<h2>Your Victorian escape</h2>Few places offer as much diversity in such a compact area as Victoria. In a single trip, you can wander Melbourne’s laneways and galleries, drive one of the world’s great coastal roads, sip cool-climate wines in rolling valleys and soak in natural hot springs. You can also spot penguins on Phillip Island, hike through ancient rugged mountains, and ski or hike in the High Country.Victoria is a state of food and wine, sport and culture, with a year-round calendar of world-class events and a dining scene that ranks among the best in the country. Whether you’re planning a city break, a coastal getaway, a wine country retreat or a mountain escape, Victoria has a destination to suit every season and every traveller.

<h2>City, coast, wine country and mountains</h2>Across Victoria, there is something for every kind of traveller:<ul><li>Explore Melbourne’s laneways, galleries, restaurants and major sporting events</li><li>Drive the Great Ocean Road to see the Twelve Apostles and the rainforests of the Otways</li><li>Taste your way through the wineries of the Yarra Valley, Mornington Peninsula and Bellarine Peninsula</li><li>Watch the famous penguin parade at Phillip Island</li><li>Soak in natural hot springs and mineral spas around Daylesford, Hepburn Springs and the Mornington Peninsula</li><li>Hike the rugged peaks and waterfalls of the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park</li><li>Discover the beaches and wildlife of Wilsons Promontory National Park</li><li>Ski or snowboard at Mount Buller, Falls Creek and Mount Hotham in winter, or hike and mountain bike in summer</li><li>Step back in time at Sovereign Hill in Ballarat and explore the historic goldfields towns</li><li>Cruise the Murray River or explore the waterways of the Gippsland Lakes</li></ul>

<h2>Perfectly placed in Australia’s south-east</h2>Victoria sits in the south-east corner of mainland Australia, bordered by New South Wales to the north and South Australia to the west, with the Southern Ocean and Bass Strait along its coastline. Melbourne is the state’s capital and main gateway, with international and domestic flights into Melbourne Airport and domestic flights into Avalon Airport near Geelong. Many of the state’s highlights, including the Mornington Peninsula, Yarra Valley, Phillip Island, Daylesford and the start of the Great Ocean Road, are within one to two hours’ drive of Melbourne. The Grampians, Wilsons Promontory and the High Country are around three to four hours away.

<h3>Your Melbourne city escape</h3>Melbourne is consistently ranked among the world’s most liveable cities, and it’s easy to see why from the moment you arrive. Hidden laneways full of espresso bars and street art, rooftop bars with skyline views and some of Australia’s most celebrated restaurants all sit within a short walk of each other in the city centre.Beyond the CBD, leafy, characterful neighbourhoods each offer their own vibe, from the creative streets of Fitzroy to the bayside promenades of St Kilda. Add a year-round calendar of world-class sport, arts and festivals, and Melbourne delivers a stay that feels less like a visit and more like living like a local. Whether you’re in town for business, a big event or a long weekend away, Melbourne has something to keep you coming back.

<h3>Laneways, culture and world-class events</h3>From your first flat white to a late-night laneway bar, there is always something happening in Melbourne:<ul><li>Wander Hosier Lane and the CBD laneways for street art, hidden bars and the city’s famous coffee culture</li><li>Shop for fresh produce and deli treats at the historic Queen Victoria Market</li><li>Explore the National Gallery of Victoria, Australia’s oldest public art museum, with free entry to its permanent collection</li><li>Stroll the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria along the banks of the Yarra River</li><li>Catch a game or take a stadium tour at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, the home of Australian sport</li><li>Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building and Melbourne Museum in the Carlton Gardens</li><li>Head to St Kilda for the beach, the pier and sunset drinks by the bay</li><li>Time your trip around the Australian Open, the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, the AFL Grand Final or the Melbourne Cup Carnival</li><li>Take a day trip to the Great Ocean Road, the Yarra Valley wineries, the Mornington Peninsula or Phillip Island’s penguin parade</li></ul>

<h3>Perfectly placed in Victoria</h3>Melbourne sits on the Yarra River at the northern tip of Port Phillip Bay. It is the capital of Victoria and Australia’s second-largest city. The CBD’s grid of streets is easy to navigate, and the Free Tram Zone makes getting around the centre simple. A wide network of trams and trains links the city to its inner suburbs and bayside beaches. Melbourne Airport at Tullamarine is around 25 kilometres north-west of the city. The Yarra Valley, the Mornington Peninsula and the start of the Great Ocean Road are all roughly an hour to an hour and a half’s drive away.

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