Victoria

Overview

The state’s capital, Melbourne, is a world-class metropolis and the country’s capital of culture, while Ballarat was once hailed as Australia’s most livable regional city. Regional Victoria is home to Mornington Peninsula, famed for its natural mineral hot springs, day spas, coastal villages, award-winning restaurants, and wineries; Geelong, Victoria’s second-largest city; and Warrnambool, which is beautifully located along the Great Ocean Road, one of the most scenic drives in the world. 

What to See

Melbourne - Victoria's capital city is renowned for its cornucopia of exquisite restaurants, arts, events, parks, and historic architecture. 

Ballarat - This city in the Central Highlands of Victoria precipitated the Victorian gold rush after gold was discovered here in 1851 and became a thriving boomtown, rivaling even Melbourne. 

Mornington Peninsula - Located south of Melbourne, this popular holiday destination is known for its natural mineral hot springs, day spas, coastal villages, award-winning restaurants, wineries, and gold-sand beaches.

Geelong - This port city is famed for its waterfront esplanade, which boasts a historical 19th-century carousel and curved art-deco boardwalk.

Warrnambool - This town is beautifully located along the Great Ocean Road, one of the most scenic drives in the world, on the Shipwreck Coast.