Victoria Tours Australia
Victoria, although the smallest state in mainland Australia, is filled with diverse and plentiful attractions both natural and cultural to be enjoyed on an Australia vacation. Melbourne, the capital, is stylish and cosmopolitan. It boasts a world-class culture, sports and dining and is known for hosting world-famous events such as the Australian Grand Prix, the Australian Open Tennis and the Melbourne Cup.
Outside of Melbourne, not to be missed on trips to Australia is Phillip Island where penguin colonies live in their natural habitat. Another region to visit is the Yarra Valley famous for its wineries and rainforests. Victoria altogether has more than 600 wineries which makes it a very important part of Australia’s wine industry.
Ballarat is a small city, once famous as the centre of the gold rush and Geelong offers beautiful surf beaches and spectacular views of the Great Ocean Road. By taking the scenic drive along this highway, you will discover a diverse and dramatic region between Geelong and Portland with wonderful views of this wild and windswept coastal highway. Included are the renowned 12 Apostles; the limestone pillars here rise out of the ocean carved over time by the waves.
For skiers, the Australian Alps, which are the highest mountain range in the country, offer first-class facilities.
It's almost impossible on Australian tours to not include at least one of our Victoria holidays as most of our "Globetrotters" include a stop in Melbourne when visiting Australia. C’mon say G’day Downunder. Book one of our Australia vacations today and start exploring!
State of Victoria Quickfacts
| Origin of Name: | Named for Queen Victoria, the then-reigning monarch. |
| Capital: | Melbourne |
| Floral Emblem: | Common Heath |
| Faunal Emblem: | Leadbeater's Possum |
| State Flag: | The five stars of the Southern Cross, surmounted by a crown (added in 1877).
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| State Motto: | Peace and prosperity. |
| Location: | Victoria is a state in southeastern Australia. |
| Area: | Its area is 227,600 km2 |
| Landform: | Victoria is divided into four physical regions, running generally east and west. From north to south these are the plains of the Murray Basin, the Central Highlands-with a maximum elevation of 1,986 m (6,516 ft) at Mount Bogong-the Southern Plains, and the Southern Uplands. Forest covers most highland areas. The plains are largely grass, with scrubby eucalypti known as mallee in the northwest. |
| Population: | Although it occupies slightly less than 3% of the country's total area, it has a population of 5,821,300, second only to that of New South Wales. Nearly 70% of the state's inhabitants live in the metropolitan area of Melbourne. |
| Climate: | Temperate, Victoria enjoys four distinct seasons. Winter with cold nights; Spring and Fall are delightful. Rain is evenly distributed throughout the year. In summer (Dec to Feb) average temperature is 56-77°F. Winter (Jun to Aug) average temperature is 43-57°F. |
| Melbourne: | Simply stated, Melbourne is friendly elegance. It has an Old World charm, a sophisticated elegance, as you stroll through formal gardens, boat on the lazy Yarra River, wander down broad, tree-lined avenues, admire stately buildings, or shop in fine boutiques. And yet, there's a wonderfully friendly, "pinch your cheeks" kind of welcome found in the charming sidewalk cafes, the delightful trams, and the streets and markets of distinctive ethnic neighbourhoods. It's especially in the boisterous crowds at an Aussie Rules Football match. Melbourne is a reflection of them all - a financial centre, a haven for theatre and fine arts, a culinary mecca, a multi-cultural gathering place, and a crazed sports capital. Altogether, the city's nineteenth-century nickname seems highly appropriate, Marvelous Melbourne. |
| Food and Drink: | Great dining-out spots include St Kilda, South Yarra, and Lygon Street in Carlton (for the best Italian cuisine); Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, for its offbeat cafe culture; and Southgate where you can dine overlooking the Yarra River. Melbourne's Chinatown in Little Bourke Street offers a superb range of Chinese cuisine. Melbourne has a lively nightclub scene and is noted for live music and comedy clubs such as the Last Laugh. The Crown Casino is Melbourne's entertainment and gambling mecca. |
| Shopping: | Shopping is a passion in Melbourne. Key shopping precincts include up-market Chapel Street and Toorak Road in South Yarra. Bridge Road, Richmond is the place for bargains at "seconds" and factory outlets. In the city try Melbourne Central, Australia on Collins and Southgate for something. |
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Consider an additional stopover to your Australia vacation at one of Goway's South Pacific destinations. You can choose from our selection of New Zealand vacation packages, Tahiti vacation packages or stay at one of our Fiji resorts or perhaps take a Cook Island vacation. This can be done stopping over en route to or from Australia.
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Signature Melbourne
DELUXE | PRIVATE-GUIDED: Discover the charms of Victoria on this regional vacation. Based in Melbourne, you’ll drive the Great Ocean Road before discovering the trendy laneway and arcade bars of the city.- Duration:
- 6 Days
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- US$ 2,569
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Spectacular South Australia
FIRST-CLASS | SPECIALTY GROUP: This exclusive post-Lions Club International Convention group tour combines the natural wonders of Kangaroo Island and the Great Ocean Road with wine tours and city breaks along the picturesque coastline of South Australia.- Duration:
- 7 Days
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- US$ 4,329
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Victoria Encompassed
FIRST-CLASS | SPECIALTY GROUP: This exclusive post-Lions Club International Convention group tour helps you discover the beauty and bliss of the state of Victoria. Explore the stunning coastline, delve into the state’s bounty of food and wine, and see its adorable wildlife, including the Blue Penguins of Phillip Island, on this comprehensive Australian group tour.- Duration:
- 6 Days
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- US$ 4,049
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