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We offer 10 Victoria holidays. Bordered by New South Wales and South Australia, Victoria is famous for its breadth of Aussie culture. Although it's the country's smallest state, Victoria offers a vast array of activities and attractions. There are plenty of things to see and do on our fantastic Victoria holidays; experience everything from the cosmopolitan crush of Melbourne’s restaurants, bars and clubs, to the surf culture of the Great Ocean Road, and the wine and luxury of the Yarra Valley to the rich Koori heritage of Victorian Aboriginal life. Our Victoria holidays offer endless variety and adventure and will leave you literally spoilt for choice.
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MelbourneNot only is Melbourne the gateway to one of the world's most beloved road trips - the Great Ocean Road, but it is a thriving and beguiling city in itself, well worth a few days exploring. Melbourne boasts a truly enviable location, with the city laid-out, grid-like, north of the vast bay of Port Philip - the ocean to the south, the winding Yarra river running through it and verdant winelands stretching out beyond to the east and west. Just a short drive out of the city will bring you out onto the wildlife-rich open plains, rugged coastal paths, sprawling sunburnt bush and the rainforests of Cape Otway, all along the Great Ocean Road.Melbourne is the natural choice for those starting out along this adventure trail, offering an urban playground as diverse and exhilarating as the countryside surrounding it. Downtown Melbourne is a hub of activity, bristling with cultural and artistic innovation and creativity. The city's distinctive precincts offer something for everyone: fashionistas will love the designer boutiques of CBD district, those seeking eclectic underground bars and quirky cafes can lose themselves in the warren of streets known as "the laneways". Explore the Great Ocean RoadDiscovering The Great Ocean Road is a holiday in itself, a paradise for nature-lovers, walkers and adventurists. Self drive holiday options are endless and start from as little as £570. Spot wallabies and kangaroos in the grasslands and visit an eco-conservation centre within the countryside where these creatures are protected and studied. Spot whales off the coast, or platypus on a serene canoe ride at atmospheric Lake Elizabeth in the Otway Ranges. Observe cuddly koalas, the elusive little penguins or prickly echidnas.Along the coast, surging out of the water like silent emperors are the Twelve Apostles, giant natural sculptures of limestone shaped from years of wave and wind erosion. View them with eagle-eyes on a helicopter ride. Ditch the car and strike out on foot along Great Ocean Walk, encompassing an unmatched diversity of landscapes along its 104 kilometres. Our Great Ocean Walk self guided tours allow you to explore the Great Ocean Walk at your own pace and can be tailor made throughout the year. Surf remote beaches, trek through jungle-like rainforests, spot shipwrecks along Wreck beach and enjoy the tranquility of endless spaces where you'll rarely meet another soul. Food & Drink in VictoriaThe residents of Melbourne and the Great Ocean Road are justly proud of their local produce and serious about their food. Victoria's coast provides abundant seafood which you can enjoy straight off the boat at any number of tiny beach side cafes. Dinner comes with free stunning sunsets along the coastal clifftops, where many dining establishments have terraces over-looking the sea. Dishes are flavoured with local truffles or olives, desserts are rich in locally-grown fruit including plump, juicy berries, and an array of fine cheese producers can be found along the road, ideal for picking up a picnic staple.Visit a whisky producer, or sample an Ocean Road stout at a brewery, but no trip down the road is complete without a visit to one of the hundreds of wineries producing top quality wines, from brut sparkling to full-bodied fruity reds. Either drop in for a cellar visit, or stock up at a farmer's market in one of the small villages along the Great Ocean Road.  For more information on Melbourne and the Great Ocean Road, see our insider's travel guide to Victoria
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