Victoria, Australia

Victoria is one of the smaller states, located in South-Eastern Australia. It is the second most populous Australian state, after New South Wales. Melbourne is Victoria's capital city and as such the area is home to more than 70% of all Victorians.

The state of Victoria offers breathtaking scenery, top cuisine, nightlife, vineyards and more...There are many top golf courses in the area catering for the amateur and the professional, many also offer luxurious restaurants, clubhouses, tuition and shops. Whether you are looking to escape in a world of natural beauty or just enjoy a relaxing vacation, you can't go wrong in Victoria. Some major tourist destinations in Victoria include:

The former Goldfields area and its historic cities of Ballarat, Beechworth, Bendigo, Castlemaine, Maldon and Daylesford.

Victoria is the home of Aussie Rules Football with 10 of the 16 clubs of the national league based in Victoria. The Grand Final is held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on the last Saturday of September.

The beaches of Bells Beach, Torquay and the historic resort town of Queenscliff. Every year at Easter, Bells Beach hosts the Bells Beach Surf Classic. This is worth a visit even if you are not a die hard surf fan.