Today, visitors can travel aboard one of the largest collections of working steam engine paddle boats in the world. Time your visit to fall on the Riverboats Music Festival and enjoy folk bands and singer/songwriter performances on one the boats, as you travel along the Mighty Murray – the equivalent of America’s Mississippi River, in terms of cultural and economic importance.Â
Torquay and the
Great Ocean Road
Known as the gateway to the Great Ocean Road, Torquay is an adorable seaside resort town, well worth a visit in its own right. The area is known for its’ surf beaches, namely Bells, which hosts some of the world’s best surfers at the Rip Curl Pro, as well as coastal walks, a bustling nightlife and beautiful safe swimming spots.Â
The Great Ocean Road
The Australian Heritage-listed 243 kilometre Great Ocean Road, is one of the country’s most famous coastal drives. Some of the most iconic sights along the route, which starts in Torquay, are the natural rock formations, carved from limestone cliffs, over millions of years.
Standing high above the waves, the famous 12 Apostles – tall limestone stacks seemingly stranded just off the coast – battle to remain standing, as the crashing waves have slowly worn them down over the years. Interestingly, there have never actually been 12 stacks, but it was named the 12 Apostles as it sounded more appealing than the previous title, Sow and Piglets. There are also incredible hiking trails along either the Surf Coast Walk from Torquay to Lorne, or through the Great Otway National Park, as well as beautiful inland routes to explore the hinterland.
Hit the slopes
Travel northeast from Melbourne into Victoria’s Alpine Region, one of our favourite areas in the state. Home to two of Victoria’s best known mountains, Mt Buller and Mt Hotham, Alpine National Park is worth visiting at any time of the year. Whether you’re a skier looking to hit the slopes in the winter,  an avid hiker, or mountain biker wanting to explore the stunning area in summer, both Mt Hotham, Mt Buller and the various mountain towns spread across the ranges, offer a variety of activities and events year round. Be prepared for gorgeous flora and endemic fauna, as well as wildflowers, excellent snow, great food and wine experiences, especially in and around Bright. They’re is also a range of excellent bike trails, suitable for any level from road cyclists, to extreme mountain bikers.
There’s so much to discover in Victoria – the list is truly endless. If you’re thinking of heading to Australia and exploring this wonderful state, we can tailor your travel adventure to ensure you get the most out of your trip and enjoy every moment.Â
Trip Tip
Despite being the smallest state on the Australian mainland, regional destinations in Victoria can be quite the drive. However, given its population, there are alternative transport options, and regional airfields that are more anvailable and affordable, than you might assume.Â
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