Visiting the state of Victoria in Australia will give you the opportunity to get a closer look at some awesome mountains. The Grampian ridges were ideally formed from slate rock and display some beautiful scenery in the whole of Australia. Make the Grampians in Victoria a part of your next Australian pleasure trip. Hiking is [...]

If you are planning to take a vacation, chances are you have considered many destinations. But have you considered Warrnambool? This town in the state of Victoria, Australia is one spot that is sure to please anyone of any age. Opportunities for Warrnambool accommodation and sightseeing are plentiful here. Cannon Hill offers panoramic views of [...]

In Victoria, Australia, visitors will discover the luscious Yarra Valley. Melbourne may be close, with city life and urban sprawl, but the valley maintains its rolling farmland, mountain borders, orchards and vineyards. Commerce still ticks on, just not the way it does in a big city. Artists can show you just how inspirational the area [...]

Just 140 kilometres, two hours drive, from Melbourne is Lorne, Australia. The city is on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria. The mild weather helps make Lorne a popular vacation choice. This city is tourist equipped with many high class resorts. The Mantra Erskine Beach Resort is set on the beachfront, complete with gardens and [...]

There are many popular tourism cities in Victoria, Australia. One of the most historically significant is Ballarat, a gorgeous city found inland, in the Central Highlands at the base of the Great Dividing Range. It was part of the area gold rush. More importantly, it was a stepping stone towards Australian democracy. When you are [...]

Lakes Entrance is a popular tourist destination offering a wide selection of exciting attractions and activities. Its name makes sense when you realise that it’s the place where the magnificent lakes of Gippland enter the sea. People flock to Lakes Entrance to appreciate the natural sandy beaches, abundant wildlife and spectacular scenery. It’s an ideal [...]

The town of Bairnsdale was another place that found gold and then grew around this rush. Set as the gateway to the forests and lakes of Grippland it is a wonderful slow paced country town ready for your arrival. Since the locale is so close to the rugged wilderness beyond it is a great place [...]

Melbourne, Australia’s second largest city, is often said to have ‘four seasons in one day’, and whilst this doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll get real extremes of weather you do need to be prepared for a change in weather conditions. After all, there’s nothing worse than having to put up with rain and not knowing where [...]

Phillip Island is situated about 140 kilometres south-east of Melbourne city in Victoria (about 90 minutes drive by car). The island was first discovered by George Bass in 1798, although the land had been occupied by the Bunurong people for thousands of years prior. Places of interest The main attraction of Phillip Island these days [...]