Vic Regions

Regions of Victoria

The Murray
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Stretching 2,700 kilometres from the mountains of the Great Dividing Range in north-eastern Victoria to journey’s end near Adelaide in South Australia, the Murray River is one of the world’s longest navigable rivers and a major source of water supply for the area. The Murray is steeped in Aboriginal culture and history. Long before European settlement, the riverland was home to Aboriginal tribes who lived off the abundant natural resources the Murray provided, and you can still see scarred ‘canoe trees’, middens and campsite remains.

Lakes and Wilderness
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Occupying Victoria's far eastern corner, Lakes and Wilderness covers a diverse landscape, from unspoilt beaches to towering gums and mountain ranges. Fed by the waters of five major rivers and fringed by Ninety-Mile Beach, the Gippsland Lakes and river system provides ample opportunities for swimming, fishing, boating and sailing. But outdoor activities are just the start of the area's appeal.

Goldfields
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Situated in Central Victoria, just over 100km NW of Melbourne, the Goldfields region is filled with opportunities for those wanting to experience the heady days of the goldrush era. The rich history of the Goldfields and Victorian architecture is evident everywhere and visitors can explore the area through activities such as prospecting, fossicking, camping and bushwalking.

Great Ocean Road
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This legendary coastal route, starting at Torquay and extending 285km west to Warrnambool, is a journey along a stretch of spectacular coastline via seaside holiday towns, surf beaches, dramatic cliffs, expansive ocean, rain forest and woodlands.

Goulburn Murray Waters
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Victoria’s inland playground, Goulburn Murray Waters borders New South Wales in Victoria’s northeast. Flanked by the Goulburn, Murray and Broken rivers and home to the lakes of Nagambie, Kerang and Mulwala, the region offers many water-based activities - while away an afternoon relaxing on the deck of a houseboat, match skills with trout and Murray cod, swim, sail, or waterski.

Melbourne
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The capital of the 'Garden State', Melbourne, is located on Port Phillip, with the picturesque Yarra River meandering through it. By any standard, it is a sophisticated and vibrant city. The grand-scale city architecture, wide streets, symmetrical grid design and formally landscaped parks and gardens are all legacies of the goldrushes in nearby Ballarat and Bendigo.

Macedon Ranges and Spa Country
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Boasting over 65 mineral springs concentrated within a relatively small area, the Macedon Ranges region is recognised as a premier boutique holiday destination due to the resurgence of belief in the healing properties of mineral water. Located a short distance from Melbourne, the Spa Country is an ideal locale for 'taking the waters'.

Legends Wine and High Country
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The Victorian Alps are the southern-most part of the Great Dividing Range. These dramatic yet rounded mountains are far less challenging for skiers than the extremely jagged peaks of their Northern Hemisphere counterparts, the European Alps. Located south-east of Wangaratta, the Victorian Alps cover a vast and rugged terrain that is mostly protected by national parks. The ski-resort towns dotting the mountains are within an hours radius of each other, so there are many opportunities for skiing. Resorts cater for different levels of skiers.

Melbourne Bays and Peninsulas
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Melbourne’s Bays and Peninsulas are synonymous with fun and relaxation, and feature beguiling beaches, fine food and wine, chic beachfront towns and a variety of family attractions. Melbourne stands at the crown of this region, with the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas enclosing Port Phillip Bay.

Mildura and Murray Outback
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Striking contrasts dominate the landscape of Mildura and Murray Outback. Bordered by New South Wales and South Australia in the far northwest corner of Victoria, the region is characterised by lush, irrigated orchards and vineyards set against the arid red soil and shifting sand dunes of the surrounding desert. Mildura, on the banks of the Murray River, is the region's largest city, renowned for its multicultural population, fresh local produce and an array of wineries. Superb culinary offerings are served up at a number of eateries like Stefanos, recently awarded Victoria’s most prestigious restaurant prize.

The Grampians
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Almost one-third of Victoria's indigenous flora, 35 species of native mammals, 200 bird species and 27 reptile species reside in the unique habitat of Victoria's Grampians. Activities include rockclimbing and abseiling, bushwalking and camping out in the rugged bushland.

Phillip Island and Gippsland Discovery
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Located in the calm waters of Western Port and a 1.5hr drive from Melbourne, Phillip Island is accessed by a bridge from the mainland at San Remo. It is Victoria's premier destination for international visitors and boasts superior surfing and unspoilt beaches, an array of wildlife, including colonies of koalas, seals and the famed little penguins' the island's major drawcard.

Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges
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Only a hour's drive from Melbourne, the beautiful Dandenong Ranges form a natural backdrop to Victoria's capital city, attracting hordes of city visitors annually to this green haven of hills and forests. Rising to an average elevation of 500-600m, the Dandenong Ranges peak at Mount Dandenong, 633m above sea level. The Yarra Valley is becoming renowned as one of Victoria’s premium wine regions and is celebrated each year with the grape grazing festival. Only a short distance from Melbourne CBD, the Yarra Valley offers restaurants, cellar doors, hotels and recently established golf courses.