Victoria Travel Guide
About Victoria
Hugging the tip of the east coast is Australia's second-smallest state. Packed into such a compact area however is a wealth of diverse regional areas and attractions, from national parks and forests teeming with wildlife to wineries, lakes and mountains offering skiing, climbing and hiking. Victoria is a state of scenic contrasts; the red deserts of the far west, the gentle valleys of the northeast, the rugged coastline west of Port Phillip Bay, and the famous Great Ocean Road. Best of all, many of Victoria's unique and varied landscapes are easily accessible as day trips from Melbourne.
Melbourne's melting pot of cultures is reflected in its micro-cosmos of restaurants, cafes, bistros and bars. Fashionable, eclectic and eccentric – Melbourne's dining spots offer a dizzying spread of the world's great cuisines, serving meals from the substantial and classic to the truly exotic. Renowned for its sense of style and elegance, Melbourne boasts glamorous festivals and events, great shopping, a lively passion for eating and drinking, and a flourishing interest in the arts. Beautiful vestiges of nineteenthcentury architecture, built following the discovery of gold, are heady reminders of a prosperous age, while meticulously tended parks and gardens present a therapeutic respite from the pace of city life.
Outside of Melbourne discover the diversity and beauty of Victoria's regions, rich in both human and natural history. 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 to alpine towns in the Victorian High Country. Many monuments remain; celebrating the ingenuity of the Aboriginal tribes in the form of cave paintings on rock walls, where nature has created its own great monuments, from the desolate sandhills of the Wimmera, the prehistoric gorges of the Central Highlands, to the volcanic plains of the Southwest and the coastline's spectacular cliffs. Much also remains of the settlers' past: the fine old colonial buildings and villages of Otway-Geelong, the goldfields with their memorial for bushrangers and Kelly Country, domain of the infamous Ned Kelly. Drive along the scenic Great Ocean Road, survey vineyards and farmland from a hot-air balloon, or pull on your walking boots and follow tracks and trails through the Grampians.
Regions of Victoria
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Melbourne
Victoria's capital is a city of style & sophistication, with an inviting cosmopolitan atmosphere. The old-wo...
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Geelong & The Bellarine Peninsula
Geelong & the Bellarine Peninsula have all the ingredients that make for an unforgettable get...
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Gippsland
Occupying Victoria's eastern corner, Gippsland covers a vast and diverse landscape ranging from unspoilt beaches to e...
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Ballarat, Bendigo & The Goldfields
The discovery of gold in Victoria's central region over 150 years ago has left a rich and la...
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Grampians & The Pyrenees
The Pyrenees - named after the rocky mountains that straddle the border between Spain and France. These Au...
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Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road region hugs the contours of Victoria's rugged south west coast and offers visitors one of...
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Macedon Ranges & Spa Country
One hour north-west of Melbourne, the rolling hills and farmland of Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges...
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Mildura & The Murray
The Murray River is one of the longest navigable rivers in the world, stretching 2,700 kilometres from the mou...
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Mornington Peninsula
Situated 55km south of Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula is the perfect destination for a weekend away. Ever...
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Phillip Island
Under two hours drive from Melbourne, Phillip Island is renowned for being home to the Australian Motor Cycle Grand ...
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Victorian High Country & Goulburn Valley
Located 2,000 metres above sea level, the Victorian High country is a scenic two-hour driv...
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Yarra Valley
Immerse yourself in the Yarra Valley, an hour's drive east of Melbourne, where ancient mountain ranges meet vineya...
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Mercato @ Daylesford
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The Last Jar
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Relysh Bistro
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Cafe Republic
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The Terrace Restaurant
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@The Catch Carnegie
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Pizza Minded
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Yagiz
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Sarti
Located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, Sarti emerges as one of the city’s most exciting and inventive dining establishments. The main dining area oozes effortless Italian...
18 Jul to 19 Sep
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Readers Choice 2018 - Modern Australian
Pickled Pig
Bringing fun and contemporary flavours to Warrnambool is Pickled Pig. White linen tablecloths combined with a wine rack feature wall create an environment that is as po...
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VAULT Yarraville
For Modern Australian fare with flair and a night of live music entertainment, locals drop into VAULT Yarraville on Ballarat Street. Sitting in the centre of bustli...
20 Nov 17 to 15 Dec 18
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S.E.D.E Cafe Ararat
For a little slice of retro Melbourne style, Ararat locals pop into S.E.D.E. Café on Barkly Street. This new café on the block features a hand built counter, bright ...
30 Jul to 31 Aug
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Readers Choice 2018 - Regional
SkyHigh Mount Dandenong
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17 Jan to 31 Dec
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Taxi Kitchen
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22 Aug
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Attica
Dining at Attica in Ripponlea is a commitment of time and money – there’s beautiful, rare and unique ingredients and eclectic tunes, but most of all there’s Ben Shewry’s innov...
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Readers Choice 2018 - Italian
Bay Beach Pizza & Pasta
Port Melbourne Restaurants VIC
There’s so much more than pizza on offer at Bay Beach Pizza & Pasta in Port Melbourne. Cosily located on Bay Street, diners can sit alfresco and soak up ...
3 to 31 Aug
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Readers Choice 2018 - Vietnamese
Hanoi Mee Kitchen & Bar
Port Melbourne Restaurants VIC
Experience an explosion of exotic flavours at Hanoi Mee Kitchen & Bar on Rouse Street in Port Melbourne. Step through the doors onto the streets of Vietn...
6 Jun to 31 Aug
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Sault
Offering up a taste of some of Daylesford’s freshest produce combined with smooth sophistication and elegant style is the Chef Hat-awarded Sault. Views are of course abundant ...
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Readers Choice 2018 - Breakfast
Linger Patisserie
French patisseries and amazing cakes can be found at Linger Patisserie on Bowen Street in Camberwell. Housed in an old church building, Linger is true to its name ...
26 Jul to 31 Aug
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Lord Cardigan
Established since 2007, Lord Cardigan restaurant has welcomed in throngs of visitors who dine time and time again for nourishing breakfasts and to share ambient eveni...
6 Aug to 2 Sep
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The Press Club
Take your place in the plush surrounds of George Calombaris’ Press Club – all sleek gold, tan and creamy luxury. Created in the smaller space adjoining the old pre...
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Shompen Dining Room
Perched along the bustling street of Rathdowne in Melbourne’s bohemian suburb of Fitzroy, you’ll find Shompen Dining Room. Enter from the tree lined street curb to ...
7 Apr to 31 Aug
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Syracuse Restaurant & Wine Bar
Tucked down a Melbourne laneway, Syracuse Restaurant & Wine Bar evokes a wholly other time and place. The ornate archways, soaring ceilings and cur...
16 Aug to 16 Sep
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QT Kitchen
Melbourne foodies are flocking to modern Vietnamese restaurant QT Kitchen on High Street in Glen Iris. This trendy eatery is chic and stylish with hanging low lights and n...
1 Aug to 1 Sep
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Winkel
Bask in a calming oasis of pale green walls and hanging ferns at Winkel on Church Street in Richmond. This cute and cosy corner café has a welcoming ambiance with two large com...
15 Aug to 15 Sep
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Montalto
Red Hill South Restaurants VIC
A visit to Montalto on Shoreham Road in Red Hill South is never complete without a memorable meal at the award-winning restaurant. Offering a warm and relaxing dining e...
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