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Profile Victoria
Melbourne and Victoria sum up contemporary Australia – full of romance, style,
culture, nature, and indulgence. From the dramatic vistas of the Great Ocean Road, to
an easily accessible wildlife experience on Phillip Island, the possibilities are endless
Top 5: Must Dos
■ Drive the Great Ocean
Road: Discover its
spectacular cliffs,
enchanting waterfalls
and famous surf beaches
■ Stylish Melbourne:
Wander the pretty laneways in the
heart of the city and discover hidden
little bars and cafes
■ Nature nuts: At Phillip Island, watch
the smallest penguins in
the world coming ashore
at “The Penguin Parade”
and see koalas in their
Stylish Melbourne
natural environment
■ Sample world-class
wines: Discover some of
WHAT TO DO.
receive a higher annual rainfall and there is the 70 wineries and cellar doors
Beyond the city of Melbourne, the state is ideal never a bad time to visit this state, although it’s in the Yarra Valley
for self-drives with short driving distances and warmest and driest between October and April. ■ Explore Victoria: Take a stroll in
excellent infrastructure. There’s also a huge any of the quaint little towns and
diversity of landscapes and many opportunities
NEXT LEVEL.
enjoy the quiet beaches of the
to see wildlife in its natural habitat. The various route options between Sydney and Mornington Peninsula
For first timers, recommend spending two or Melbourne will present your clients with plenty
three days in Melbourne then drive the Great of variety. From deserted beaches to quirky
Ocean Road. Return towards the city via the inland villages, all offer unique experiences
We Aussie Specialists
Grampians National Park with its stunning away from the major tourism spots. Suggest
Become a specialist by completing the
rock formations, wildlife, and the city of driving between the two cities and include the
Victoria module on the Aussie Specialist
Ballarat, reminiscent of Australia’s gold-rush coastal drive on their itinerary.
website and increase your chances of
being the first to be picked for any of
past. Clients should allow at least four days to With Melbourne the events capital of
our fams and other incentives!
be sure to make the most of the variety of Australia, there’s always something exciting
www.specialist.australia.com
experiences along the way. Also not to be happening from racing carnivals to Grand Slam
missed are the Yarra Valley, Phillip Island and tennis, food and wine events to jazz, comedy
Get in touch
the Mornington Peninsula. All are under two shows and surfing tournaments. During large
Contact Tourism Victoria:
hours’ drive east of Melbourne, excellent for events such as the Melbourne Cup, the Grand
Write to us at:
tvic.london@australia.com
day trips and short stays for those seeking great Prix or the Australian Open, be sure to book
Or visit:
www.visitmelbourne.com/uk
food and wine, scenic landscapes and nature. well in advance as accommodation is limited.
Please ask for a copy of Melbourne &
Melbourne’s excellent air capacity and
Victoria, a guide to touring Victoria
frequent connections make it easy to combine
WHAT’S NEW.
Victoria with other Australian regions. Advise ■ On
www.visitmelbourne.com/uk-tv you will
clients to pack for its “four-seasons-in-a-day find a wide variety of videos about Melbourne
weather”, but despite what many think, and the regions of Victoria; perfect to use as a
Melbourne is not Australia's wettest capital tool to convert a sale, or just to see and learn
city! Sydney, Brisbane, Darwin and Perth all more about the diverse state for yourself.
Published in association with Tourism Australia
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