VICTORIA - you'll love every piece of it.

Melbourne - capital of Victoria is home to some of the best shopping and nightlife in Australia, a non-stop program of festivals, cutting-edge design and architecture, major art exhibitions and musical extravaganzas. Melbourne loves it sport and every year plays host to the AFL grand final, Spring Racing Carnival (Melbourne Cup), the Australian Open Tennis and international Grand Prix events at world-class venues around the city. The touring options are endless in Melbourne - cruise the Yarra River, visit the Melbourne Aquarium, Melbourne or Werribee Zoo's or take a tour of the MCG.

Macedon Ranges, Daylesford and Spa Country - For over 150 years people have been drawn to the towns of Daylesford and Hepburn Springs in Spa Country - Victoria's home of indulgence and the highest concentration of mineral springs in Australia. Explore the natural beauty of Lake Daylesford, the extinct volcano of Mount Franklin or Hanging Rock. Browse antique stores, museums and galleries. Visit the lavender farm, sample local fresh produce or taste wine from 30 sellar doors. Accommodation is varied - choose from a multitude of private retreats that offer aromotherapy spas, massage, relaxation and beauty treatments or country house and boutique bed and breakfasts.

Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges - The Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges region is famous for its natural beauty, wineries, fine restaurants and romantic weekend retreats. Take to the skies to view vine-filled valleys and distant hills in a hot-air balloon, call in at Healesville Sanctuary to experience native Australian wildlife or board Puffing Billy, Australia's favourite steam train, which travels through tall forests and fern gullies. Breathtaking views of vineyards, mountains and valleys create enchanting surrounds for your perfect wedding day.

Mornington Peninsula - The Mornington Peninsula is dotted with historic seaside villages. On the bay side of the Peninsula, visit stylish Sorrento with its fine nineteenth-century buildings and many excellent eateries, boutiques and galleries. Or stop off at Mornington and dine in one of its cosmopolitan sidewalk cafes or take a stroll along its picturesque harbour. On the other side of the Peninsula visit the charming nineteenth century fishing hamlet of Flinders and take a trip to nearby Cape Schanck where you can enjoy superb views of Bass Strait.

Great Ocean Road - is one of the world's most scenic roads through an extended area of the Victorian coastline that includes the world-famous Twelve Apostles, the Otways rainforest, Bells Beach, on the Surf Coast, and the Great Ocean Road itself. Experience resort towns like Torquay, Lorne and Apollo Bay, the coastal cities of Geelong and Warrnambool, and the historic villages of Queenscliff, Port Campbell, Port Fairy and Portland.

Phillip Island and Gippsland - A favourite destination for lovers of Australian Wildlife, Phillip Island is home to the fairy penguins that parade up Summerland Beach each night, Australian fur seals and a large population of koalas that can be viewed at close range. Surrounded by some of the best surf and swimming beaches in Victoria, Phillip Island has a reputation as a coastal getaway ideal for family fun. When it comes to experiencing Victoria’s coastal wilderness, Gippsland has some of the state's finest landscapes on offer. Whether you want to hike through national forests, fish in pristine mountain streams, dine at stylish restaurants or explore spectacular touring routes, you can do it all in the beautiful Gippsland region.

The Grampians - Escape to the natual beauty of the Grampians region - offering an abundance of adventure activities, superb national and state parks and a diverse array of native wildlife. Be inspired by stunning vistas and unspoilt natural beauty and relax in tranquil surrounds. Fish or cruise around on one of the regions inland lakes or rivers, visit the cultural centre to learn about aboriginal history or take a tour of indigenous rock paintings, markings and shelters.

The Victorian High Country and Ski Fields - During the winter ski season, visit Victoria's premier snowfields - Mt Buller, Mt Hotham and Falls Creek - for skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing and snow play. Overnight at a resort located on the mountain and step from your chalet door straight onto the ski runs, or stay in towns in nearby valleys and travel to the slopes for a great day on the snow. In Summer escape into the hills for some cool mountain air and beautiful scenery. For action try hiking, horseriding, mountain bike riding, white water rafting, bushwalking, wine tasting and fly fishing.
Mount Buller
Hotham
Falls Creek

Tours and Adventure - Enjoy the scenery from the passenger seat. Take the hassle out of organising itineries and reading maps, and sit back in comfort to see the best of Victoria. Take a luxury day or extended tour and let the local experts show you the world class wineries of the Yarra Valley, the mineral springs of Macedon Ranges and Spa Country, the coastal villages of Bays and Penisulas and alpine towns in the high country. Take a drive along the scenic Great Ocean Road. Reach for the sky in a hot air balloon, pull on your walking boots and follow trails in the Grampians or experience vibrant nightlife and entertainment in Melbourne.