Australia is a great country to visit and often you will find the country on best bucket lists around the world. But, as Australia is so big, it is also vital that you are specific with your locations. One of the most popular areas is the state of Victoria, thanks to its capital Melbourne. The state is commonly nicknamed as “the place to be” and Melbourne has been visited to most liveable city in the whole world. However, there is more to it than that. I wanted to share with you some of the things to see and the places to go in Victoria, so that if you do find it on your bucket list you are prepared.
Something for the car lovers
If you love all things motoring then Victoria provides you with an sun dense of activities and things to see. Whether you want to witness the driving or do the driving yourself there is something for everyone. First up, there is a great charity event that includes driving and the Bayswater Charity Drive Infographic is full of information to explain what it is all about. If you like to drive then the Great Ocean Road is one thing you must do on your visit to Victoria. Not only do you get to take in sights such as the twelve apostles but you can also visit places like Logan beach where the whales come to have their calves.
Something for the cosmopolitan amongst us
If you love the idea of something a little more cosmopolitan. A chance to enjoy fine restaurants and bars, shop in all the designer shops and enjoy the famous coffee culture then, of course, we couldn’t talk about Victoria without a special mention to Melbourne. It is a fabulous city full of plenty of activities to do. The zoo, sea life Center and the abundance of shops and restaurants will keep you busy for days.
Something for the people who love their nature
Maybe you are interested in animals and nature, then there’s much to do in the state of Victoria. First up, you may want to take a visit to Phillip Island. There are tours that will enable you to see the march of the penguins as well as Koalas in their natural habitat. There is also the Blue mountains tours that can have you seeing some of the most famous Australian Wildlife.
Something for the wine lovers
Finally, if you love your wine then Australia won’t disappoint, and neither will the state of Victoria. The Yarra valley has an array of vineyards and wine tasting opportunities that will have you wanting to explore some of the different tastes and varieties around. You could even experience wine tours that incorporate food and different restaurants which will have you experiencing some of the best fine dining experiences around.
I hope that this has inspired you to consider the state of Victoria when it comes to visiting Australia. In my opinion it certainly is the place to be.