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Geelong Hotels: 368 Reviews - 612 Photos
Ballarat Hotels: 247 Reviews - 457 Photos
Lorne Hotels: 72 Reviews - 137 Photos
Bendigo Hotels: 85 Reviews - 137 Photos
Lakes Entrance Hotels: 20 Reviews - 62 Photos
Warrnambool Hotels: 98 Reviews - 138 Photos
Daylesford Hotels: 138 Reviews - 294 Photos
Coldstream Hotels: 2 Reviews - 27 Photos
Apollo Bay Hotels: 20 Reviews - 90 Photos
Port Fairy Hotels: 45 Reviews - 75 Photos
Camberwell Hotels: 7 Reviews - 10 Photos
Cowes Hotels: 3 Reviews - 8 Photos
Beechworth Hotels: 53 Reviews - 134 Photos
Port Campbell Hotels: 120 Reviews - 315 Photos

State of Victoria Off The Beaten Path

Lovely forest abounds

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Great Ocean Road & Otways Geelong

9 Reviews Geelong to the Great Ocean Road One part of living in Victoria that I love is our beaches, and the history of those beaches. Along the Great Ocean Road there are numerous places where many ships and...

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Werribee Mansion and Zoo Geelong

2 Reviews Werribee Park Mansion - is the state's largest private residence, it was built between 1874 and 1877 by two of Victoria's most substantial landholders - Thomas and Andrew Chirnside. A vehicle...

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Bellarine Peninsula Geelong

6 Reviews The Bellarine Peninsula - Meander around the Bellarine Peninsula - a trip of about 86 kilometres. The Bellarine Peninsula follows the Portarlington Road out of Geelong to historic Drysdale and to...

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Great Ocean Track hiking

by Melbournite

As well as driving along the Great Ocean Road through Lorne, Apollo Bay and the Twelve Apostles near Port Campbell, you can hike along the newly connected and signed Great Ocean Track. I spent five days hiking in mid-February 2006 (ie the height of summer) walking from Apollo Bay to Cape Otway Lighthouse. You can go further to Aire River and beyond.The hiking is not difficult and there are often great views of the ocean and walks along quiet beaches. There are really good, natural camping areas at Elliot River, Blanket Bay and Parker River. Minimal cost- a few dollars. Provided: natural bush camping sites- levelled ground and bush between you and the next site. Drop toilets- the new ones have windows at eye level and skylights. There is a tap at Blanket Bay for water and a tank with tap at Elliot River, but no water at Parker Hill site. At Elliot River there is a new three sided, roofed...

Rickety Train in Walhalla

by lesaandbill

We decided to take an adventurous trip back to Melbourne on our way back to Lakes Entrance...and ended up in this town, Walhalla...population #20. It was a town full of character with the a train which travelled between there and Traralgon. We then grabbed lunch at a small cafe, and did many of the treks around the gold mining tacks and rivers...Completely off the beaten track...and a definite fun experience for a 1/2 day...

Take a Drive to The Grampians

by ATXtraveler

For some of the most spectacular views of Victoria, I would recommend taking a drive out to The Grampians, western Victoria's largest mountain ranges. 177,000 acres of mountains, valleys, and very very old rocks.Make sure you give yourself enough time to take some of the hiking trails, to the wonderful outlooks and MacKenzie Falls. Although Sarah and I did not have as much time as we would have liked, I have started a Grampians page, so feel free to click on the link below.

Mount Dandenong - Christmas in July

by ATXtraveler

If you are adventurous enough to head to the mountains in the middle of winter, then Mount Dandenong provides quick access and nice views. It is just 30 minutes out of Melbourne, but the feel of the area is like a European mountain town. Small shops, pubs and tourist attractions make this worthy of a weekend adventure.Even at some of the restaurants, they have a Christmas in July menu!For more information on Mount Dandenong, check out the page below!

Sleepy Sunbury

by ATXtraveler

If you are headed out to the Wine Country northwest of Melbourne, then the first town you are going to run into is Sunbury. It is in Hume City Council, with plenty of history. This is where "The Ashes", which apparently is a prestigious cricket trophy got its inception.The most endearing part of this city however is the little courtyard of churches in the middle of "downtown". A small park separates three churches, and makes for a nice stroll down this little piece of Australia past.

visit our history

by aussiebob

in the 1850s the gold fields of victoria drew many seeking their fortune. many returned broke and disillusioned. the gold fields were tough places.today you can visit Ballarat about 1.5 hours from melbourne and visit Soverign Hill, a replica village of the gold rush days. a great day for the family and reasonably priced.all tourist service providers have details. happy fossicking.....theres gold in them hills.

Apollo Bay

by victorwkf

The beautiful Apollo Bay marks the start of the Great Ocean road. There is a small town (cannot remember its name) here where you can get a stop over and some food before you head into the Great Ocean Road.

Forest of the Great Ocean Road

by victorwkf

Although Victoria state is far south below the Equator, it receives a lot of rainfall and therefore there are lush and thick rainforest which you can observe when you are travelling along the Great Ocean Road. There are some simple walking trails available for short walks.

Melbourne

by victorwkf

Melbourne is the capital of Victoria state and you must spend at least a few days here to explore the various tourist attractions including the Flinder's Street Train Station, Queen Victoria Market, Captain Cook's Cottage, Fitzroy Park, Melbourne Park Tennis Centre, tram rides, Yarra River, delicious food etc.

The Great Grape Road

by Kate-Me

The Great Grape Road winery touring route of Central Victoria is another great reason to get off the beaten track - it starts at Ballarat and takes in about 36 different wineries (some of which, besides being in the Ballarat wine zone, fit into 2 of the other regions already mentioned, The Grampians and the Pyrenees). Maps can be obtained from Visitor Information Centres in the area, for example Ballarat.