From the prolific wineries of the Yarra Valley to the wildlife of Phillip Island, from the spectacular scenery of the Great Ocean Road to the welcoming city of Melbourne, there is something for everyone in Victoria.
Located in the south-east of Australia, Victoria’s coastline comprises world renowned surf beaches and unique limestone rock formations, whilst inland the Grampians provide spectacular views and diverse native wildlife. Visit Ballarat and the surrounding Goldfields, where the legacy of the gold rush is still evident, or enjoy a leisurely cruise up the Murray River.
No two explorers are the same, so you have the freedom to craft your experience exactly how you want.
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Melbourne
This cosmopolitan city offers some great boutique shopping, numerous cafes and a thriving atmosphere that is balanced by the relaxing surroundings of Fitzroy Gardens and the Royal Botanical Gardens. Some of the world’s greatest sporting events are held here every year and the city is a real multicultural destination.
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Great Ocean Road
Hugging the rugged coastline between Melbourne and Adelaide, this is truly one of the world’s most spectacular drives with highlights such as the Twelve Apostles. Boutique accommodation, charming resort towns and beautiful scenery make this a must-see, either by car, on a guided tour or from above on a memorable sight-seeing flight.
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Mornington Peninsula
Drive south from Melbourne and you reach this charming peninsula filled with villages where you can relax in cafes, browse galleries, sample the tastes of the region and take in coastal views.
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Phillip Island
This island off the south coast is renowned for its ‘penguin parade’ – every evening a large colony of little penguins return from the sea and make their way up the beach to their nests amongst the sand dunes. With their comical waddling and almost human-like characteristics, you cannot fail to be charmed by this wildlife spectacle.
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Yarra Valley
Just an hour from Melbourne, Yarra is home to some of Victoria’s best wineries as well as some historic homesteads and lush rolling hills. Wine-tasting is one option but a sunrise balloon flight is the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion over this beautiful corner of Australia.
Trip ideas
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Victoria Discovery
Australia Self DriveIt may be one of Australia’s smaller states, yet Victoria is not to be missed.
From £1098 Excluding Flights
9 Nights
Year Round
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Great Ocean Road Discovery
Australia Self DriveA spectacular self-drive along Australia's most iconic coastal route from Melbourne to Adelaide.
From £822 Excluding Flights
7 Nights
Year Round
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Coastal Highlights
Australia Self DriveDrive the coastal road between Melbourne and Sydney enjoying spectacular scenery, delightful seafood and encountering local wildlife.
From £1243 Excluding Flights
10 Nights
Year Round
Region experiences
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Lanes & Arcades Walking Tour, Melbourne
AustraliaHave you ever been to a city and wondered what all the fuss was about? Or wasted time trying to find that renowned local cafe you were told of and ended up missing everything? Melbourne's arcades and laneways hide many of these answers.
From £55
4 hours
Year Round
Other Australia regions
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New South Wales
From the magnificent golden coasts meeting the Tasmanian Sea, travel inland through a rainbow of landscapes, discovering lush rainforests with spectacular waterfalls, the rugged bush of the Aussie outback and on westwards to the sparkling Snowy Mountains.
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Northern Territory
Home to the most evocative and instantly recognisable of Australia’s landmarks, the Northern Territory has much to offer.
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Queensland
It’s easy to see why Queensland is Australia’s most-visited state, with highlights including the world’s oldest rainforest and the mesmerising Great Barrier Reef.
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South Australia
Adelaide’s elegant charm provides the gateway to South Australia, and is within easy reach of some excellent beaches, striking outback and one of the country's most prolific wine regions, as well as the wealth of indigenous wildlife that calls Kangaroo Island 'home'.
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Tasmania
Explore lush green valleys, uncrowded villages and undeveloped coastlines. Come face to face with unique wildlife, including the eponymous Tassie inhabitants of the island, whilst the bustling towns today thrive on fishing and wine production.
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Western Australia
A vast state of contrasts, WA represents iconic Australian landscapes, from the rust-red outback to the deep green southern forests, to the breath-taking colours of Ningaloo Reef.
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